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small beats- rag time blues

Randy Kaplan (or 'Shampoo Me' as he is known in our house after his hysterical song where a shark comes in through the plug hole and demands a small kids shampoo his head) is one of our favorite kids performers. His new album of blues and ragtime for kids is out now and you can get it here. So much fun for dancing.

small threads- suoak

Elly Geana-Park brings her experience as a designer in Europe nad Asia to her new line for kids - Suoak  Suoak uses fabrics primarily from Japam and Switzerland and is produced in New York. Her designs are sweetly serious and slightly formal but always fresh and comfortable enough for playtime.

small finds- gifts galore

Two shops that stock an astonishing array of ecclectic, unusual and enchanting gifts, party supplies, crafts and decor for the more particular child.

a random selection from the treasure trove at Mes Habits Cheris - (pictured above)

Lark - always full of vintage, cuteness and kitchness.

small play- play and return

This is a great idea- more fun, less waste and clutter.  Join Spark-box toys and they will send you a box of personalised and developmentally appropriate toys for your child  play with and return once they have new interests. All the toys are beutifully crafted, always safe and clean and selected for its engaging and educational qualities. Lean all about it here. I think it would be a great new baby gift.

sample boxes for a 24 month and 12 month old.

small threads- minimaximus

Miniimaximus make super cool and ethically produced t shirts for kids- designed by artists and kids! We love their ethos and their products. Even better- they are having a big sale.

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If you or your kid are interested in submitting designs to be considered for future T-shirts you can read all about how to go about it here.

small threads- shoes on...lets go

wellies from Joules

white mocassins from Atlanta Moccassin

'unbreakable' soft brown suede velcro boot and red suede lace up boots from Kicker

Zephyr shoe for toddlers at Stork

small finds- satchel & case

red leather satchel also available in black

lunch case - a classic that comes in many colors and sizes

apple print lunch bag

zig zag print case  or is it a satchel...I guess satchels have long handles and cases have short ones?

pink and gold satchels ..... and any other color satchel you would want

small finds- school time

At Molly-Meg, design shop for childeren - adorable vintage style desk and chairs in a fantastic range of colors, by Les Gambettes.  

small draw- motivational creatures

The awesome Dallas Clayton has just put together 100 motivational cresture prints- find them here.

Daqllas is a guy who made his own dreams come true- check out his great books and inspirational story....

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small threads- nixie

Look at Nixie's one of a kind vintage fabric designs- lovely. The whole collection is- as usual- made from vintage or sustainable fabric.

small type- book by it's cover

We have interviewed Julia Rothman before in Small about her favorite independent publications for kids. I have recently been to her site and I remembered what a great resource it is. As well as being a talented artist, author and co founder of the webdesign group ALSO, Julia collects and reviews all kinds of independent art publications. Above are some images from the independent childerens books - all reviewed and pictured on her site for you to explore..... You can take a look here.....