Q: Itâ??s clear that creating pictures gives you great joy. Are there other hobbies or interests that give you a similar sort of happiness?
A: Not in the same way, though I do enjoy gardening. I have more recently been taking photographs of interesting textures I come upon in my daily life and immediate surroundings: a patch of grass, a section of cement sidewalk. About the question of hobbies, I have often said: My work is my hobby and my hobby is my work. because even when I am not working in my studio, I may be thinking about a book or an idea that is connected to what I am working on.
Q: Can you share some of your favorite memories of meeting children and adults who admire your work?
A:I have met many wonderful people over the years, children and teachers, parents. People come with so many meaningful stories about my books in their classroom and kind words about their own childhood memories of being read to. It is very gratifying to meet people who enjoy your work. I have also been on the receiving end of a tremendous amount of fan mail over the years. And have been sent many gems, letters and drawings from children around the world. One of my favorite letters was from a reader who told me, I believe he was writing from Texas, that he wanted to come and visit me but he wasn't allowed to cross the street!
Q: Many characters in your books are animals â?? how did you develop such a love of the natural world?
A: I have always loved animals and insects and been fascinated by them. My father was an animal lover and took me on walks in the woods, introducing me to the creatures who lived underneath the bark and so forth. And I think my approach to how I draw animals is a combination of realistic and imaginary. While I have photography books in my studio that I refer to and while I aim for a certain amount of accuracy when it comes to my pictures of animals, the creatures in my books are also growing out of my imagination.
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Kidswitch Light Switch ExtenderA real help if your child has to make a bathroom run in the middle of the night! The Light Switch Extender is easy to install and fits right over your existing wall plate. The opening at the top of the plastic stem loops around the on/off switch. Your little one just moves the half moon handle up for on and down for off. Thanks to high-tech fabrication, it stores up light from the day and glows at night like a nightlight. One in your child's room, hallway, and bathroom will safely light the way! Set of 3
Medela ContactTM Nipple Shield 16mm Extra Small - Medela 67251.
HAPPYBELLIES organic baby cereal, organic oatmeal is perfect for babies who are ready to move beyond the rice cereal--it is healthy, delicious, and sure to please the palette. It is all organic with 100% natural ingredients, no pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, no genetic modifications, and no preservatives. Recommended by Dr. Bob Sears, this product is enriched with DHA for brain and eye development, plus iron, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for the baby’s growth. As an added extra, it has probiotic protection--good bacteria to help strengthen your baby’s digestive system and prevent food allergies. This cereal is completely vegan and contains no soy and dairy ingredients. This is sold in a pack of six 7-ounce containers.
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A great starter set of pretend cookware for kids, made of lightweight, easy-to-clean plastic in vivid colors. The 11-piece set includes a large stockpot with lid, small stockpot with lid, frying pan with lid, large spoon, knife, skimmer, spatula and ladle.
The Sunshine Kids Cool Shade unrolls onto window to provide year-round protection from the sun?s glare to help block both UVA and UVB rays. The Cool Shade adheres by static cling. Removable and reusable. Cool Shade comes in a pack of two.
Help Wilson keep things up and running at a busy daycare. Can you keep every baby in DinerTown well-supplied with bottles toys naps and attention? It s a challenge that only a time management master could love! Don't miss this play date!Features include: 50 baby-filled levels of cuteness Tend to your babies' and toddlers needs Over 20 upgrades to buy System Requirements:Windows XP (Home & Pro) SP3/Windows Vista SP1 Pentium IV 1.2 GHz processor or faster 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM for Windows Vista) 8x CD-ROM drive or faster 22 MB free hard disk space DirectX 7.0 compatible or higher video card (video card with 64 MB of video RAM for Windows Vista) 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution (DirectX 7.0 or higher compatible 16-bit sound card recommended) Keyboard & mouse. Macintosh OS X 10.4 10.5 PowerPC G4 G5 or Intel processor 800 MHz processor or higher 256 MB RAM 8x CD-ROM drive or faster 22 MB free hard disk space 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution Keyboard & mouse. Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Windows XP Windows Vista and Mac OS X. Format: WIN XPVISTA Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating: E Age: 705381181101 UPC: 705381181101 Manufacturer No: 18110
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With friendly faces and matching zipper-pulls, Zoo Lunchies make lunchtime fun time! Sized just right for little kids, or a mom and baby on-the-go, these soft bags have a roomy main compartment that holds sandwiches, snacks, drinks and more. An insulated, wipe-clean interior keeps food and drinks cold, plus an inside mesh pocket holds lunch money, an ice pack or utensils. ZOO LUNCHIES coordinate with the entire line of ZOO PACKS little kid backpacks. The clip-on handle attaches securely to any backpack. Recommended for 3 and up.
