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Scrambled States of America Audiobook

August 19, 2009 by Jennifer

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!

  1. Leave a comment on this post as your entry.
  2. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person.
  3. New giveaways will be posted through August 26. Winners will be announced August 31.
  4. Check out the list of the other giveaways in the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway at the main post.


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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Easy Readers Tagged With: Back to School Giveaway, MacMillan Audio

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Comments

  1. michele anne says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Audiobooks are great…enter me….

  2. Julie L says

    August 21, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    My youngest nephew would like this book 🙂

  3. angie says

    August 22, 2009 at 12:58 am

    This looks like a great book.

  4. Christine W. says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Please enter me. I would love to win this as it would also be of use in the classroom.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    [email protected]

  5. Benita G. says

    August 22, 2009 at 3:56 am

    This is wonderful. It certainly would help and be appreciated by many youn gsters.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  6. Maureen says

    August 22, 2009 at 6:04 am

    I think the Daycare Kiddos would love this great book.
    Thanks for the chance
    itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com

  7. rita says

    August 22, 2009 at 9:34 am

    As a grandmother, I’d love to use this book!

  8. mindy says

    August 22, 2009 at 11:56 am

    just wonderful thanks

  9. Randy Bailey says

    August 22, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Thanks 4 the chance 2 win this audiobook

  10. Beth says

    August 22, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    My 7 year old granddaughter would be in heaven with this!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  11. Patti J says

    August 23, 2009 at 8:41 am

    My daughter and I love audiobooks – we would love to win these! Thanks for the opportunity!

  12. Ginny says

    August 23, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    This would be great for my girls!

  13. corrie says

    August 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    audio books are my favorite

  14. Linda Kish says

    August 23, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    This would be great to win. Thanks for the chance.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  15. Lethea Benson says

    August 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    I would love, love to have this book!
    Thanks bunches for the giveaway=)
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

  16. autie says

    August 23, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    What a neat book!

  17. Ruth Ann says

    August 24, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Sounds like a great, fun book. Thanks for the chance to win!

  18. Kathy Scott says

    August 24, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    What a great way for the kids to learn about our great country.

  19. cris says

    August 24, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    I’ve seen the game at a friend’s house and would love the book!

  20. Rosey says

    August 24, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I love to find cool and unusual things like this for our house! Thank you!

  21. Ed Nemmers says

    August 24, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Happy Monday!

  22. Jen says

    August 24, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    We LOVE this book!

  23. Kristie says

    August 24, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    This would be a lot of fun for my little ones!

  24. Jennifer Hedden says

    August 24, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    enter me

  25. MomRd2Me says

    August 24, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    What a fun way to learn !

  26. Angela Winesburg says

    August 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    My daughter would love this, thanks for the chance!

  27. Marcia S says

    August 25, 2009 at 12:51 am

    My students would love this book and audiobook set.

  28. Vicki Wurgler says

    August 25, 2009 at 9:59 am

    thanks-my grandkids would love this

  29. R Hicks says

    August 25, 2009 at 10:54 am

    This is a new one to me but I like the idea. Audio books for kids!

  30. Heather Goldsmith says

    August 25, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    How do you find such clever books! This is right up my nephew’s alley. Thanks

  31. Ellie W says

    August 25, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    I would love to win this for my little grandson. Thanks for the giveaway.

  32. John says

    August 25, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    We all love audio books….great for traveling.

  33. Abby Joy says

    August 25, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    This is the funnest book ever! I’d love to win it to share with my nephew!

  34. Sheila Hickmon says

    August 25, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    My daughter would love this!

  35. Pamela S says

    August 25, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Sounds like a great book that is interactive, educational, and still fun. Thanks so much!

  36. Kelly F says

    August 25, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    These look really cool!

  37. Adele says

    August 25, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic book for smaller kids.

  38. Tiffany S. says

    August 25, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    I would love to win this! Thank you so much!!

  39. Chrysa says

    August 26, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Awesome book!

  40. Bridget Michelle Combs says

    August 26, 2009 at 1:35 am

    This would be perfect for my nephew!

  41. Jeane says

    August 26, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Perfect way to introduce the states to our kids.

  42. djgroz says

    August 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    I would Like to Win a prize. Thanks for giving me a chance!

  43. Jason Nickolay says

    August 26, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    I drive a lot so I love audio books. Thanks for the chance

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  44. kathy pease says

    August 26, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂

  45. jeanine says

    August 26, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    my kids would really enjoy this! thanks for the giveaway.

  46. Marie says

    August 26, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    This would be great (and educational) for my kids, and I suspect I would enjoy reading it with them a lot 🙂

  47. Krystal says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Neat book; Great review!!

  48. DanV says

    August 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    This looks like a fun book

  49. Daniel Oliver Jones says

    August 26, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    lol states are fun

  50. Karen Gonyea says

    August 26, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Another great prize 🙂

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