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November 13, 2014
What tastes like home to you ?
When author Christine Ieronimo saw her adopted Ethiopian daughter drinking from a puddle of water in their driveway, it inspired her to look how water connects us to the places we live and ultimately call home.
A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water Across the World is a poignant and heartfelt story about Eva Alemitu and how water connects her to Emaye, the mother she left behind in Africa.
This is a story about the bleakness of poverty. Having to walk miles every day to get water, Emaye didn’t have enough food to feed her daughter Eva. In an act of love, she gives Eva up for adoption, knowing that giving her up means saving Eva’s life.
Through tears, rain, and puddles, water is what keeps Eva connected to her mother. The exquisite illustrations by Eric Velasquez capture the dignity and the drastic reality of poverty facing millions of people every day on this planet.
Eva faces balancing the security of her new American life with the longing for her biological mother back in Ethiopia.
This is one of these books that stays with you long after you read it. It creates a great opportunity to discuss poverty, the importance of food and water, sacrifice, and all of our connections to home.
Something To Do
Living in America we simply do not understand what not having water means. Everyday millions of people all over the world walk miles every day on empty stomachs just to seek out water they can drink and use to survive.
Here are some incredible and through provoking exercises that can be done to get a true view of the importance of water.
The Water Project: Help Solve the Water Crisis
Book Discussions
Let’s Learn About Ethiopia
Behind the Story of A Thirst for Home
This is a beautiful film made by the author about adopting her daughter from Ethiopia and the inspiration for the book A Thirst for Home. A must see !!
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November 11, 2014
“Memory of an Elephant?” It’s True!
Marcel is a very old elephant. He has done and seen a lot in his many years, and as he begins his day, the day of his birth, he is reminded of all the things he has done. We get to travel with him as he remembers his tuba-playing years, also called the helicon. You can tell how much he has traveled by the variety of foods set out at his table. Through Marcel’s amazing memory, we learn about his days in “Marcel’s Magical Tour.” He traveled all over the world by becoming a mariner on a ship that traveled to Asia and then the rest of the way around the world! He now retires in Paris, a beautiful city. He experienced the worker strikes and unrest throughout the country. And now, he is celebrating his birthday with all of the friends he has met along his amazing life journey.
The Memory of an Elephant is an amazing picture book! I’ve never seen anything quite like it! Along with Marcel’s wonderful story, we also are treated by HUNDREDS of facts that pertain to Marcel’s life. Facts about elephants, animals, foods, ships, plants—everything under the sun! For instance, did you know that Elephants are actually afraid of bees, not mice? I didn’t! The back of the book also shares a crepe recipe along with tons of more fun facts to fill your mind with!
Something to Do
1. Buy the book and make “La Crepe Marcelette” (with bananas) from the recipe that is included in the book. It’s a great way to educate young connoisseurs about the delicious definitions of things like crème caramel, brioche, dôme au chocolat and floating island! I’m sure you won’t regret it.
2. Make a towel elephant to help you remember your stories! Check out this fun activity from TwentyTwoWords.
3. Make a Memory Box so you’ll never forget anything!
You’ll need:
a wooden case or chest.
Paint of whatever color! I saw some pretty pastel yellows and blues
Black paint
Letter stencils
Paint brushes
What to do:
-Paint the chest/case your base color and let it dry overnight.
-The next day, come up with what you want to label the chest as. I went to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland this summer, so I would label it as such.
-Line your stencils up straight, you might want to use a ruler.
-Paint your letters and let dry!
*You can add decorations if you want, just let everything dry first.
-Throw every memory for this particular occasion into the box—ticket stubs, pamphlets, pictures, posters, anything! Now you’ll never forget.
**some of these links are affiliate links**
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(The Ultimate Guide)
Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and
The Chocolate Factory as a child?
Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka’s world inside the pages of a book?
A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa Loompas? Would you like to re-live that experience with one of the greatest children’s books of all time like never before?
Then come along on a magical adventure into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Chapter by chapter we explore all of the wonders of Willy Wonka’s World and give you all the tools you need to play along!
Want to know more and get your copy?
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November 9, 2014
Weekend Links: Celebrating Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month (NOV)
November was officially recognized as National Native American Heritage Month and Alaska Native Heritage Month in 1990 when President George H.W. Bush signed it into Public Law. There are some amazing and breathtaking books for children that share the beliefs, journey, histories and struggles of Native Americans and also Alaskan Natives. As always, I round up the best-of-the-best of the books, activities and crafts that I have found over the course of the week and share them with my readers. ENJOY!
