Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
This completely original take on a classic tale makes us laugh out loud. Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway "went someplace else and were definitely not hiding in the woods waiting for an unsuspecting kid to come by." Cue Goldilocks, a precocious, unsupervised child who barges into their house and helps herself to chocolate pudding of varying temperatures. (Children taste better full of chocolate pudding, apparently.) We won't spoil the ending, but the lesson for kids is clear: never wander into strange homes. And for dinosaurs who want to trap children: get a lock for your back door.
If you're anything like us, you probably can't get enough of the royal baby news. Share your excitement with your kids with this week's extra special activity sheet from the Wee Workshop. It's "fit for a king."
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It was a four-star kind of week here at Wee Society, starting with USA TODAY's wonderful review of the Wee You-Things app. Here are a few other things we think deserve four shiny stars.
Everyone's favorite Super Mario "bros" re-imagined as ice pops
Pantone's oversized flashcards for learning colors from the masters
Monster Riot's clever illustration of a city atop a top hat
Perhaps the cutest Trojan horse in history
Studio Weave's Ecology of Color building project
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The Apple Store just got a little happier. The Wee You-Things app is now on display! It's an honor to be selected by Apple out of hundreds of thousands of apps.
Lamar must be Apple's favorite You-Thing. What's yours?
Is there anything better than art personalized with your name? Well, how 'bout art prints that perfectly capture your personality?
Wee Alphas personalized prints let you choose from 26 alphabetized characters—each hiding one special letter—to customize with your wee one's name and a silly (or slightly more serious) statement. Is Claire charmingly curious? Is Simon super silly? Get it in print, and turn any wall into a celebration of what makes them special. They also make great birthday or baby gifts.
And because we think summer is a great time to do a little room refresh, all personalized prints are 50% OFF through July 25! Just use the promo code SUMMER at checkout.
Henri's Walk to Paris by Saul Bass and Leonore Klein
As graphic designers, we're attracted to anything by Saul Bass. Fortunately, the children's book he illustrated isn't just visually gorgeous; our kids love the imaginative story too. In it, Henri, a little boy who lives in a little town, dreams of seeing Paris. So, one day he takes off for the big city. And when he wakes up from a nap under a tree, his journey takes him somewhere unexpected, but familiar. It's about the joys of adventure and having a place to call home. Challenge: read with French accent.
USA TODAY contributor and kid-tech guru Jinny Gudmundsen posed the question, "Can apps teach kids about emotions?," in her review of new apps that wrap important lessons in delightful digital media. At the top of the list was Wee You-Things, which received four shiny stars (out of four!). Here's what she had to say:
"If you have young children, this app is a great discussion-starter about how people are different and what makes each child special ... By creating a joyous environment in which to celebrate the things that make us different, this feel-good app rises to the top."
So, can apps teach kids about emotions? We say absolutely!
We're in full-on summer mode here at Wee Society (even if it is a San Francisco summer), which may explain our excitement for all things neon, sunshine and sea related. And with that, please enjoy this selection of seasonal delights.
The essential watermelon piñata DIY from Oh Happy Day
A minty green illustration of the ocean's many inhabitants
These easy-to-make-even-if-you're-not-at-all-artistic Washi tape neon wall gems
Muji's wooden fishing set for tiny minimalist fishermen
Mr. Printables' Make-A-Face, the perfect way to teach about emotions (when you're not in the pool)
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