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[email protected] Kohl’s And Best-Selling Author Sandra Boynton Announce Partnership Boynton Kohl’s Cares for Kids® merchandise to benefit kid’s health and education nationwide MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., January 15, 2007 – To further the mission of its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program and get customers nationwide tapping their toes, Kohl’s is introducing New York Times best-selling author Sandra Boynton’s musical books and plush to stores in January. Boynton’s whimsical characters and enchanting stories have always entertained children and adults alike and now they’ll do even more. For just $5, Kohl’s customers can purchase these special Kohl’s Cares for Kids Boynton items with 100 percent of the net profits benefiting children’s health and education in communities across the country. “Sandra Boynton is a beloved storyteller and we’re thrilled to have her as a Kohl’s Cares for Kids partner,” said Julie Gardner, senior vice president and chief brand officer for Kohl’s. “We know our customers will love singing along to her songs and they’ll help raise millions of dollars for children’s health and educational opportunities while doing so.” The Boynton/Kohl’s partnership features three beloved Boynton books and corresponding plush available for a limited time only. “Rhinoceros Tap,” “Dog Train,” and the Grammy-nominated “Philadelphia Chickens” each come with a CD featuring entertaining songs performed by artists such as Blues Traveler, Meryl Streep, Allison Krauss and Hootie & the Blowfish.