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Editor’s Picks: We Love It!

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby animals with their families. Variant rules allow you to adapt the complexity of play. $19.99, ages 2+, amazon.com Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast A weekly 5-minute podcast featuring …

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Editor’s Picks: Life-sized magnetic play, social emotional learning and more

Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Readyland An immersive, magical reading experience that encourages kids’ love of reading. Printed books come alive with innovative voice technology, allowing readers to talk to characters, respond to questions, choose songs, …

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A Giving Spirit for the Holiday Season: 10 Tales of Kindness and Generosity

With the holidays comes a season of giving–whether its gift-giving among family members and friends or charitable giving to spread joy in the community. In that spirit, encourage young readers to think about all the ways they can give with these books available at Frederick County Public Libraries about expressing love, offering a helping hand or coming together as one. …

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5 Albums to Warm Your Heart and Move Your Feet

These albums make great gifts for the whole family this holiday season, from inspiring family stories to good fun. Give the gift of music for all to enjoy.   “A Thankfully Spooktacular Christmas” by Dennis McKinley All Star Kid, a new children’s brand created by TV personality Dennis McKinley, was inspired by his 3-year-old daughter, Pilar Jhena. “A Thankfully Spooktacular …

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Here’s What We’re Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season

By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the fastest baker wins. Complete with colorful textured foam cake slices and icing cards.$29.99, ages 4+, amazon.com Claudie Doll, Book & …

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Holiday Gifts for Babies

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in Frederick County. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list. First up: babies! Henry the Bunny This plush bunny has the sweetest hanging ears and luxe pom-pom tails, making it …

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