Summer Giveaway Event #4: EARLY START Active Reading Method

June 25, 2008 by Kailani  
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This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Tara’s View of the World!
Congratulations!

We are a family of readers. In fact, I started reading to Girlie Girl before she was even born! Then over the years, she’s developed her own love for books and has so many that they don’t fit on her bookshelves anymore.

Now that Baby Bug is getting older, she’s starting to show an interest in books beyond using them as a chew toy. That’s why I was interested in find out more about the EARLY START Active Reading Method from Educational Publishing, LLC.

“Educational Publishing, LLC was established for the purpose of providing parents, caregivers and educators with the tools to develop a child’s learning capacity during the critical years from birth to age three. Each EARLY START book contains a guide with brightly illustrated icons and valuable insights for parents on how to maximize a child’s reading experience. The books promote the development of the senses while encouraging dexterity with colorful slide-out tabs, fold-out pages and wheel-flaps.�

We received My First Book of Colors which is actually the perfect book for us since we’re trying to teach Baby Bug to describe items such as green balloon, blue sky, red apple, etc. The fold-out pages and bright pictures really keep her occupied and holds her interest longer than most books.

For me, I like the suggested tips on each page to help us make the most of our reading experience. The scene-type illustrations are presented in black & white with only the actual items in the color being discussed. What a great way to teach and reinforce the many different colors of the world.

EARLY START has generously donated two of their popular books – Colors & Animals – to one lucky winner!

To enter:

  • Stop by the EARLY START website before July 3rd and check out their cool products.
  • Then come back and mention in comments your favorite item. That’s it!
  • A random winner will be selected and notified on July 4th.
  • The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket.

NOTE: Due to the overwhelming response I receive for extra entries, from now on please submit a new comment for each extra ticket you do. This will ensure that all your entries are counted. Thank you!

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide! Good luck!

 

About the author:
Owner and founder of An Island Life. Sharing my life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii.

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205 Responses to “Summer Giveaway Event #4: EARLY START Active Reading Method”
  1. happyathome says:

    What a wonderful tool! I love the book of seasons since we live in New England, I can read it to my daughter and describe what she will or is seeing.
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  2. Carol says:

    My favorite item is the My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit!

  3. Jill says:

    My son would love the transportation book!

  4. Judith Rachmani says:

    My favorite item is My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.

  5. Louise Brouillette says:

    The Transportation book is great for boys

  6. Elaine says:

    These books are great and make it fun to learn!

  7. Linda says:

    All the books are wonderful.My son’s choice would be the book of shapes.

  8. Kam A says:

    Definitely the transportation book! Thank you for the giveaway!

  9. Sandra Brodeur says:

    I would like the Early Book of Transportation! Thanks foir this giveaway.

  10. Shannon Baas says:

    transportation book/

  11. Stacey says:

    I think my daughter would love any of the wheel books. She loves books!

  12. Barbara Baker says:

    I love the “my first highlight book of colors”…that looks so cute and colorful!!!

  13. carol says:

    my grandson would love the transportation items…this is a great giveaway

  14. Erica G says:

    I like the CreatHighlights series.

  15. Gina Stratos says:

    Great books – love the illustrations. My pick would be My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.
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  16. Gina Stratos says:

    Extra credit: subscribed. Thanks!
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  17. misty says:

    My first highlight book of colors would be my choice. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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  18. misty says:

    I am a subscriber.

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  19. My favorite is tMy First Highlight Book of Transportation

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  20. tami lewis says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit is EXACTLY what i want! i mentioned you on my blog too :)

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  21. Courtney says:

    I like the My First Wheel Book of Words

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  22. Courtney says:

    I also subscribe

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  23. Anne says:

    I especially enjoy the Flip Flap books with”My First Highlight Book of Numbers” being one of my favourites!

  24. Anne says:

    I am also a subscriber!

  25. Denise says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit!

  26. Christi says:

    I really like these books! I like that many different subjects are covered. I think my fave is the flip flap book on Seasons. Thank you for covering such great educational products

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  27. Clifton Wade says:

    You have such a variety of excellent products that I could not pick out any specified one.
    Thanks for all the great contests and prizes!

  28. Chelsi says:

    My First Wheel Book of Colors is my favorite. The colors are so bright and what a great way to let my daughter interact with the story than by turning the wheel and lifting the flaps…surprise!

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  29. Chelsi says:

    I am a RSS subscriber.

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  30. charline s says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Numbers is my favorite.

  31. My son Gabriel loves reading and these are some really cool and educational alternatives, especially promoting your child to do more than just sit and listen or sit and read, so they are interactive, my favorite is: My first Wheel book of Words.

