Saturday, April 10, 2010

Celebrate Moms & Dads {Children's books GIVEAWAY}

First things first, check out my new blog design! I absolutely LOVE it! A BIG thank you to Emma @ Indie Chick designs.  If you are looking for a new blog design, PLEASE go check her out. She is just fabulous!  And feel free to grab my new button :)

Thanks to the wonderful people at ABRAMS books, I am giving away 3 children's books that celebrate moms and dads.  Here is a little bit about each book:


Because I Am Your Daddy  
 By: Sherry North, illustrated by Marcellus Hall

About the book:
How much do fathers love their children? Enough to fly them to school in a plane? Enough to dig for the biggest dinosaur the world has ever known? From exploring dark caves to leading a marching band to even being a space alien, a father’s love is unconditional, and he will do anything to make sure all of his child’s dreams come true.
Just Like Mama
By Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Julia Gorton
About the book
Just Like Mama is a beautiful testament to the love between mother and daughter, and especially how, in a child’s eyes, a mother does everything perfectly, from cooking to playing to simply loving. There are some things that no one can do as well as a mom. “With a pile of pancakes shaped like moons, and cocoa with a cloud of cream, no one can cook breakfast just like Mama.” Nor garden, host tea parties, cook supper, or tuck her child into bed. No one does it just like Mama can. And in the end, nobody loves Mama just like her little girl does.
 Mama, Is It Summer Yet? 
By Nikki McClure
About the book
Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClure’s extraordinary cut-paper art. A little boy who can’t wait for summer keeps asking his mama, “Is it summer yet?” Mama says, “Not yet, little one,” then points to the signs that spring is turning to summer—the softening of the earth, the nest-building of squirrels, the singing of birds—and encourages her son to savor the beauty of spring.
 GIVEAWAY: I am giving a copy of each of these books to one lucky reader!

TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling me one of your child's favorite books.
For extra entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each!)
Follow my blog or subscribe by email. +1
Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. +2
Add my button to your sidebar. +2
Blog about this giveaway. +5

The fine print: US Residents only please. This giveaway will end on April 23 at midnight, and I will announce the winner on April 24th. The winner will be chosen by random.org

These books were given to me specifically for this giveaway in addition to copies for myself. No other compensation was received.



85 comments:

Brandy said...

Love the new look. Grayson's fave book is suess's abc. They have an iPhone app where it reads it to you. Very cool

Brandy said...

I follow

Bacardi Mama said...

Just one? How about Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Love your new look!

Bacardi Mama said...

Already a follower. I have a giveaway going on too and another one starting next week.

Bacardi Mama said...

Following on Twitter.

Bacardi Mama said...

Added button

Erin said...

New looks is fab! I was always a fan of the little engine that could!

Erin said...

I follow your blog!

Erin said...

I follow your twitter!

Jolly Green Mommy said...

Right now my little one's favorite book is Goodnight, Gorilla.

Jolly Green Mommy said...

I follow your blog, and love the new look!

Brandy said...

added your button

Brandy said...

added your button x2

Maria and Michelle said...

Chick-a Chick-a Boom Boom! I LOVED that book and still do!

{Maria}

Maria and Michelle said...

I'm definitely a follower!

{Maria}

"Miss" Anita said...

One of my child's favorite books is Old Hat, New Hat, a Berenstain Bears book.

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"Miss" Anita said...

I follow your blog with Google Friend Connect. (HSB Suzanne (aka Anita))

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Christianne @ Little Page Turners said...

The Day the Babies Crawled Away was a favorite of E's for years and is becoming a quick favorite of my toddler.

Christianne @ Little Page Turners said...

Following you on twitter and tweeting away!

Christen said...

I love your new blog design!
My son's favorite books at the moment are My First Tractor & My First Truck Board Books...he's obsessed & pretty much has them memorized!

katandkarl said...

i loved Harold and the Purple Crayon!!!

Jennifer @ The Toy Box Years said...

Love the new blog look!!!

Hmmm...favorite books?

I'd say my oldest's favorite is any Disney princess book. My youngest's favorite is Goodnight Moon. And mommy's favorite? Harold & the Purple Crayon

Jennifer @ The Toy Box Years said...

I'm a follower!

Sabrina said...

I'm a follower!

Sabrina said...

Following you on Twitter.

Sabrina said...

Tweeted about your giveaway.

Sabrina said...

Added your button to my sidebar.

Okay, I'm done! LOL!!!

-K said...

I'm your newest follower from FF. Can't wait to read more, stop by my blog sometime! Happy FF!

-K
http://mypottyseat.blogspot.com/

Domestic Diva said...

My little one loves Barnyard Dance.

Tracie said...

My youngest loves all Dr. Seuss' books.

Tracie said...

I follow.

Brandi said...

Those look great! Marlee's favorite book is That's not My Angel (not sure the author, but it's an Usborne book).

Brandi said...

I'm a follower!

