EDITOR’S PICKS
HERE’S WHAT
WE’RE LOVING
FOR YOU AND
YOUR FAMILY
THIS MONTH
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By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards
OWLCRATE JR
“GOOD MORNING, GOOD MORNING”
Greet the sun, trees, birds and bees in this playful adventure
that helps kids start off their day on a positive note. Written
and illustrated by women of color and featuring diverse
characters. $12, birth+, boundlessblooms.world
6 Washington FAMILY MARCH 2021
TATIANADAVIDOVA / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS
A subscription box designed to encourage the love of reading
and learning. Includes a newly published hardcover novel;
an exclusive letter from the author; a cool activity, game or
additional book; plus an assortment of fun goodies related to
the theme of the month. $27.99, ages 8-12, owlcrate.com



POPPY THE KINDNESS UNICORN
Poppy, with her sparkly bookbag and storybook,
is a smiley unicorn whose top priority is to spread
kindness all through Sharewood Forest. Join
her on a journey filled with
friendship, kindness and, of
course, lots of fun. $34.99,
ages 3+, plushible.com
I CAN DO THAT! STICKER
SUPERSTAR With over 500 stickers, preschoolers will love
to solve mazes, play matching and counting
games and decorate pictures in this activity-
packed book that mixes fun and learning.

$9.99, ages 2-5, gakkenplusna.com
TOCA LIFE GRAFFITI BOX
This subscription box brings creative play to kids who love
surprises. You’ll receive a new box each month filled with
crafts, pranks, games and lots of unexpected surprises.

Every box celebrates the power of play with creative
activities and DIYs. $19, ages 6-11, tocaboca.com
“THE BOOK OF CULTURES”
A 120-page picture book for young readers to
discover the world, embrace its diversity and go
on adventures from the comfort of their home.

Features 30 stories with buddies from different
countries, followed by a two-page activity snapshot
on each culture.

$35, ages 4-9, worldwidebuddies.com
PLAY SMART NUMBERS
Help your child develop preschool readiness
skills, such as following directions and attending
to tasks, while learning concrete skills like
counting and comparing quantities. Provides a
fun way to practice tracing numbers, ordering
numbers, making comparisons, identifying
patterns and understanding how parts can
be added to make a whole. $7.95, ages 3-5,
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