DK Publishing #liftTHEflap board books for children #holidayGIFTguide #childrensbooks

I was sent these durable, fun, toddler board books from DK Publishing a few weeks back, and they were so cute I wanted to tell you about them. If you see this "Lift the flap" book in stores this Christmas, you should get it. You lift each little flap and it growls, howls and roars at you. Rowan kept laughing at it. He is almost a year old and such a little cutie.

The 1st book is appropriately named Growl! Howl! Animals! can also be bought online now, using the links provided in this post. The arv is $14.99. Under each flap is a light sensor - this book is marked inappropriate for children under 2, so I do supervise young Rowan with it, but do not reccommend you use this book for a child his age,
I let him see it, and put it up on a shelf out of his reach until next year, when he is a bit older.


This charming jungle story is part of the collection of DK's noisy books for preschoolers.


Young children will love hearing animal sounds as they lift the flaps. Growl! Howl! Animals contains lively rhymes to help children discover life in the jungle. With 16 lift the flaps and 5 light-activated sounds, including a baby orangutan, a parrot, and a crocodile splish-splashing, Growl! Howl! Animals combines early learning with preschool play and is ideal for reading aloud with babies and toddlers.

Here are some pictures of the book, but pictures don't do it justice! So cute!
Scroll down to see the pictures and review for Bip, Bop, and Boo Get Ready for School: I'm Ready for School!

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Thank you for reading Locomotion of Expressions!

Hope y'all had a happy Thanksgiving yesterday. Little rowan has been sick with fever for days! 

Took him to emergency room with 104 Wednesday night!

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Into the Woods

INTO THE WOODS

DISNEY

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Cast:                                     Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey

                                             Ullman, Christine Baranski and Johnny Depp.

   Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Billy Magnussen, Tammy

   Blanchard, Lucy Punch, Frances de la Tour, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Glover,

   Joanna Riding, Annette Crosbie.

Director:                                Rob Marshall

Producers:                             Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt, Callum McDougall

Screenplay by:                       James Lapine

Based on the musical play by:   Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014.

Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, “Into the Woods” is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

I love Anna Kendrick

Notes:

·       Into the Woods” premiered on Broadway on Nov. 5, 1987, at the Martin Beck Theatre. The production, which ran for 764 performances, won Tony® Awards for best score, best book and best actress in a musical. Among other awards, the musical received five Drama Desk awards, including best musical. “Into the Woods” has been produced around the world, including a 1988 U.S. tour, a 1990 West End production, Broadway and London revivals, in addition to a television production, DVD recording and a 10-year-anniversary concert.

·       The big-screen adaptation welcomes songs from the stage musical, including “Children Will Listen,” “Giants in the Sky,” “On the Steps of the Palace,” “No One Is Alone” and “Agony,” among others.

·       The award-winning production team includes Dion Beebe (“Collateral,” “Chicago,” “Nine”), Oscar® winner for the Marshall-helmed “Memoirs of a Geisha,” as director of photography. Dennis Gassner (“Skyfall,” “Quantum of Solace”), who won his own Oscar for “Bugsy,” serves as production designer, and three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Chicago,” “Alice In Wonderland”) is costume designer.

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“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014. For more information, like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DisneyIntoTheWoods and follow us on Twitter: @DisneyPictures.

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U.S. Release Date:                 December 25, 2014

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Kate Quinn Organics - Semi-Annual 10 dollar $ale

You may not have time for Valentine's Day, but make sure to stop by Kate Quinn Organics website! The links included at the top and bottom of this blog post. And there you will find a sale on their beautiful, quality organic baby and toddler and small child, up to age 8- clothing of all shapes sizes, colors, and designs!!! A little more of the sale is sold out every day, so hurry!  Check out some of the cute stuff you can find in the pictures within this blog post.

Thanks for reading Locomotion of Expressions!~

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It can be really hard buying books for people as gifts. After all, you never know just which books they already have. And then when you do find the right book and give it to them, how do you make it really personal? Put in a book plate? Write an inscription? How do you make the whole thing totally them?

These personalized “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books are one really great way to do it. Not only do you get to choose from five different story themes (from “Christmas Stories” to “Giving thanks”), you can personalize it in ways you just can’t with a conventional book. As the title suggests, these are stories meant to comfort and heal. 

Your custom “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book will truly be a book for them because the book is printed with their name on the cover, as the recipient. And it’s truly from you because your name is printed on the cover as the giver. You can even include an inscription inside the book and on the back cover. Even add a photo to the back. 

There are other nice options to choose from, like the type of cover you’d like and the type of paper. It takes just about five minutes to make it a truly custom book. And chances are, it’s something they’ll love forever. And a 60-page book starts at just $24.95.

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#holidayGIFTguide Nick Jr #Victorious #calendar #TMNT #bathRobe & #doraTHEexplorer outfit

Here are some of the things that Nickelodeon and Nick Jr wanted to send us this holiday season for our Holiday Gift Guide for Locomotion of Expressions!
How thoughtful!

