Summer Reading:Dinosaur Train Lift The Flap Book Giveaway Closed

July 7, 2011

 

Summertime is here and what better way to spend the summer with family and friends than on an adventure to visit one of our national parks and/or recreation destinations. July is Park and Recreation Month in the U.S., and the theme for this year’s celebration is “Rock Your Park.” The National Park and Recreation Association wants you to show the country how parks and recreation make your life extraordinary! Whether it is visiting your local park, a playground, swimming pool, or taking a family trip to one of our national park treasures, celebrate our country’s love of the great outdoors this month! Visit the organization’s website to find out ways to get involved: http://www.nrpa.org/jul

Turn your visit into a game with the dinosaur Train Geocache Challenge. Geocache is a family friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and enviromental discovery.

To get your children in the mood to go outdoors, I am giving a Dinosaur Train Lift The Flap “Lets Go To Volcano Valley” book from Readers Digest.

Get ready to board the Dinosaur Train and meet some new friends! Buddy, the adorable preschooler Tyrannosaurus Rex, and this adoptive Pteranodon family are always on the move. Today, they are going to Volcano Valley. Along the way, the train is making stops at the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous stations to make dozens of dinosaur discoveries. With more than 40 flaps tolift, kids will want to explore Buddy’s world again and again.

To enter: Tell me what park you have visted lately (We love Caumsett State Park).

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Big Book Of How 501 Facts Kids Want To Know

June 6, 2011

Time Home Entertainment and Time Kids introduce a brand new book for adults and kids.  The Big Book Of How: 501 Facts Kids Want To know is loaded with answers to questions kids ask, and adults don’t have the answers.

The 192-page book, packed with vivid illustrations and comprehensive reporting for which TIME For Kids is known, helps kids ages 8 and up discover the answers to questions such as: How does a chameleon change colors? How was Mount Rushmore built? How to stay safe during an earthquake? How do you build a spaghetti bridge? How do diamonds form? How does an iceberg form? How do astronauts train for a space mission? How does a lock work? How does popcorn pop? Detailed explanations, more than 200 colorful photos and diagrams, and over 20 “How to” activities help to educate and engage young readers.

*** This book couldn’t have come at a better time, my kids have been full of questions I have no clue about. Lately it’s been about tornados (since all the devastation of the Joplin Tornado). Luckily there is a full spread of how to stay safe during a Tornado, and also explains how it is formed. Now some of the questions in this book, are very simple to answer, like how to make a paper airplane. Since my husband is a Scientist, he already knew the answers to a lot of questions, like how to make crystals or how a hybrid car works.  There are a few questions I think are really silly and I don’t think I’ve ever heard a kid ask like, How do you mark your territory and how do you make blubber.  This book is recommended for ages 8+, but my kids are younger and ask a lot of these questions. It’s a great book to have on hand for those tough to answer questions kids ask all the time.

Retail: $17.95 at www.timeforkids.com/bigbookofhow or retailers nationwide

Release date: June 7, 2011

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Get Caught Reading With Dinosaur Train GiveawayClosed

May 13, 2011

Get caught reading this month with Dinosaur Train and Sid The Science Kid, This is the first time Sid and Dinosaur Train are participating in May’s Get Caught Reading. All you have to do is read, It’s that simple! For this campaign Sid and Dinosaur Train are in posters for caught reading, parents and teachers can get them for free to hang up from http://www.getcaughtreading.org (Shipping charges apply).

According to the Association of American Publishers, research indicates that early language experience actually stimulates a child’s brain to grow and that reading to children gives them a huge advantage when they start school. To that end, the members of the association hope to encourage people of all ages to enjoy books and magazines and to share that pleasure with the young children in their lives.

In honor of Get Caught Reading, I am giving away 3 Dinosaur Train books to one lucky US reader

  •  The Buddy & Friends board book, from Grosset & Dunlap, join Buddy as he travels aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN to introduce kids to some of his friends. Packed with full-color images from the show, this simple book is a perfect introduction to DINOSAUR TRAIN’s many species!
  •  A Surprise for Mom!, from Grosset & Dunlap, is a beautiful picture book that follows Buddy and his siblings as they begin to plan something special for Mrs. Pteranodon on her special day. Read along as Team Pteranodon searches high and low for the best gifts ever!
  •  Tiny Learns to Fish, from Grosset & Dunlap. The first reader in the Dinosaur Train program follows Mr. Pteranodon as he
    takes the kids to the big pond to teach them how to fish. There’s just one problem. Tiny can’t catch a fish, and Buddy can’t fly, so they team up to catch fish together!

