Summary: - - From Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister of President Obama, comes a lyrical story relaying the loving wisdom of their late mother to a young granddaughter she never met. - - - Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could, Mama says. And one night, Suhaila gets her wish when a golden ladder appears at her window, and Grandma Annie invites the girl to come along with her on a magical journey. In a rich and deeply personal narrative, Maya Soetoro-Ng draws inspiration from her mother s love for family, her empathy for others, and her ethic of service to imagine this remarkable meeting. Evoking fantasy and folklore, the story touches on events that have affected people across the world in our time and reaffirms our common humanity. Yuyi Morales s breathtaking artwork illuminates the dreamlike tale, reminding us that loved ones lost are always with us, and that sometimes we need only look at the moon and remember. - - About the Author: - - •Maya Soetoro-Ng was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is a writer and educator with a PhD in international comparative education. She says Ladder to the Moon, her first picture book, was inspired by her young daughter Suhaila s questions about her grandmother Ann Dunham, the - mother of Maya and of our forty-fourth president, Barack Obama. - - Yuyi Morales is the illustrator of Kathleen Krull s Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, whose accolades include a Pura Belpr?? Award and a Christopher Medal, as well as the Pura Belpr?? Award-winning Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Montes. Born and raised in Mexico, she now lives in northern California. - Author: Maya Soetoro-Ng - Illustrator: Yuyi Morales - Publisher:Candlewick Press - Published Date:04/12/2011 - Format:Hardcover - ISBN:0763645702 - #of pages:#N/A -

Summary: - Here's a book with something new - you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another - you'll read one side, I the other. A unique book 'in two voices' that uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fit on one spread and features childlike themes - family, friendship, pets and seasons.With clear, color-coded typography and amusing illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain. - - About the Author: - - •Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of t the classic A House is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award, as well as the bestselling Sing-Along Stories series. - - Michael Emberley is the New York Times best-selling illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris and has created several books of his own, including Ruby and Dinosaurs! A Drawing Book. He lives in San Diego, California. - - Author: Mary Ann Hoberman - Illustrator: Michael Emberley - Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - Published Date:04/05/2006 - Format:Paperback - ISBN:0316013161 - #of pages:#N/A -

- - Elegant Baby Blanket/Toy-Bear - -

- - Jacana - Toy Box - - The CoCaLo Jacana Toy Box is screen-printed on all panels, and has ample storage. - Details: - • Wood; 28 x 17.5

- - Daniella - Toy Box - - The CoCaLo Daniella Toy Box is screen-printed on all panels, and has ample storage. - Details: - • Wood; 28 x 17.5

- Squirting bath toy. - - - 6 months & up - -

- - Haba Cotti Pulling toy - - - This organic pull-toy sheep is the perfect companion while learning to walk. - - - Product Dimensions (inches): 9.17 (L) x 6.57 (W) x 5.2 (H) - - Age: 10 months and up - -

- Manhattan Toy Whoozit Table Top Toy - - - Manhattan Toy Whoozit Table Top Toy supports and stimulates fundamental learning skills in developing minds, bodies and senses. It attaches via suction cup to most flat surfaces. Perfect for batting, pulling and all-around interacting, it includes a bead rattle, a mirror, a peek-a-boo star and ribbon tags, plus the lovable Whoozit character. Sensory skills are enriched for tuns of fun. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - It keeps children actively engaged while supporting and stimulating fundamental learning skills. - - - Age: - 6 months to 3 years - - - Features - - - Stimulates basic learning skills - - Attaches via suction cup to most flat surfaces - - Bright colors to interest children - - Educational and developmental toy - -

- Manhattan Toy Ziggles - - - With ringing balls, soft ribbons, soothing elastic teethers and bright contrasting colors, Manhattan Toy Ziggles engages babies. This super-soft and springy toy comes with a Whoozit face and Tizoo face at both ends that kids love to shake and tug on to. Made with an easy shape easy grasping, kids simply love holding on for the delightful and soothing sound it creates. The soft material and spring effect akes it long lasting and okay for little mouths. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - This toy educates kids with its striking shapes and colors. - - - Age: - Newborn and up - - - Features - - - Serves as an educational toy - - Kids love the bright and contrasting colors of this toy - - Soft thanks to polyester fibers, cellophane and polyurethane form - - Boosts motor skills as kids use fingers and hands to play with this toy - - Increases visual growth as kids differentiate between shapes - - Safe for kids and babies - -