Mia at PragmaticMom has and awesome booklist on Top 10: Native American Children’s Books (ages 2-16)
DARIA Music has some excellent Native American musical instrument crafts on her site. Families can enjoy making a Drum Beater
For Pow-wow Drum or for the Lenape Hoop Game and a Turtle Shell Rattle.
We’ve had several wonderful Native American bookreviews and activities here on Jump Into a Book and Children of the Tipi Series-Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters is one of my favorites.
MN Tree: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Free Resources and Free Activities
20+ Native American Folktale Picture Books for Kids from What Do We Do All Day.
The NEA.org has great tools and resources for American Indian Heritage Month as well.
See these sites for more information.
Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month
American Indian Heritage Resources
Native American Heritage Month website
National Museum of the American Indian – Classroom Lessons
Celebrating American Indian Heritage Boosts Achievement
Native American Book List
Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and
The Chocolate Factory as a child?
Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka’s world inside the pages of a book?
A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa Loompas? Would you like to re-live that experience with one of the greatest children’s books of all time like never before?
Then come along on a magical adventure into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Chapter by chapter we explore all of the wonders of Willy Wonka’s World and give you all the tools you need to play along!
Want to know more and get your copy?
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November 6, 2014
Reading Help from Our Four-Legged Friends
{Guest Post from Franticmommy}
I love the idea of engaging animals with kids and reading.
Our daughter recently had a wonderful experience with a very special reading buddy; an experience she is still talking about today. My community is blessed with a hero (a four-legged one) that helps kids feel confident while reading. Lulu the Reading Education Assistance Dog is a cherished addition to the Brainerd Public Library’s offerings and has been helping young library-goers polish their reading skills since the summer of 2013.
Before moving to my community, Lulu’s owner Michelle McCaughtry shared with me that Lulu worked as a Reading Education Assistance Dog at the South St Paul Library through the READ program, but Lulu’s story and journey to become a reading therapy dog began long before that.
“We found Lulu when she was eight months old at a rescue center in the Twin Cities,” Michelle revealed. “One day my husband John called me and said ‘come look at this dog with me.’ At first I hesitated, but he kept pestering me so I finally conceded. The moment we met Lulu, she stole our hearts. We also knew from the very beginning that she was something special.” Soon thanks to Lulu’s sweet disposition and advanced training, the McCaughtry’s got involved with Intermountain Therapy Animals, and became certified for the READ program.
“Lulu is very patient and calm and is a great listener,” Michelle shared with me when I called I make arrangements for my Sara to read to Lulu. “Kids love reading to Lulu because she will never laugh, judge, correct or hurry them along. She’s a perfect listener.”
Not long after Sara’s session with Lulu, I received an excited email from Michelle; one that summed up the power of reading to big, sweet-eyed dog.
“During one of our reading sessions last week there was one little girl was clearly struggling – trying hard to sound out the words. Lulu for rolled over on her back and began gently tapping the little girl with her paw. The little girl started rubbing Lulu’s tummy and it was like a switch turned on and she was reading with ease! It was an amazing transformation. I’ve noticed that with other kids as well. If they are physically touching Lulu, they seemingly relax and it’s like the words are now suddenly clear and easy to read. It was a great night!”
It still makes my heart sing when I read that 
Now if that didn’t make your eyes water and your nose run (grab a Kleenex!) this article about Animal Shelter Encourages Kids to Read to Homeless Cats will! This amazing article recounts how an animal shelter in Pennsylvania is helping young students improve their reading skills in the most heartwarming way imaginable — by offering them a rapt audience of needy felines. Please read this article in its entirety HERE.
Whether feline, canine, bird or farm animal, I think as parents we need to look closer to home for the four-legged, furry, winged or beaked reading buddies that could be just what our struggling young readers need.
Is there a four-legged reading buddy in your life?
Becky Flansburg is Supreme Commander at Franticmommy, owner of LAMS Communications and Project Manager for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. Becky is a blogger, writer, virtual assistant, and social media junkie. The main goal of Franticmommy is to provide info, tips, and ideas to make women entrepreneur’s lives EASIER and also prove that there is life beyond the cubicle.