Hillary said...

What a fun giveaway!

We have so many books at our house, I don't know that I can choose just one, but we sure love our Dr. Seuss! Ruby loves any books about animals too.

Brimful Curiosities said...

Wow, what wonderful looking books from Abrams! My son like Toot! Toot! Zoom! by Root right now.

Ryan said...

One of the kids favorite books right now is Green Eggs and Ham. They also like anything Sandra Boynton like Birthday Monsters.

~J said...

My son loves Goodnight Moon & Bubbles Bubbles (Sesame St. Beginnings book)

Thanks for the op!

boobiesbabiesandablog AT gmail DOT com

~J said...

I follow you via GFC. (BoobiesBabies&ABlog)

~J said...

twitter follower and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/BBandAblog/status/12183288342

~J said...

twitter follower and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/BBandAblog/status/12183288342
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willblogforshoes said...

I love that Wog loves How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We read it year-round. (It's really fun to read, too!)

Kristie said...

My kids always love to read The Cat in the Hat-it's definitely a classic! :-)

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Katrina said...

right now my daughter loves the book where's spot?

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skkorman said...

My daughter loves all of the Dr. Seuss books!

skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

Jenn said...

Gosh, it's so... hard to pick a favorite. So... I guess I'd say my favorite children's book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear! :) Such a good book.
Jenn :)

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Jenn said...

I'm a follower!
Jenn :)

bjtippett7@gmail.com

Jenn said...

I'm following via Twitter!
Jenn :)

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Jenn said...

Got your button! Cute...
Jenn :)

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Misty said...

One of my daughters favorite books includes Clifford!
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Misty said...

follow your blog.

Tracysweetangl said...

Happy Birthday Moon and Goodnight Moon are their favorite.

Amy B. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy B.
adennispac@yahoo.com

Amy B. said...

One of my daughter's favorite books is Dora and the Super Babies
Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy B.
adennispac@yahoo.com

Megan said...

My daughter loves anything by Mo Willems.

mearley1979 (at) gmail (dot) com

Beth said...

Goodnight Moon is my daughter's favorite.

Just Breathe said...

I get your emails each day.

Just Breathe said...

My children are grown but I always try to win books for my future grandchildren or for gifts for my friends with young children. Their favorite was "Goodnight Moon"

Megan said...

Our favorite book is "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day". Love that story and so do my kids!

Mama Zen said...

My daughter's favorite is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Ashley said...

One of my son's favorite books is this lift the flap book called Castles. Its for older kids but he just LOVES it.

Ashley said...

I am following you on Twitter

Ashley said...

I have your button!!

Ashley said...

I'm a follower!

"Miss" Anita said...

I blogged about this giveaway…

http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/monday-mentions/

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 5 of 5

"Miss" Anita said...

I blogged about this giveaway…

http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/monday-mentions/

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 4 of 5

"Miss" Anita said...

I blogged about this giveaway…

http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/monday-mentions/

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 3 of 5

"Miss" Anita said...

I blogged about this giveaway…

http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/monday-mentions/

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 2 of 5

"Miss" Anita said...

I blogged about this giveaway…

http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/monday-mentions/

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 1 of 5

"Miss" Anita said...

I follow you on Twitter & tweeted…

http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/12497793676

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 2 of 2

"Miss" Anita said...

I follow you on Twitter & tweeted…

http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/12497793676

roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
entry 1 of 2

Carolina Girl Mommy said...

we love goodnight moon and dr. seuss's abc... and anything Sandra Boynton... and I could go on for a while :)

http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/12612032271

Carolina Girl Mommy said...

blog follower

Desiree
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Carolina Girl Mommy said...

email subscriber

Desiree
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((sorry about pasting that link in comment #1))

Carolina Girl Mommy said...

2- http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/12612247474

follow as WeeShare

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Carolina Girl Mommy said...

1- http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/12612247474

follow as WeeShare

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Brandy said...

Your newest follower on GFC.

couponmomma2010 at hotmail dot com
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Brandy said...

My son is all about the Tractors so the Johnny Tractor Taking Over is his favorite book right now.

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http://giveawayblogdom.blogspot.com

Alyssa said...

I follow your blog on Blogger.

Alyssa said...

My baby isn't due for a few more weeks but I'm trying to build her a little library now.

Alyssa said...

I put your button on my blog.

Alyssa said...

I follow on Twitter & I retweeted about your giveaway (@alyssa2047). 2

Alyssa said...

I follow on Twitter & I retweeted about your giveaway (@alyssa2047). 1

Cassie said...

It's way too hard to pick a favorite! I read to my daughter tons though and I hope she loves reading as much as her father and I do. Hope I win one of these books! :D

Jenn said...

Daily Tweet! 4/23/10

http://twitter.com/JennT7/statuses/12740219117

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Jinxy said...

My daughter's favorite book is Moo, Baa, La la la by Sandra Boynton.