- - Haba Pingi Clutching Toy - - - An out-of-this-world design for a clutching toy, Pingi, made by Haba in Germany, has 7 little orbs to clutch on to. It's the perfect size for those little hands. - - - Product Dimensions (inches): 3.35 (L) x 3.2 (W) x 7.69 (H) - - Age: 6 months and up - -

- Learning Curve Baby Toy Cleaner - - Learning Curve Baby Toy Cleaner is an environment-friendly toy cleaner that efficiently cleans toys and other surfaces that children touch, play or come in contact with. It does not contain any harmful chemicals or alcohol and is convenient for quick cleaning. This toy cleaner does not leave behind any residue on the toys and is perfect for on-the-go cleaning. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - A great product that wipes every surface or object that children touch and keeps dust and allergens away. - - - Features - - - Cleans all surfaces effortlessly - - Free from any harsh chemicals and alcohol - - Handy for on-the-go cleaning - -

- Haba Clutching Toy � Flapsi - - - Haba Clutching Toy � Flapsi is an easy to clutch rattle with cute and fun colors. Compact and built for babies, it is made of beechwood and soft to handle. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - Just one of this colorful rattle is sure to please baby. - - - Age: - 6 months and up - - - Features - - - Grasping toy that rattles - - Works as a teether - - Wooden parts assembled on an elastic band - - Made in Germany - -

- - Haba Trioli Clutching Toy - - - Simple to the eye and to the infant is what makes this a classic Haba clutching toy. Made from sustainable forestry at Haba Germany, this nontoxic water-based stain toy is easily cleaned with a water-dampened cloth. How much simpler can it get? - - - Product Dimensions (inches): 3.31 (L) x 3.86 (W) x 0.87 (H) - - Age: 6 months and up - -

- - Haba Dotti Clutching Toy - - - A new design with jingle bells and circles makes this Haba clutching toy different and fun. Made from wood from sustainable forests at Haba Germany, this nontoxic water-based stain toy is easily cleaned with a water-dampened cloth. How much simpler can it get? - - - Product Dimensions (inches): 3.23 (L) x 3.4 (W) x 6.26 (H) - - Age: 6 months and up - -

- - Teamson Children’s Toy Chest - Alphabet - - This is a hand painted alphabet/animal themed children’s toy chest. Now you can organize your child’s toys with a beautifully themed toy chest! Note: Some Assembly May Be Required. Features -Large area to store toys. -safety hinges so door does not close to fast. Specs The dimensions are: 32.50 x 14.63 x 16.25 Inches Instructions included and will be soon available on this page.

- - Haba Mushroom Ball Clutching Toy - - - Decorated with cute mushrooms, this velour and jersey fabric clutching toy allows baby to grab and discover the different types of fabric. -

- Infantino Activity Toy Set - - - Infantino Activity Toy Set is a colorful set of three toys that engages kids while helping them develop their senses. With an elephant shaker, a caterpillar ring and a colorful shaker, this infant activity toy set will keep kids entertained and active. The elephant teether has vinyl ears and a unique texture that�s chewable. With fun and vibrant colors, this toy can become a playtime favorite. It�s made small for little hands. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - This infant activity toy set will keep children entertained and engrossed for hours with fun and vibrant colors. - - - Age: - 3 to 12 months - - - Features - - - Enhance developing senses - - Keeps kids engrossed for hours - - Colorful and fun - - Elephant teether is chewable - - Easy to grasp and easy to play with - -

- - Manhattan Toy Infant Stim Mobile -   - - This award-winning mobile features vivid color and bold black-and-white images. Simple-to-compile images stimulate early visual activity and pre-reaching movement. - - Recommended Ages: 0-5 months -

- Playtex Toy Story Utensils - - - Playtex Toy Story Utensils fill kids' mealtimes with smiles. This set is uniquely designed to promote independent eating in toddlers. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - Toy Story Utensils are specially designed to encourage healthy eating habits in kids. - - - Age: - 12 months and up - - - Features - - - - Promotes independent eating - - Shallow bowl on spoon makes removing food easy - - BPA- and phthalate-free - - Easy-grip handles help promote independent feeding - - Unique bowl-shaped fork designed to help scoop more difficult food - - Soft, chunky handles are easy for toddlers to grip and control self-feeding - -