Contest closed!!! Winner picked!!!
Caleb came home from school a few weeks ago with a book from the library. He told me he had tried to read it on the bus but got a little sick. I had to ask “What?”, since reading is the LAST thing Caleb EVER wants to do.
It has been a struggle with him since he started reading in Kindergarten. It isn’t that he has trouble reading, it is that there always seems to be something more important or fun for him to do besides read. It is required that he reads at last four times a week for twenty minuets. He has to take AR test on the books that he reads and each nine weeks has to acquire at least ten AR points. The test grades are averaged and then added to his reading grade as one assignment. Every night I reminded him to read. He said I will later, I will in the morning, I will tomorrow. The first two nine weeks he did reach his goal, but that was it, ten points and it was at the last minuet.
That was the case, until he brought home Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. My son read the whole book that week-end. He took the test on Monday at school and got the full three AR points. I was thrilled. He asked if I could get on-line and find more books by Jeff Kinney. Of course I can and did! I then emailed the publishers and they agreed to mail me a copy of the new book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney.
About the books:The books are written as if it is the journal of Greg Heffley. The reader gets to follow the adventures of this sixth grader through fun cartoon pictures and real to life situations. They are funny and fast paced! They will keep you laughing and wanting to read more.
The back of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw reads; “Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.”
The books are for ages 9-12 and can be found at book stores everywhere.
Not only did they send a copy for Caleb, they also sent a copy for me to giveaway here on my blog.
Want to win?
- Just leave a comment telling me what your favorite childhood book was. Don’t just say “pick me” or I will have to delete your comment. Sorry!
- You can get a second entry if you Twitter about this giveaway! Just leave me the link in the comments!
- Blog about this contest then come back and leave the link in the comments.
- So that is THREE chances to win. Just make sure you leave a comment for each one you do.
- It is VERY IMPORTANT that you leave a valid e-mail address so I can reach you if you win.
- All entries must be in by February20th .
- I will contact the winner February 21. The winner will have 3 days to respond and if I don’t hear from you I will pick a new winner.
- I can only ship items within the US. Sorry!
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February 11th, 2009 at 12:06 am
My parents didn’t read to me as a child, however I am NOT making that same mistake! So, I will tell you my favorite children’s book NOW. It is Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran. I love, love, love that book and so do my children. It makes me remember being a child and creating homes and towns with my imagination. Love it!
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February 11th, 2009 at 12:14 am
I just tweeted about it. Not sure how to leave a link from Twitter. I looked for you Twitter link here to follow you, but couldn’t find it.
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February 12th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I loved as a child (non chapter books) The Berenstein Bears & the Spooky Old Tree. As far as chapter books go, I loved the Babysitter Club books. And if you would like a suggestion (Molly is having a girl, right?) there is a book called Pinkalicious. My girls love, love, love this book. I think most girls do, but now Callee walks around saying “pink, pink, pink!” It is something I don’t mind hearing all the time because I know she is listening when I read & getting something out of it.
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February 12th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
What book DIDN’T I love as a child?! It’s a toss up between The Happy Hollisters, Trixie Belden, or Little House on the Prairie. And I will have to admit to loving Sweet Valley High as a teen!! Does that totally age me or what?!?
February 13th, 2009 at 1:37 am
I grew up on The Bobbsey Twin series!
February 13th, 2009 at 9:17 am
i loved dr. seuss - especially 10 apples up on top
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February 13th, 2009 at 9:17 am
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February 13th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I liked The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
February 13th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I tweeted.
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Definitely enter me! Let’s see….my favorite picture book as a kid was probably The Rainbow Fish. I loved it, still have it.
As I got older, I started reading a ton on my own. I loved the library and still love to read. Harry Potter was big around when I was like…8 or 9. Loved those!
-Lauren
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:17 am
my boys love these books too… I like Where the Red Fern Grows.
February 14th, 2009 at 5:49 am
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Heard great things about these books….. I love the Little House on the Prairie My mom read them to us
February 14th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I found your blog from a twiter link (thank you Doanna K, so put it up again http://twitter.com/kathy55439/statuses/1208907445
February 14th, 2009 at 6:34 am
As a young child, my favorite book was “Harry, The Dirty Dog!” Then, Nancy Drew books became a thrill for me to read! My youngest son would really enjoy this book! Please add my name to your delightful book giveaway drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
February 14th, 2009 at 6:57 am
I was (and still am) a big fan of Dr. Seuss. Horton hears a Who was one of my favorite books!
February 14th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Big fan of Lloyd Alxander’s “Book of Three”
February 15th, 2009 at 8:25 am
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February 15th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
We love this series at my house, but haven’t been able to find Last Straw in our little town yet. I got my daughter the do it yourself one for Christmas.
February 15th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I loved Trixie Belden books when I was that age!
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February 15th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I loved all the Goosebumps and Sweet Valley Twin books.
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February 15th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I twittered you!
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February 16th, 2009 at 5:31 am
I read Lois Lowry’s “Anastasia” books more than once. Sure sign that I loved them. I also remember loving “The Root Cellar” by Janet Lunn. Was fascinated with the idea of traveling back in time.
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February 18th, 2009 at 2:02 am
the madeline books thanks for the giveaway
February 18th, 2009 at 2:29 am
I loved the Nancy Drew books!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:56 am
My favorite book was Charlotte’s Web. Thanks for the contest.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:26 am
My hippie parents refused to buy a t.v. so we grew up reading a box of books a week - from the library - loaded onto my mom’s bike. We must have looked pretty funny riding around town. Because I read so much, it’s difficult to pick a favorite. I loved all the Laura Ingles Wilder books - Little House on the Praire - was a favorite. I was a huge Nancy Drew fan, as well.
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February 18th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I loved Beverly Cleary’s books on Ramona the Great. They captivated me!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller. Always wanted to live in a museum after that book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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February 19th, 2009 at 5:20 am
I loved all kinds of books when I was little. My favorite was probably “Ellen Tebbits”.
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February 19th, 2009 at 5:38 am
I had so many books I loved as child, but my favorite was always Anne of Green Gables.
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February 19th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
My favorite children’s book was Where the Red Fern Grows. My 4th grad teacher read it to us one long, cold winter when we could not go outside for recess.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
My Favorite book was Charlotte’s Web. MY kids love it as well now!! Thanks!
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February 19th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
My Favorite children’s book was Charlotte’s Web.
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February 20th, 2009 at 3:03 am
The Giving Tree was always one of my favorites and I also read the Nancy Drew books and the Hardy Boys
February 20th, 2009 at 6:30 am
I have children and now grand children. I am a book addict and have passed my obsession to them. Right now I am reading Junie B Jones to the youngest girls.
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 am
Favorites have to be Dr. Seuss books, Where the Wild Things are, and all of the I Spy books. My kids and now my grandkids love them, too.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I loved the Judy Blume books as a kid. My son LOVES this Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Great that a new one is coming out. Thanks!