“Zachary Z. Packrat…

…and His Amazing Collections” by my very talented friend Brooke Bessesen and illustrated by Jenny Campbell:

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This book achieves the near impossible by getting Superbaby to sit quietly for long periods of time! We both love the humorous rhyming text and Superbaby likes when Zachary dusts his collection of “poos.”

Look Who Lives in the Ocean!

One of Superbaby’s favorite books, written and illustrated by my very talented friend Brooke Bessessen:

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I love the rhyming text, “fascinating facts” and gorgeous pictures created with colorful fabrics! Read reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Look-Who-Lives-Ocean-Splashing/dp/1932082824/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250882568&sr=8-1

Best. Cartoon. Ever.

I caught an of episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender on TV recently and was instantly hooked! I just can’t get enough of the lovable characters, Asian mysticism, humor, martial arts and Fantastic Plot. If you love anime, philosophy or just good writing you will dig this show!

Read a review: http://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/avatar-the-last-airbender-review.php

Watch and episode: http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/boiling-rock-part-1-full-episode.html

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Travel Photo Contest

As of right now, there are 88 entries up for your viewing pleasure in the ITDR Travel Photography Contest on Jay Reilly’s blog. I know a lot of you have taken some awesome, exotic shots…I’m looking at you Brooke Bessesen because you travel more than Carmen Sandiego…and now I’m looking at you Greg Brown because I love my calendar of your beautiful aerial photos!

First prize: The Dream Package website, blog and slideshare by ITDR, a $750 value
Second prize: ShootSac Camera Bag by Jessica Claire, a $179 value
Third prize: Totally Rad Actions Set, a $149 value
Fourth prize: PacSafe Carry Safe100 Camera Strap, a $19 value

Can’t wait to vote for my favorite!

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