Skrumps
John Chandler’s collection of uniquely colorful troupe of Skrumpland residents. Each figure has an accompanying storybook that establishes their unique personalities. Skrumps are also featured on Yahoo Kids offering games, coloring pages and video to boot. You can also check out Skrumps at Yahoo Kids.
Check It: www.splashdowntoys.com
Rebecca’s Realm
View the world with wonder and gloom thru the eyes of Rebecca, Edgar and Max! This delightful collection of goth toons comes in hardcover with high-quality, full-color illustrations. Rebecca and Edgar plush dolls are also available.
Check It: www.begoths.com
Flanimals
A collection of surreal figures based on the illustrations of Rob Steen in the book series written by Ricky Gervais. The book is available at www.amazon.com
Check It: www.flanimals.com
Baby Be of Use Books
With the Baby Be of Use series, by Lisa Brown, you’ve got your domestic bases covered. Between naps and “turning over,” your baby can learn his or her way around banking, car repair, breakfast preparation, and drink-mixing. Through basic shapes and colors, these board books teach your precious little angels to be useful at long last. And why shouldn’t they help a little around the house? Lisa Brown’s Website.
Read It: www.mcsweeneys.net
Bone by Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith is the creator of the cartoon fantasy Bone. The story, which has often been described as Bugs Bunny meets The Lord of the Rings, first grabbed hold of the imaginations of the comics world back in 1991. Ever since, it has created a strong foothold of support with readers everywhere. The series has been recently picked up by Scholastic. There are also a few games over there for you to tinker around with.
Read It: www.scholastic.combone/bone
Created 4 Me
The child’s name is the star of the show in the personalized childrens book My Name in Lights. In this personalized children’s book kids are treated to a whimsical theatrical performance where their name is spelled out by delightful alphabet characters.
Check It: www.created4me.com
Pop Ink
Pop Ink products merge low art and high design into an infinite visual universe that includes happy kittens, goth zombies, and wallpaper dolls. Our goal is to create saccharine sweet, slightly disturbing yet strangely compelling art and artifacts for the (post) modern world. With titles like “Goth-Icky” and “Happy Kitty Bunny Pony” how can you not be intrigued?
Shop It: www.popink.com
Change Is Strange
It’s not easy for little kids to make big changes. Let’s face it–change is strange at any age. That’s why we have created the Change is Strange book series, developed to help make life’s changes easier for kids. Change is Strange is colorfully illustrated with characters and details that will fascinate your child so much so, this will be their favorite book.
Check It: www.changeisstrange.com
StoryNory
Free children’s audio books for your iPod, including classic fairy tales, and original stories. You can listen online too!
Check It: www.storynory.com
Beacon Street Girls
The Beacon Street Girls are just like you - they’re real, they’re fun, they’re best friends who couldn’t be more different. Now they’re in the seventh grade, and Abigail Adams Junior High may never be the same again! Beacon Street Girls offers fashion, fiction, and fun for tween girls ages 9-13.
Shop It: www.beaconstreetgirls.com
Baby Tattoo
Baby Tattoo publishes books for kids and adults with works by traditional illustators and digital artists, painterly projects and photographic collections.
Check It: www.babytattoo.com
The Octonauts
The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who roam the ocean in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea “Octopod” base, the eight talented critters (including a valiant polar bear, daredevil kitten, and big-hearted penguin) are always ready to embark on new exciting missions.
Check It: www.octonauts.com
