Listen Along Storybook 8 Book Set Giveaway

Sterling Books has some of the cutest children’s books.   My six year old and I have enjoyed reading several of them in the past.   I was excited to learn about their new program to encourage parents and children to read.   They took several of their popular books, including Cesar Takes a Break and Cowboy Camp and made a website of free audiobooks to enhance the reading of these books.

Currently the website has eight audiobooks available.   You can listen or download them for free.   We received Cesar to try out and Nolan (who is six) has read and listened half a dozen times already.   The voices on the audio are adorable and kept his interest the whole time and Cesar is a long book.   At first I was surprised the audio didn’t have beeps to show children when to turn the pages, but Nolan figured it out just fine.   For younger children, a parent would need to help out. It is still important, in my opinion, for parents to read to their children every day, but audiobooks are a fun addition to reading.

 

You can purchase Sterling books on their website or on Amazon. The website for the audiobooks is http://www.listenalongstorybook.com  Here is a link to a video about how the audio books are made.

STERLING BOOKS has generously offered to send THREE of you copies of ALL EIGHT BOOKS in the LISTEN ALONG STORYBOOK PROGRAM! AWESOME!

TO ENTER:  VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AND COMMENT HERE WHICH OTHER CHILDREN’S BOOK YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDED TO THE AUDIOBOOK WEBSITE.

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 21st. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer /PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own

VeggieTales Pistachio/Love Two DVD Giveaway

We love Veggietale movies in our family. They take modern stories and teach children about values and faith. Plus they are just adorable and funny. Big Idea Studios has been busy, because two brand new DVD’s in the Veggietales line came out this month. They are available at stores everywhere and Amazon.

Veggie Tales: Pistachio

Once upon a time in the small Italian town of Bologna-Salami, there lived a lonely toymaker named Gelato and his assistant Cricket. Gelato had no children he could call his own, so one day he decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine Gelato s surprise when he learned that this little toy boy could walk … and talk … and definitely had a mind of his own!

Will Pistachio learn that obeying the wisdom of a loving father will help him find what he really needs and could be the key to saving his whole family from becoming fish food? Find out in this all new VeggieTales adventure with a lesson about the importance of family and listening to your parents.

Veggie Tales: PistachioVeggie Tales: Silly Little Thing Called Love

VeggieTales’ Silly Little Thing Called Love includes 3 classic stories of “true” love – with lessons in Loving Your Neighbor, Loving Your Family and Loving God! Between each story, new animation featuring the “Veggie Kids” (as voiced by real children!) share their thoughts on love as only kids can! Also included are “Silly Love Songs” from our popular Silly Song series – adding to this fun-filled Veggie expression of love!

GIVEAWAY ONE PERSON WILL WIN BOTH VEGGIETALES DVDS SHOWN ABOVE!

TO ENTER: Tell me why you want to win.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

FOLLOW BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS CONTEST, ENTER LINK
IN SEPARATE COMMENT

SUBSCRIBE TO BOOKROOMREVIEWS NEWSLETTER (in sidebar) AND LEAVE
COMMENT IN SEPARATE COMMENT

BECOME A FAN OF BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON FACEBOOK AND LEAVE YOUR FACEBOOK
NAME IN SEPARATE COMMENT

BLOG, FACEBOOK, OR LIST THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE LINK IN SEPARATE
COMMENT

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 10TH.  I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO
WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK
AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

Disclosure: big ideas is providing the giveaway product

Leslie Patricelli Book Review

Have you heard of Leslie Patricelli?  She is a talented author and illustrator of children’s books that I think your children would enjoy.  Team Mom sent two of her books for review.  You can purchase them on Amazon or www.candlewick.com
“Baby Happy Baby Sad”. This book is a board book and would be good for babies and toddlers.  The pictures are colorful and very expressive. As you guessed from the title, each page shows either a happy baby moment or a sad baby moment. Very cute!
The second book was a big hit with my five year old.  We have read it numerous times already.  In the book, “Higher! Higher!”, there is a little girl on a swing asking her father to push her higher and higher. With each new page, we see just how high she goes (or how high her imagination takes her). With vivid colors and very expressive pictures, “Higher! Higher” is a book that any child would enjoy.

Leslie Patricelli is the author and the illustrator of her books. Her titles include:
Binky, Blankie
BIG Little
Quiet LOUD
Yummy YUCKY
The Birthday Box
Baby Happy Baby Sad
Higher! Higher!

Kushies My Bag Giveaway

I am a HUGE fan of KUSHIES BABY and their latest product is a must have for busy moms!

