BRUSHSTROKES - Print

Flamenco Dancer by Fabien Perez

Accompanied by a lone guitar and the rhythmic clicking of castanets, the beautiful gypsy begins her dance with slow, sultry undulations. As the tempo builds, her stamping heels become a blur, climaxing in a crescendo of ecstasy. A single, stunning moment, as the spotlight bathes her shoulders, was seared into the memory of the artist, later to be released as this dramatic painting. Hand signed. Each edition limited to 295. Hand finished.

COMMAND PERFORMANCE - Print

Hold On To Your Broomstick - Bewitched Is Back!

The marriage of a winsome witch named Samantha to a mere mortal named Darrin became the subject of one of ABC's longest-running sitcoms, airing from 1964 until 1972. Now Columbia Tristar Studios brings back the magic in this unique 3-volume boxed set of digitally remastered videos. Six key episodes cover the wedding, the birth of baby Tabitha, Darrin enduring his mother-in-law's witchly wrath, and more.

FAO SCHWARTZ - Print

Crafts

"I did it myself!" is music to a parent's ears, marking yet another milestone in the development of self-esteem. Few toys allow children to explore, create, and express themselves like these wonderful award-winning ALEX® craft kits. The happy, fun, colorful projects are just challenging enough to hold a child's attention to that final, triumphant "Ta-Da!" moment.

Fantastic Spinner

Runs on kid power! Squeeze the handle to make it spin, then drip in paint for wild, kaleidoscopic designs. Paints, papers, splash shield included.

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CHILD

How Children Think, Learn and Grow in the Early Years
Desmond Morris

An exploration, and celebration, of a child's most important formative years, the ages of 2 to 5.

These three years after toddlerhood seem to fly by for parents, yet for their youngsters, every minute is packed with new discoveries, important developments, and sheer delights. In his latest study of human behavior, the bestselling author and zoologist Desmond Morris traces the extraordinary milestones between babyhood and pre-school.

This is a time when a child's capacity for learning is truly unparalleled. That far-off gaze, the boundless energy, the mugging and make-believe all signify important points of progress on their long road to independence. Age-by-stage profiles help us interpret growth patterns, social and emotional behavior, and constantly-developing physical and cognitive skills. Discussions of gestures and body language enable us to 'read' what our children are thinking and feeling. Subtle differences between boys and girls are explained.

This is an invaluable guide for parents and care-givers, thoughtfully illustrated with a wealth of enchanting photographs capturing children's reaction to everyday situations.