I myself am taking a long car trip this summer. Really really long. So long that I want to change the topic now. I am stocking up now on activities, new books, workbooks and more to help stave off boredom without just turning on a DVD. Oh, I’ll be bringing some of those too, but I try to reserve those for nighttime driving or complete meltdowns.
One product from Peter Pauper Press that I am beyond impressed with is the Safari Adventure Mega MagnaForms – Magnetic Play Set (There’s also a Princess set). Now this is a perfect car or airplane activity. I have several criteria for such activities, and this fits them all: It’s portable and self-contained (with a nice sturdy pouch to hold the pieces), it has several different activities within the one set, and it’s easy enough for my child to use on his own.
Some of the activities include a junior picture sudoko (reusable, because it uses the magnets), several different play scenes to use the magnets on, tic-tac-toe, pattern completion, and several other games. You can see see some of the different two-page spreads at the Peter Pauper site. It’s perfect for ages four and up.
The Scratch & Sketch books from Peter Pauper Press are wonderful to have on hand when the summertime “I’m bored’s” come to your house.
They are also a great gift idea (I personally love it when my children receive disposable activities), and there are Scratch & Sketch books for any sort of interest: from fine art, to princesses, to dinosaurs, to superheros. The way that the pages are structured make it equally attractive to my five-year-old and my ten-year-old.
A word of warning: it is messy. Some of you who value cleanliness over quiet entertainment might not get this set anywhere near your car, and that’s okay. I myself put a high emphasis on self-entertainment when we are in the car. If you don’t mind black shavings in your car, or if you want to have a newspaper underneath, they are a nice self-contained car activity set. This would not be an everyday car toy, but it will definitely be coming along in my little bag of tricks this summer (Did I mention that we are taking a long, long car trip?).
We have a Scratch and Sketch book of your choice for one winner (U.S. or Canada). Check out all the different subjects offered over at Peter Pauper Press, and leave a comment saying which book interests you most.
Find out what other books and activities are up for grabs at the Summer Fun Giveaway main page. We will announce all the winners on June 11.
Vicky Boackle says
my grandkuds would love the safari.
Maria Delgado says
I woudl love to win the Batman scratch and sketch!
CINDY says
my son would love these!
jeanine says
the brainiacs secret agent activity book would interest my 11 year old.
Elaine R says
These look like great activity books -I like the Merry Christmas Scratch and Sketch.
Karen Medlin says
Fashion Show my gals
Kathy Scott says
My son would love the animals.
corinne says
They all look terrific! I think we’d start with Wild Safari. Thanks for the opportunity!
Rosey says
The rain forest is the most appealing. Thank you.
Pat says
Scratch and Sketch America sounds cool.
Carlene says
Please include me in your giveaway.
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carlene
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Elizabeth J says
My daughter would love the Fashion Show or Flower Fairies scatch and sketch books
Kathy D says
SCRATCH AND SKETCH BUTTERFLIES AND FRIENDS really nice
Bob says
RAIN FOREST SCRATCH AND SKETCH for my grandkids they are home schooled and my daughter is always looking for new cool things to do with them
Dave says
My nephew would love the Knights Scratch and Sketch book. Thank you for the fun give-away.
James R. Kane says
Looks like good passenger travel materials.
If i win I will take it with me on the plane.
corrie says
my son is big into dino’s lol so he would love the dinosaur scratch and sketch!
Rachel Higgs says
The rainforest seems great
Heather H says
The rainforest one looks great for my boy and girl to share.
Brooke says
All look great for the kids… Right now Wee Man is all about Dinos so I think he would get a kick out of the SCRATCH AND SKETCH DINO DUDES… if it’s animals or reptiles he is all about it
Beth says
My granddaughter would LOVE the Fashion Show one.
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Christine says
This looks like fun! Thanks for the chance.
Paula H says
My kids woul like the Under the Sea one.
Brittney O'Keefe says
I would use them. I’m a freelance artist.
Christine Walker says
These look like so much fun!
Erma H says
I like the Pirates or Knights for my son.
ky2here says
Fashion Show Book for our grandson.
Ali Hammons says
DRAGONS & MYTHICAL CREATURES SCRATCH AND SKETCH
That looks really great! That would be enjoyed between both my son and husband very much!
gloria mckellar says
The Pirates would be great or the Dragons!
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Pamela S says
I have a little boy that would LOVE the pirates one! Thanks.
Amy Tucker says
BRAINIAC’S SECRET AGENT ACTIVITY BOOK is my pick.
LaVonne says
The flower fairy one looks the best. Thanks for the chance to win.
shawna says
My daughter would love these.
Cynthia Mercado says
My son would loooooooooooove the Batman scratch and sketch.
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Bree says
My daughter would love the Butterflies & Friends.
Bekki Lindner says
My daughter is sitting with me and just chose, “Butterflies and Friends” as the pick she would like to win. Thank you for the chance.
Marie says
My daughter would love the ANCIENT EGYPT SCRATCH & SKETCH — she loves reading and learning about Ancient Egypt.
chantelle says
The pirate one looks cool! Thanks for a great giveaway! -ChantelleSabino at mac dot com
Adrienne Gordon says
Pirates are cool.
Jennifer C. says
My daughters would love the Fashion Show Scratch and Sketch.
chastidy says
My boys would like the WILD SAFARI SCRATCH AND SKETCH. Thanks 🙂
Gabriel J. says
I like the Scratch and Sketch America.
Marianna says
I remember getting small books like this at the book fair at school when I was young. I know my kids would love them! Thanks for the chance to win!
Erin says
The Egypt one!
Laura G says
Pirates scratch and sketch book would be awesome for my nephew
Nicole Schatz says
I would love to give them to my friend’s twins.
Colleen Yamamoto says
thanks for the chance
Chrysa says
I like the Sand Art book.
Melanie says
I like the SAFARI ADVENTURE MEGA MAGNAFORMS.