A while back Lauren reviewed The Scrambled States of America by Laurie Keller (and she liked it so much she included it on our list of 5 Star Reads). When MacMillan Audio offered me a preview of their new book and audiobook set, I knew that my map-loving son and I would have to take a look.
The Scrambled States of America audiobook is a perfect way to enjoy this silly, creative, and informative book. There’s a LOT going on on each page, which is exactly the kind of book that both of my kids (ages 5 and 11) enjoy when I read it to them, but it’s also the kind of book that I have to be in the right mood to read aloud.
That’s where the audiobook version is perfect. Readers Lorelei King and Oliver Wyman employ different voices so that each of the states are easily differentiated. If you are familiar with the book, the little postcards at the back flap of the book are even included in this taped version. Because of the style that the book is written, it works best to use the book while following along with the audio.
The page-turns are prompted with a ding, and the first one even gives a reminder with the ding, “Now it’s time to turn the page.” Kyle kept up easily following along on each page (and chuckling aloud frequently).
Three of you can win this book and audiobook (U.S. residents only). Just leave a comment to enter.
This is part of the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway. We’d love it if you helped spread the word!
- Leave a comment on this post as your entry.
- This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person.
- New giveaways will be posted through August 26. Winners will be announced August 31.
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would love to add this to my classroom
My son would love this. Thanks for the chance!
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We love audio books, This one sounds great. Please enter me, my email is: savedbygrace7215(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I’d love to be entered for this! My older son loved the original book and I think this version would be perfect for my younger son. Thanks!
I’d love to win!
It would be nice to win this for my local library!
I’ve heard so many good things about this book, and my son is just getting into audiobooks too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Children need to learn about America and geography and if something makes it more fun, then that’s a good thing. My 7 grandchildren (6 are under the age of 12) would find this book very appealing!
I’d love to win please!
What a cool idea.
Please enter me! This would be a great addition to our bookshelves.
This looks like a fun book.
My daughters love this book and they love audiobooks, so this would be perfect for them!
My granddaughter would really love this! Thank you!
I’d love to win this book thanks.
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This would be great to have for my daughter’s homeschool library!
I think my daughter would like this audiobook. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Perfect prepping for school. There is always a test on where the states are located. (I still have problems remembering the upper eastern ones.)
I have an 8 year old grandson who would benefit from this “big time”. Thanks for the chance.
Liz would enjoy this silly book.
I would love to win this! Great for classroom use!!
this would be great for my grandson
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My daughter would love this book! She LOVES to read, like me! I’m glad I enstilled that into my kids when they were babies!
Fun!
Thanks for the opportunity and keeping the entry simple.
This looks like fun and I know my kids would enjoy it!!
I would love to win this for my son. He loves maps. He would love this.
I would like to enter!
Thank you!
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My grandson is starting to try audiobooks and it’s hard to find them for young people,he’ll like this one. [email protected]
This is great! My daughter would love it!!
I’d like to donate this to my neighborhood elementary school.
Not an entry; just a note that we’ve posted about this at Winning Readings:
http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/08/scrambled-states-of-america.html
Please throw my name in the hat I have two little girls that would really get a kick out of this!
My kids would love this book.
This sounds like a fun book for my 5 year old grandson-he loves audio books!
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This is something that looks really fun to use for our home school. 🙂
very cool, love to win this
We have the paperback version and would LOVE the audio version. Thanks for the chance!
This looks great! Thanks for sharing it.
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I’ve never seen this before! Looks like fun!
Add me to the list of people with kids who would adore this!
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What an awesome give-away! My kids are currently learning where states are located and the capitals so this would be a great tool!
This looks like something that might go over well at our house, too!
This is one of my favorite books – I’d love it for my son! And I’m right on the Kansas border so it really hits home in this part of the country!
This would be perfect for my grandson! Thank you for the giveaway!
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Oh, I SOOOOOOOOOOO want this!