Fun learning in a smart little phone! Sing along to songs about counting and phone routines, explore more than 15 phone activities and call on Scout for learning fun as you trade calls and voicemails with your puppy pal. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.
Get that clutter off the floor and take back your child's bedroom. This nifty Jumbo Toy Hammock by Prince Lionheart is a creative way to get your kids to pick up their toys. This stretchy hammock expands to over 6 feet and is easy to install. The hammock includes 3 hooks and can be used in any corner.
Similac Sensitive On the Go Nipple-Ready Bottles - 8 oz - 24 pk
Huggies diapers contain safe, absorbent particles that gel when wet. If you notice a small amount of gel-like material on your baby's skin, it can be removed with a baby wipe or damp washcloth.
This eight piece feeding set includes 2 disappearing liquid bottles, divided plate, 2 baby food containers that open, fork, spoon and bib.
The LV-TW500 is a wireless baby camera that allows you to keep an eye on your child from many different locations using the Internet. Simply mount the camera on your baby's crib or place it in the play room and you can watch from any computer in the world. Interference free digital technology ensures you will always see a clear picture and never experience static or interception.
The Calypso Nursery Lamp Base and Shade Set features an under the sea design theme with accents of octopus, seahorses, tropical fish and sea turtles. The lamp shade coordinates with a blue and white polka dot design theme.
The Zoo Pack backpacks are perfect for school, traveling, and everyday.The cute animals bring fun and function together in one item. It has roomy compartments with an insulated pouch for snacks. This backpack is appropriate for 3 and up. It has an easy to clean lining.
Netbook Netpak: giftable & portable packaging with a rope handle design. Contents: Ear Buds with Mic, Optical Mouse, 4 Port USB Hub.
Great as a gift, rain-day activity or party favor, the Decorate-Your-Own Treasure Chest Arts Crafts Kit is fun for everyone! This perfectly-priced, boxed craft set includes a special keepsake and everything needed to decorate it. It includes glitter glue, colorful gems, stickers, paints and more! Features: Ages 4+ Dimensions: 9.5" H x 6..6" W x 0.9" D
Whether or not this catchy 10-song music video will inspire your tot to master the potty, it will certainly provide 24 minutes of happy diversion. There are no preachy stories here. In fact there's no talking at all until a pediatrician and a producer (and mommy of three) make their appearances for less than five minutes at the end. Before that it's singing and dancing by bigger kids, potty-sitting by the youngsters, a diaper-wearing chimp doing both, and cartoon interludes. The songs address all aspects of potty training from washing hands, to sticker rewards, to toilet-training's role as a rite of passage. The reggae-drenched "Bye Bye Diapers, Hello Fun" and "Me Potty Wotty" are infectious and the rap-infused "I Have the Power" is positively soulful. By sticking with big kids as the inspiration rather than adults, this program may just inspire little ones to get on the potty--or at least get up and dance. (Ages 1 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs
Baby Galileo, a young kangaroo puppet, looks toward the sky in an exploration of the awesome wonders above to discover the sun, moon, clouds, stars, and galaxies, and each of the nine planets,. This 30-minute presentation features rapidly shifting images that include real-life photography of the celestial wonders and children playing with space-themed toys, animated segments, and puppetry. A variety of excerpts from classical masterpieces like Mozart's "A Little Night Music" and Debussy's "Clair de Lune," specially arranged in primarily synthesized "music box" arrangements, as well as several popular nursery songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," accompany the imagery and ensure a stimulating, multi-sensory experience. DVD extras include a repeat-play function, discovery cards with 14 real-life photographs of celestial wonders with spoken and written titles, puppetry excerpts from the presentation, toy chest with details about pictured toys, and a DVD-ROM coloring book. (Ages 9 months to 4 years) --Tami Horiuchi
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Baby Galileo, a young kangaroo puppet, looks toward the sky in an exploration of the awesome wonders above to discover the sun, moon, clouds, stars, and galaxies, and each of the nine planets,. This 30-minute presentation features rapidly shifting images that include real-life photography of the celestial wonders and children playing with space-themed toys, animated segments, and puppetry. A variety of excerpts from classical masterpieces like Mozart's "A Little Night Music" and Debussy's "Clair de Lune," specially arranged in primarily synthesized "music box" arrangements, as well as several popular nursery songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," accompany the imagery and ensure a stimulating, multi-sensory experience. DVD extras include a repeat-play function, discovery cards with 14 real-life photographs of celestial wonders with spoken and written titles, puppetry excerpts from the presentation, toy chest with details about pictured toys, and a DVD-ROM coloring book. (Ages 9 months to 4 years) --Tami Horiuchi