My Bag is an overnight bag packed with accessories to make sleepovers, and the items you send with them a breeze to pack and unpack when they return. First, you start off with a fun choice between a girly pink and brown or boyish blue and brown My Bag. I love that the design is simple yet still fun for kids. When you invest money into a child’s overnight bag like this you want it to be something they can use for years.  Next, all the fun accessories included with each bag:

• 1 insulated snack box

• 1 insulated medicine box

• 1 clean clothes bag

• 1 dirty clothes bag

• 1 soiled clothes bag with laundry insert

• 1 spare shoes bag

• A pillow and blanket

• A handy hook for hanging

If I had to pick my favorite feature of the My Bag, I would say it’s the medicine tote. Often our children have medicines and supplies that really need to be with them. For instance, my son has asthma, this tote makes it easy for me to include his inhaler and any instructions I may have about his diet/allergies, etc.  Kushies is more than just the My Bag though. I reviewed their activity toys over Christmas and they are absolutely adorable and educational.  Right now you get a free CRITTER with a purchase of MY BAG.  You have to check out all of their other great products at www.kushiesonline.com.

Kushies Baby designs, manufactures and markets an innovative collection of quality baby products and accessories. The company strives for excellence in all areas to ensure its customers receive the highest attainable workmanship and quality. This is exemplified in our continued dedication to service – an uncompromising commitment maintained for more than 50 years.

KUSHIES had generously offered a Bookroom Reviews Reader their own MY BAG!

TO ENTER: GO TO WWW.KUSHIESONLINE.COM, LOOK AROUND AND COME BACK AND LET ME KNOW WHAT OTHER PRODUCT CATCHES YOUR INTEREST.  ALSO LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO WIN THE BOY OR GIRL BAG.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end April 13th. U.S. and Canada only please. Good Luck!

pediped Shoes Giveaway

How cute are these shoes? pediped™ has two lines of shoes for your little ones. One is the Orignial for infants and toddlers 0-2 and a a new line called Flex for older walkers ages 2 – 5 years old. Available in children’s sizes 6 to 12, pediped Flex™ are perfect for the child that has outgrown pediped Originals™ and is ready for the next stage in footwear.

pediped™ is known for their stylish infant and baby leather-soled line which is recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association. They also design their Original Line with soft soles, keeping in mind the health of your child’s feet.

pediped™ footwear was launched in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company one of the fastest-growing children’s footwear brands in the United States.  pediped™ footwear is sold in over 2500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between their two lines, Originals and Flex. Originals (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2+) and Flex (rubber-soled shoes for children 1-6 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 29. For more information, visit www.pediped.com

pediped™ is courageous with their styles, their shoes are original and adorable and that is what makes them so appealing. My son is five and loves his new shoes. They are very comfortable and well made, just what a mom wants out of a great shoe. The girls shoes are so much fun to look at too. They are introducing their Spring line, here are just a few that are coming out.

pediped™ wants to give one reader a new pair of shoes (size 0-24 months)from the Original line to celebrate their spring line!  Yeah!

TO ENTER: GO TO THE PEDIPED WEBSITE, PICK OUT YOUR TWO FAVORITE STYLES, AND LET ME KNOW ALONG WITH THE SIZE. HAVE FUN!

ANOTHER ENTRY: STUMBLE THIS CONTEST, TWITTER(FOLLOW AND TWEET,(HEART BUTTONS BELOW) OR SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER OR BLOG. (IN SIDEBARS) LET ME KNOW LINKS IN SEPARATE ENTRY

ANOTHER ENTRY: GRAB MY TWILIGHT GIVEAWAY BUTTON(in sidebar) AND LEAVE ME THE LINK AND COME BACK THEN TO PARTICIPATE, IT WILL BE FUN! LEAVE COMMENT IN SEPARATE ENTRY

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 21st AND RANDOM.ORG WILL CHOOSE THE WINNER. U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE. PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN 48 HOURS OR YOU WILL FORFEIT THE PRIZE AND I WILL RE-DRAW ANOTHER WINNER. GOOD LUCK!

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I See Me Personalized Book Giveaway

I remember one of the first books that had the biggest impact on me was a personalized book about me at a circus. I was enthralled that I was special enough to have my own book.  I couldn’t believe my brother’s name was even it the book.

I am so excited to have the chance to not only get a personalized book for my son, but participate in the creation. I See Me is a wonderful company and website where you can order personalized gifts for children. Their newest book is The World According To (YOUR CHILD)

This beautifully printed book features your child’s own drawings and classic comments. The kit includes interview questions that the parent asks the child, such as what he/she wants to be when he/she grows up, the child’s favorite things, and more.  The kit also includes color markers and drawing sheets for the child to do 6 drawings, including a self-portrait and a drawing of the family.  The parent sends the interview answers and drawings to I See Me! in the enclosed postpaid envelope. Three weeks later, a colorful, professionally typeset book arrives, ready for all-about-me story time!  The new kit/book makes it very easy for parents to document this precious stage in their child’s life. It’s for children ages 3-10.

