We are very excited to have our first book review written by our special guest contributor, Megan D. Megan is 10 years old and is in the 4th grade. She read The Manhattan Menace, the first book in the Karito Kids Adventure series. The Manhattan Menace is about Zoe, an 11 year old girl living in present day New York City, and how she takes on a huge real estate developer to save her home and avoid having to leave the best city in the world. So, without further ado, here's Megan!
The book was perfect for me because it was an exciting mystery, which I LOVE!!!!!
One of my favorite parts of the book was when Zoe goes into an old house owned by her Mom. Zoe and her friend Hanna were searching for the missing tiara that she and Hanna heard was worth a lot of money. They tiptoed into the house and a couple of minutes later a construction man came up the stairs, grabbed them by their shirts, and shoved them down the stairs. He takes them to his boss named Barrington Smith. He told the construction man to take them to Zoe's Mom's house. Luckily she did not get in trouble.
I was on the edge of my seat when I read those few pages!
Another suspenseful part of the book was when Zoe distracted a guard by playing a special guitar in a museum while her friend Hanna hunted in a file for some information on Emma Roger's house.
To find out more about Zoe and Hanna's search for the tiara, I strongly suggest you read this book!
Thank you Megan for your terrific review! We can't wait to hear what you think about Nairobi Nightmare featuring Lulu from Kenya!
Stay tuned for more Karito Kid Adventure book reviews by Megan D.!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Megan D's Book Review - "The Manhattan Menace" A Karito Kids Adventure
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Asian Accents in the Nursery
Asian inspired pieces are a beautiful addition to a nursery or child's room. Asian decor is very right now and a touch of the Orient is alway a classic statement. These pieces will transition easily from nursery to young adult and even into your family room.
The light blue Chloe Etagere by Bungalow 5 is practical and beautiful. The large drawer on the bottom can be used to store extra diapers and wipes. Fill the shelves with lined baskets, books, toys and well loved stuffed animals. Top shelf for all of those precious breakable baby gifts. The Chloe Etagere comes in a variety of colors to fit your nursery decor.
Lighting is a great way to add a bit of Asian flair without going overboard. Lotus lovers will swoon over Sparkle's translation of a Tommy Parzinger 1960's original. "InStyle Home" magazine features the original chandelier in set designer Darren Ransdell's Hollywood home. We think the Lotus Blossom Chandelier would be unexpectedly exotic in a nursery or a teen's bedroom. On its own or as a pair, you can't go wrong with this chandelier.
Foo dogs are so fun and stylistically funky. Go from streamlined to ornate - you can find foo dogs at your local Asian market or at the most upscale boutiques. You can use them as bookends or delightful accent pieces.
All of the above items can be found at http://www.tonichome.com/. Enter code "luckybreaks5" to receive 25% off your entire purchase until November 30th.
Itty Bitty Ladybug Blog Up and Running!
Thanks to our amazingly talented web designer, Leigh Lambert, the Itty Bitty Ladybug Blog is up and running! We are looking forward to hearing from our friends and customers and filling you in on the latest great products and news. Our topics will range from Asian decor to children's clothing to international adoption and great books for all ages. We love to dish and virtually no topic is off limits!
Up in October we will be focusing on adding Asian accents to nursery decor. We will also feature a very special guest contributor, our good friend and neighbor Meagan D. Meagan is 10 years old and in the 4th grade. She will be reading and reviewing all of the Karito Kids books. Thanks Meagan!
Please feel free to comment and send in suggestions for future posts. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Karito Kids Top Toy!
Regis & Kelly, Family Fun Magazine and Oprah have all picked the Karito Kids as a top toy for 2007. Check out our Karito Kids Boutique to read more about the Karito Kids and why they are creating such a sensation. Beat the holiday rush and order yours now at ittybittyladybug.com!
Congrats to Tonic Home
Congratulations to Tonic Home - our favorite home decor site - for being featured in Lucky Magazine. Enter code "luckybreaks5" for 25% off.
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