Read my post on Honest to Nod today about this lovely trio of books!
the jolly postman
I was introduced to The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allen Ahlberg years ago. It is truly a treasure—it’s an interactive book about the funny letters that a postman delivers to the denizens of a fairy tale world and it includes actual pieces of mail stored in envelopes throughout the book (like a rueful apology note from Goldilocks to the Three Bears). This unique book pairs well with the Stamp and Sort Mailbox for an afternoon of sorting mail, writing letters and laughing over the silly correspondence in The Jolly Postman.
a summertime tradition
This little detail is part of my latest post for The Land of Nod. If you're curious, check it out at Honest to Nod! Thanks to The Land of Nod for sending us their cleverly named What's That Stand For Stand.
mixing it up
Avery and Nate fell in love with this wooden mixer right out of the box. They were fascinated with how the beaters worked (using the knob to make the beaters turn) and they enjoyed pouring the “flour" and "brown sugar” in the mixing bowl. We decided to make cupcakes using shredded paper, pom poms and this Animal Parade Cupcake Kit. I wonder what these two pastry chefs will be mixing up next! This little mixer is a great first “countertop appliance” for any play kitchen.
Thanks to The Land of Nod for sending us this mixer and cupcake kit.
playing together
Recent photos of Avery and Nate playing and building together. I jumped in here and there to set up some scenes . :) Wooden rainbow by Little Sapling Toys, dog by Imagiplay and blocks by The Land of Nod, House Industries and Kid O.