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Babiekins Magazine

A Trendsetting Magazine & Online Community For The Trendsetting Child + Parent

The Book With No Pictures

By Ashley Williamson, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

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The moment we laid eyes on The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak we knew it was perfect. Filled with silly sounds and a ridiculous read aloud story for adults to amuse their little people with, the book keeps kids rolling with laughter and makes grown-ups feel silly and refreshed!

With silly words like Blerg and Blork dominating this read aloud book, noone listening can keep from smiling. Far from boring and dry, The Book With No Pictures shows the power of words to capture imaginations. With goofiness as the focus, it is a must own for all families with the need to smile a bit (especially at bedtime!)

Credits // Piper’s top: Wolf and Rita | Piper’s skirt: Bobo Choses | Wall print: Pax and Hart

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiekins, bedtime stories, children's books, funny stories, read, reading, storykins, the book with no pictures Posted By: Ashley Williamson, Former Contributor

Buckle Up. It’s Time To Blast Off

By Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

The noise as he turns the huge rough pages. The smell, new crisp edges. He loves the whole new experience of a new book. Our latest, I’ve had my eye on for a while. Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers Of Space.

”Our Universe is very complicated, and many scientists spend their entire lives trying to unravel its greatest secrets – in fact, many of these secrets are yet to be uncovered. But don’t worry, Professor Astro is here to help, and I am just about the cleverest alley cat you’ll ever meet! So batten down the hatches and buckle up. It’s time to blast off and discover Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space!”.

Space is a hugely in-depth subject. The plain speaking of the text remains scientific and accurately written in a tone that makes for achievable reading for Euan. The facts blow his mind, the leading questions of the mysteries of life in the unknown excite him. His imagination triggered at the thought of what lies out there and what could be.

With ”Factoroids” that cover everything from the Universe, the Moon and the Stars to Rockets, Space Stations and the potential future of space travel… space rides in elevator’s and wormholes anyone?

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”There are still many mysteries out there waiting to be solved in the great depths of space, and with each discovery will come just as many new questions. So now, my friends, this curious cat has to shoot off and see what he can find! …. Perhaps one day you’ll venture into the stars in your own spaceship and help solve the mysteries at the frontiers of space.”

I adore the colour palette used in the illustrations. Not only does it look great it’s detailed without being overwhelming this book will indefinitely grow with Euan and will serve as a great reference book in his  school years.

Right now? He’s talking about how one day he’s going to space in an elevator.

Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers Of Space | Dr. Dominic Walliman | Illustrated by Ben Newman

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, children's books, children's literature, kids fashion magazine, kids magazine, Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers Of Space, read, reading, science for kids, space, top magazine Posted By: Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor

Animalium

By Ashley Williamson, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

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Raising a tiny explorer means I am constantly seeking out new inspirations for her. She loves learning about animals and thirsts for picture books that she can use for her endless artworks. Animalium Curated by Katie Scott & Jenny Broom is the perfect book. Set up like a museum, Animalium explains how animals have evolved over time, shows little people inside the dissection laboratory and introduces animals from every corner of the earth.

In Piper’s words, “this book is filled with the prettiest and scariest animals and I like skates and I want to read this book forever.” Animalium kept her captivated and her little eyes widened as she studied the amazingly detailed illustrations and asked a million questions about each one! Each chapter in the book features a different branch from the tree of life, from reptiles to birds to mammals. Boys and girls alike will love this endlessly inspired find.

A book that can be read again and again, used for school projects, drawing stimulus and even as the perfect wall display on a shelf above their beds. The first of a series of “virtual museums” by the same creators. We have added it to her birthday need list.

Credits // Piper’s top and skirt by Bobo Choses | Plastic Animals Schliech | Art Supplies from Little Snail | Stuffed Toy by Lucky Boy Sunday

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, bobo choses, education, kids fashion magazine, kids magazine, learning, little snail, lucky boy sunday, nature, reading, schliech, storykins, top magazine Posted By: Ashley Williamson, Former Contributor

Storykins // Top 5 Books to Help Break Your Child away from Tech and Learn to Love Reading

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Guest post by Kellie Diguangco, Book Curator, Art Instructor, Mother to four little gentlemen. You can also check her out on Instagram.

The right books can inspire a love of reading, and some books are so good children choose books over technology. What? Yes!

I often hesitate when putting age recommendations on picture books, because I don’t think that there is a time when we stop loving them. Picture books open a great big world to us with their beauty and allow our imaginations to be free. At age 3 we start the process of learning to read, from age seven and up we read to learn.

I have listed some books here that are great starters for sparking a love of reading.

The Hungry Caterpillar is a true classic, lovely and bright. It’s a great starter book because it has images children are familiar with such as oranges, apples, strawberries and one lovable caterpillar. The repetition of the book allows the child to participate because they know what’s coming. It is a great introduction to the life cycle as well.

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Babiekins Magazine|Storykins//Top 5 Books to Help Break Your Child away from Tech and Learn to Love Reading

I Know A Lot is a very empowering book. It is a series and we have them all. My four year old, will “read” this to me and his little brother. The rhythm and logic allow for a child to make guesses “rocks are….heavy” which allows this book to be a great confidence builder for a budding reader. The more confident, the more likely they are to try more books or search for other things they know or can guess at.

