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The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

My 3-year-old just told me his cow is "beige" – one of the words he's picked up from the terrific "The Day the Crayons Quit." In it, Duncan's crayons have had enough – and they explain why in a series of handwritten letters. Beige crayon is fed up with Brown getting all the attention. Blue feels over-used (all those oceans and skies). Peach is embarrassed he's naked, after Duncan peeled off his wrapping. Black doesn't want to be relegated to outlining. Duncan solves all in the end with a coloring masterpiece. It's an incredibly clever and brilliantly illustrated read.

A few things we loved this week...

Samantha Lee creates works-of-art foodscapes for her kids.

Remember Tinkertoys? Think of this as a DIY version, using marshmallows and toothpicks.

We love the CHOMP puzzle book.

We're contemplating a kids' room makeover, and are inspired by bold pattern and gorgeous wallpapers.

Sian Zeng designs magical magnetic wallpaper – kids can create stories with it!

For kiddos who are scared of the dark, how cute is this bunny night light?

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Lost Sloth by J. Otto Seibold

When Sloth's phone rings, it takes him a while to answer (because they are slow, you know). When he does, he learns he's won a shopping spree – today! Will he get there in time? The completely quirky story makes our boys giggle and cheer – "Go, Sloth, go!" We've always been fans of Seibold's illustrations, and these feel like a party.

Just in time for spring, download this free activity sheet from the Wee Workshop and imagine what might live in this bird's nest.

Here are a few pins that inspired us this week.

With a roll of kraft paper and a few markers, we're excited to build a road trip all the way through the house.

Prepare to celebrate St. Paddy's Day with this adorable DIY popper, or leprechaun hat pinatas. 

A new retelling of a classic Hindu tale is made amazing by gorgeous illustrations from Sanjay Patel.

A kids' bookshop in China that inspires imaginations.

Adorable little "Bambi" and sheep stools.

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If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin Stead

This sweet and uplifting story reads like poetry. A boy and his basset hound wait patiently to see a whale. And in doing so, they see lots of other things. 

It's not fast-moving or funny or silly or surprising. It's what we call a "quiet book" – with a lyrical narrative and soft illustrations – perfect for winding down at bedtime and for encouraging sweet dreams.

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes

For a super-fun cultural lesson, this is a completely new retelling of a classic Hindu tale. As a child, Hindu god Ganesha (who has the head of an elephant) loved sweets. But when he bit into a jawbreaker – against his friend Mr. Mouse's warning – his tusk broke off. But he later found a purpose for it – using the magical tusk to transcribe the seemingly endless Mahabharata, the epic poem of Hindu literature. We love getting lost in the pages – made amazing by the gorgeous illustrations from Pixar animator Sanjay Patel.