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Read the anchor post to find all of the Fall Festival of Children’s Books reviews and see how you can get involved as well.
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It’s DK time again! If you haven’t had the pleasure of perusing one of DK’s many, many nonfiction books, you’re definitely missing out on a fact- and fun-filled experience. Two of their latest releases, geared for ages ten and up, stand out for their varied, and certainly memorable, subject matters!
If the shiny silver title and skull and crossbones on the cover of Danger! aren’t enough of a warning, the message Open with Extreme Caution should surely be heeded. Trust me, I spent an hour one evening reading through these pages, and I learned things I never expected to know. As a thirty-something year old mom, I can say that it might have been better if I had NOT read the chapter entitled “Nature’s Nasties,” but hopefully I won’t become a complete germaphobe as a result. However, my ten year old son is gaga over this book, being a ten year old boy and all. Danger definitely abounds here, whether its in the stories of ruthless leaders from long ago or the freaky pictures of creatures from the deep. Like many other DK titles, the topics covered here are incredibly vast, but the interweaving theme holds it all together.
With a title like This Book Made Me Do It, one might expect another danger-filled tome, but the subtitle Cool things to make, do, and explore clears up that misconception immediately. Quite succinctly, this is a book of unique tricks and projects as widely varied as the many interests of different children. I seriously believe there’s something for everyone here. Musical, artistic and cooking endeavors are addressed, as well as sports and outdoor exploration interests, too. While some projects are as easy and safe as paper airplane building, some others are highlighted with symbols advising extra care, adult cooperation or specific safety advice. I hope to see this book soon covered in sticky note bookmarks at the hands of my son!
In conjunction with our Fall Festival of Children’s Books, we’re happy to offer a giveaway of both Danger! and This Book Made Me Do It. Leave a comment here to be entered, U.S. mailing addresses only, please. The winner will be announced on October 2.
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Dawn loves when her children are inspired in real-life by the pages of a book. Any related stories to her son’s future adventures resulting from reading these books will be shared on her blog, my thoughts exactly.
This Book Made Me Do It is such a great title. It sounds like the content is equally as good.
My nephew Esteban is 10 and these sound like the perfect books for him! I’m curious bout looking through them too 🙂
Luv any DK books, thanks.
I would love these for my students, boys especially.
I think my 8-year-old would love these books.
What great books to have at my parents for the little ones in my life. I think they would be great reads.
I would love to read these with my honorary nephew!
Would love to have these to read with the grandkids!
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These books look great, I think my fav giveaway so far!
Thanks! I’d love to read these!
I’m going to have to ask our school librarian about these books, because I’m sure the kids there would LOVE them!
We love books. These would make a great addition to our collection.
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We’d like to add these books to our library.
These books are so classic boy and make me laugh.
Congrats, Alison! You’re our winner- please email me at morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing info. Thanks for entering!
My great niece and nephew would love to add these to their library.
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This sounds like one of those rare books that the parents will find just as intriguing as the child. What a cool contest!
Great books! Our 7 year old grandson would especially love This Book Made Me Do It!
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My brother would love to have these books.
Great titles – such fun! Count me in!
My 7 year old would love these!
These are inspiring christmas shopping for my nephew! What fun!
The boys would love these
These books would be perfect for my daughter, she is 11!
These seem interesting!!
Tori
Both of thse books would be completely enjoyed by my two nephews. I usually shy away from anything depicting a skull or crossbones etc. After reading what this book is about I give a sigh of relief and a thumbs up.
We love to make crafts (expecially on rainy/cold days). I would love to win these books for my kids! 🙂
Both of these books like they would be a lot fo fun for my family.
Great giveaway!