Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Children's book giveaway!
Earlier this month Laura with Candlewick Press offered to send me some children's books to review. She sent some extras for me to give away to my readers too! :)
First, the book reviews. Then the giveaway details.
1) Higher! Higher! by Leslie Patricelli
Description: One child. One swing. An obliging dad. The inevitable plea to go Higher! Higher! Add Leslie Patricelli's wildly expressive illustrations, and an everyday pasttime reaches new heights of humor and whimsy.
Age Range: 2 yrs - 5 yrs
My review: At first I was worried that Snuggle Bug and Boo might find this book too simplistic. It only uses six different words throughout the entire book. I needn't have worried. They both love the book and Snuggle Bug asks for it nearly every night! The colorful illustrations do a great job of telling a rich story and I found that both Snuggle Bug and Boo liked to tell me what was going on (beyond what the words said) based on their interpretation of the pictures. They elaborated upon the story in a very cute way! Sometimes less is more.
2) Seymour & Henry by Kim Lewis
Description: Seymour and Henry love to play and can’t wait to jump in the pond. Plop! But when it’s time to go home, pit-a-pat, they run away, scampering farther and farther from their mother. Now it’s starting to rain, and Mommy is nowhere to be seen. "QUACK!" Can they find their way back? And what will their mommy do then? With her trademark soft pastels, Kim Lewis brings to life an endearing pair of toy ducklings and an ever-patient mom. Two adventurous ducklings get a little too carried away in a tale of a mother-and-ducky reunion that toddlers are sure to appreciate.
Age Range: 2 yrs and up
My review: Snuggle Bug and Boo enjoyed this book. They're big fans of ducks and enjoyed the cute illustrations found in this book. Snuggle Bug was a bit concerned that the ducks lost their Mommy but was relieved when they found her towards the end of the story.
3) Little Chick by Amy Hest
Description: Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what if you simply can’t wait for your carrot to grow tall? What if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or if you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three vignettes about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. And the incomparable Anita Jeram renders Little Chick’s gestures and movements with a mastery that captures the spirit of every young child.
Age Range: 2 yrs and up
My review: Before even reading the story itself, the kids and I were drawn in by the beautiful illustrations of Anita Jeram. She captured the sweet relationship between Little Chick and Old-Auntie marvelously with her drawings! Snuggle Bug and Boo enjoyed the three short stories within the book and Snuggle Bug had the main messages of these stories memorized quickly. Honestly, of the three books we received from Laura with Candlewick Press, Snuggle Bug claims that this is his favorite. He asks for it time and time again!
If you're interested in a chance to win, just leave me a comment and I'll randomly choose a winner this Saturday, 2 May.
All I ask in return is that you post your own review of this book on your blog once you've had time to read the book a few times with your little ones.
If you don't have a blog, that's okay. You can still enter to win! Just leave me your email in my comments.
First, the book reviews. Then the giveaway details.
1) Higher! Higher! by Leslie PatricelliDescription: One child. One swing. An obliging dad. The inevitable plea to go Higher! Higher! Add Leslie Patricelli's wildly expressive illustrations, and an everyday pasttime reaches new heights of humor and whimsy.
Age Range: 2 yrs - 5 yrs
My review: At first I was worried that Snuggle Bug and Boo might find this book too simplistic. It only uses six different words throughout the entire book. I needn't have worried. They both love the book and Snuggle Bug asks for it nearly every night! The colorful illustrations do a great job of telling a rich story and I found that both Snuggle Bug and Boo liked to tell me what was going on (beyond what the words said) based on their interpretation of the pictures. They elaborated upon the story in a very cute way! Sometimes less is more.
2) Seymour & Henry by Kim LewisDescription: Seymour and Henry love to play and can’t wait to jump in the pond. Plop! But when it’s time to go home, pit-a-pat, they run away, scampering farther and farther from their mother. Now it’s starting to rain, and Mommy is nowhere to be seen. "QUACK!" Can they find their way back? And what will their mommy do then? With her trademark soft pastels, Kim Lewis brings to life an endearing pair of toy ducklings and an ever-patient mom. Two adventurous ducklings get a little too carried away in a tale of a mother-and-ducky reunion that toddlers are sure to appreciate.
Age Range: 2 yrs and up
My review: Snuggle Bug and Boo enjoyed this book. They're big fans of ducks and enjoyed the cute illustrations found in this book. Snuggle Bug was a bit concerned that the ducks lost their Mommy but was relieved when they found her towards the end of the story.
3) Little Chick by Amy HestDescription: Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what if you simply can’t wait for your carrot to grow tall? What if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or if you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three vignettes about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. And the incomparable Anita Jeram renders Little Chick’s gestures and movements with a mastery that captures the spirit of every young child.
Age Range: 2 yrs and up
My review: Before even reading the story itself, the kids and I were drawn in by the beautiful illustrations of Anita Jeram. She captured the sweet relationship between Little Chick and Old-Auntie marvelously with her drawings! Snuggle Bug and Boo enjoyed the three short stories within the book and Snuggle Bug had the main messages of these stories memorized quickly. Honestly, of the three books we received from Laura with Candlewick Press, Snuggle Bug claims that this is his favorite. He asks for it time and time again!
Now for the giveaway!
Thanks to Laura, I have two extra copies of "Little Chick" that have been signed by the author. Both copies are brand new, both are hard cover. I'll be giving a book away to two lucky readers!
If you're interested in a chance to win, just leave me a comment and I'll randomly choose a winner this Saturday, 2 May. All I ask in return is that you post your own review of this book on your blog once you've had time to read the book a few times with your little ones.
If you don't have a blog, that's okay. You can still enter to win! Just leave me your email in my comments.
Labels: book review, books/reading, giveaways, product review
20 Comments:
I think my kids would love this!
Oh,please enter me.My kiddo would love this.Take care,Jill
Count me in! My two love new books and these look so fun!
~verna
This looks adorable and I know Alexys' would love it. One of her fav pastimes is going to the pond and looking at the ducks, birds, etc.... They are all "chickies". So, count me in! Thanks!
I'm always looking for new books for our little one. Thanks for your reviews.
Count me in. My little man is in need of some new bed time stories!
very cute! count me in!
Looks like a really cute book. Enter me please!
This book would certainly be treasured at my home. What a darling front cover! Thanks for the chance.
espressogurl at hotmail dot com
That is quite the little duck strut. We'd love to own a copy and review it. Thanks.
these sound just wonderful thanks for the giveaway
This sounds like a cute book! We would love the chance to enter (and to review it as well).
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
I teach kindergarten. Please count me in!
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Cute book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
my 5 year old would just love them!
Please enter me in your giveaway. Holt would love this.
We love books at our house. In fact we already have a children's library. We turned a walk in closet into a reading nook and library. Our four kids would love to read these books!
I hope I am not too late to enter...My kids would love to enjoy these books!
Thanks
My daycare kids would love these stories.
mamie316@sbcglobal.net
My kids would absolutely love this!
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