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  33. Angel says:

    transportation one

  34. Maja says:

    book of fruit

  35. Ana says:

    the book of shapes for my grandson

  36. My daughter would love the My first flip flap book of fruits. Great giveaway, thanks!

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  37. Will Bowling says:

    My First Wheel Book of Animals – ISBN : 978-1-60436-003-5

    That would be great for my first baby boy that the stork will be bringing us on September 8th 2008. Yay!

  38. Will Bowling says:

    My First Wheel Book of Animals – ISBN : 978-1-60436-003-5

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  39. Rita M says:

    My favorite was My First Highlight Book of Colors, although it was very hard to pick just one!

  40. Andrea says:

    I like the flip out book of numbers! That would help my son along! This book would be great for my daughter. Thanks.

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  41. Andrea says:

    I have your button up on my side bar on my contest blog. Thanks again.

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  42. Vicki Wurgler says:

    my grandson would like the My First Highlight Book of Transportation

  43. Belinda A. says:

    I think the Highlights books are a clever way to teach colors and shapes; I’d like to try this method.

  44. Belinda A. says:

    I’m subscribed via email to your feed:
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

  45. Belinda A. says:

    Your button is on my blog sidebar.

  46. Ruqayyah R. says:

    I love the slide out and wheel books. My daughter has learning disabilities and I have found that items that move and groove capture her attention best. Books with sound and movement are always great and help keep her focused and on task. What a great idea!

  47. toasters says:

    First Wheel Book of Words

  48. Jennifer H. says:

    My First Wheel Book of Words is my favorite. I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance. And, as always . . . I’m a feed subscriber!

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  49. Shelly says:

    I like the My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.

  50. Tricia Moreno says:

    I love all the slide out books! my toddler loves to pull things!!

  51. Rebecca Peters says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Opposites is a great one.

  52. susan varney says:

    the tranportation book

  53. Sharon Jones says:

    Love the My First Slide-Out Book of Opposites
    THANKS

  54. carla Pullum says:

    Love the My First Wheel Book of Animals

  55. Stephanie V says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Colors

  56. Linda Moeller says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit

  57. desi says:

    I like the HighLight series

  58. Tara R says:

    I think the transportation book would be right up my sons’ alley!

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  59. wana haaland says:

    I would love to have these for my first grandchild!

  60. Fei says:

    I love the My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers. I’m trying to teach my son how to count, so I think this book would make it fun for him. Thanks!!!

  61. Richard Mason says:

    WHAT A SHAME. YOU HAVE TO LEAVE A COMMENT TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE CONTEST FOR A PRIZE MOST PEOPLE WOULDN’T SMILE ABOUT IF THEY GOT IT FOR x-MAS. WHY DO THEY ASK FOR COMMENTS? SO THAT LATER WHEN PEOPLE VISIT THE SITE THERE WILL BE PAGES AND PAGES OF BOGUS COMMENTS, WHICH WILL GIVE THE NEW VISITOR THE FALSE IMPRESSION THAT PEOPLE GIVE A DAMN ABOUT CRAPPY STARTS ANIMAL BOOKS.

  62. Vicky Boackle says:

    the flip flap book of numbers.

  63. Anna says:

    I like the slide-out book about Transportation. My little boy would enjoy that the most.

  64. Angela Harris says:

    I like the My first slide out book for shapes, my son has speach appraxia and is having alot of problems with his language skills so this would come in handy, he has therapist at the house 2x a week and he is only 3 years old, I know they would love to have some of these books to help the children in need
    Please enter me

  65. christopher h says:

    the transportation book

  66. Cindi says:

    Hi, What a wonderful early start learning site! I like the “My First Highlight Book of Shapes!” Thanks, Cindi

  67. Janet F says:

    I like My First Wheel Book of Animals

  68. bunny says:

    Subscriber!

  69. bunny says:

    Your cute button’s on my sidebar!

  70. bunny says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Numbers

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  71. Kristi C says:

    My favortie is the transportation book. My son loves anything to do with cars.

  72. CRYSTLE TELLERDAY says:

    COOL

  73. david basile says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers

  74. beth shepherd says:

    thank you! My kids would love the transportation books.

  75. Susan C says:

    My favorite is the My First Wheel Book of Words.

  76. James Jenkins says:

    flip flap of numbers

  77. Carrie says:

    My 2 year old would love the
    My First Highlight Book of Transportation!

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  78. yeah, transportation book.

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  79. alison says:

    With two kids and road trips planned, books are a fantastic way to pass the time. Thanks!

  80. lorides says:

    the flap book of numbers

  81. Shaun Wallner says:

    My First Wheel Book of Animals is my fav.