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November 5, 2014
Three Months of Book Giveaways! Middle Grade Reads
Welcome to Jump Into a Book’s Three Months of Book Giveaways!
With the winter months upon us, I feel this is a great time for readers of all ages to snuggle in with a good book. I have been blessed with tons of amazing books titles for kids over these last few months and I want to get these books into the hands of young readers. SO, for the next three months Jump Into a Book will be hosting a book giveaway every Wednesday! Some giveaways will be a single title, some will be a “Book Bundle,” but all will be books that your readers will love and cherish. I think these books will also make great gifts as well! Here’s what we are giving away this week (NOTE: All of these books are physical books, not Kindle versions)
When Bryce Billings says he will clobber Fish Finelli in the Captain Kidd Classic boat race, Fish has no choice but to accept the bet. But Fish’s 1970s Whaler with a broken motor is no match for Bryce’s new, top-of-the-line, 9.9-horsepower Viper—even if Fish, Roger, and T. J. can fix their measly 5-horsepower motor, it can’t compete with Bryce’s boat. With $9.63 between them, do the guys even have a chance at the Classic? A hilarious romp, filled with fun facts seamlessly integrated into the story, Fish Finelli informs as much as it entertains for perfect middle-grade reading.
Fly by Night-by Frances Hardinge
A breath-taking adventure story, set in reimagined eighteenth-century England. As the realm struggles to maintain an uneasy peace after years of civil war and tyranny, a twelve-year-old orphan and her loyal companion, a grumpy goose, are about to become the unlikely heroes of a radical revolution. Mosca Mye has spent her childhood in a miserable hamlet, after her father was banished there for writing inflammatory books about freedom. Now he is dead and Mosca is on the run, heading for the city of Mandelion. There she finds herself living by her wits among cut-throat highwaymen, spies and smugglers. With peril at every turn, Mosca uncovers a dark plot to terrorize the people of Mandelion, and soon merry mayhem leads to murder . . . With an unforgettable cast of characters and an inspiring message at its heart – sometimes the power of words can change the world!
Guys Read The Sports Page Edited by Jon Scieszka
Ten stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate, from the following perennial all-stars:
**All books in this giveaway are physical books, not Kindle versions.
DETAILS ON GIVEAWAY:
ONE winner each receive a one copy of all three books. Giveaway begins November 5th and ends November 12, 2014
Prizing & samples courtesy of Audrey Press
Giveaway open to US addresses only
ONE lucky winner will win one copy of.
Residents of USA only please.
Must be 18 years or older to enter
One entry per household.
Staff and family members of Audrey Press are not eligible.
Grand Prize winner has 48 hours to claim prize
Winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter on November 13th
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November 4, 2014
Ready for a Traveling Girl’s Next Adventure?
Lately Lily: The Adventures of a Travelling Girl by Micah Player
Lily is a traveling maniac! Thanks to her parents, this lucky little girl has the opportunity to travel her all over the world. Recently, Lily has been exploring the exciting city of Paris, France. She loves documenting every second of her journey in her notebook, dragging her best friend Zeborah with her everywhere, and writing to her friends about all of her exciting journeys!
Come learn how to be an excellent travel with Lily and Zeborah and keep an eye out for the traveling girl’s next adventure!
I love the unique illustrations in Lately Lily. The story is very cute and meant to inspire a love of traveling in young children. Lily exemplifies a great traveller—documents everything, sees everything, and always chooses the window seat (they’re the best!). I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Lily and Zeborah next!
Grab your copy of Lately Lily HERE.
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Something To Do
Make Your Own Travel ID:Early Activities & Project
Cork Board Pin-it Map: Creating Really Awesome Free Things (CRAFT)
Always Make a Checklist!!
I always make a travel check list at least a week in advance (and sometimes even pack early). This way, I know that I don’t forget anything. You have the typical categories: clothing, toiletries, electronics, , entertainment, and miscellaneous for anything else you can think to throw in there. Make sure everything on your list is checked off before your departure, and safe travels!
Sights to See Around the World:
Here’s a few dream destination points: make a point to take your kids here—
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, US
Glowworm Caves: Waitomo, New Zealand
Eiffel Tower: Paris, France
London, England
Alhambra Palace: Granada, Spain
C.S. Lewis Memorial Mural: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Neuschwanstein Castle: Germany
Mozart’s birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
Pantheon: Rome, Italy
The Acropolis: Athens, Greece
What travel tips would you like to share?