You can take a virtual tour of the book to see if you want to buy it first. We have been busy answering the questions and making the drawings for his book. The instructions are so easy to follow, and making the book together is a special time to share with your child. I can’t wait until we get it back so I can see the look on his face. This book will be a treasure for years to come. The sample book they sent looks professional, much more realistic then when I was little. I am very impressed. You can order the kit for $39.95 and other personalized items at www.iseeme.com.

ONE PERSON WILL WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSONALIZED BOOK KIT! WOW!

TO ENTER: VISIT THE ISEEME WEBSITE AND COME BACK AND TELL ME WHAT OTHER PERSONALIZED GIFTS YOU LIKED.

ANOTHER ENTRY: STUMBLE THIS CONTEST, TWITTER(FOLLOW AND TWEET,(HEART BUTTONS BELOW) OR SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER OR BLOG. (IN SIDEBARS) LET ME KNOW LINKS

ANOTHER ENTRY: GRAB MY TWILIGHT GIVEAWAY BUTTON(BELOW) AND LEAVE ME THE LINK AND COME BACK THEN TO PARTICIPATE, IT WILL BE FUN!

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 13TH AND RANDOM.ORG WILL CHOOSE THE WINNER. U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE. PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN 48 HOURS OR YOU WILL FORFEIT THE PRIZE AND I WILL RE-DRAW ANOTHER WINNER. GOOD LUCK! DON’T FORGET TO ENTER ALL OF THE OTHER FANTASTIC BOOK GIVEAWAYS GOING ON ALL WEEK

NanaStar Book and Plush Doll Giveaway

We love to discover great children’s books and NanaStar books are a child’s dream. They have adorable children’s books and toys that are imaginative and encourage values. My five year old loved the books and I loved the message. The illustrations are gorgeous and the dolls are well-made and so cute. NanaStar books was created by two sisters, Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice, who developed the world of Nana Star, based on magical characters created by their grandmother years ago. It’s no surprise they have won multiple awards. You can buy the books and dolls on their website at www.nanastar.com. Keep your eyes out for a new book in the series coming in the spring.

The Nana Star book is a grand new classic for children. You can join a little girl’s magical adventures as she promises to bring a lost baby star home where he belongs. It won’t be easy–he lives high up in the heavens. The book comes with a plush doll, The sweet and oh-so-very-pretty Nana Star doll is crafted with love and special attention to details that Little Twinkles will appreciate. She even comes with the baby star for them to care for!

The Nana Star and the Moonman book is the inspiring story of Nana Star’s journey to bring the lost babystar back home where he belongs, but the world has gone to bed and she feels scared and alone. With help from a new friend, she learns that she is never alone, that the Moonman is always watching over and guiding her, even when she can’t see him. Made to be loved to pieces, the Moonman Lovey doll glows when Little Twinkles cuddle him and plays a sleepy “luvaby” when they hug his tummy! He’s a comforting presence as they drift off to dreamland.

The Nana Star website is a wealth of information including:

• Games and Printables for children

• Nana Star Videos and Songs

• The Little Twinkles Club

and goodies for Mommies and Daddies too:

• Happy Learning Lessons for Parents and Teachers

• Information about the Nana Star Foundation

• Online Shop to purchase all the Nana Star goodies for your little ones!

What is Blaphhing? You will have to go to the Laugh Friendly Site to find out. A portion of all Nana Star product sales goes directly to the Nana Star Foundation, dedicated to two main causes: helping make life easier for children attending under-resourced, inner-city schools and for terminally ill children.

ONE PERSON WILL WIN THE NANA STAR BOOK AND DOLL COMBO! YEAH!

TO ENTER: TELL ME WHY YOU WANT TO WIN

ANOTHER ENTRY: STUMBLE THIS CONTEST, TWITTER(FOLLOW AND TWEET,(HEART BUTTONS BELOW) OR SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER OR BLOG. (IN SIDEBARS) LET ME KNOW LINKS

ANOTHER ENTRY: GRAB MY TWILIGHT GIVEAWAY BUTTON(BELOW) AND LEAVE ME THE LINK AND COME BACK THEN TO PARTICIPATE, IT WILL BE FUN!

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 12TH AND RANDOM.ORG WILL CHOOSE THE WINNER. U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE. PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN 48 HOURS OR YOU WILL FORFEIT THE PRIZE AND I WILL RE-DRAW ANOTHER WINNER. GOOD LUCK!  DON’T FORGET TO ENTER ALL OF THE OTHER FANTASTIC BOOK GIVEAWAYS GOING ON ALL WEEK

Bookish Weekly Links

Grab your cup of coffee and check out these Bookish Links.    Please let me know if you want to add yours in the comments.

What Fictional Men do you think are worth loving ?  There are more out there then Edward Cullen.

Amy from My Friend Amy has an excellent post about her thoughts on assigned reading in school and how those books affected her.  Keep reading for all the great comments too!

