Allison Diehl
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Apr-1-2011 - Apr-1-2012Supporters of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus: If you purchased a TABC coupon book, please contact me for instructions on how to redeem your coupon online. You can also choose to place an order by phone.
Elephant Puppet
More than meets the eye
Oct-7-2011This puppet is cute, and it's incredibly soft. But what I did not realize until I put my hand inside is that there is a cleverly placed ring at the base of the trunk. Pull on it gently with a finger and the trunk rears up! The design is so simple, and so clever! This is a beautifully detailed puppet and I can't stop playing with it. My toddler son is in love it it too and makes elephant noises whenever I bring it out. This puppet is proportioned for an adult's hand, but that doesn't seem to deter him from using it. This is an excellent choice for any child aged 2-6, and a fabulous gift for a teacher.
What's This?
A gem!
Jun-26-2009"A seed lay on the ground. One winter morning, a bird saw the seed. He flew down to have a closer look." These are the lines on the first three pages of this charming story. Soon, the seed has become a beautiful sunflower, but the tale doesn't end there. New seeds collected from this one flower provide the materials for an entire classroom to grow their own sunflowers. Using minimal text and the her signature acrylic painting style, Caroline Mockford draws us into a child's view of the natural world. By describing scientific exploration as a narrative, it is accessible to even the youngest children. Because the book is such an easy read, you may find yourself sharing it over and over. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will be old enough to explore further with the included end notes. You can read the page abbut Roots, Shoot, Flowers, and Seeds, and even grow your own sunflower.
Lady Bug Puppet
Giggles and Grins with a Ladybug Puppet
Jun-26-2009This is a wonderful glove puppet. It is sized for adult hands. The puppet creatively demonstrates that insects have six legs (one "leg" will always be empty), so it is a terrific learning tool. The bright red and black coloration makes this puppet very eye catching for babies and toddlers, and it's easy to use your fingers to make the lady bug crawl around. Kids will be mesmerized and delighted. This puppet goes well with the Creepy Crawly Calypso book.