You can catch Dinosaur Train on PBS daily.

US only

to enter: Tell me your childs favorite bedtime story?

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Contest ends 6/13/11

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Disclosure: No Compensation was received for this post, giveaway is being provided by the Henson company.

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Where’s Walrus Book Review

February 7, 2011

Description: Bored with life at the zoo, an adventurous walrus escapes to the outside world. With the zoo keeper in hot pursuit, Walrus cleverly tries on all sorts of hats to disguise himself.  Will a yellow hard hat point to a new life as a construction worker? or will a red swimming cap reveal his true talents? Follow this happy-go-lucky runaway as he hides amongst firefighters, businessman and even high step dancers in this wordless picture book.

***** I was kindof discouraged when I received this book, because I thought it was like a where’s Waldo book. My kids all seem to enjoy it though, and after watching them read it I realized that this book really does help with picture recognition. I woold say that this book would be better for ages 1-5. There are no words, and there are very few pictures that it makes it so easy to find Walrus.

Retail:16.99 but you can find on Amazon.com for $11.32

Release date: February 1, 2011

My rating:6

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided by Scholastic.

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America’s biggest Bedtime Story GiveawayClosed

February 4, 2011

Grab your comfiest blanket and favorite PJs and find a good spot in front of the computer. The nation’s largest annual bedtime story event, America’s Biggest Bedtime Story, is back for its fourth year and will feature one of the world’s most recognizable superstars. BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut, is teaming up with Justin Bieber, the Grammy Nominated R&B/Pop singing sensation, as this year’s celebrity reader to motivate children to read more and help them develop a lifelong love of reading. Children, parents and teachers alike are encouraged to join the online webcast of Justin’s reading at http://www.bookitprogram.com/on Feb. 15 starting at 8 a.m. CST.

Justin will be reading his favorite book, Dr. Seuss’s Cat In The Hat. Plus if the attendance this year surpasses last years 215,000, Book It will donate $25,000 to the Pencils of Promise charity.

To join all you have to do is log on www.bookitprogram.com on February 15 starting at 8 a.m. CST. The webcast will be available online until 11:59 p.m. CST on February 18. Besides the story there will be activities, a chance to win prizes and tips on how to raise a reader.

I have a PJ prize pack to give one reader.

You will win a $10 Pizza Hut gift card, Dr. Seuss’s Cat In the Hat book, and a pair of Justin’s 3D purple sunglasses.

To enter: Tell me your favorite storybook

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Contest ends 2/10/11 at 2pm est

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Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Holiday scholastic GiveawayClosed

November 11, 2010

Scholastic has offered to Give 1 of my readers a big prize pack for the Holidays consisting of 6 books

 2 of the books I have personally got read are

 

It’s Christmas David-Christmas is coming, and Santa Claus is making his list. David is trying to be good, but when the house is filled with candy canes, Christmas cookies and beautifully wrapped gifts, it’s very hard to stay out of trouble! From wayward snowballs to the sleepless excitement of Christmas Eve, best-selling author David Shannon perfectly captures the joy and laughter of the holiday season.

Captain Blue Sky-Santa brings Jack his best toy pal, Captain Sky Blue, a pilot. Sky speaks in Pilot Talk (“Roger! Wilco!”). After a thunderstorm separates Sky and his buddy (“Mayday!”), Sky is abducted by a whale, then left alone to wander a frigid ocean floor until he chances upon a very special place, a place where he’s been before (“Now I’m spooled up!”). Captain Sky Blue thinks he has finally found an easy way home, but first he must help Santa out on Christmas Eve –a challenge that puts his pilot skills to the test! From Caldecott Medal Winner author Richard Egielski.

** These books are so cute and easy to read for preschoolers as there are not a lot of words. Perfect gift for Christmas

I have these six titles to give away:

  • Captain Sky Blue
  • It’s Christmas David
  •  Ook and Gluk
  •  Tony Baloney
  •  Odious Ogre
  •  I SPY Christmas

To enter tell me what book you are most interested in reading?

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Dora and Diego Cookbook

September 6, 2010

Join Dora, Diego, and their friends as they introduce your child to the wonderful world of cooking!Your little ones will love to measure, wash, stir, and shape ingredients while you prepare tasty, healthy, kid-friendly meals. Easy-to-make dishes like Benny’s Breakfast Burritos, Crystal Kingdom Jewel Cups, and Howling Wolf Bars are sure to become favorites in your familia. ¡Vámonos! Let’s go!

