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Children’s Book Spotlight: Shiny, Touchy, Smelly
By metropolitanmama | December 1, 2007
When it comes to Christmas and other gift-giving occasions for infants and toddlers, I often rely on books. Interest in toys fades and clothes are outgrown, but books retain their magic for many years. They are read over and over again - in the car, before bed, and throughout the day.
We recently went on a road trip and I pulled out two new books for the journey “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: Colors” and “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: First Words,” both created and published by Make Believe Ideas.
My daughter was mesmerised. The books are “shiny” because they have “sparkling pages to catch the eye.” They are “touchy” because the have “soft, rough, and smooth textures to explore.” Finally, they are “smelly” because they feature “a range of smells to find and identify.”
I have to admit that I was impressed by the books - the bold colors, the wide range of photos and graphics, and the cool textures to feel (scaly dinosaur skin, fluffy duckling fur, and more). Plus, who can resist the “scratch and sniff” component - the ability to smell lemon and licorice, play-doh and pine trees. I love how my daughter brings her nose up to the page to sniff the scents.
My only [very minor] critique of the books is that the “smells” could have been fine tuned and engineered to more closely match the “real” scent of the objects pictured. There was very little difference between bubbles and licorice, for example…and that’s just a little weird.
Overall, though, these books delivered. They are fun, interactive, and exciting…and they definitely top the list of my daughter’s favorite books. And for $7.95 a book, these books are a real steal.
WIN IT! There will be two lucky winners for this giveaway. One winner will receive “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: Colors” and one winner will receive “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: First Words.” To enter, leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Monday, December 3rd, at midnight. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 4th. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner of “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: Colors” is #22 Shannon and the winner of “Shiny, Touchy, Smelly: First Words” is #54 Jason and Caryn. Congratulations!
Topics: childrens books, contests |
December 1st, 2007 at 6:55 am
Am I the first to post?!?!?
juliesweeps@hotmail.com
December 1st, 2007 at 7:03 am
I have never heard of these, but I ablsoutely love the idea! What a neat and interactive way to explore all the senses! I’m SO keeping my fingers crossed for this…It would be great for my little man this Christmas!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
December 1st, 2007 at 2:57 pm
hi stephanie~
these sound like great books- it’s a neat concept. we’ve just begun collecting books for our little one on the way. these sound like they would be a great addition! please enter me.
thanks! jessie (j_purpero@hotmail.com)
December 1st, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Hi Stephanie! I have a two year old. I she would love to read these books! count me in..
kristenjfox@yahoo.com
December 1st, 2007 at 7:04 pm
my baby loves shiny things!
mom2maria at yahoo.com
December 1st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
great idea
December 1st, 2007 at 11:18 pm
I think my son would find this book interesting.
bebemiqui82 (at) yahoo (dot) com
December 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 am
Connor would totally love that!
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:45 am
with a title like that….who would not waht to win!! I have a 3 year old and a 5 month old…we are all about shiny, touchy ,feel me please around here..
thanks for entering us!
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:30 am
These books look fantastic. Thanks for the recomendation.
mclanek[at]gmail[dot]com
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:48 am
My son just turned 1 so this sounds perfect for his age. Thanks for the chance to win!
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:37 am
My son will be mesmerized by these books! maraco36@yahoo.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:39 am
Shiny touchy smelly sounds like a little guys dream. Thanks for the chancE
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:11 am
How much fun!!! My one year old, Anna, would love this!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:48 am
My youngest has sensory issues - so I’m always looking for sensory toys for her, and this looks perfect!
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:39 am
I think my 8-month-old would love these books! Thanks for the giveaway.
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:10 am
Both my little girls would love these books! Great giveaway!
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:28 am
Looks like a great book! We love reading! My 2 year old would enjoy this.
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:57 am
very cool!!
melissahopenice@yahoo.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Oh pick us!
kammy28@gmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I want to start collecting books for my 3 month daughter and this would be a great start thanks for the giveaway
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:18 pm
What a fun book. Love one for my little boy. Thanks!
Shannon
palmersf@comcast.net
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:28 pm
I’ve seen these books and they are great - I’d love to own one for my son!
bobjodimd@yahoo.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:33 pm
My daughter would love this book!!!
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Not only would my little one like this, but the kids at school clamor for scratch-n-sniff, no matter how odd they sometimes smell!!
Thanks!
dianna_ball(at)hotmail(dot)com
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:48 pm
My baby would LOVE these! breetrott (at) comcast (dot) net
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Please randomly select me!
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Cute book!
angel83199@hotmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
these are too cool! fingers crossed…
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:31 pm
This is great!
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Cute book, my kids would love it.
vickers@insightbb.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Those sound amazing! I know my little ones and the ones I babysit would love them, but I bet my teens and preteens would “read” them to the little ones just so they could smell the things, too, lol.
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:22 pm
I would love to win this for my son!!
ashley_tignor(at)yahoo(dot)com
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:50 pm
These look great! Would love to read them with my son!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:00 pm
I’d love to win this!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:02 pm
I’m sure my kids would love this
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Me please!
taryn237[at]yahoo.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:48 pm
What cool books, count me in! scrappydesigns @ gmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Great book. My daughter would love it for years to come.
powercourt@hotmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Great idea. My kids would adore these.
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:11 pm
my 2 year old would love one.
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:27 pm
my daughter would love reading either of these with me! It’s our favorite together activity.
jennifer.smithson [at] gmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:30 pm
we are huge readers!!!!!!!!!!
December 2nd, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Pick me!!!!
fivestrongs@aol.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Very cool book!
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:03 pm
We LOVE new books…Thanks!
stbaisch@yahoo.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:23 pm
My 2 year old would either of these books. Thanks!!!
healngpwr@yahoo.com
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:33 am
What a great concept!
Mari - meshopsi AT gmail DOT com
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:32 am
Sounds interesting!
Count me in please!
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December 3rd, 2007 at 4:11 am
What a cute book — great for my kiddos!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:50 am
Sounds like a fun book! Just right for my little eggroll!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:58 am
Sounds like the title of my life!
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Yeah for scratch and sniff! This sounds like a cute book! Count me in please.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I LOVE scratch and sniff stuff!
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
These sound like fun! My daughter loves books!
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:44 pm
What a fun concept. My daughter would love it!
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Count me in please. My daughters love books!
December 4th, 2007 at 12:36 am
I’ve got a nephew who’d love one of these. Just started exploring books.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:15 am
my daughter would love this!
December 4th, 2007 at 3:43 am
Great books! My boys would love them
Thank you.
December 4th, 2007 at 4:29 am
Miss Baby would love it!
missalexmissalex (at) hotmail
December 4th, 2007 at 4:54 am
I think my son would love this!
December 4th, 2007 at 5:21 am
This book sounds super! We love fun, new books!
sharvey at connections-etc dot net
December 31st, 2007 at 2:23 am
My son LOVES it! : )