  82. sarah says:

    i like the book of fruit

  83. Barbara Fox says:

    Transportation is a favorite word of mine, so I’d have to go with the transportation book!

  84. Sarah Z. says:

    I like the My First Wheel Book of Words.

  85. Audra Marie says:

    I like the My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit, although it was hard to choose. My daughter would love these books. :)

    Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  86. Audra Marie says:

    I’m subscribed with Netvibes. :)

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  87. Audra Marie says:

    I have your button on my Events and Giveaways page. :)

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  88. Jennifer M. says:

    dd would enjoy My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit.

  89. kelli says:

    Book of Colors would be the one I might purchase – thanks for the chance – kelwright@frontiernet.net

  90. kari says:

    I’d love to win the transportation book for my son. Thank you!!

  91. Eloise Carlson says:

    I love the wheel books, they are really neat! Thanks for the opportunity!

  92. susan snyder says:

    The My First Flip-Flap Book of Seasons looks darling !

  93. Kathy Conley says:

    My first slide out book of colors is cool!

  94. judy brittle says:

    my favorite would have to be my first wheel book of colors.

  95. Wendy says:

    My favorite book is My First Wheel Book of Colors.

  96. Wendy says:

    I also embedded your Widget in my Blog.

  97. Kathy LaFrenier says:

    The book of colors would be my choice…

  98. Deanne says:

    My First Highlight Book of Transportation looks like the one my boys would love most!

  99. Donna Vance says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers would be my choice. I give my grandchildren books for presents and educational ones are at the top of my list.

  100. Terra Heck says:

    These are great books for the little one. I like the My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit.

  101. Monique Rizzo says:

    I like the My First Wheel Book of Colors! Thanks for the chance.

  102. Molly Capel says:

    I like the My First Flip-Flap Book of Seasons.

  103. Book of Seasons for us!

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  104. I am a subscriber to your feed as well.

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  105. TanjaT says:

    I love My First Wheel Book of Animals!
    Thanks :)

  106. Madonna says:

    The Highlights books are my favorite.

  107. Amanda says:

    I love the My first slide out book of opposites! Thanks

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  108. Amanda says:

    I have your button in my sidebar!

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  109. Amanda says:

    I am subscribed to your feed!

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  110. Tracey says:

    I think my daughter would love the My First Wheel Book of Colors.

    Thanks!

  111. Tracey says:

    I’m also a subscriber to your feed.

  112. bridget b says:

    I like My First Wheel Book of Animals.

  113. Connie says:

    The wheel books are such a neat idea. I really like shapes and animals. Thanks!

  114. Emilie says:

    Since I have two kids under the age of two, this would be so perfect for me. My favorite would be one of the wheel books, like first words or animals.

  115. Doreen says:

    They all sound great! My favorite is probably the ‘My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit’! :)

  116. Doreen says:

    I’m a Subscriber!

  117. Doreen says:

    I have your button in my sidebar!

  118. Karen R says:

    My favorite is My First Wheel Book of Animals.

  119. jenn says:

    Great books!! I really like the color book.

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  120. Anthony Hedden says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers

  121. Taryn S says:

    Love the slide out transportation book!

  122. Laura says:

    I like the slide-out book of numbers. Great books!

  123. Laura says:

    I’m a subscriber too.

  124. Mya Brooks says:

    animals!!!

  125. My First Flip-Flap Book of Seasons looks cute! My son would love this, doesn’t have anything on seasons! But all the books look good! I’d love to win for him!

  126. Beverly M says:

    transportation book

  127. My favorite item is the My First Wheel Book of Words. Thanks for the great giveaway :)

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  128. Extra: I subscribe to your feed :)

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  129. Kathy S says:

    My favorite is “My First Wheel Book of Animals”.
    My granddaughter is 16 months old, and her favorite place to visit is the zoo, so this book would surely become a favorite of hers!

  130. Noelia Gutierrez says:

    I loved the My First Highlight Book of Numbers, they really help the children learn, Thank you!

  131. Bethany says:

    The colors one! So adorable; I love the art style.

  132. Jodene Gildea says:

    I like the first highlight book of numbers

  133. Meredith Peters says:

    My First Highlight Book of Transportation looks like lots of fun!

  134. israel y says:

    my favorite one is My First Highlight Book of Transportation, thanks for the chance to win those cute books

  135. Larena says:

    These books look awesome. I think my son would like one of the flip flap or pull out books.

  136. bob says:

    Here’s a vote for My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.

  137. Kathy Scott says:

    Colors would be awesome. Thanks for the chance.

  138. Dee says:

    They all look like great books. We are working on colors and would love “My First Highlight Book of Colors.”

