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Article Archive: Books
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Book Buzz: Good-Reads from T. Kingfisher
Dive deeper into the imaginative worlds of T. Kingfisher, where magic meets reality and fairy tales take unexpected turns. Here's an expanded look at her top 10 books that are captivating teens everywhere. 1. "A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking" Overview: Meet Mona, a 14-year-old baker living in...
11/1/2024
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Taylor-Made Reads: The Books Every Swiftie Needs on Their Shelf 2024
I'm a total Swiftie and bookworm rolled into one. I'm in my teens, so high school life is my daily reality.... Okay, buckle up, bookworms! We're about to embark on a literary adventure filled with all the feels, just like a Taylor Swift album (but without the catchy tunes,...
10/1/2024
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What are the top-rated Taylor Swift books?
What are the top-rated Taylor Swift books, you ask? “Taylor Swift: The Whole Story” by Chas Newkey-Burden - This biography covers Taylor’s journey from her early days to her rise as a global superstar. “Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words”...
10/1/2024
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Revealed: How Swifties Are Getting Rich Cashing In
Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Audio--> Picture this: transforming your Swiftie devotion into a full-fledged empire. Not just singing along in your bedroom, but building a bona fide business fueled by your passion for Taylor Swift. Sounds like a teenage dream, right?...
10/1/2024
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5 Must-Read Money Books for Teens That Will Make You Smarter (and Richer!)
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to have it all figured out when it comes to money? Imagine having the skills to grow your allowance, budget for your dreams, and even make more money—all while you're still a teenager. Sound impossible? It’s not! Learning about personal finance early...
10/1/2024
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Board Games and BookTok 08/23/2024
Board Game News This Week (August 19th - 23rd, 2024) Highlights: Oink Games announces a new edition of Deep Sea Adventure after surpassing 300,000 copies printed. The game will be announced at Spiel 2024 (10/3-10/6) and will be available for...
8/14/2024
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Toys in the News 12/7/2022
A New American Girl Doll Book Is Causing Controversy for Discussions of Gender JUST PLAY SIGNS SWEET DEAL AS MASTER TOY LICENSEE FOR HASBRO'S ICONIC EASY-BAKE BRAND ICv2 Hasbro Announces 'Magic: The Gathering' Fireside Chat 5...
12/1/2022
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Kid's Books We Like on Amazon May 2020
My Car Board Book Large Format Pirates Coloring Book Nature Friends Lift-a-Flap Boxed Set 4-Pack: Little Red Barn, Little Blue Boat, Little Green Frog, and Little Yellow Bee (Chunky Lift a Flap) 40 Favorite...
5/21/2020
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Barnes and Noble – the bad News and the good News
First the bad news. Their sales continue to be flat in the all important Stores segment and are going south for NOOK. Their College effort has so far shown only marginal growth. Finally, B+N’s top revenue line has not seen an uptick since 2011: Source: SEC Filings * Projected **Separate Company...
8/1/2016
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Books
Books can be great add-on items in a toy store, especially for occasions like birthday parties and baby showers...
1/1/2015
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Books
Books and toys both play an essential role in a child's development, but they in the world of retail, they don't always go hand in hand...
1/1/2014
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Books
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about hobby items, arts and crafts products came out ahead of the competition...
1/1/2013
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 Q & A: Global Game Changers
Jan and Rachel Helson are a mother-daughter team on a mission: they want to "Ignite Good" in kids from a young age...
11/1/2012
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 Q&A w/Yvette Garfield from Handstand Kids
Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, recently spoke to TDmonthly Magazine about how she came up with the idea for her product, why she thinks cooking can bring the world together, and how her company reaches out to charitable organizations...
9/1/2012
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 Q&A with Scott Jochim, Creator of Popar Toys
Imagine reading a book about bugs...then seeing one spring to life from the pages of the book itself. Popar Toys is using Augmented Reality to help kids experience just that...
2/1/2012
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Books
When TDmonthly Magazine asked retailers about their best-selling books in a December 2011 survey, the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, Cabin Fever, was causing quite the stir...
1/1/2012
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 Books
See these recently added specialty and mass-market Books...
10/1/2011
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 Top-10 Most Wanted Books
Of 23 specialty store owners surveyed by TDmonthly Magazine's regional corresondents in 4Q 2010, only 18 carried books or comics...
1/1/2011
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the January issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
1/1/2011
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 Summary of Online Book and CD Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
11/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert sang along with PBS Kids host Steve Songs in “Driving My Tractor” and opened up to “The Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow” and the innovative creations of this brilliant toy inventor...
