HERE’S WHAT WE’RE
LOVING FOR
KIDS THIS MONTH
BY ELENA EPSTEIN,
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL
PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS
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“I am a Force of Nature”
Explore this beautifully illustrated board book
encouraging kids to explore their feelings and the
world around them. The book communicates a
memorable message that we can find the same brave,
playful, colorful and crabby qualities found in animals
and nature within ourselves. $8.95, ages 1-3 years,
shambhala.com “The 12 Systems of the Body”:
Adventure Series Book Set
The Play Kits
Discover this subscription, stage-based
learning program designed to promote
healthy brain development during
the early years of childhood. The kits
arrive every two to three months and
feature age-specific toys made with
sustainably harvested wood, organic
cotton, nontoxic paint and baby-
safe plastics. $80, ages birth-4 years,
lovevery.com 8 Washington FAMILY APRIL 2022
This illustrated book series brings facts, fun and
learning together as it introduces the foundation of
human anatomy. Kids learn about the five senses; the
skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive and
immune systems; body growth and development and
more. $120, ages 8+, knowyourself.com
Storypod Here’s a child-directed and interactive audio
system that ignites imagination through read-
along books, music, podcasts, learning games and
more. Loveable “Crafties” yarn audio characters
add whimsy for hours of screen-free fun and
learning. $109.99, ages birth-10 years, storypod.com
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