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Friday, December 5

Hottest Books as Gifts

Books are one of my favorite gifts to give children.  Candlewick Press has released a "hottest books as gifts" guide for the holidays and it has some really wonderful and fun books on it.  I was lucky enough to get review copies 0f several of them including Where's Waldo? the Complete CollectionLet's Play in the Snow, The Snow Queen and A Present for Santa Claus.

If you like the classic Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram then you'll also enjoy Let's Play in the Snow by the same author and artist.  It's an adorable book for babies and toddlers.  It's the perfect size for little hands and has thick cardboard pages for durability.  It's a simple story about a parent (or any adult) showing their love to a child while playing a game of I spy.

Where's Waldo?  The Complete Collection is a really cool set of soft cover books housed in a sturdy box.  It includes all 6 of the Where's Waldo books.  The recommended age group for these is 5-12 but I think this collection would make a great gift for a family with kids of all ages! I know I love the challenge of finding Waldo in all of the crazy places he hangs out and I'm MUCH older than 12!

A Present For Santa Claus is a book with the message and spirit of giving and thinking of others.  The illustrations make the book really interesting and fun.  At the end there is a special 3-D pop-up surprise!

The Snow Queen is an enchanting fairy tale about a little girl's journey to find and save the boy she loves.  It's an adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale and it is beautifully illustrated.  It's a hardback with a pretty partially see-thru plastic protective sleeve.  The storybook is written in chapters and suitable for children (especially little girls) ages 6 and up. It has some potentially scary parts so an adult might need to preview it first.
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Feeling Lucky?  Candlewick Press is allowing us to giveaway a copy of The Snow Queen to one lucky winner.  To enter, leave us a comment telling us what your favorite children's book is. For an extra entry, blog about this giveaway and leave the link in the comments.  A winner will be chosen by random number generator and notified by email.  They will have 48 hours to respond before an alternate is drawn.  This contest will be open until 11:59 pm December 10th.  Good Luck!
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86 comments:

Tiffini said...

I really love the Guess How Much I Love You book. I remember reading it to some kids I used to babysit and I fell in love with it.

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Mama Moose said...

My favorite children's books are the Minnie & Moo books by Denyz Cazet!
themoosehouse at gmail dot com

Tes said...

That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton
SO much fun!

staceyk said...

I love the Barnyard Dance.

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BusyMom said...

Too Much Noise. When I was a child, I had my dad read it to me over and over again. My mom gave me a copy when I was pregnant with my first child. Love it.

Of course, I like Oh Say Can You Say by Dr. Seuss too. Was a challenge to read it to some kids I babysat for in High School. I memorized it - made it easier to read faster without tangling it all up!

Your magic word is adman - my brother is Adam and my kids couldn't say Adam, they said Adman - is that a sign?

Heather said...

I can't remember a favorite kids book..but my favorite book now is Twilight....

Heather said...

I blogged.
http://heathershotmess.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaways.html

ackerfr said...

I love Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, i believe it is illustrated by Mem Fox. It is new and fabulous.

BusyMom said...

http://abusymomoftwo.blogspot.com/2008/12/some-giveaways.html

Shared this giveaway with my readers. Thanks!

cathyhall said...

My son love the Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatix Potter at the moment.

Whitney said...

My favorite book is The Best Little Monkeys in the World. I've read it a gazillion times and still LOVE it!

Jen said...

My favorite is Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor? by Chris Hornsey.

Thanks for a great giveaway!

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Gina said...

When I was a wee lass, I loved "Caddie Woodlawn" by Carol Ryrie Brink. When I got older, it was "My Antonia" and now I love "Abundance."

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MJ said...

My favorite Christmas read aloud is Polar Express.


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Anonymous said...

My boys and I have recently started enjoying Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!

Thanks for a great give-away.
Michelle
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Ginny said...

This book looks so good! My favorite is, A color of my own. I think that is the name. It is the chameleon book.

Ginny said...

I blogged http://momcontests.blogspot.com/2008/12/snow-queen.html

Shooting Stars Mag said...

My favorite kid's book is probably the Arthur books!!

-Lauren
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windycindy said...

