It’s that time of year where we’re making our list and checking it twice trying to find just the perfect gift for those special people in our lives. It’s no different in Quirksville! We thought we’d take a peek at some of the holiday wish lists of our favorite Quirkles friends to see what they are hoping for this holiday season.
Andy Acid hopes to receive some antacid for his friend Annie Alligator since she ate too many acidic foods this holiday season. Could this be you as well?
Botanist Bert needs some new gardening tools. It’s never too cold in Quirksville to be outside. He’s already planning his spring garden and teaching the other Quirkles all about plant life.
Colorful Carolinealready made a colorful cape for her friend Callie Cow. However, she could use additional coins to make more classy clothes for her other friends too. Her fashions are quite couture and in great demand as a holiday gift!
Density Dan would like to spend the holidays vacationing at a beach where he can relax and float in the salty ocean water.
Finally, Ellie Electricity hopes for some Cling-Free® spray in her stocking to help her friend Effie Elf who often has bad hair days because of all the static electricity of winter. Dryer sheets also would help take the static out of Effie’s clothes and hair.
And how about you? What are you wishing for? We hope you consider the Quirkles® books for a classroom or special child in your life. Then enjoy the wonder of reading and learning together! The Quirkles® stories are sure to brighten the cold days of winter with fun science stories, phonemic reinforcement, vocabulary builders, and hands-on science experiments. The gift of learning lasts a lifetime! (Quirkles products)
KOLR Book/Bookset Promotion Continues
In celebration of the Quirkles® one year anniversary on KOLR TV in November, the station and Quirkles creators are sponsoring a holiday giveaway. Each Friday, through December 19, newscasters draw the name of one lucky winner who will receive a Quirkles book of his or her choice. Before Christmas a full set will be given away to a school or organization as well. If you believe your school or organization is deserving of a set (and you live in the KOLR viewing area), email the station with your rationale. The email address for both the weekly book giveaway and holiday promotional set is giveaway@kolr10.com.
Two New Quirkles Products Are On the Way
We’ve been busy as little elves working on two new Quirkles offerings. Within the next couple of weeks a set of six Quirkles mini posters (11 x 17) will be ready to roll out. This poster bundle, Quirkles For All Seasons, offer Quirkles themed illustrations entitled Happy Holidays, Let It Snow, Read, Have A Quirkles Summer, Back to School and Happy Halloween. Retail price for the set is expected to be $29.99.
In the early spring, another Quirkles product, More Quirkles Experiments, will be released. The book will offer two more fun science experiments correlated back to each Quirkles character. Pricing information will be available soon.
Enjoy the Scents of the Holidays!
The Quirkles character Nosey Nina isn’t the only one tuned in to the sense of smell—especially during this time of year. The scents of evergreen and home baked treats are often engrained as part of our holiday memories. Take some time as a school or home project to take in the wonderful scents of the season. Make an orange pomander to get in the holiday spirit. All you need is an orange, some whole cloves and a ribbon. Follow this link for easy instructions: http://www.ehow.com/how_2140875_help-kids-orange-pomander-ball.html
Or, how about making cinnamon stick ornaments? These aromatic Christmas tree ornaments will keep your house smelling sweet and spicy the entire holiday season. As they age, put them in a warm place to refresh the fragrance and you can enjoy these little tree accents for many years to come. They make a great addition to any present wrapping and bring back fond memories of Christmas baking from years past. Here’s the link for instructions: http://www.ehow.com/how_4549271_make-cinnamon-stick-christmas-ornaments.html
Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to read the story of Nosey Nina so children can appreciate the wonderful, miraculous sense of smell. Do the experiments at the back of the book—perhaps using scents of the seasons like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, mint and evergreen. (Fun Science Experiment)
For more Holiday Science watch Terri's KOLR special
Learn More About the Sense of Smell
Did you know???
Dogs have one million smell cells per nostril, and their cells are up to 100 times larger than those of humans.
Anosmia is the condition that makes people unable to smell.
Smell can evoke emotions such as happiness and fear. The "smell-brain," the Rhinocephlon, is functionally associated with the entire emotional tone of a person.
Humans can detect more than 10,000 different smells.
An elephant's trunk can smell water three miles away.
Cats can't taste sweet things.
Thank You, Thank You,Thank You…
We can’t begin to express our gratitude to all who have supported the Quirkles® and our efforts to bring them to you this past year. Our wish for you is a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year.
Sherry Cook, Terri Johnson, and Jesse Kuhn
Like Free Quirkles Stuff?
Download the free Quirkles coloring page and activity sheets featured in December. Free Quirkles resources
