Archive for March, 2009

Wubbzy speaks for World Autism Day

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Did you know that April 2nd is World Autism Day? It is! There are over 67 million people worldwide are affected by autism. This year Autism Speaks (the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization) has teamed up with a beloved children’s pal to spread the word.

Introducing the first official “SpokesWubb” for World Autism Day, none other than Wubbzy:

You may have already seen this PSA on television, but what you probably don’t know is that the folks behind Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! donated their time and resources absolutely free of charge because of their desire to help spread the word for a worthy cause. I think that’s pretty amazing.

Visit the World Autism Awareness Day site for more information, and be sure to check out how to Walk on the Web with Wubbzy, too, if you’re interested in fundraising.

Leave it to Wubbzy to remind us all that we need to love each other more. Thanks, Wubbzy!

Don’t forget to visit the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Store here at Ty’s Toy Box for everything Wubbzy!

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Happy Anniverary, Hungry Caterpillar!

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Did you know that The Very Hungry Caterpillar was written in 1969? It seems hard to believe that he’s been hungry for 40 years, but it’s true! Eric Carle’s fabulous children’s books have been around for a looooong time.

I love this brief interview with Carle about the evolution of this tale:

(Seriously, don’t you just want to hug him and squeeze him and put him in your pocket? I love Eric Carle.)

How will you celebrate this auspicious occasion? Check out the official anniversary events posted to Carle’s website, or submit your own. And don’t forget to visit the World of Eric Carle Store right here at Ty’s Toy Box, too.

(Also, just feel free to randomly insert, “But he was still hungry!” into conversations. That’s how I plan to celebrate.)

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