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Children’s Book Giveaway: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

July 31, 2011 By 31 Comments

philippe petit by mordecai gerstein Childrens Book Giveaway: The Man Who Walked Between the TowersAuthor and Illustrator Mordecai Gerstein is a favorite in our house. His winning formula? Striking artwork, lyrical prose, and true stories!

“The Man Who Walked Between the Towers” is a creative re-telling of Philippe Petit’s unauthorized walk on a wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Gerstein is a master writer, carefully choosing his words to maximize their potency. Awarded a Caldecott Medal in 2004, the dramatic narrative is sure to thrill the minds and imaginations of little ones.

WIN IT! One winner will receive a copy of “The Man Who Walked Between the Towers“ ($6.99) by Mordecai Gerstein! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

* Thanks to Macmillan for providing two books – one for review and one for this giveaway.  

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Children’s Book Giveaway: What Charlie Heard

July 11, 2011 By 33 Comments

I stumbled upon Mordecai Gerstein’s books quite by accident at the library several years ago.

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We pulled “What Charlie Heard” off the shelf, got in the car, and…listened (it came with an audio CD  - read by the author himself!). I knew from the get-go that it was a treasure. The lyrical book chronicles the life of musician and Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Ives. Written to be read aloud, the true story abounds with positive messages about pursuing passion, persevering in spite of opposition, and opening our ears to the music all around us.

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I’d love to see more children’s books like this – books that creatively record the lives of famous authors, musicians, scientists, and artists. I hope Mordecai Gerstein keeps writing them. He’s a master storyteller.

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I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of the book at your local library or – better yet – from an online bookstore. If you can get a copy with the audio, that’s even better.

WIN IT! One winner will receive a copy of What Charlie Heard ($13.26) by Mordecai Gerstein! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Monday, July 18 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

* Thanks to Macmillan for providing two books – one for review and one for this giveaway.  

*UPDATE* The winner is #17 Susan Varney. Congratulations!

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Children’s Book Giveaway: Bats at the Library

July 1, 2011 By 68 Comments

Many of our favorite children’s books are from authors who have passed away – words written in a different time. Goodnight Moon. Green Eggs & Ham. Bread & Jam for Frances.

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Author Brian Lies, however, has managed to write and illustrate a text that has all of the characteristics of a classic. Bats at the Library is a tale of grand creativity – a librarian leaves a window open and the bats swoop in for an evening of literacy.

The graceful text is a delight to read aloud and the darkly-colored paintings have plentiful detail to make the reader want to linger on each page.

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Because it was published in 2008, it looks like this story missed the chance to win a Caldecott Medal (a shame!), but it still deserves a winning chance to be on your bookshelf.

WIN IT! One winner will receive a copy of Bats at the Library ($10.88) by Brian Lies! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Friday, July 8 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

*UPDATE* The winner is #6 Christine Jensen. Congratulations!

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Father’s Day Giveaway: Yakima HighLite

June 16, 2011 By 108 Comments

ready to ride Fathers Day Giveaway: Yakima HighLiteIs there a man in your life who enjoys riding?

I am excited to give you a chance to win Yakima’s HighLite hitch rack {see below} in honor of Father’s Day.

Available in a 2 or 3 bike model, the carrier is impressively lightweight at under 20 pounds. It’s easy & painless to install and also has a built-in security cable to ensure that no one rides away with his equipment.

As a bonus, the carrier also includes two integrated bottle openers so he can enjoy a bottle of beer at the end of a ride.

Tim gives the HighLite a solid two thumbs up as a gift idea for any mountain biker.

You can check out more gift ideas for cyclists in last week’s mini gift guide.

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* Yakima sent me a sample for review purposes and is also providing 1 product for the giveaway.

*UPDATE* The winner is #94 John S. Congratulations!

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Children’s Book Giveaway: the Jesus Storybook Bible

June 12, 2011 By 59 Comments

“Do you know what the best book in the world is?” my 4-year-old asks, confidently. “The Bible!” she yells out before I have a chance to reply, “because it has God in it.” (I can’t possibly argue with that).

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The Jesus Storybook Bible came highly recommended by many of my readers. When it arrived, I immediately sat down and, in a short matter of time, read the entire book cover-to-cover to my girls.

We were captivated by the creative, artistic illustrations:

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The vocabulary in the stories is expansive enough to ensure solid learning, while being childlike enough to be absorbed by little ones. The author points to Jesus in every story, often referring to His “Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”

This is clearly not a word-by-word translation from the Hebrew or Greek. As the title infers, it is a story. As such, the author takes some liberties to encourage imagination, but it is done in a subtle way – retaining the original details and core messages of each passage.

Which children’s Bible is your favorite? What translation of the Bible have you been reading lately?

WIN IT! One winner will receive the Jesus Storybook Bible ($9.65) by Sally Lloyd-Jones! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Sunday, June 19 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

*UPDATE* The winner is #16 Ashley. Congratulations!

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Children’s Book Giveaway: Board Books by Free Spirit Publishing

June 2, 2011 By 46 Comments

Although I typically prefer children’s books with subtle messages about behavior, the board book collection by Free Spirit Publishing manages to share important social lessons without being garrulous.

These colorful, sturdy board books are ideal for the tiny hands of toddlers. They are hard to rip, easy to handle, and can be wiped clean.

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Teeth Are Not For Biting ($7.95) reminds little ones that…”Ouch! Biting hurts!” Teeth are made for many purposes (chomping, chewing, talking, smiling)…but not biting.

Mealtime ($7.95) goes over basic table manners – including washing hands, saying please & thank you, and trying at least one bite.

Sharing Time ($7.95) explains how to ask for a toy nicely and what to do when a friend refuses to share.

Do you know of any other children’s books that teach about sharing, table manners, or not biting?

WIN IT! One winner will receive all three board books by Free Spirit Publishing! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Thursday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

*UPDATE* The winner is #38 Jodi. Congratulations!

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Mother’s Day Giveaway: Mod Bod

May 1, 2011 By 125 Comments

I probably wear shirts with “layers” about 6 out of the 7 days of the week. I like the added coverage and the extra pop of color from behind a hoodie, cardigan, or deep-v blouse.

Do you layer too?

Then, you’re sure to like Mod Bod – a Utah based company that specializes in modest basics at affordable prices.

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Mod Bod also sells skirts and swimsuits!

Have you ever bought a Mod Bod shirt?

the mod bod logo Mothers Day Giveaway: Mod BodWIN IT! One winner will receive a Cami Kit ($19.95)! To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Wednesday, May 4 at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!” or “Love it” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

* The Mod Bod is compensating me for this post and is also providing the giveaway prize.

*UPDATE* The winner is #107 Melissa B. Congratulations!

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