Items tagged “Toys & Recreation”

A talented duo, husband and wife team Michael Glenn and Colleen Monroe collaborate to publish children’s books that entertain, educate and celebrate the beauty and life lessons found in nature. The Monroes live in Michigan with their three children. Michael is a gifted artist, with a special knack for painting nature. He is recognized as an award-winning painter of wildlife, but has the most fun creating children’s books with Colleen. Each of their books is a gift of love, with a poetic and engaging style in both words and illustrations.

Claire Boudreaux Bateman is on a mission to write books that inspire children of all ages. Her most recent book, Call Me Hero, is based on true stories of heroism and service that she witnessed firsthand in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is a story about service written for tomorrow’s heroes. A fictitious mutt called “Hero,” who is rescued from Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters and given a chance for a new life, narrates Call Me Hero. Little Hero has lost his home, his family, and, worst of all, his name. As he searches for his owner, he discovers the true meaning of “hero.”

Tired of the usual fluffy teddy bears that are out in the market? Plushroom Soup breaks away from the norm by introducing strange, yet lovable stuffed animals in tasty shapes and color combinations that have never been seen before! The unique patterns of Plushroom Soup plushies set them far apart from other stuffed animals in the market. Jessica Pucket, the ingenious creator of Plushroom Soup, chooses the finest prints and fabrics and cooks up attractive patterns into yummy handmade plushies.