10/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Book Reviews
Our Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
10/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
Our Book Expert learns how smart a baby educated in-utero can be and marvels at the sacrifice of a man to save his fellow villagers from a looming natural disaster...
9/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert explores figure 8s on ice, enjoys a sweet Moon Festival tale, and travels to arctic regions in the pages of these 4-star titles...
8/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
8/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
In these latest book reviews, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert enjoys “glowing” artwork in a touching story, helps Chester the Raccoon deal with the loss of a friend, and watches a shy little girl become courageous...
7/1/2010
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 Toys in the News: 6-29-10
TOMY Corporation has announced plans to introduce TOMICA, a best-selling die-cast car and train brand in Japan, to North America...
6/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
In these latest book reviews, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert witnesses father-son bonding, meets a quill-haired tea party host, and giggles with pirates and penguins...
6/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching. Check this space for briefs on reviews and ratings from across the nation and even the globe...
5/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
5/1/2010
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toys and Games
Classic favorites like Mad Libs and Travel Bingo, and newer preferences such as Buckyballs from Maxfield & Oberton, are most in demand for travel, 39 specialty retailers shared with TDmonthly...
5/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching. Check this space for briefs on reviews and ratings from across the nation and even the globe...
4/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching. Out of thousands of blog, retail and other sites, his research uncovers toys, games and other gifts that are worthy of your attention...
4/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
This month, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert steps into a pop-up dino land, gives the imagination a whirl, and witnesses two chameleons in a hilarious fight over lunch...
4/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
This month, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert uncovered an artful guidebook for vampire fans, followed a feisty little pajama-wearing mouse to school, and saw the beauty in a folk tale about seeing through more than our eyes...
3/1/2010
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 Toys in the News: 3-31-10
Music merchandising company Bravado has appointed University Games to produce a signature line of games, authentic puzzles and Colorforms, expanding on their collectible memorabilia for the world’s most successful entertainer, Michael Jackson...
3/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
3/1/2010
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
With this batch of children’s titles, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert experienced a heart-warming Christmas tale, explored things both revolutionary and evolutionary, and picked up a compelling message about the treatment of abandoned animals...
2/1/2010
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 Inside the LA Mart
In January, the LA Mart and California Gift Show opened their doors to wholesale buyers...
2/1/2010
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 In This Issue
TDmonthly Magazine will bring you on-site coverage from the exhibit halls of the 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York City Feb. 14-17. Bookmark TDmonthly.com to find daily updates...
2/1/2010
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Children's Books
HarperCollins continues to give book sales high-end flair with "Fancy Nancy" titles that make kids and cash registers smile, according to a TDmonthly Magazine survey of 44 specialty retail stores...
1/1/2010
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 Toys in the News: 12-30-09
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dorel Juvenile Group, has announced a voluntary recall of about 213,000 Safety 1st Disney Care Center™ Play Yards and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yards...
12/1/2009
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 My Best Sellers: Pufferbellies Toys & Books
At Pufferbellies Toys & Books for Children in downtown Staunton, Va., customers can find a distinctive blend of the “good old days” along with some fresh and innovative toys...
11/1/2009
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
With this batch of children’s titles, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert got a thorough introduction to the art of origami and learned some fascinating facts about obscure animals. See how she liked them below...
9/1/2009
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
From the beehive to the faeries’ workshop, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert had no opportunity for boredom with this adventuresome and educational set of books. Read on to find out how she and her young audience liked each title...
8/1/2009
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
Sibling mice Benny and Penny made a favorable — and humorous — impression on TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert and the kids she read to. The reviewers also enjoyed an environmentally centered, educational board book...
7/1/2009
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
This month, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert followed a pirate on a search for his peg leg, watched as the whimsical kiss of a mother blew around the world, and learned that imaginary gardens can be as inspirational as the real thing...
6/1/2009
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Holiday Preview - Books
Pleasant picture books for babies, Jonas Brothers diaries for tweens and good ol’ story books give kids of all ages a reason to curl up and read (or write!) this winter. See some of the latest launches below...
5/1/2009
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 Toys in the News: 2-27-09
Marvel's beloved superhero Spider-Man will soon have a new stage on which to strut his stuff. "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" will debut at NYC's Hilton Theatre Feb. 18, 2010...
2/1/2009
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what kids have to say about them...
11/1/2008
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 Karito Kids Provide Health and Homes for Children
KidsGive makes dolls and books that represent girls and cultures around the world. It’s also a children’s charity and the result of a vision shared by Co-founders Laura Rangel, president, and her friend Lisa Steen Proctor, COO...
11/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what kids have to say about them...
10/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what kids have to say about them...