Need to get a jump on Holiday Gift Giving? Books are always a great choice! If your family would like an interactive, activity and wonder-filled that is inspired by the class tale, check out The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
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November 2, 2014
Blog Tour Launch & $100 Giveaway: A Year in the Secret Garden by Valarie Budayr and Marilyn Scott-Waters
The Blog Tour has begun!
Just this week our delight was compounded when Valarie announced that the physical version of the book had arrived, just in time for the upcoming launch and blog tour.
This book was a labor of love between two creative people (Valarie and Marilyn) who not only wanted to bring a classic children’s tale to life, but encourage families to step away from the computer and into the garden, craft room and kitchen.
Title: A Year in the Life of the Secret Garden | Author: Valarie Budayr | Illustrator: Marilyn Scott-Waters | Publication Date: November, 2014 | Publisher: Audrey Press | Pages: 144 | Recommended Ages: 5 to 99
Book Description: Award-winning authors Valarie Budayr and Marilyn Scott-Waters have co-created A Year in the Secret Garden to introduce the beloved children’s classic, The Secret Garden to a new generation of families. This guide uses over two hundred full color illustrations and photos to bring the magical story to life, with fascinating historical information, monthly gardening activities, easy-to-make recipes, and step-by-step crafts, designed to enchant readers of all ages. Each month your family will unlock the mysteries of a Secret Garden character, as well as have fun together creating the original crafts and activities based on the book.Over 140 pages, with 200 original color illustrations and 48 activities for your family and friends to enjoy, learn, discover and play with together. A Year In the Secret Garden is our opportunity to introduce new generations of families to the magic of this classic tale in a modern and innovative way that creates special learning and play times outside in nature. This book encourages families to step away from technology and into the kitchen, garden, reading nook and craft room.
Amazon * Audrey Press * Goodreads
“A Year in the Secret Garden provides the perfect companion to the original story. The book is divided into major sections by months of the year. For each month, a character from the book (e.g., Mary Lennox, Dickon, Colin) is introduced and their role in the story is described. Each month also features a number of activities including planting activities, crafts, recipes, children’s games, as well as snippets of information about some of the themes covered in the story (e.g., death in Victorian England, language spoken in Yorkshire), and so much more!’-Renee @Mother/Daughter Book Reviews
In honor of this exciting new release, there will be a special blog tour that will run from November 1 to 30, 2014. We encourage our readers to stop by and experience the magic of A Year in The Secret Garden through book reviews, author interviews, guest posts and excerpts from this activity-packed book. The blog tour will include a shared giveaway for a $100 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash prize, open worldwide.
To get a snapshot of A Year in the Secret Garden book month-by-month AND a sneak peek at the blog tour schedule, go HERE.
For a chance to enter to win our Amazon $100 Gift Card, Go HERE
A Year in the Secret Garden Blog Tour Schedule
EXPLORING SEPTEMBER
November 1
Mother Daughter Book Reviews (Launch)
Coffee Books & Art (Guest Post)
WS Momma Readers Nook (Book Review)
November 2
Cherry Mischievous (Excerpt)
Hope to Read (Excerpt)
November 3
Eloquent Articulation (Book Review)
Enter Here Canada (Excerpt)
EXPLORING OCTOBER
November 4
BeachBoundBooks (Excerpt)
Books, Babies and Bows (Book Review)
November 5
Monique’s Musings (Book Review)
November 6
SOS-Supply (Book Review)
EXPLORING NOVEMBER
November 7
Randomly Reading (Book Review)
November 8
Adalinc to Life (Book Review)
EXPLORING DECEMBER
November 9
100 Pages a Day (Book Review)
November 10
Edventures With Kids (Book Review)
EXPLORING JANUARY
November 11
Icefairy’s Treasure Chest (Book Review)
November 12
Girl of 1000 Wonders (Book Review)
EXPLORING FEBRUARY
November 13
Seraphina Reads (Guest Post)
November 14
Juggling Act Mama (Book Review)
EXPLORING MARCH
November 15
Pragmatic Mom (Author/Illustrator Interview)
Purple Monster Coupons (Book Review)
November 16
Stacking Books (Book Review)
EXPLORING APRIL
November 17
Oh My Bookness (Book Review)
November 18
Crystal’s Tiny Treasures (Book Review)
EXPLORING MAY
November 19
The Blended Blog (Book Review)
November 20
All Done Monkey (Book Review)
November 21
Geo Librarian (Book Review)
Grandbooking (Author/Illustrator Interview)
JUNE
November 22
My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews (Book Review)
November 23
Christy’s Cozy Corners (Book Review)
My Life, Loves and Passions (Book Review)
November 24
Bookaholic Chick (Excerpt)
Hide-N-(Sensory)-Seeking (Book Review)
JULY
November 25
Ninja Librarian (Guest Post)
November 26
Jane Ritz (Book Review)
Rockin’ Book Reviews (Book Review)
November 27
I’d Rather Be Reading At The Beach (Book Review)
EXPLORING AUGUST
November 28
Deal Sharing Aunt (Book Review)
November 29
Mommynificent (Book Review)
November 30
This Kid Reviews Books (Book Review)
Java John Z’s (Author/Illustrator Interview)
Visit our A Year in The Secret Garden page to learn more about this one-of-a-kind unique keepsake book for children and families.
