CARS

We were really looking forward to seeing this film, but a bunch of boisterous kids spoiled the experience (see our In the News page and click on Dan's Papers) we came up short with this animated flick. While this was an enjoyable film, I was hoping there would be a lot more laughs. Then again, if you're a kid and love racing cars, then this is the perfect film for you.

OVER THE HEDGE

So far, this film wins our family award for favorite film this summer. It's hilarious, the voices are phenomenal...who doesn't like Wandy Sykes as a skunk or Thomas Hayden Church as an exterminator. We loved this adorable animated flick and my kids sat through it without having to run to the bathroom once! And...as I was walking to the office today, I saw an ad on a bus that said it was from the creators of Shrek...now I know why I liked it so much!

SUPERMAN RETURNS

Just saw this with my kids this week and it's definitely a film for older children. There are a bunch of scary scenes...mostly the ones with Lex Luthor and the movie is a bit long for fidgety tykes. But if you've got a die-hard Superman fan in your family, then you won't be disappointed!

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS by Mo Willems

This book series is one of my daughter's favorites. The story is hilarious plus, Rebecca loves to draw Pigeon and his friends. Read it to your kids and then have them draw the characters and see how great they'll feel when they show you their very own pigeon! A great read for first graders and for little ones too! Click here to buy now.

LOUKOUMI by Nick Katsouris

A great read for the whole family about a little lamb who goes on vacation to Greece and gets separated from his family. Read along to find out how little Loukoumi finds his way back home. Great for pre-schoolers and first time readers! Click here to buy the book!

AMERICA IS ME

Share America's Wonderful traditions and landmarks where your child can be the star! Click on the link above for more information! Simply place a photo of your child in the "face space" provided on each page. There are six America-themed pages so up to 6 children can see themselves in the face of the Statue of Liberty, as a baseball player, at the Thanksgiving table, watching the 4th of July Fireworks and more! Written by husband and wife Kimiko & Cleon Scotland, this is a great gift for your little ones and your young readers! Cleon and Kimiko are originally from Bermuda and their first book, BERMUDA IS ME! was a huge hit with kids. To purchase AMERICA IS ME, click here!