I love books and movies about the history of English royalty and Jen from “Devourer of Books” has an insightful and funny review you need to read of  To Hold the Crown by Jean Plaidy, who is the queen of  books on that subject.  Plus, check out the picture of the “handsome” king.

I always love to find new children books and Shel from “Write for a Reader” has an interview with Merrily Kutner who has written what looks like some adorable books.

Wendi from “Wendi’s Book Corner” had trouble putting down “The Heretic’s Daughter” and I would have to agree with her excellent review.

Do you like to read thriller/mysteries?  You need to read this great review by Trish from “Hey Lady” of The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver.

Marta from “Marta’s Meanderings” is raving in her insightful review about the Sci-Fi book, The Family Bones by Kimberly Kaiser.

SPECIAL SUPER BOWL LINK: Not sure when to go to the bathroom during those funny Super Bowl Commercials?  USA printed roster of Super Bowl Ads just for that reason.

Read Kiddo Read Website

Obviously I am a huge advocate for reading if you can’t tell from my website.  I was always a huge reader.  But my older son never wanted to read.  The popular author, James Patterson, has started this wonderful website, READKIDDOREAD.COM to give parents tips and books ideas to help your child learn to love reading.

On ReadKiddoRead you’ll find lists of books for different age groups that are sure to capture your child’s attention and get them anxious for more. You can read reviews by authors and publishers on each book. Your children will love what they’re reading and will be begging to stay up a little later to read a little more. If you’re looking for a book to give your child for Christmas I suggest this as a great place to start looking.  I especially like the suggestions for boys section called “ALMOST CAN’T MISS, SURE SHOT BOOKS  FOR BOYS. I agree with their fantastic choices.

If you want to hear about more books and things that appeal to moms then don’t forget to check out MotherTalk. And if you’re a James Patterson you’ll want to check out his recent interview with Al Roker where he discusses ReadKiddoRead and his latest novel Cross Country. You can find it here.

Olive Kids Holiday Guide and Giveaway!

OLIVE KIDS is a fabulous online store that sells colorful and fun children’s bedding and room products.  They believe children’s rooms should inspire creativity and play and not be an advertisement for a t.v show or movie.  I love their concept and completely agree.   Their products are adorable and affordable!  Below are just some samples of what they have.  I love their personalized collections.  You can shop for the Holidays at www.olivekids.com. Keep reading, they are also offering a great giveaway!

Printed Raschel Throws
I wanted this for myself, but it was quickly adopted by my four year old.  Love it!  The designs are darling and the throw is perfect for the winter.  I will just have to borrow it from him to wrap up in while I read, or we can share.
Cozy, cuddly, and oh so comfy! Our micro Raschel fleece throws are the softest throws you’ve ever felt. Your kids will love them. They come in five great patterns, measure 50″ x 60″ and are machine washable.

Olive Kids personalized bookmarks makes reading fun!
Our adorable kids bookmarks are encased in heavy-duty clear laminate, have an attached colorful tassle with beads.

They are generously sized (2.25 in x 6 in), available in a range of great designs and are personalized just for your little reader! Makes a great gift!

Name your mess! Your kids will love seeing their name at every meal on our exclusive personalized kids placemats. Our kids placemats are made with heavyweight laminate so clean-up is neat and easy with a damp cloth.  They have many adorable designs to choose from including, seasons, pirates, fish and dinasours.

Personalize your kids placemat after you Add to Cart. Personalized placemats are made to order and are not returnable. After the order is placed the product will ship out within 2 weeks.

Olive Kids Personalized Name Tags are perfect for attaching to your kids backpack, luggage, sleeping bag, sports bag, music case or even clothes!  Perfect for mom’s and kids to keep track of all of that stuff!  They would love it too!

Our name tags are fun and brightly colored and more importantly personalized just for your child! They measure 4.25″ x 2.5″ and are made of a heavy duty clear laminate. The back of the name tag lets you write address and phone with a Sharpee (not included). Comes with a clear 9″ lanyard. Perfect for the kid on the go!

OLIVE KIDS WANTS TO SEND ONE OF YOU A PERSONALIZED PACK OF A PLACEMAT, BOOKMARK AND NAMETAG!  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

TO ENTER:  VISIT OLIVEKIDS.COM AND COME BACK AND TELL ME WHICH DESIGNS YOU WOULD LIKE FOR THE PERSONALIZED PACK.

FOR SECOND ENTRY:  STUMBLE, TWITTER OR SUBSCRIBE( NEW ONLY) AND LINK IT BACK HERE IN A SEPARATE ENTRY.

THIS CONTEST WILL END AT MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 13TH.  I WILL E-MAIL THE LUCKY RANDOM WINNER.  GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! DON’T FORGET MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS AND COME BACK TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER ONE!