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November 1, 2014
Would You Like a Look into the Every Day Lives of Lakota Indians?
Horse Raid: The Making of a Warrior by Paul Goble shared great insight into the every day lives of Lakota Indians.
This book is not only beautiful to look at but is well researched, giving a lot of information on a topic I had no knowledge. Giving us a front row seat of a horse raid from the view point of the main character Lone Bull, we learn of his first horse raid when he was fourteen years old. Horse Raiding was a time honored tradition and a right of passage for every young boy. Lone Bull’s father was the chief of the Lakota tribe. Calling on 9 other great hunters, the chief holds a meeting in their teepee to make plans to raid the crow horses. This is where Lone Bull hears of the horse raid plan and then comes up with one of his own to join his father and the other brave men. Lone Bull and his friend decided that they would follow the men quietly. When it was too late to send them home, they would unveil themselves and join the horse raiding party. Lone Bull’s grandfather knew about the plan and prepared the supplies and horses for the soon to be horse raiders.
More than this I cannot tell you. You’ll have to read it for yourself. Told with vivid words and exciting moments of the raid , Paul Goble brings to life the story of Lone Bull through his magnificent painting and his ledger book style. Lovely browns, blacks, blues, and reds. walk us through the plains of a pre-reservation life where horse raiding was a chance for men to show their courage and bravery in battle. No one can become brave by sitting at home. As Lone Bull’s grandfather reminds us , ” No man can help another to be brave, but through brave deeds you many become a leader one day. ”
This newly revised edition features digitally enhanced artwork for vivid colors, a completely revised text, a brand new layout which makes for incredible story telling, and an interesting foreword from one of the world’s more famous storytellers Joseph Bruchac.
This book lends itself nicely to a look at the buffalo days and life on the plains. Beautifully written.
This book was given for review by the publisher Wisdom Tales Press.
Something to Do
A Song for the Horse Nation
This site shares the history and relationship between the Native American people and the horse. On this site they have a couple of examples of “horse charms” used in actual horse raids.
Draw a Horse Raid
Story teller and artist Paul Goble uses a style of art known as ledger book art. During the 1800′s Native American’s used what they could find. Oftentimes the paper they would find to draw on would be found in ledger books. Here’s a couple of ideas to get you started. Also be sure to use some examples from Paul Goble’s book Horse Raid as well.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(The Ultimate Guide)
Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and
The Chocolate Factory as a child?
Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka’s world inside the pages of a book?
A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa Loompas? Would you like to re-live that experience with one of the greatest children’s books of all time like never before?
Then come along on a magical adventure into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Chapter by chapter we explore all of the wonders of Willy Wonka’s World and give you all the tools you need to play along!
Want to know more and get your copy?
The post Would You Like a Look into the Every Day Lives of Lakota Indians? appeared first on Jump Into A Book.
Would You Like You Like a Look into the Every Day Lives of Lakota Indians?
Horse Raid: The Making of a Warrior by Paul Goble shared great insight into the every day lives of Lakota Indians.
