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Space Oddity

Dear moms, I believe many of you are David Bowie fans like me, right? Dads?

Illustrator Andrew Kolb turned Bowie’s song “Space Oddity” into a book for children, where Major Tom’s trip to the Moon is told in 60′s inspired drawings. Isn’t it just great?

For our disappointment, the books is “merely a concept” and no physical form of it will be made. Such a pity!

As so, all I can do is let you with the pictures. Try not to cry in the end – Major Tom is very expressive, his despair is almost unbearable!!!

;)

Pictures: kolbisneat.com

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They Draw & Cook

Today I came home from work thinking about how much time people spend cooking if you want to eat healthily… (and if you don’t have a cook working for you, like many Brazilians!)

I quite enjoy cooking (well, I actually enjoy eating properly), though it is also not my favourite activity after 8 hours in the office. But there is a way to prepare your food with a smile on your face. It’s called “They Draw & Cook“.

Siblings Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell – experienced designer and illustrators – came up with this funny, simple and joyful concept: illustrating recipes. An idea that started as a joke turned into a delicious serious matter. They’ve launched their own book this very month, full of stunning illustrations made by themselves and other professional artists or even by passionate drawers! (Available a amazon.com)

The website is a must-see. I really recommend you to try to find a recipe. Won’t say more. Perfect for cooking with kids and encourage them to experiment in the kitchen. (pray for good cleaning products!)

Pictures: theydrawandcook.com

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Ladybug’s Bookshelf App

With the e-books boom, kids wouldn’t have been left behind! This nice application for Iphone is really educational and fun! When you download it, you get for free “Three O’Clock on the Farm”, an interactive book with sounds and animation (everything optional). Besides, after reading the book, you (or you kids, hehe) may play a game based on the story. What I like about it is that you can always buy new books, so your kids will frequently have something new to read (of course kids just love reading the same book 1000 times, but still….). Ladybug’s Bookshelf is designed for kids between 2-6 years old. I like it!

 

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Making Children’s Clothes

If you like sewing your own children’s clothes or if you like giving presents with meaning, you must get to know “Making Children’s Clothes” by Emma Hardy, ed. Cico. I have the book myself and, although I’m no sewing expert, the outfits are quite easy to make. My favourite one: pyjamas!!!

“Using just a few simple sewing techniques, discover the easy way to create fun and stylish outfits for young children (0 to 5 years). By combining a few easy-to-learn stitches with great fabrics and trims, expert seamstress Emma Hardy explains how to make beautiful yet practical clothes for your children. Choose from 25 different projects, including party frocks and pinafore dresses, simple shirts and elasticated trousers, sleepwear and accessories, such as hats, bibs, bootees and aprons. There are clothes for young boys and girls, toddlers and babies, plus full-size paper patterns that can easily be scaled to suit different ages. Packed with useful tips and sewing techniques, Making Children’s Clothes provides a comprehensive guide to creating fantastic items that your child will love to wear.”

Give it a try! There is still plenty of time to make a complete outfit for Christmas!

 

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Book Tip: Omis Handtasche

Yesterday I was walking around the city and came across this interesting book. It’s called “Omis Handtasche: Ein Buch für Kinder und Grossmütter” (Grandma’s Handbag: A book for children and Grandmothers”). What I like about it is that the book is full of little bits and pieces to be discovered (proper Grandma’s bag…), perfect for curious children. If you have one of those at home, go for it! It may also be a very nice present.

You can find Omis Handtasche at Alfred Barth AG Buchhandlung – Bahnhofstrasse 94, 8001 Zürich – Tel: 044 215 47 37 (this is a direct line for Kinderwelt information. I like it!).

Price: CHF 22.80

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Book Tip: Kids Fashion Designers

I really recommend this book if you’d like to get an overview of kids fashion designers around the world. “Kids Fashion Designers” (Ed. daab) is a compilation of “independent children’s fashion designers who have good taste and a great willingness to experiment with style, and who never lose sight of their target audience.” A must have for Kidswear fans!

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