9/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
8/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say. Each month, children's book author Amy Downing reads new titles to children.....
7/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say. Each month, children's book author Amy Downing reads new titles to children, gives her educated opinion on positioning and sales to TDmonthly Magazine readers.....
6/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
5/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
4/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
3/1/2008
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 What’s to Read?
How does Northland Printing’s story of a little girl who loses her crayon privileges stack up against one of Barron’s Educational Series’ Graphic Classics adventures?...
3/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
2/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say. Each month, children's book author Amy Downing reads new titles to children, gives her educated opinion on positioning and sales to TDmonthly Magazine readers, and rates them with 1 to 5 TDs (for TDmonthly!), with “5” as the highest rating...
1/1/2008
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 Animalations Makes Reading Sing
It was a do-it-yourself approach that launched Animalations publishing house in fall 2005. When Author and Owner Patricia Derrick discovered that “book companies want you only if everyone does,” she made the decision to self-publish, she told TDmonthly Magazine...
1/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
12/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, Amy Downing spends some time with Mother Goose, sees life through a Rat’s eyes, and more...
11/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, Amy Downing helped a little girl sleep soundly in a “big kid” bed, learned about sharing alongside Little Rabbit, opened up to artistic expression with dinosaur drawings, and much more...
10/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
9/1/2007
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 Writer Invests Self in All 4 Kidz
Most writers know that being published involves getting an agent and suffering rejection and disappointment. But Angela E. Davis-Lewis of All 4 Kidz Enterprises avoided these traditional obstacles by creating her own publishing company...
8/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say. This month, children's book author Dorothea DePrisco Wang grooves to some jazz, embarks on a robot adventure, searches for Santa with animal friends, and much more...
8/1/2007
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 H & T Imaginations Is More Than Plush
Kids are supposed to eat right, play well and grow up to have healthy bodies and curious minds. Yet, so many of today’s toys are about having fast fingers and eyes...
8/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, children's book author Amy Downing tackled a crime in the late 1800s, took a colorful trip to a farmer’s market with a group of canine friends, explored career opportunities in a guide developed for kids, and more...
7/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
Each month, children's book author Dorothea DePrisco Wang reads new titles to kids, gives her educated opinion on positioning and sales...
6/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Multimedia Expert
TDmonthly Magazine’s Multimedia Expert has devoted her career to watching and listening to imaginative creations in a variety of media...
6/1/2007
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 It's Not Just a Story
Whether it's story-hour in your store, or time-out at home, these new books and DVDs feature stories and lessons to keep kids in the know:...
6/1/2007
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 Preschoolers: Enthralled by Morality
Most Roundtable participants were surprised by how strongly the moral dilemmas presented in a new set of books from All 4 Kidz affected their children, and how each book opened up a new series of discussions...
6/1/2007
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 Farmer's Hats Off to Bur Bur and Friends
Like so many entrepreneurs, JoAnne Pastel was inspired to found her company, Farmer’s Hat Productions, when she noticed something missing in the marketplace...
6/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, Dorothea DePrisco Wang entered the gothic realm, watched pirates battle babysitting, and soothed children into naptime with a winter lullaby...
5/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, she listened to great art works, rhymed with Greg & Steve, polished her instant-messaging skills and more...
4/1/2007
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 Jandie Jams Adds Up
Many parents might recognize Sandy Sartor’s dilemma: In an attempt to find educational resources for her small children that were more interesting than flash cards, she purchased a music CD designed to help them learn addition...
4/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
This month, Dorothea DePrisco Wang learned something new every day, spent some time with dark dinos, found secretive animals and more...
3/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
2/1/2007
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 Books: Supplementing Reading
Bedtime reading is almost inevitable with Senario’s big plush Storybook Pillow that features favorite licensed characters in its soft fabric pages...
2/1/2007
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 Homeschooling Roundtable
The homeschoolers got their hands into Kits for Crafts' "cookie" batter that winds up in the bathtub, and had their first experience with last year's Toy Fair sensation, PlayFoam by Educational Insights...
1/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say...
1/1/2007
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 Book 'Em, Kiddo
Sometimes judging a book by its cover is a good thing ... especially if it's a picture book...
1/1/2007
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 New and Small Imprints Get the Word Out
More than a few newer or smaller book publishers are going the extra mile to make sure readers — and specialty retailers — get the best of their business...
1/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
If you want to know which books to sell in your toy store, find out what the kids have to say. Each month, children's book author Dorothea DePrisco Wang reads new titles...
12/1/2006
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 A Youthful Look at Books
A survey of 21 retailers across the nation revealed that these days, kids are doing more reading at a younger age...
