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!
My 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!
With 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!
As 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.
Krista says
Sounds really cute and I’m sure my son would love it!
Amy A says
i love the cover art for Kiwi and Pear!
stephanie says
I know I have some little girls that would love that book!
Amy says
Kiwi and Pear would be greatly enjoyed at our house!
Michael Capp says
I’d love to win!
Carol says
Our little one would love this.
Amy Downs says
a must have for my children’s library!
Jill L says
This looks like such a cute book!! It’s always fun to be able to give the kids a new book.
Anne Kiwi says
I hope I win the book! Our last name is too long and so we frequently shorten it to Kiwi. In addition to that, I call my son, Monkey Boy. He’s sure to love a book about a monkey named Kiwi!
Nicole C. says
I would love to win this for my daughter!!
MRS.MOMMYY says
looks grand!
Mary Ward says
It sounds like such a cute book.
whimzie says
Hooray for free books! Here’s my comment for a chance to win one!
Gerry Dee says
I would love to win. Then I could read it to the kindergarteners at Junction City School where I am
Grandma Gerry
Kristi says
I would love to win this book! I have a little one who would love it also!
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Dan Dawson says
My nephew would love this!
corrie clemens says
this book looks adorable!
Heather M says
I’m sure My 2 yr old would love this book! Thanks
shannon Baas says
I would love this book as I am trying to teach the kids more about the country.
Lisa Chamberlain says
My kids would like this book very much!
Nadia says
Great books that my kids would love to read!
Denise says
This looks great, count me in please.
Shelly T. says
Sounds like a wonderful and fun book!!
Sherry says
Sounds perfect for our granddaughter, thanks for the reviews and a chance to win!
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susan varney says
love to have for my grandson
gahome2mom says
My daughter and grandchildren would enjoy this book. Thanks.
christopher h says
youngest would love this
Kathy Davis says
i love monkeys i am sure i will lve this book
Amy from Occupation: Mommy says
My kids would love this!
Katie says
This looks like a great giveaway!
Gail says
That sounds cute!
Meredith Rogen says
These looks like wonderful books.
Vicky Boackle says
my grandson would love this.
beth shepherd says
I would love to win to read with my 3 children. THank you
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Karen B says
Greatgrandkids would love this book.
Djp says
thank you for the chance
Carol M says
My two little grandsons would love this book! Thank you for the giveaway!
Shilo Beedy says
Looks like a cute book my son would like.
Christine says
I would love to win for my son! Thanks for the chance!
Tarah says
Aw – what a cute book!
Ellen C. says
I’d love to win this for my son. Thanks for the chance.
michele anne says
sounds great….would love to win…..
Vicki Wurgler says
my 5-year old grandson would love this
ALLY M says
What a sweet book! Count me into the drawing! Thank you!
Selina says
I would love to win this for my niece – I think she would love it. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com
Gabriel Jolivet says
My son would love it!
israel y says
i would love to win this. thanks for the giveaway!
Catherine says
Thanx for the contest
Cynthia Mercado says
This book sounds awesome. It will make a wonderful new addition to our book collection.
Brooke says
My son would love this book… plus it’s my daughters nickname Kiwi