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The reviews on various Mommy Blogs are coming in daily. Here's just a few of the recent notices. So far, every mom (or dad) who took the time to read has given the book high marks. Take a peek and then let us know what YOU think about New World Kids.

From An Island Review, a children's toy and book review wiki:

My Review (by Debra):
I learned so much while reading this guide, and it really had me thinking about how to develop creativity in my toddler. At this age it’s easy……she readily uses her imagination during playtime and I am constantly amazed at how she comes up with ideas.
The point the authors really drive home is that at some point, usually when kids are in school, “playing” stops being encouraged. Kids are often discouraged from thinking outside of the box.
What I love most about the book is practical, there are over 200 creative activities listed in different categories. Some even for adults, but most are for children. Some of my favorites were creating a secret code, fingerpainting with mud and earth, and building tin can stilts for a walk around the neighborhood.
The guide had me wanting even more lists of activities, but then I wouldn’t be using my own imagination and creativity to come up with ideas, would I? Hmmm.

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Another:

This from Tales From the Mom Side

Parents always want the best for their kids. That means wanting them to grow up capable and ready to take the challenges that is in store for them in the future. With the trend our society is experiencing these days (highly capable cellular phones, high definition viewing, state of the art satellite dish, etc.), we see that the future will basically require kids to be armed with creativity to succeed. That is why it is pertinent, more than ever, to develop our kids' creativity. Parents who do so are ensured that their kids will be at the top their game when it is time for them (kids) to take up the reins of society.

New World Kids is an excellent way to help parents develop their kids' creative thinking. This book will guide parents in giving their kids the skill to be creative thinkers who will be an asset for and in the future.

From Washington, D.C. mom Dee

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And from Brimful Curiousities

One of the things I learned from my Odyssey of the Mind experiences is that creativity can be nurtured, even taught. A newly released book titled New World Kids: The Parents' Guide to Creative Thinking encourages parents to reach out to their children and help them exercise their active imaginations. The authors, Susan Marcus and Susie Monday, introduce parents to a new kind of alphabet--a sensory alphabet that consists of nine elements: line, shape, color, texture, sound, space, light, movement and rhythm. The book explores these elements in detail and offers activity suggestions for ways parents can incorporate them into daily life. Parents are also taught how to promote individuality by identifying their children's natural strengths.

The book made me stop and think about my daily interactions with my children. What am I doing to help foster their creative thinking skills? Sure, we engage in pretend play, build structures with blocks and those sorts of everyday activities. But do I regularly help build their imagination? Today we made cinnamon rolls. When the rolls are finished cooking I usually let my daughter choose whatever one she wants, but this time around I asked her why she picked out her roll. She briefly thought about the question and responded that she wanted one with just a little bit of cinnamon and she liked the pointy part in the middle of the one she chose. She took in the color, shape and texture of the rolls and used that information to make her decision. The book has been a kind of catalyst for me to enlarge our world. I'll caution that the book at times reads like a textbook, but the large number of color photographs add interest to the ideas presented and help clarify the topics discussed. I especially like all the activities and investigation suggestions. New World Kids takes playfulness to a new level and helps parents encourage their children to look, compare, contrast and collect impressions and observe the world around them.