I just got my hand on James Yang’s Children’s Book called Puzzlehead.The book takes you on the journey of Puzzlehead looking far and wide for a spot that he fits in. He is eventually led to conclusion that his perfect place is wherever he can be with his friends. I think we might have a new favorite at casa swissmiss.
ShapeMaker is a set of 25 colourful, geometric design, hand printed, environmentally friendly, rubber wood blocks that can be excitingly arranged to create a menagerie of thousands of surprising creatures and tons of sparkling, imaginative, engaging images that guarantee to delight children from 4 yrs and upwards.
I love these Wee-Go Glass Baby Bottles.
Oliver Jeffer’s beautiful book Lost and Found has been turned into an animated movie, which I had the honor to see a few months ago at a screening in his Brooklyn studio. It’s a heart-warming story celebrating the value of friendship.
I have been itching to get my hands on it, so I can show it to our little EllaBella. One can now finally pre-order it! Yay!
Our little Ella has discovered her love for ViewMaster. This is the closest we come to beeming, isn’t it? Where would you like to travel to next? Italy? Egypt? or Greece?
I received this silkscreened booklet called The Rainy Season by Andy Smith. It put a huge smile on my face. (G and I met because of an umbrella, so anything umbrella related is by nature dear to me.) The booklet comes in an edition of 150. Two swissmiss thumbs up! Thank you Andy!
Book City Jackets by Jeremy Schwartz, are kraft paper book covers. They are the updated, more design-y versions of the paper bag book covers we used to make for school textbooks as kids. Made me smile and want to cover my books with these! $9 for a set of three. I think this is a fantastic gift for any booklover. Buy them here. (For all my Brooklyn readers: You can find them at the Brooklyn Flea this summer!)
I got our little EllaBella one of these Lapin (Night) Lamps and she is in love with it. She named it Sammy and kisses it good-night before bed. Too cute! I secretly want one for our bedroom… (on a sidenote: How cool is that Fisher Price camera that I found on eBay??)
MOBY is a spout cover that brightens up the bath while keeping baby’s head safe from bumps. Adorable. I am sure our little Ella would fully approve.
Paradise Coat Tree designed by Oiva Toikka. Spotted over at MinorDetails.
Wonderful find by my fabulous studio mate Jennifer: A giant construction set that can be a hut, a screen, a headboard, a cube, a theatre… (Habitadule by Marie Compagnon)
Yo Gabba Gabba – DJ Lance – Motion Activated Dance Hat. I wish it came in adult sizes, I would get one for G. You don’t know what Yo Gabba Gabba is?
Our little Ella is going through a complete Slinky Obsession which has turned G into a pro in detangling ‘slinkies in need’. Sometimes simple toys still have the highest entertainment value. What ‘old school’ toys are your kids into?
The Official Tooth Fairy Kit contains one letterpress Certificate of Record for filing with your local Tooth Fairy and one reusable silkscreened cloth deposit bag for your first and all subsequent transactions. The official certificate keeps record of name, age, tooth lost, method of extraction and compensation information.
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Alexander Girard originally created the images used in this memory game for his environmental enrichment panels that he designed to spice up Herman Miller’s Action Office plan. Each game comes with 72 pieces and a limited-edition wooden box. Made in the USA out of replenishable basswood and printed with child-safe non-toxic inks. Wonderful. Make sure to also check out the building blocks. Our little Ella is coo-coo about them! And then the dolls, they make me smile!
(thank you andy)
A sturdy A Frame doll house by Andrew Geller.
Big, multicolor dots make a bold statement in any room. Multi-Dot Rug: Yes, please!
No trees were harmed in the making of this Soft Tree Trunk Stool. It’s made of soft foam, not wood, and makes an eye-catching ottoman, extra seat, or side table. Group several together and transform a room from ordinary to enchanting.
Designed by Ilona Huvernaars and Alissia Melka-Teichroew. I am in love.
Available at Kikkerland.com shortly.
Tubby is a new Bath Toys organizer made of mesh and neoprene by SkipHop. I like it!
Helbotica Tee now in Kid’s size over at the ChopShop. (Nice T holding up there, Matthew, who says you can only do that with posters, right?)
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Patchwork Digger by Elsie Marley. Lovely.
Balloon Powered Boat. Me want.
You Can’t Go To School Naked!
is Ella’s favorite book these days. It’s a lovely story and I don’t mind reading it over and over. If you have a little one around the age of 3, you should check it out. Story by Dianne Billstrom and Illustrated by Don Kilpatrick.
