Melissa Northway

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Activities for Kids

penelopecoloringbookClick here to download and open Penelope’s adventure coloring book PDF!

Valentine-printable-1Printable Valentine’s Cards (click to view larger, or right click to save)

 

PenelopesTelescopeClick to download the instructions for making Penelope’s Telescope!

 

 

Click here to download the Pirate Treasure Map!

 

 

Click here to download and print these activities, including teacher/parent discussion questions, educational activities, coloring pages, and a word search!

 

Click here to download and print the Pirate Mask!

 

 

Click here to download and print Treasure Chest Word Search Activity Sheet!

 

Click here to download and print the Origami Pirate Hat!

 

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Click here to download and print the Penelope the Purple Pirate Goal Chart!

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Penelope the Purple Pirate is available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod through iTunes!

Gerry the Giraffe HD is now available for the iPad through iTunes!


Gerry the Giraffe receives Honorable Mention in the Best App Ever Storybook Category

Praise for Penelope

Penelope the Purple Pirate is a TOP 5 iTunes Book App and was in What’s Hot for over four weeks in iTunes.

“Penelope the Purple Pirate is a fun interactive romp with Penelope and her charming friends…wonderful read and discover app with great visuals and sounds! ....”
Alexandra Uhl, owner of A Whale of a Tale Children’s Bookshoppe

Read more about Penelope's Reviews and Awards...

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App of the Week

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PBS Kids Stop & Go Potty with Daniel Tiger

This month PBS KIDS launched Daniel Tiger’s Stop & Go Potty, an app that encourages kids to practice positive bathroom routines at the potty and … [Read More...]

Book of the Week

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Book of the Week :: What’s the Big Idea, Charlie Brown?

Peanuts: Creative Inventors, Daring Explorers, Champions of Change. The Peanuts gang embarks on brand-new adventures highlighting the exceptional … [Read More...]

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  • 3 Secrets People Who Always Seem to Have a Flawlessly Clean House Know | Apartment Therapy
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