Burst into Spring; Introducing the Spring 2006 Collection from The Children's Place

"Fashion has become just as important to kids as it is foradults," said Lisa Strubel, Director of Color and Concept for TheChildren's Place, "Our Spring collection offers the styles kids want,at a price moms and dads can appreciate."

Spring's Prettiest Picks - Bright and beautiful prints andpatterns are popping up on girls' fashions everywhere this Spring.From bold, ditsy and impressionistic floral prints, to polka dots,plaids and stripes, these dresses, skirts, tops, pants and accessoriesall stand out from the crowd this season.

Best of the Bunch - Some days call for those extra-specialtouches, especially Spring holidays spent with family. Dress big andlittle boys and girls in this season's must-have look: argyle.Available in pink and yellow for girls, and blue and green for boys,the pattern is everywhere this season from dresses to vests to socks.Other details this Spring include "hand-made" touches such asembroidered skirts, eyelet dresses, jeweled detailing on denim jacketsand jeans, peasant skirts with ribbon embellishments, and embroideredballet shoes and hats.

Line Up in Linen - Kids will look great in classic linen. A springfavorite, they will look picture perfect in pretty pink and greenplaid dresses for her and boyish blue and green plaid shirts for him.Other classic looks get a pop of color when preppy button-down oxfordsfor boys are layered over twill shorts and pants in vibrant orange andgreen, crisp white, or fashion-forward blue and white stripedseersucker.

Look Great in Any Weather - Big girls can stand up to the drizzlewith trench coats in bright pink and pretty floral prints. Plus,anoraks for all the kids are back in blue, green, red and tan forboys, and pink, green, red and purple for girls.

Spring Into Action - The skater look is back and bolder than ever.Big and little boys will love hitting the pavement after a long winterin versatile skater pants with adjustable length, athletic hoodies,graphic tees, solid and striped polos and ringer tees. Big and littlegirls can get in on the look too, and wear skater pants with graphictees, flowing feminine tanks and bright hoodies.

Step It Up - Put a little extra spring in their step this seasonwith sneakers and sandals from The Children's Place. Boys can step upand wear sports inspired flip flops in blue, black and camo or besporty in green, brown and blue sneakers. Girls will flip overfashionable floral flip flops in pink, blue, orange and green, orshine in jeweled sandals.

Ready. Set. Spring! From darling dresses and pretty skirts forgirls, to handsome vests and classic linen for boys, everyone's sureto look their best as they Burst into Spring at The Children's Place.

The Children's Place always has the essentials when it comes tooutfitting boys and girls ages newborn to 10. Offering everything fromfashionable basics to stylish party wear, The Children's Place helpsyou find head-to-toe looks that will take your kids anywhere from theplayground to special occasions. The perfect blend of up-to-the-minutefashion, quality and value, The Children's Place makes shopping funfor everyone. Shop any of the 800+ stores throughout the UnitedStates, Canada, and Puerto Rico or visit the online store @childrensplace.com.