Piper Whelan - Karito Kids New Addition

Meet Piper Whelan - she is the newest doll to be added to the award winning Karito Kids Collection. Piper is an 11 year old girl from Australia. She lives with her mother, father and little sister in Bondi Beach.

Piper is an avid surfer and life guard. Being outdoors so much, Piper begins to see the effect that humans have on our environment. Piper takes it upon herself to educate others about how they can make a difference until one day she notices that the sea life in Bondi Beach is slowly dying. Her story is about her eco mission to help save the ocean animals from pollution.

Karito Kids have won over 14 awards including the #1 Toy of the Year in 2007. Every Karito Kids doll and book comes with a passport that invites you to log onto www. karitokids.com and experience the joy of giving to other children around the world who are not as lucky as them. Karito Kids band contributes 3% of the MSRP to Plan USA, a children's charity with whom the company has partnered.

In addition to Piper, the current global gals include Wan Ling from China, Gia from Italy, Lulu from Kenya, Zoe from New York, and Pita from Mexico. Each character has a unique personality and a hard cover adventure mystery book that allows kids to recognize that for the most part, no matter where you live, all kids are the same.

My eight year old daughter and I have enjoyed getting to know the Karito Kids. I love that my daughter is learning about other countries and the importance of charity by reading the adventures of each Karito Kid. My daughter loves the fun, spunky personalities of all of the Karito Kids. The books bring to life the personality of each doll - all of which are a wonderful role model.

Click over to http://www.ittybittyladybug.com/ to read more about the Karito Kids and check out their cute accessories!

Kung Fu Panda - Movie Review

A big thank you to our in house movie critic, Spencer, for reviewing Kung Fu Panda for the Itty Bitty Ladybug Blog!

Last night I saw Kung Fu Panda with my 8 year old sister and 4 year old brother. Jack Black is one of my favorite actors and I think he did a great job as the voice of Po, the panda.

The movie was really funny. My whole family laughed a lot. Kung Fu Panda also has a really good message. Po, the panda, keeps trying even though it seems like he will never be good enough. In the end, his dreams come true and he is able to save his village.

I don't want to give away too much of the story. Kung Fu Panda is a fun movie that your whole family will enjoy!

Submitted by Spencer, age 10.

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Kung Fu Panda - What to Wear?

At our house, Jack Black reigns supreme - we can't wait to see Kung Fu Panda. Even though the kids have not seen his stellar performances in Nacho Libre and other fine films, you've got to admit - Jack Black is just plain funny. Add Angelina Jolie to the mix and even Dad is happy to escape the summer heat for a couple of hours in a cool movie theater.

Now, what to wear to your first viewing of Kung Fu Panda you ask? Why this adorable, hand made, felt clip by Giddy Giddy. Available in Little Girl and Big Girl sizes, even Mom can keep those bangs that never quite seem to grow out - out of her eyes. Without a doubt, Giddy Giddy clips are fun and sassy.

Jack Black would approve.

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