This post is brought to you by World Market Cost Plus; all opinions are my own.
The Book of Life is an animated movie that opened in theaters on October 17th. It’s a Romeo and Juliet-inspired love which takes place a Day of the Dead celebration (Dia de los Muertos) in the 1920’s. Channing Tatum voices Joaquin, a decorated soldier a bit obsessed with his medals.
His best friend, Manolo (voiced by Diego Luna), a young matador who wants to himself of the expectations of his family has forced upon him to follow his dreams of being a musician. The two compete for the heart of Maria Posada (voiced by Zoe Saldana). But in order to win her heart, Manolo is going to have to face his greatest fears. Will he be able to and follow his heart to rewrite his own destiny.
The Book of Life Trailer
Book of Life Shop at World Market
To celebrate the release of the film in theaters, Cost Plus World Market developed this set of exclusive toys based on the film. They include the Book of Life Tin Keepsake Box, child-sized Guitar, Maracas, Castanets, a Manolo Rubber Duck Bath Toy, Chuy Stamp, Light Show, two kaleidoscopes, Swirly Slime, and Flashlight Picture Projector. You can check out the Book of Life Collection online and in stores. In stores you’ll find them located with the Halloween Décor (which is on sale now!).
I visited my local store to pick up a few items for a family in my husband’s fire district that’s been struggling with health issues. I thought that since the movie was just out, they’d appreciate some fun toys to take their mind of their worries for just a little while.
Lucky me, the toys were on sale so I was able to purchase all of them (except for the Slime) plus a few other Day of the Dead trinkets. Then I noticed a bright red gift basket and I decided to go all out and wrap it up. Plus, if the mom is anything like me, she’ll covet the basket for herself.
The Book of Life – Free Printable Activity Sheets
Maze, Make your own Sugar Skulls, Help Xibalaba play Suduko, Color By Number, Make your own Tissue Paper Flag Craft
As I was checking out the cashier mentioned that because I had purchased the basket with the filler and plastic covering, they’d be happy to put my gift basket together for me and no charge! Heck, I’m not one to look a gift horse in the mouth so I said sure!
After about fifteen minutes I was rewarded with a beautiful gift basket that was arranged much more elegantly that I could ever have done. All I had to do was carry it out of the store and hand it to my husband. He was impressed and thrilled at the riot of color that basket contained and he took it to work with him today to drop off at the family’s home tomorrow on his way home from work.
The Book of Life at World Market
Here’s hoping these fun toys give this deserving family some enjoyment!
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This looks like such an awesome movie! Can’t wait to take my kids to see it!
What a great sweepstakes. That trip sounds super fun!
I could look through their stuff for hours! always so colorful and one of a kind!
I love all the unique finds at World market! I haven’t seen these yet until now!
Cost plus is my favorite! They have the best stuff! I can’t wait to see this movie!
So much good stuff for sure!
I am not familiar with this movie. Looks like a great gift basket with lots of fun goodies!
I haven’t seen it yet either, but from the previews it’s definitely one I am going to see soon.
I had not heard of this and yet it looks and sounds like something we would like to see. I will have to screen it for my youngest and see if it can be a family movie. I love the basket you created.
Ah thanks! My hubby hasn’t delivered it yet because the family wasn’t home when he stopped by. He’s on duty this weekend so hopefully they’ll connect. I love shopping for kids 🙂
The BOOK OF LIFE looks like a film that the entire family can enjoy! The items they have are very cute!
I love the musical instruments – so much fun!
I haven’t been to a world market in a while. This basket looks like it’s full of tons of fun.
I would have way too much fun at World Market! Oh my goodness! And those toys are so stinking cute! Love them.
I have a WM addiction….it’s bad 🙂
What a fun set of toys! This store looks amazing! I’d love to visit and see it all for myself.
It’s adorable and so bright (and on sale right now! :))
I’m sure they will love that gift! It’s awesome that World Market was able to wrap the gift basket up for you!
We are all over this movie, it is on our list to see for sure! We also shop at World Market regularly, but I have not seen these toys yet!
Cost Plus World Market looks like the kind of place I would love to shop! Seriously, the stuff is just so beautiful!
What a great gift idea! We’re all super excited to see Book of Life. It looks so good.
Such a cute gift basket idea! I am so excited by all the publicity of his movie and need it to see it already.
We’re excited to see this movie and I saw in the paper that it is getting great reviews. Maybe this weekend!
Well, this is just the coolest. This would make a great Christmas gift. Love it.
This is the first I’ve heard of this movie. It sounds like it’s going to be a winner. Can’t wait to see it!
My kids are so excited for this movie. It looks so cute.