What Rachel Wants to Buy This Week - Episode 2

Two-Dees Owl by North American Bear Co.
$14.95
Located in the Baby Room plush

It's hard to tell from the picture, but this adorable owl is almost flat--like a really well-loved pillow. He's delightfully soft, too, and entirely huggable despite its shape. With embroidered eyes instead of plastic ones, this depth-challenged friend is safe for all ages, even grown-ups! I love him because of his cute stripey wings and dramatic eyelashes.

All Together Now: Beatles Stuff for Kids of All Ages board book and CD, written by Kevin Salem, produced by Little Monster Records
$22.95
Located in the Music section or in the Baby Room

This book-and-music set, illustrated and sung by kids with guest vocalists Rachael Yamagata, Marshall Crenshaw, The Bangles and Jason Lyle of Grandaddy, features eleven of the Beatles' songs. The part I like best, though, is the book itself, which includes silly poems about the songs and Beatles factoids to keep the reader informed, all in sturdy board book format. This is a great kids' intro to Beatlemania!

That's all for now--tune in next week for another exciting episode!