Vader: Best dad in the universe?

Father's day is just around the corner. Thinking of getting good ol' dad some bbq tools? How about a nice golf mug or a new fishing rod? This year, give dad something he really wants…something you can both enjoy together! Give the gift of a faraway galaxy. Jeffrey Brown has taken Star Wars to a new and very relatable level. Ever imagine Darth Vader as a normal dad? Nope…us either. You can catch a glimpse in this cool little twist on the Dark Lord of the Sith and classic parenting moments. Star Wars: Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess  are both hilarious and sweet. See Brown's take on the trials and tribulations of being a parent. Raising a girl is an ordeal, especially for the ruler of a Galactic Empire. Add mood swings, inappropriate outfits and teenage rebellion to the mix and that will surely test Vader's patience. Some sweet father and daughter interactions take place too. How about a tea party?

On the other hand, guiding a young boy into manhood is another challenge of its own. Luke  pushes Vader's boundaries by using "the force" to raid the cookie jar and throws in a little sibling rivalry in to keep things interesting. There are plenty of nice moments between a father and son to be seen too. Can you see The Dark Lord answering questions about the birds and the bees?! Yikes! We'll leave it at that and hope we piqued your interest enough. 

Get your copy of "Darth Vader and Son" or "Vader's Little Princess " in time for Father's Day…or just because;) Dad's love Star Wars and so does World of Mirth! 

GoldieBlox!

We all remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears…this a story of GoldieBlox and some innovative learning for girls. Move over bears, this is a story of a girl, her dog Nacho and the construction of a spinning machine. 

GoldieBlox Inc. was started by a female engineer from Stanford University, in 2012. Debbie Sterling wanted to remind the world that engineers are critical to the world economy, earn higher salaries and have greater job security. And they are 89% male. The female perspective plays an important role in how we responsibly build our world's future.

GoldieBlox is all about a female engineer…YAY for the ladies! Her most important job is to be a role model for girls. The world needs more intelligent girls using their amazing minds to create a brighter future. The female perspective is very much needed for many of our world's inventions. We know how to do more than just cook, clean, care for children and shop!

Many top media resources have discovered this innovative toy for girls. It's time to push aside the frilly tutus, princess dolls and typical girl toys, so we can make room           to empower our little ladies to use those big brains.

Here's what is included in the Spinning Machine kit: (Goldie designed it to help Nacho chase his tail)

1 Goldie (brilliant little girl)

1 Nacho (sorry…but Nacho is a dog)

4 friends (Nacho and Goldie's pals)

1 pegboard (sturdy surface for the spinning machine)

5 wheels (not the wheels on the bus)

10 axles (not Gun's N' Roses lead singer)

5 blocks (not city blocks)

5 washers (flat disk used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener)

1 crank (used in mechanical engineering)

ribbon (there has to be one girly element in there;)

Take your little lady to World of Mirth and get her a Spinning Machine. Our future ride may lie in her hands. 

Meet Mirabelle and Mr. Muller May 4th!

Mr. Muller and his wonderful Boston Mirabelle, star of "The Adventures of Mirabelle", will be here this Saturday, May 4th from 12-3! They will be signing books (we have lots!) and helping us collect food for the animals in need at the Richmond Animal Care and Control. So come down, meet a cute pup, and help some local soon to be pets.

Star Wars fans rejoice: later that day, we will be joined by the Dark Side as members of Garrison Tyrannus invade the store from 3-5. Bring some food for the animals, have your picture taken, and see if you can convince them that these are not the droids they are looking for.

May the 4th be with you!!