Kids New York - July 27, 2009

Lucky Day

Clover New York Children's Clothing

You didn’t believe in luck until you made the preschool lottery cut.

Since then you’ve been hoarding Mega Millions tickets and playing online poker during their naps.

One more way your life is charmed: Clover New York’s debut fall collection of modern clothes. The separates (for boys and girls ages 6 months to 6 years) are all about clean lines and messy play.

Stock up on simple dresses, blouses, pants, and pajamas, and get a pair of funky coveralls (based on traditional Dutch farming suits). Crafted from organic fabrics and toxin-free dyes, the garments feature traditional Indian block printing and metallic threads.

Plus, you can toss everything into the washer at the end of the day.

Just your luck.

Available at Acorn, 323 Atlantic Avenue, between Hoyt and Smith Streets, Boerum Hill (718-522-3760 or acorntoyshop.com); Capucine, 20 Harrison Street, near Greenwich Street (212-219-4030 or capucineboutique.com); online at clovernewyork.com.

LEARN
Nanny Know-How: How to Find and Keep a Great Nanny in NYC
What: Urban Nurture’s Sally Wilkinson and veteran British nanny Julie Burns offer strategies for hiring and keeping the best childcare.
Why: Mary Poppins isn’t knocking on your door.
When: Mon., 12:30-2 p.m.
Where: Prenatal Yoga Center, 251 W. 72nd St., b/t Broadway & West End Ave., ste. 2f. Tickets at 212-362-2985.

WATCH
Click, Clack, Moo
What: Theatreworks USA’s free musical based on the beloved book about Farmer Brown and his typing cows.
Why: It’s letter perfect.
When: Tues.-Aug. 28. Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., b/t Bleecker & Hudson Sts. Tickets available one hour before curtain. Limit four per person.

HEAR
Free Friday Family Jam: Father Goose
What: Grammy-winning reggae rapper Rankin Don will dazzle at this music and movie event.
Why: You can’t beat it.
When: Fri. Films and storytelling, 5 p.m.; Father Goose, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718-735-4400).