The Story Nook would like to wish you a Happy New year and thank you for your continued support.  We are very excited to announce that as of February 1^st, 2012, a selection of The Story Nook’s products will be available for purchase at babyNOIR,  a children’s boutique formerly known as Creators’ Co-Op.

Purchasing books online for children and kids can be difficult because it is important to see the illustrations. Our cozy beginner reader bookstore section will give you and your little ones the opportunity to examine the books before deciding to purchase.  

babyNOIR, located at 26-16 23^rd Avenue, will provide unique and beautiful merchandise especially tailored for little ones.  In addition to our products, babyNOIR will offer a variety of local, handmade baby/kids items including their very own baby/kid clothing line, and a mix of carefully chosen toys and home goods created by companies that are perhaps bigger than the power of just one designer.

The owner also plans on continuing with their arts and crafts classes including knitting and crocheting classes for adults, and additional classes geared towards kids.

We are very excited to be part of this fabulous endeavor and we hope you will be as excited as we are!

Sincerely,

Faye Skandalakis and Robin Pelitaris

Here he is reading his favorite Pigeon book, “Don’t Let The Pigeon Stay Up Too Late“. It is definitely smile worthy. That’s his dad in the background. It’s never a dull moment around here, especially when you have a shelf full of great books to read!

For those of you who are not familiar with The Story Nook, we offer a wonderful array of children’s books, puzzles, games, unique arts & crafts and music from around the world.

To Enter please leave a separate comment on this blog entry for each of the following you do:

1.) Comment on this post about why you’d love to win $50 gift certificate to The Story Nook (one entry)

2.) Like us on facebook and and leave a comment on our wall that you are entering our @Summer Reading Giveaway (one entry)

3.) Follow TheSToryNook on Twitter (one entry)

4.) Tweet about our giveaway (sample tweet: I want to win @TheStoryNook’s $50 Gift Card  (one entry)

5.) Subscribe to this blog (one entry)

6.) Join our online mailing list at TheStoryNook.com (one entry)

7.) Upload a photo of your child reading one of their favorite Story Nook children’s books (one entry) on the wall of our Story Nook Fan Page

8.)   Upload a video of your child reading one of their favorite Story Nook children’s books on the wall of our Story Nook Fan Page (one entry)

9.) Attend our Open House in Astoria, NY on June 25th (one entry)

Contest ends 11:59PM on June 25th, 2011

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, presented by the Pearson Foundation, is not just a world record breaking celebration, it’s a way for all of us to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve.

Children in low-income neighborhoods start kindergarten 60% behind their wealthier peers. On October 6, 2011 more than 2 million voices will call for an end to this early education achievement gap by reading LlAMA LlAMA RED PAJAMA by Anna Dewdney.

Pledge today to read with Jumpstart on October 6 and you’ll be taking a stand for children everywhere!

The work they do year-round at Jumpstart would not be possible without the support of the Pearson Foundation. 2011 marks 10 years of Jumps tart and the Pearson Foundation working together to help young children succeed! In honor of this milestone and in recognition of their significant support this year, the Pearson Foundation has become Jumpstart’s first ever Cornerstone Partner.

The Pearson Foundation provides thousands of books for Jumpstart’s yearlong program and is the presenting and founding sponsor of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record.

Learn more about how the Pearson Foundation supports Jumpstart.

So follow First Book on Facebook or on Twitter, and share with your friends! The more followers they gain, the more books they’ll be able to distribute to children who need them.