Kids San Francisco - June 02, 2008

One Step at a Time

Kuuru Shoes

You banned The Runaway Bunny. (Why even plant the idea of escape?) Before they run they must learn to walk. Correctly.

Kuuru (Japanese for cool) makes soft leather trainers disguised as Mary Janes, sandals, loafers, T-straps, and sneaks. With generous toe boxes and padded insoles and collars, they offer comfort and support to restless, developing feet.

Mama bunnies in hot pursuit will appreciate the distinctive styling: Cerulean T-straps get a shower of pink dots, sandals are festooned with blooms, and sneaks go two-tone. Easy to spot on a mountain top.

That’ll cool their heels.

Available at With Style, 36 Clement Street (415-379-9195); Aldea, 3338 17th Street (415-865-9807 or aldeababy.com); Bella Vita, 5407 College Avenue, Oakland (510-653-1639 or bellavitahome.com); online at kuurushoes.com.

MEET
95-pound Baby Boy
What: Born May 3 to Mama Twiga, Oakland Zoo’s new baby giraffe debuts.
Why: Stick your neck out.
When: Daily, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland (510-632-9525).

MAKE
MOCFA Family Activity Day: American Symbols
What: Get crafty with make-your-own pinwheels and potato prints.
Why: Play patriot games.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Craft and Folk Art, 51 Yerba Buena Ln., at Mission St. (415-227-4888).

POSE
Tea Collection Casting Call
What: San Francisco’s pint-size fashion house seeks camera-friendly tots with flexible, patient parents.
Why: They’re snap happy.
When: Submit photos by Mon. (Jun. 9) for upcoming shoots (Jul. 14-18 & 21).
Where: Casting forms online at forms.netsuite.com.