If your family vacation plans involve travel, check out McIntyre’s collection  of travel games for kids ages 4 and up that will surely cut down on  the number of times you are asked, “Are we there yet?”  Melissa and Doug’s “Flip to Win” wooden games bring back old favorites like Hangman and Bingo in a convenient, easy to use travel format. While you are in the bookstore, pick up some additional summer reading  for the kids as well as for yourself.  Pelican & Pelicant by Sarah Froeber and illustrated by Kim Mosher features two delightful beach birds from the Outer Banks of NC. A great children’s book about friendship and self esteem and a McIntyre’s mainstay in the children’s department – perfect for summer reading. For adults, Pete suggests John Hart’s awesome debut mystery, King of Lies, if you are looking for a great summer read that will out-Grisham Grisham.  Set in Salisbury, NC (the author’s hometown) this book will keep you up long into the night – even after you finish it!  

Pack up and go!
Daneen