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PETE THE CAT and _______'s MAGIC SUNGLASSES by Kimberly & James Dean Put Me in the Story, 2016 available thanks to HarperCollins Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) $29.99 for a hardcover ABOUT THE BOOK Pete the Cat is having one of those days—the kind where nothing is going his way. But when Grumpy Toad lends Pete a pair of cool, blue, magic sunglasses, that gloomy, dreary day turns itself around! This personalized book about learning to see the world in a whole new way features your child’s name and photo along with an encouraging dedication message from you. Your child plays a special part in the story—they are the one to let Grumpy Toad borrow the magic sunglasses in the first place! As Pete the Cat travels through town, he meets friends that could use a little bit of magic. A hungry squirrel, a tipped-over turtle, and a lonely alligator all get a boost of positive vibes from the magic sunglasses. But what happens when those magic sunglasses brea...

ENTER HERE PUT ME IN THE STORY AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS PRESENT… THE LITTLE EXPLORER DRAWING CONTEST! Help us celebrate the new National Geographic Kids personalized books and the San Diego Zoo’s 100 th Anniversary! Enter the contest for your chance to win a trip to the San Diego Zoo to celebrate their 100 th anniversary! The San Diego Zoo has an extra special year of fun planned and we want YOU to be a part of it! With displays on Centennial Plaza, new film experiences, new shows and more, this year will be one of the most exciting at the San Diego Zoo! Contest Open: May 16 – July 8 To Enter: Adults 18+ can fill out the form on the contest page to enter. For EXTRA entries: Download the free coloring pages on the contest page and share a photo of your child’s drawing on their coloring page with the hashtag #ColorAndExplore on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! You can also upload the drawing to the photo gallery on the contest page. *S...

There’s nothing better than snuggling up for storytime with your kids. Sharing a good book together is about much more than the story – It is about the small moments with your child: ·          Rocking and whispering  On the Night You Were Born  to your baby ·          Watching your child clap his hands as he hears his name in his favorite story ·          Seeing your reluctant reader eager to curl up and read a book again and again ·          Taking a breath at the end of the day with that extra special snuggle and story At  Put Me In The Story ,  we create a personal connection between you and those special books you love. Our partners are the world’s greatest characters and favorite bestselling books. In our stories, you can assist Doc McStuffins on house call, ...