This book is not only beautiful to look at but is well researched, giving a lot of information on a topic I had no knowledge. Giving us a front row seat of a horse raid from the view point of the main character Lone Bull, we learn of his first horse raid when he was fourteen years old. Horse Raiding was a time honored tradition and a right of passage for every young boy. Lone Bull’s father was the chief of the Lakota tribe. Calling on 9 other great hunters, the chief holds a meeting in their teepee to make plans to raid the crow horses. This is where Lone Bull hears of the horse raid plan and then comes up with one of his own to join his father and the other brave men. Lone Bull and his friend decided that they would follow the men quietly. When it was too late to send them home, they would unveil themselves and join the horse raiding party. Lone Bull’s grandfather knew about the plan and prepared the supplies and horses for the soon to be horse raiders.
More than this I cannot tell you. You’ll have to read it for yourself. Told with vivid words and exciting moments of the raid , Paul Goble brings to life the story of Lone Bull through his magnificent painting and his ledger book style. Lovely browns, blacks, blues, and reds. walk us through the plains of a pre-reservation life where horse raiding was a chance for men to show their courage and bravery in battle. No one can become brave by sitting at home. As Lone Bull’s grandfather reminds us , ” No man can help another to be brave, but through brave deeds you many become a leader one day. ”
This newly revised edition features digitally enhanced artwork for vivid colors, a completely revised text, a brand new layout which makes for incredible story telling, and an interesting foreword from one of the world’s more famous storytellers Joseph Bruchac.
This book lends itself nicely to a look at the buffalo days and life on the plains. Beautifully written.
This book was given for review by the publisher Wisdom Tales Press.
Something to Do
A Song for the Horse Nation
This site shares the history and relationship between the Native American people and the horse. On this site they have a couple of examples of “horse charms” used in actual horse raids.
Draw a Horse Raid
Story teller and artist Paul Goble uses a style of art known as ledger book art. During the 1800′s Native American’s used what they could find. Oftentimes the paper they would find to draw on would be found in ledger books. Here’s a couple of ideas to get you started. Also be sure to use some examples from Paul Goble’s book Horse Raid as well.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(The Ultimate Guide)
Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and
The Chocolate Factory as a child?
Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka’s world inside the pages of a book?
A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa Loompas? Would you like to re-live that experience with one of the greatest children’s books of all time like never before?
Then come along on a magical adventure into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Chapter by chapter we explore all of the wonders of Willy Wonka’s World and give you all the tools you need to play along!
Want to know more and get your copy?
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October 29, 2014
Three Months of Book Giveaways! {Beautiful Barefoot Books Giveaway Bundle}
Welcome to Jump Into a Book’s Three Months of Book Giveaways!
With the winter months upon us, I feel this is a great time for readers of all ages to snuggle in with a good book. I have been blessed with tons of amazing books titles for kids over these last few months and I want to get these books into the hands of young readers. SO, for the next three months Jump Into a Book will be hosting a book giveaway every Wednesday! Some giveaways will be a single title, some will be a “Book Bundle,” but all will be books that your readers will love and cherish. I think these books will also make great gifts as well!
This Book Bundle Giveaway includes four beautiful books from Barefoot Books that will appeal to both boys girls. Once lucky winner will win one copy of each of these books: Barefoot Book of Pirates, Grandpa’s Garden, The Boy Who Grew Flowers and Barefoot Book’s Mother/Daughter Tales.
Barefoot Book of Pirates by Richard Walker
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous Grace O’Malley, one of Ireland’s most feared pirates. Specially compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.
Grandpa’s Garden by Stella Fry
This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching things grow!
The Boy Who Grew Flowers by
Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full. In town and at school, Rink and his family are treated as outcasts although no-one knows his strange botanical secret. But one day a new girl arrives at school, and Rink discovers she has some unique qualities of her own.
Barefoot Book’s Mother/Daughter Tales by Josephine Everts
A meaningful collection of tales of mothers and daughters from around the world, from the familiar Naomi and Ruth story of Jewish tradition, to lesser known Chinese and Iroquois stories. These tales provide an exploration of the themes of womanhood and the mysterious process of life, death and rebirth.
DETAILS ON GIVEAWAY:
ONE winner each receive a one copy of all three books. Giveaway begins October 29th and ends November 6th
Prizing & samples courtesy of Audrey Press
Giveaway open to US addresses only
ONE lucky winner will win one copy of.
Residents of USA only please.
Must be 18 years or older to enter
One entry per household.
Staff and family members of Audrey Press are not eligible.
Grand Prize winner has 48 hours to claim prize
Winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter on November 6th
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