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TDmonthly Magazine Product Reviews for FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
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Below are some of the products from FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING TDmonthly has reviewed.
 Name: Be Careful and Stay Safe
Company: FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
Age: All Ages
Price: Not Specified
Category: Books
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 Name: Feet Are Not for Kicking
Company: FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
Age: 2-5
Price: $7.95
Category: Books
What is it?
A 6” x 6” glossy board book by Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen, “Feet Are Not for Kicking” is all about toes and where they “goes” – or shouldn’t. The bright, cheery illustrations show kids doing fun things with their feet, such as standing, walking, running and climbing. But the “kicker” is that – though they may kick balls – people are not for kicking.
What We Thought
All the characters in this book look very happy, including the cat… except when someone kicks them! Kids will like reading about other kids and learning what they can and cannot do in a gentle, amusing way. They’ll love exploring their own precious feet while Mom or Dad reads to them. The book is sturdy and the glossy finish means that even if a Tippy Cup ends up tipping after all, the story can be wiped clean and kept fresh.
Why They’ll Want It
Kids will respond to the cheery illustrations and the simple story. They’ll like thinking about what feet can do and will probably want to talk to Mom and Dad about the things they have or have not kicked. This is a great way for parents to teach a little lesson in a very painless way. Kids will be able to turn the pages themselves, too, which will make them feel more a part of the story.
Free Spirit Publishing´s ToyDirectory Listing
-- Alison Marek, 8/9/05
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 Name: Teeth are Not for Biting
Company: FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
Age: 2-5
Price: $7.95
Category: Books
What is It?
Teeth are Not for Biting by Free Spirit Publishing (ToyDirectory) is a great guide for youngsters who use biting to relieve frustration, crankiness, or mouth pain from teething. The book also provides a list of tips for parents who are dealing with a child who is teething or biting.
What We Thought
The book gets the point across directly and simply that teeth are for chewing food, not biting people or gnawing on objects. Using onomatopoeia, the authors make this message very easy to remember: strong teeth go "Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!" but "Ouch!" biting hurts so don´t do it because a hug from a grown-up will make everything "Mmmmm…" better.
Why They´ll Want It
This colorful book lets children learn some facts about their teeth and that it’s normal to feel the need to bite sometimes—but the important thing is that they don´t!
--Nancy Tan
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