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May 21 2010 02:00 PM ET
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Special Giveaway and Interview with Author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!

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It’s been 25 years since If You Give a Mouse a Cookie was first published, and the endearing story about a bossy mouse and a very patient little boy is still as popular as ever.

It also launched the well-known If You Give… book series, which has sold over 16 million copies combined to date.

To celebrate this special anniversary, Harper Collins, got milk? and PEOPLE have teamed up for a super fun event.

On May 22, they are hosting a reading and book signing with author Laura Numeroff at Anderson’s Bookshop (123 West Jefferson in Naperville, IL) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by for fun activities, free samples and a special gift bag while supplies last.

Don’t live in the Chicago metro area? We’re giving away autographed copies of the book that started it all to the first 25 Moms & Babies readers who email us at giveaway@peoplemag.com.

Hurry up and enter for your chance to win! Plus, check out our exclusive chat with the author and the giveaway rules below.

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May 21 2010 01:00 PM ET
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Spotted: Liv Tyler and Milo Walk the West Village

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It’s a mother-son shopping trip!

Liv Tyler keeps a tight grip on 5-year-old son Milo William while shopping in New York City’s West Village on Thursday.

Although she loves city life, the actress, 32, says she sees a quieter time in the countryside in her future.

“Before I die I want to live on a farm with chickens, a vegetable garden and a John Deere tractor,” she told ELLE recently.

RELATED: Family Photo: Liv Tyler and Milo Grab a Bite With Dad

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May 21 2010 12:00 PM ET
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Around the Web…

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May 21 2010 11:00 AM ET
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Spotted: Jennifer Lopez and Emme Do Lunch!

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Up, up and away!

Jennifer Lopez gives 2-year-old daughter Emme Maribel a lift after lunching at the Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc near Cannes, France on Thursday.

Later that night, the singer and actress shined in Roberto Cavalli Couture as she attended amfAR’s Cinema Against Aids annual gala with husband Marc Anthony while Emme and twin brother Max snoozed.

RELATED GALLERY: Best of Cannes: Glitz and Glam Gowns!

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May 21 2010 10:00 AM ET
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Michelle Stafford Gives Us a Sneak Peek at Natalia’s Nursery!

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Before Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford welcomed 5-month-old daughter Natalia Scout Lee into her Los Angeles home last December, she knew she wanted to give her the nursery of her dreams.

“I wanted the room to have a magical, fairy tale feel — complete with princesses and fairies,” revealed the actress.

So Stafford, 44, turned to her mother, artist Paulette Lee to bring it all to reality — and grandma more than delivered.

From the organic bedding to the vintage couch, we’ve got all the details on Natalia’s whimsical nursery.

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May 21 2010 09:00 AM ET
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Marcia Cross Likens Daughters to ‘Yin and Yang’


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Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross isn’t shy about her love for twin daughters Eden and Savannah, 3.

And she shouldn’t be: After a long fertility struggle, the actress and husband Tom Mahoney are savoring every precious moment with their girls — two favorites here at Moms & Babies!

Marcia recently took some time to chat with us about her daughters’ distinctive personalities, their daily routines (they’re in preschool now!) and Tom’s battle with cancer.

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May 20 2010 04:00 PM ET
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Layla Kayleigh’s Blog: Melody Celebrates Her Christening

America’s Best Dance Crew co-host Layla Kayleigh is letting readers follow along as she tackles first-time motherhood — daughter Melody Rain is now 6 months old. Read her latest blog — and see some exclusive photos — in the extended post!

Courtesy Layla Kayleigh

 

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