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The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear

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Storykins // The Wish Tree

Storykins // The Wish Tree

Storykins // The Wish Tree
Storykins // The Wish Tree

Storykins // The Wish Tree

Storykins // The Wish Tree

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The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Chris Turnham has quickly become a family favorite. A story about Charles, a young boy that wants to find a wishing tree. With his trusty companion Boggan, they head out together on a journey to find the wishing tree and along the way learn a couple lessons on helping others.

Here is a little sneak peek into our interview with author Kyo Maclear.

{Q} “The Wish Tree” encourages exploration, giving, and celebrating the unexpected. As you look toward future books, what are the main messages you desire to relate to young readers through storytelling?

{A} What I hope to relate is less an overt message than a general sensibility. I think we’re living in a fairly disconnected time (despite our relentless digital connectivity) and I’d like to model a sense of connection and care–care for art, for story, care for unbalanced worlds, for non-human life, care for humor and community, for passion and creativity—and, always, care and openness in the face of the unexpected.

You can read the rest of the interview in Babiekins Print Issue 9!

For a limited time, get a free signed print and card set by illustrator Chris Turnham when you buy a copy through Chronicle Books!

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Photo: Kim Ruth | Styling Priscila Barros | Tent | Outfit

Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlov by Laurel Snyder

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Storykins // Swan by Laurel Snyder (Author), Julie Morstad (Illustrator), Irene Kim (photography)

Storykins // Swan by Laurel Snyder (Author), Julie Morstad (Illustrator), Irene Kim (photography)

Storykins // Swan by Laurel Snyder (Author), Julie Morstad (Illustrator), Irene Kim (photography)

Storykins // Swan by Laurel Snyder (Author), Julie Morstad (Illustrator), Irene Kim (photography)Photography Irene Kim and published by Chronicle Books

When you pull open the pages of this book, you’ll pull back the curtain of time. You’ll be swept back through to the icy snowflakes and stone streets of Old Russia, where little Anna Pavlova heard the music of Tchaikovsky for the first time. The music filled her, its swells and pauses and staccato notes becoming the rhythm to which she moved, and danced, and worked long hours as a laundress. But somewhere, somehow, between the icy winters and the endless laundry and the music inside her, Anna become the Swan, the dancer, the heroine, the one who gave beauty to the people…the one some say is the most famous ballerina of all time.

“This book was about Anna. It was cold where she lived. She walked into the snow. She walked into the sun. She was a girl who danced on the stage in the dark. A ballerina dancer. She pretended to be a bird. People felt happy. She got flowers and throwed them back to the people.” -Aveline, age 4

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Luvkins // Flamingos

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Babiekins Magazine | Luvkins // FlamingosCredits // 01. Wall Stickers | 02. Garland | 03. Book | 04. Hoodie | 05. Plush Pillow | 06. Hooded Towel | 07. Sneakers

Foxes, Cats, Owls… Beware… There is a new animal taking the fashion & decor world by tropical storm – Flamingos! Flamingos seem to be flocking everywhere: in decor, garlands, books, plush, apparel, and accessories; one thing is certain, the Flamingo is the new must-have animal for this upcoming spring and summer. With colors ranging from coral to hot pink, there is a flamingo option for every babiekin – to be honest, does any girl have enough pink in her life?