Greetings! I have always like the children's book called "Harry the Dirty Dog!" Please enter me in your delightful book drawing. Thanks, Cindi
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Bebemiqui said...

We're digging "The Ugly Pumpkin" right now.
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moushka said...

My daughters love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, it never gets boring to them.

veggiesamosa said...

My favorite kid book is The Lorax, by Dr.Seuss. I love all the Dr. Seuss books, there just so fun to read.

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Mary Avinger said...

I really enjoy When Dinosaurs Came with Everything. Thanks for the giveaway.

Lindley said...

My favorite is Put Me in the Zoo. Thanks so much!
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Annie said...

Oh dear; I am going to date myself big time lol

MY favourite book when I was a kid were the series of Dick and Jane books!

My kids favourite books were Dr Seuss with Green Eggs and Ham the most popular!

Thanks

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(in canada)

oona said...

My favorite children's book is Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (and I even have a daughter named Ramona to prove it!) She would love the Snow Queen!

Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

snookums said...

For me, it was Pat the Bunny. I love the flowers you could smell on the one page.

We have the most fun now reading the Dr. Suess ABC book with our kid.

Anonymous said...

My grandkids favorite book is Goodnight Moon.
Thanks..
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Stacie said...

Our favourite children's book is The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch.

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Brimful Curiosities said...

"The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillos a really great book to read-aloud, especially with the movie coming up. (Also a Candlewick book I might add!)

Brimful Curiosities said...

Blogged here: http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2008/12/full-to-brim-kids-book-giveaway-list_08.html

cathyhall said...

My favourite book is Peter Rabbit tales, my son loves it at the moment.

Sarah said...

Our favorite books we've been reading lately are If you're happy and you know it, Is your mama a llama, and llama llama red pajamas.

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Shari said...

Where the sidewalk ends by Shell Siverstein




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Christine said...

I love The Belly Button Book by Sandra Boynton.

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Erica said...

The Five Little Pumpkins is a fun book to read with my son.

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Erica said...

I blogged ya!

http://guerrasandoval.blogspot.com/2008/12/snow-queen-book-giveaway.html

Thanks!
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mom2jasmine said...

Any of the Winnie the Pooh books by A.A. Milne or Dr. Seuss books as well.

Kia

Alice H said...

I love the classics - but I remember The Gingerbread Man the most from my childhood. Thanks for the chance! alicedemske at hotmail.com

anglswngs said...

Hands down...The Tale of Despereaux. It is coming out in theatres but I highly recommend reading it first!

Debbie
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Carole said...

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
It's actually more like an Easter time story, but it's just lovely!
Carole
duckbooks@peoplepc.com

Anonymous said...

Hard question! My favorite children's book would have to be any of the Sandra Boynton books. Our favorite right now is "Pajama Time."

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Lindsey said...

I really love the Shoe on the Wall book by Dr. Seuss. I used to read it to my sister all the time. :-)

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R. Sheila said...

One of my favorite books from when I was When You Give a Mouse a Cookie, among many others.
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Leah said...

THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein truly has my heart! : )))

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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Bren said...

I am drawing a blank on all time favorite, but I do love You Are My Miracle (sweet Christmas book!) and You Are My I Love You by MaryAnn Cusimano Love. I would love to add The Snow Queen to my kids winter/Christmas book collection ;o)
Bren

Jeff and Mandee said...

We really like the book Skippyjon Jones here, it is a cute book!

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Jessica said...

I've always loved The Monster at the End of This Book, with Elmo!
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Jomama on a Llama said...

Blueberrie for Sal

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NancyT said...

Thanks for the awesome givaway! i have to say that right now me and my 2 little girls are in love with the Fancy Nancy Books by Jane O'Connor.

bansheert at hotmail dot com

Xenia said...

I have always loved The Giving Tree!

Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

petiteblogger said...

My favorite book growing up was the Three Little Kittens... I especially loved the illustrations.

April T. said...

My favorite book when I was little was The Man Who wouldn't wash his dishes, there was also another one I really liked about milk and cookies, can't remember the name of that one though
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Michael said...

I love snow as my grand kids do. I would love to have this book,
My favoite book is The Chirstmas story book

 

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