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B is for Books

April 8, 2009 by Lauren

A few weeks ago, I found a box of books on my doorstep. Because I review for 5 Minutes for Books, this is not an uncommon occurrence. As far as my kids are concerned, however, this was the best book delivery ever!

PhotobucketMy son immediately grabbed B Is for Baseball: Running the Bases from A to Z and read it from cover to cover. He loved it! After looking at it, I can see why. Although my seven-year-old son is generally past alphabet books, this is one version of the ABC’s that even my husband would enjoy. The book is filled with pictures from baseball history, including famous players, teams, and ballparks. There are also many pictures of baseball memorabilia from the Baseball Hall of Fame incorporated into the text. As we are now in April, and baseball season is in full swing, be sure check out this book. It is sure to be a hit!

PhotobucketWith my son happy, I now needed something to please my daughter. After peeking into the box, she was not disappointed! She found Posey Plans a Party. When she saw the pink cover, she immediately reached for it and asked me to read it to her. Posey’s tale of pink and purple party planning is perfectly precious! (And yes, there are a lot of “p” words in the story.) This story is one of my daughter’s current favorites, and it is sure to please the pink-loving princess crowd!

PhotobucketAs an added bonus, our book box included a story that made both of my children smile. Greetings from Kiwi and Pear is an adorable book about two globe-trotting monkeys. They travel to every continent snapping photographs of famous animals and landmarks. The book comes with a map and a set of stickers so that kids can mark each destination. I thought this was a great way to open up a discussion about geography on a very basic level, and it appealed to both my 4-year-old and 7-year-old.

I highly recommend these crowd pleasers, and I am happy to say that we have a copy of Greetings from Kiwi and Pear to give to one of you (U.S. shipping addresses only). If you’d like to win, simply leave a comment at the end of this post. The contest will close on April 14, and we’ll announce the winner on April 15.

The winner of last week’s Mother’s Day gift book from Standard publishing is #59 Chrysa.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Filed Under: Easy Readers, Lauren, Picture Books

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Comments

  1. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:22 am

    My kid would love this!

  2. Jessica Kaufman says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:47 am

    Sounds like a cute book. My daughter would love a new bedtime story book. THANKS

  3. Sarah Stern says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:47 am

    I think my son would really enjoy this.

  4. Mama Zen says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:46 am

    That looks like a really cute book!

  5. Shasta says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:59 am

    This book looks so cute! I know my boys would love it, they’re always thrilled about getting a new book!

  6. Rose Alexis says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:51 am

    That’s really an interesting concept for a book for little ones. I love it!

  7. KarenPr says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for the contest, please enter me.

  8. Pamela S says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    That sounds like a darling book that’s both educational and fun!

  9. Jennifer Hedden says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    enter me

  10. Carine says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    My little guy is a bookworm and would truly enjoy this book!

  11. Ed Nemmers says

    April 13, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Happy Spring!

  12. dorry marra says

    April 13, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    great story to get the kids prepared for a road trip this summer

  13. Leann S says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    My preschool class would love this book.

  14. Melissa Barnes says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    This looks like such a cute book – thanks for the opportunity!

  15. Chrysa says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    Looks cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

  16. Phillip Fry says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    I’d love to win this for my daughter!

  17. Mia J. says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    This book sounds fabulous especially since my daughter has been showing a real interest in geography. Thanks for the chance.

  18. Adrian Lamont says

    April 14, 2009 at 1:05 am

    Sounds like a great read, please count me in.

  19. HeatherS says

    April 14, 2009 at 1:07 am

    Looks cute!

  20. Courtney says

    April 14, 2009 at 6:51 am

    My daughter would love this! Thanks for the opportunity!

    [email protected]

  21. Candie L says

    April 14, 2009 at 7:50 am

    I am always looking for new books for the kids. Thank you

  22. michelle says

    April 14, 2009 at 7:58 am

    I love the graphics on the book. They are so inviting. I am always looking for new books for our boys. Thank you for having this giveaway.

  23. Kelly F says

    April 14, 2009 at 8:24 am

    That looks like such a cute book!

  24. Lily Kwan says

    April 14, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  25. Gianna says

    April 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Please enter me 🙂

  26. Sharon says

    April 14, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    That looks like such a cute book to read to my twins.

  27. Jennifer Barr says

    April 14, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    looks like a great book 🙂

  28. sharon says

    April 14, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    we love to travel so Kiwi and pear would be a fun book to share with our sweeties

  29. Crystal F says

    April 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    My girls would love this! Thank you!!

  30. Miranda Allen says

    April 14, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    this would be so neat

  31. Amy says

    April 14, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    I’d love to share this with my awesoem nephews! Thanks for the chance!!

  32. Dan says

    April 14, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    This looks great

  33. Helen says

    April 14, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    My kids would love these.

  34. Renee We says

    April 14, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    My youngest son out of 6 kids is athletic.

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