Please check out these pics to see how adorable my daughters are in these items, and find up-to-date prices and links to purchase them for your little loved one this upcoming holiday season too!

They are sure to please! My kids, (as you can see.. clearly LOVE them!)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Boys Robe

Get comfy in this green robe featuring graphics of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Even though this robe clearly states it is for BOYS, we do not let that deter us. The one disappointment though is I wanted this robe because her other robe was a "SM" and getting far too little on her. This robe is only an inch longer in the sleeves and hem, meaning I should've ordered the next size up probably. It fits, but it won't fit long and that was kinda the point is to get one I did not have to replace next year. My recommendation, buy robes 2 sizes too big or more to ensure they are comfy and long(er) lasting. I found it on amazon but only in sizes 4 and 6. But it is much less than the Suggested Retail Price of 40 bucks, coming in at only 24, a much better deal. Love me some Amazon.

SRP $40.00

Victorious 2014 Wall Calendar

Spend the year with the cast of Victorious! This 12” w x 11” h, 16-month wall calendar features 13 unique images and a full-size, functional grid ideal for scheduling and planning.

SRP $14.99

Ahh- I tried so hard to hide this from her to give to her at a later time, but it just didn't work. Then I was so mad she found it, that I hid it again and now I don't even know where it is. Here's to hoping I find it at least by November of '14. 

*Sigh!*

It is full retail price on Calendars.com 

Dora the Explorer Toddler Girls Fashion Top & Legging Set

Dance the night away with Dora in this dazzling top and leggings set!  A purple-trimmed graphic top and matching pair of purple leggings completes the perfect outfit for any dancing diva.

Devonny has been begging to wear this outfit since we got it. She opened up the box before I could stop her. She grabbed it this am, (as you can see pictured) in her warm fuzzy footed nightie and said "I wanna put this on, got get your camera!" LOL! So even though it was weather appropriate, I let her wear it, and kept saying "Don't I look pretty?"  Of course she does! DUH!!!!

SRP $30.00 but you can find it on amazon from 14$ to 28$ w Free Super Saver Shipping (on orders over $25!) it depends on what size you buy. The 2T for instance is only 14.99 but the 6X is $28.99)  I also saw it on Ebay!

I want to thank Dio and all the people at Nickelodeon's PR for sending us great items to review for Christmas-time.. or whatever holiday you celebrate this holiday season. Give the gift that keeps on giving, heart felt toys and clothes that the kids NEED and especially love!!!

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@makitproducts Makin' them is only half the fun. Enjoy your child's #artwork at #dinnertime on plates they designed!! So neat! #iLoveMonsters

What I thought about Makit!

Some of the original templates, we drew so many, we had a hard time choosing which plates to order... in the end, I used some of my own money in addition to the three free plates for the blog review, so we could get more of the plates we drew.

Gianas cat drawing before it was printed on plate

Well if you missed my first post about Makit, check it out and see what they are all about, as well as get a special coupon code for a purchase. I loved that Makit offers you a discount, the more plates you order, the more money you save. But honestly, the best part was the not the quality, which was ON POINT *& impressive BUT instead was speed. see, I mailed off my form with the templates we colored on a Friday and the following THURSDAY not even one full week later I had the plates we ordered in hand. We were gifted 3 plates for this and the last review, but I did pay for extra plates with our own money. 30$ to be exact for the 6 plates. Not too bad, putting them at 5$ a piece for this blog review. In that case, I hate it when blog reviews cost me my own money .. BUT you know I am telling the absolute truth about the plates. I love them, and I am sure they will be treasured in the years to come. They are supposed to be dishwasher safe, but I'll just hand wash them for now... so far so good. I give this company 2 thumbs up!!!  Very unique gift that would be perfect for an adoring grandparent. With the holidays coming up, you should definitely keep Makit Products in mind: My readers save 30% on their Prepaid Art Plate Kit (that’s a savings of over $5!) - 

The finished cat plate is actually darker and prettier, before below.

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About Makit Products Inc

Makit is a proud Texas manufacturer, who has produced more than 1 million plates a year for our customers, and takes over 500 calls a month. Each plate is unique and personal for each and every customer of Makit Products. 

I LOVED my monster plate best! #IloveMonsters

Our orginial Make A Plate is turning 40 this year and is looking better than ever! It's time to celebrate! After 40 years, Make A Plate is still our most treasured and beloved product - known to millions. When life seems strained by the hectic pace surrounding us, it's nice to know that Make A Plate can preserve that special, happy moment-in-time for so many families and is something they will keep forever.

My #warEagle Auburn University flip-flops plate, completed

Makit began as the creation of Bob Hodges in 1969. One day a neighbor, who was a teacher said, "Wouldn't it be fantastic to capture kids' artwork on something useful, instead of it falling off the refrigerator and throwing it out?" With a background in plastics and dinnerware manufacturing Bob saw an opportunity to create a craft medium that children and parents would love.