In one of our local bookstores in San Francisco, we came across a delightful board book series – Hello World. We were enchanted – New York book about colors, shapes in Paris, opposites in London, San Francisco counting book. And gave us the idea for this post about travel-themed board books for toddlers – places to go, food, art in museums, nature.
Read more…Cars, cars, cars: Petersen Automotive Museum
When our boys were little, the Petersen Automotive Museum was one of our favorites in Los Angeles, and the all new museum is better than ever! Make a beeline for the Pixar Cars Mechanical Institute, a hands-on experience for kids in the museum.
Read more…Music in St. Petersburg
When you visit St. Petersburg with kids, go to a concert at the Philharmonia concert hall to hear Russian classical music in a spectacular setting. And, read our favorite children’s books about Russian composers.
Read more…The Parthenon: Athens and London
The Parthenon, a “wonder of the world,” is a symbol of classical ancient Greece. Background information about the history of the Parthenon, gods, heroes, monsters in the sculptures, our travel tips, and children’s books, will help kids get the most of out of a visit to the Parthenon in Athens and British Museum in London.
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