12/1/2006
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
In this issue of TDmonthly Magazine, Wang investigates dinosaur poop and samples twisted fairy tales...
11/1/2006
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 TDmonthly's Book Expert
Dorothea DePrisco Wang is the author and creator of more than 40 books for children. Dorothea has 14 years in the publishing industry, beginning her career with Scholastic Inc...
10/1/2006
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 Do Judge a Book by Its Cover
As holiday season 2006 nears, book publishers attempt to bring new products to market that will catch young readers’ eyes...
6/1/2006
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 A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Sales
TDmonthly Magazine talked to more than 30 experts on children’s literature and found that the art of picture books is alive, well and selling better than ever...
1/1/2006
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 “Indie” Books for Tweens
There are lots of new books for tweens that follow mainstream tween book trends that may not yet have found their way into bookstores...
1/1/2006
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 Making Toys Makes for Double-Duty Fun
Have you noticed the fuzz-blowing soft-animal-stuffing machines showing up in the cards and gifts section of the local mega-supermarket? It could be time to try something similar in your own shop by providing books and materials to host a creative happening...
12/1/2005
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 The Double-e Sisters and ee publishing
elizabeth sills and elena patrice, two Virginia sisters, had always dreamed of having creative careers, working together and contributing to the “children’s world.”...
12/1/2005
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 The Other Comic Books
TDmonthly Magazine talked with publishers, distributors and store owners to find out how retailers can find those up-and-comers that will bring the fanboys — and family-conscious shoppers — back to their stores week in and week out...
9/1/2005
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 Graphic Novels Give Comics a Good Name
Enter a major bookstore such as Borders or Barnes & Noble, and its "Graphic Novel" section may be as large as its "Mystery" or "Science Fiction" counterparts...
9/1/2005
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 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: A Book Review by TDmonthly Staff
In this, the sixth and penultimate installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry starts out in a much better position than the previous book. When last we left him, he was being called a fraud and a glory-hound. Basically, no one but his close friends believed in him, or the fact that Voldemort had returned...
8/1/2005
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 Read and Learn
Reading is one of life’s great little pleasures...
6/1/2005
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 Meltdown Comics: Selling To Collectors
Known as the West Coast´s largest and most influential comics dealer, Sunset Strip-headquartered Meltdown Comics and Collectibles is only one of five southern California stores owned by Gaston Dominguez-Letelier and his partner. The Meltdown family of stores are delightful, singular shopping experiences...
12/1/2004
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 Five Science Books to Captivate a Child
With the educational and science-related book category enjoying increased visibility and sales success, TDmonthly magazine takes a look this month at five all-ages titles that will entrance young readers with surprising perspectives, compelling narratives and timeless themes. The unifying thread, of course, is science...
12/1/2004
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Books--A Child’s Learning Tool
Learning new words, building confidence and exploring the world around them, nothing impacts a child’s learning like the magic of books. Reading with children stimulates their brain development and improves language skills, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics...
12/1/2004
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Audio Books
Excel Publishing Calling all golf fans! Excel Publishing introduces “The ABC’s of Golf Read-Along CD” by Susan Greene, a companion CD to the original book, “The ABC’s of Golf.” It is a wonderful way to make learning the alphabet fun with its sound effects and music. With educational rhymes...
10/1/2004
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Books: Coloring & Activity
Betty Lukens Learning Fun with Felt Activity books become educational when a child can interact with the characters themselves. A series of books by Betty Lukens Learning Fun with Felt teaches about many fun topics, such as, “Holidays & Seasons” and “Animals of the World.” These books encourage your...
10/1/2004
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Books
Dover Publication Struggle no longer with drawing figures with the aid of Dover Publication’s “ Anatomy and Perspective: The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing ” by Charles Oliver, an experienced art teacher. In this book, Oliver covers how to draw the human figure, anatomy, and perspective with the aid of...
9/1/2004
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Celebrities and Children’s Books
He may be most noted for his memorable role as “The Fonz,” from the classic “Happy Days” series, but children are now beginning to know Henry Winkler as the guy who co-authored the “cool” book entitled, “Day Of The Iguana” ($4.99)...
8/1/2004
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BOOKS
pKlutz, Inc. Googly Eyes is a fully photographic gallery of googly transformations -- common household objects turned into a flock of fabulous and quirky faces. Complete with 96 googly eyes in a variety of sizes, this clever little book will inspire you to look at the world in a whole...
8/1/2004
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BOOKS
Bluestocking Press By Richard Maybury and published by Bluestocking Press, “World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You today, rev. ed” is a concisely written book that gives the reader a new perspective on wars and history with facts that are rarely mentioned elsewhere...
7/1/2004
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