  • The Basics B special introductory section outlines everything you need to know about cooking with children, including age-appropriate tasks, safety, and nutrition.
  • ¡Muy Delicioso! Learn to prepare over fifty scrumptous recipes perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or just a snack.
  • Say It Two Ways English and Spanish vocabulary throughout the book provides the ultimate Dora and Diego experience.
  • Kids Help! Look for icons in every recipe to show where and how kids can lend a hand, because cooking time is quality time!

 

****This book is full of so many fun kids recipes. The names all revolve around the shows characters and episodes. For EX. Swiper’s Blueberry Hill Muffins, since he lives on blueberry hill.  The book has different sections breakfast, snacks, dinner and more. this 128 page cookbook also features basics like washing hands and  safety, tasks and more.  My kids had so much fun making these recipes with me.  My kids favorite recipe so far would be Pirate Adventure Pizza Coins. Plus the best part most of the recipes are healthy including fruits, veggies, whole grains and low fat dairy. This is a great book to get your kids active in the kitchen.

Retail:16.99 but you can find on Amazon for $11.53

This book was released on Aug. 2, 2010

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided by Nickelodeon for my review. all opinions are my own.

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Sid The Science Kid: Everybody Move Your Feet Review

May 19, 2010

Description: What would happen if you did nothing but watch TV all day? Why is it important to get up and play? Read and find out all about exercise with Sid the Science Kid!

****This book is great for my children. Sid wants to see what happens if he sits in front of the TV The whole weekend. He learns in school that its bad for your body to sit around, you need exercise. My kids would love to sit around and watch TV, but I always encourage them to go out and play.  This book is great for getting kids to learn about science and facts.

Retail:$5.99

Pages: 32 pages

My Rating:9

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. A product was provided for my review from Jim Henson Company.

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Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy book,cd, and video review

March 4, 2010

Description: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is about a boy named Jimmy who finds a special sea shell on the beach that talks to him.  His family likes the shell but they do not hear it talk. Jimmy is allowed to take the green and white shell home with him, and that’s when the excitement begins. Jimmy finds out his shell is home to a green dragon named Danny who bears red shoes and a yellow backpack. Danny also introduces his navigator Skipper who also crawls out of the shell. The family invites the to stay for dinner and then the night.  Danny tells Jimmy he can shrink if sprayed with water, so he is able to sleep in his shell. As they are ready for bed Jimmy asks where Danny has been in all his travels. Danny says goodnight, i’ll tell you some other time!

There are three great ways to share this book with your child.  You can read it aloud to them, read long with  the book on CD, or read along with the book on dvd. The book on Cd also has 10 classical songs for you to enjoy. The book on dvd features pictures and Sign language for the hearing impaired.

I was send a bunch of goodys for this book. I received the Danny the Dragon meets Jimmy book, Danny the Dragon Dreams CD, Danny the dragon meets Jimmy DVD, a Danny the Dragon pencil, Danny the Dragon bookmark, a Danny the Dragon Door hanger, and a Danny the dragon sticker. My kids loved this book, and were in anticipation to see what was in the shell. My 4 yr old really love following along with the book as the CD and DVD read along with her. I love the fact that it also uses sign language, great way to include the hearing impaired. This book is a great addition to any home library.

Retail:$8.95-$18.95 for book and cd on www.dannythedragon.com

Disclosure: I received a product pack from the author for my review. No other compensation was provided.

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Americas Biggest Bedtime Story (Giveaway) 2/28

February 13, 2010

grab your books and pajamas because the nation’s largest annual bedtime story event, America’s Biggest Bedtime Story, is back by popular demand for the third year. BOOK IT! teamed up with children’s author and Golden Globe-winning actor John Lithgow to invite readers to participate in America’s Biggest Bedtime Story by logging on to www.bookitprogram.com on Thursday, Feb.18th. starting at 9am through all day.

For this year’s event, Lithgow will share his book, Carnival of the Animals, and if more readers participate in America’s Biggest Bedtime Story than in previous years,
BOOK IT! will donate funds for 50,000 meals to Haiti Relief through the World Food Programme. The magic number was set last year when 197,972 participants watched Lithgow read his book, I Got Two Dogs. 

To get you in the bedtime story mood I am giving away a PJ prize pack 2 $10 pizza hut gift cards and a copy of John Lithgow’s book Marsupial Sue Presents “The Runaway Pancake.”

To enter tell me your favorite bedtime story? Required

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