So today is my first ever book giveaway sponsored by the lovely folks at Candlewick Press! I will be using lots of exclamation points in this post because I am so excited about giving FIVE of my faithful followers not just one book, BUT TWO!!! Yes, you will get both books which are delightful, kid adored, and awesome! And here they are.......
Delightful, Kid Adored, Awesome Book #1
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| Alex and Lulu: Two of a Kind Author: Lorena Siminovich |
Why It's On My Bookshelf: Alex and Lulu are best buds. Alex begins to notice the many personality differences in their likes and dislikes. Not to mention that Alex is a dog and Lulu is a cat, does it get any different than that!? He starts worrying maybe they are too different to continue a friendship. Will he lose his dear friend because they both don't like the same things like soccer, running, or jumping. When Alex asks Lulu, "Are we opposites?" she responds like a TRUE friend would. She points out they have more things in common then they do different. Lulu says, "But different is OK. It doesn't matter how different we are." This is an important one to share with kids. I depend on stories like Alex and Lulu Two of a Kind to teach children to reach out to one another, no matter our likes or dislikes. Just having one common thread might spark a beautiful friendship. Love it.
Delightful, Kid Adored, Awesome Book #2
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| Bee-Wigged Author: Cece Bell |
Why It's On My Bookshelf: All Jerry Bee wants is a friend. But everyone is terrified of him because he is an enormous bee. They are afraid his sting would really hurt! Jerry tries to change people's perception of him by changing the way he looks. One day he discovers a wig on the sidewalk and he puts it on hoping it will work as a disguise. And it works! No one is afraid of him anymore. By the end of the day he makes friends with everyone at school and the kids adore him. They like his helpfulness, humor, artistic abilities, and his generous spirit. He's a good friend! The wig changes Jerry's life. But one day the wind blows Jerry's wig off. Everyone immediately runs away until.....the wig starts talking. Turns out the wig is a squirrel who saves the day by reminding everyone of Jerry's many positive qualities. Don't we all sometimes need a perception check? This book cracked me up the first time I read it. I also like how the "wig" stands up for Jerry Bee. Good life lesson to take a stand when someone is being perceived in the wrong light. The squirrel/wig surprise will get giggles while delivering an important message.
So how do you enter?
Entry:
Go to the comments section below. Leave a comment on this post. Just tell me your favorite book you like to read to kids about differences. That's it!
Make sure you leave an email address if your profile doesn’t have one or I won’t be able to notify you if you won. All entries will be assigned a number and the winner will be chosen by random.org. Giveaway closes at midnight PDT on Thursday, August 19th, 2010. This is open to US residents. Winners will be announced Friday, August 20th, 2010. Your books will be shipped to you care of Candlewick Press.
A Personal Note About Candlewick Press:
I have many of their titles. I've got an upcoming review on a book called How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham. It's a beautiful story about helping and caring. Download their catalog at their website for more good ones!
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