Flora and the Flamingo is not just a beautiful book but a wordless book. Wordless books are a great invitation for a child to tell you the story. There are obvious emotions taking place between the Flamingo and Flora. Your child can express the feelings, use problem solving skills, and it is a great way to check for vocabulary, knowledge and sequence. Did I mention it’s also beautiful?

Who says books can’t be interactive? Tap The Magic Tree is better than an app! A beautifully illustrated introduction to the changing seasons, simply tap the buds to see what blooms! This book gets children excited as they get to interact with the pages of the story to see what happens next. A great tactile invitation to a book because you get to tap, rub and shake.

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Babiekins Magazine|Storykins//Top 5 Books to Help Break Your Child away from Tech and Learn to Love Reading

Babiekins Magazine|Storykins//Top 5 Books to Help Break Your Child away from Tech and Learn to Love Reading

This next one is a great read for those a little bit older. Beware Of The Storybook Wolves is genius! It’s a great story based off a real child’s fear. It’s all about letting the imagination run wild and free. Who wouldn’t love the characters of their books to come out and chat with them, except the hungry wolves part perhaps. This book is award winning and one read through you will see why.

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Babiekins Magazine|Storykins//Top 5 Books to Help Break Your Child away from Tech and Learn to Love Reading

There are so many lovely books to share, to spark the imagination and to simply make us feel happy with their delightful illustrations. A picture book is so much more than just a book. It’s art, it’s a teaching tool and the best part is that it’s a way for you to be physically close with your child. Reading books together is very intimate and a good book can form a warm bond.

Not all books are created equal. I find this quote so true “Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself” – George Bernard Shaw.

Happy Reading.

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My First Superhero Books

By Jenny Smith, Contributor Leave a Comment

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It’s never too early for kids to start believing in something incredible. For my boys, especially Carter, the marvellous world of comic books and super heroes is just beginning to open up. Still a bit young to be reading the real thing, author David Bar Katz’s excellent hardcover books series on the world’s greatest super heroes, is just the thing to get my budding comic geeks a buzz. With bold and classic comic illustrations in titles such as the fun and interactive touch and feel “My First Batman Book” and “My First Superman Book“, its easy to turn a lazy day in pyjamas into a “POW” and “BAM” adventure!

 

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Batman, books, David Bar Katz, Fashion, fashion kids, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, my first superhero book, reading, storykins, Superbuds, superhero, Superman Posted By: Jenny Smith, Contributor

What’s Inside?

By Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

… What’s water made of?

… Why can’t we drive to the moon?

… Will my brain fall out of my nose?

… Why is my tummy rumbly?

… What did you just press to make the car stop?

An average day, with standard questions from my 5 year old. Generally, I have it covered. Occasionally, I stumble. I turned to OKIDO Studio. The Arts and Science Magazine for kids. I picked up this big chunky bright book. ”What’s Inside?” I thought it would be a great book for the boy to further understand how things work.

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The real magic in this book is in the transparent pages. There is text throughout, but the real understanding comes in the way the book is so interactive.

”What happens when you grow? Touch the skin on your arm. Can you feel the muscles and bones underneath? They grow bigger as you grow up.”

With the image prompt in the corner of the pages, hold the page up to the light to see ‘What’s Inside…

 

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The cute characters Zam, Zim and Zoom lead you through from learning what’s inside your body, machines, the world of nature, buildings and then onto a section where you can draw what you’d like to put in the presents, fridge, tree.

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It’s a large sturdy book of 94 pages of bright, engaging and interesting clear illustrations. A book for them both to go back to again and again.

We got our copy of OKIDO’s ”What’s Inside?” from The Kid Who.

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, book, Fashion, fashion kids, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, okido, reading Posted By: Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor

Bonjour Camille

By Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

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”On Sunday mornings, as soon as the sun comes up, Camille opens her eyes and … puts on her battledress: a tutu and a top hat. She has so many things to do!”

Who better than Camille to push your little Babiekins imagination and keep that boredom at bay. Bought to life by Laia Aguilar, the creator of Bobo Choses who’s signature style clearly identifiable from beginning to end. This book is timeless and would be appreciated by all ages.

 

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Edie loves this page, so much to see and interpret in her own way. Each time she reads it, she sees something different from the last.

”Asking the wind in a whispering voice to tell her a story”

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Camille has a boundless imagination, a fun attitude and fantastic dress sense …We’re totally on the hunt for a top hat!

… If jumping on the bed is good enough for Camille…..

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Copyright © 2023 · Babiekins Magazine | A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine and Online Community for Parents and Children Alike · Since the Southern California birth of Babiekins in 2010, the magazine has grown from into an internationally-recognized print publication with a global circulation and now a thriving online community. We are more than a kids’ fashion magazine. We search everywhere for inspiration, and go beyond trends to bring you fashion, style, decor, design, books, DIY, parties, and playthings. Our readers look to us to keep up with the best and most up-to-date concepts in the children’s market worldwide. We have an eye for quirk. We’re high-fashion, but we value whimsy over tradition. Playful childhood is more important to us than making kids into copycat adults. We believe life is beautiful, life is valuable, and life changes when you see it through the eyes of a child. We seek to transcend skin color, language and zip codes and bring out the real, wild, magical creativity inherent in every child. And behind Babiekins is an optimistic team of mothers-turned-editors, working from home, often with our own little babiekins climbing on, under and around the desks. We want to encourage you, and challenge you to see something different — something special — in yourself and in this world we all share. Welcome to Babiekins!

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