  139. Terri says:

    I liked their flip flap books.

  140. Jennifer MacDonald says:

    I like the ‘my first wheel book of animals’. These look like great educational books. I’d love to share them with my daughter.

  141. Janice Wright says:

    I would love to get the flip-flap book of fruit for my little granddaughter. Thanks for the giveaway!

  142. Nicki says:

    My favorite book on there is My First Wheel BOok of Animals! Pufferfish and Little Bear both LOVE animals! Pufferfish likes to look at pictures of animals and kiss the pages!

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  143. Heather says:

    These look like Great books I would love to read the seasons book to my children

  144. Amanda says:

    The flap books seem really neat! My son would love them!

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  145. Amanda says:

    I subscribed to your feed. :)

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  146. Shannon B. says:

    I’d like to try My First Wheel Book of Words. My daughter really enjoys books so I think this would be a good next step for her.

  147. Shannon B. says:

    I have your button too!

  148. Dan says:

    My First Wheel Book of Colors

  149. Jen Mc says:

    I like the My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit book.

  150. Storm says:

    I like the My first Wheel Book of Animals. :)

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  151. Denise says:

    I would love to have My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers, to give to my two-year-old nephew.

  152. Hesper F says:

    My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.

  153. Sherri says:

    love the first flip flap book of numbers

  154. Dean says:

    I would choose the fruit book

  155. Michelle Hohertz says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Opposites is the one I would choose.

  156. Angela says:

    The book of opposites!

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  157. Sherri Siler says:

    My favorite books are the highlights books.

  158. Tara Hill says:

    I like the slide out colors book! Thanks!

  159. Chrysa says:

    The First Flap Book of Fruits looks fun!

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  160. Renee Turner says:

    I like My First Wheel Book of Words

  161. Bobv says:

    I like the Flip Flap books.

  162. * * ALiesa * * says:

    * *My First Flip-Flap Book of Seasons* *

  163. Michelle H. says:

    All the books look great. I like the colors book to start with.

  164. Jeanine P says:

    Great items! I want to win My First Wheel Book of Animals! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  165. kathy pease says:

    i like the flip flap book :0

  166. Carrie Z says:

    My First Wheel Book of Animals, we love animals!

  167. susan p says:

    numbers book thanks

  168. Brooke says:

    My First Wheel Book of Words looks like fun.

  169. klm says:

    I love all the “First Flap” books

  170. rebecca snodgrass says:

    My son would love My First Wheel Book of Animals .

  171. Carissa D. says:

    My First Wheel Book of Words is my favorite. Thanks!

  172. Carissa D. says:

    I’m a subscriber.

  173. Tarah says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Colors

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  174. I love the book of seasons.

  175. Pauline M says:

    The flip flap books look great, but my favorite would be the My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit.

  176. Jodi Adams says:

    I really like My First Wheel Book of Animals. Great site!

  177. Heather says:

    I love the My First Slide-Out Book of Opposites!

  178. jeanette malan says:

    love the wheel books

  179. Jennifer says:

    Great site!! My children would love the slide out book.

  180. Eileen Burke says:

    I love the first flip flap book of numbers!

  181. Joe's Nana says:

    My grandson would love the slideout books. I think these would be among his favorites.

  182. Tiffany Cox says:

    I like the flip flap book of fruit.

  183. Roger Deming says:

    My favorite book was Dick and Jane see spot run. Does that date me or what.

  184. Jennifer Barr says:

    My First Slide-Out Book of Colors

  185. Judy Y says:

    great books, we like My First Wheel Book of Colors.

  186. Christine says:

    I think my daughter would like My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit

  187. Steve Scott says:

    The transportation book would be great for my boys. Please and thank you.

  188. Ed Nemmers says:

    My First Wheel Book of Words

  189. Candie L says:

    I would love the first book of opposites

  190. TRACY HEYER says:

    MY FIRST FLIP- FLAP BOOK OF SEASONS! IS MY PICK! BUT ALL OF THEM ARE GREAT!

  191. Alecia Gibson says:

    My favorite item is My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit.

  192. my first book of transportation

  193. Donna Kozar says:

    I would like the First Book of Shapes.

  194. Lily Kwan says:

    I love My First Wheel Book of Animals!

  195. Lily Kwan says:

    I subscribed to your feed.

  196. kathy pease says:

    the wheel book of words looks cool :)

  197. sandra kao says:

    my first highlight book of transportation

  198. BETH ALLEN says:

    My kids love books!!

  199. Kailani says:

    Hi Tara

    Congratulations! You are the winner of the Early Start Giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.

    Thank you for your participation!

    Kailani
    anislandlife at gmail dot com

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