Summer Giveaway Event #4: EARLY START Active Reading Method

June 25, 2008

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!

 



 
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205 Comments on “Summer Giveaway Event #4: EARLY START Active Reading Method”

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June 26, 2008
1:08 am

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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June 26, 2008
1:18 am

Carol said:

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

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June 26, 2008
1:53 am

Jill said:

My son would love the transportation book!

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June 26, 2008
2:08 am

Judith Rachmani said:

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

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June 26, 2008
2:50 am

Louise Brouillette said:

The Transportation book is great for boys

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June 26, 2008
2:54 am

Elaine said:

These books are great and make it fun to learn!

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June 26, 2008
3:04 am

Linda said:

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

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June 26, 2008
3:06 am

Kam A said:

Definitely the transportation book! Thank you for the giveaway!

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June 26, 2008
3:08 am

Sandra Brodeur said:

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

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June 26, 2008
3:56 am

Shannon Baas said:

transportation book/

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June 26, 2008
4:12 am

Stacey said:

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

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June 26, 2008
4:12 am

Barbara Baker said:

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

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June 26, 2008
4:32 am

carol said:

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

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June 26, 2008
4:33 am

Erica G said:

I like the CreatHighlights series.

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June 26, 2008
4:45 am

Gina Stratos said:

Great books - love the illustrations. My pick would be My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers.
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June 26, 2008
4:45 am

Gina Stratos said:

Extra credit: subscribed. Thanks!
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June 26, 2008
4:52 am

misty said:

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

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June 26, 2008
4:52 am

misty said:

I am a subscriber.

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My favorite is tMy First Highlight Book of Transportation

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June 26, 2008
4:54 am

tami lewis said:

My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit is EXACTLY what i want! i mentioned you on my blog too :)
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June 26, 2008
5:11 am

Courtney said:

I like the My First Wheel Book of Words

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June 26, 2008
5:11 am

Courtney said:

I also subscribe

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June 26, 2008
5:22 am

Anne said:

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

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June 26, 2008
5:22 am

Anne said:

I am also a subscriber!

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June 26, 2008
5:23 am

Denise said:

My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit!

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June 26, 2008
5:33 am

Christi said:

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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June 26, 2008
5:42 am

Clifton Wade said:

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!

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June 26, 2008
5:47 am

Chelsi said:

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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June 26, 2008
5:49 am

Chelsi said:

I am a RSS subscriber.

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June 26, 2008
5:55 am

charline s said:

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

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June 26, 2008
6:09 am

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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June 26, 2008
6:15 am

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June 26, 2008
6:15 am

Angel said:

transportation one

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June 26, 2008
6:16 am

Maja said:

book of fruit

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June 26, 2008
6:17 am

Ana said:

the book of shapes for my grandson

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

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June 26, 2008
6:50 am

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!

[...] at An Island Life I found out that EARLY START has generously donated two of their popular books - Colors & [...]

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June 26, 2008
7:00 am

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

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June 26, 2008
7:18 am

Rita M said:

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

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June 26, 2008
7:42 am

Andrea said:

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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June 26, 2008
7:42 am

Andrea said:

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

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June 26, 2008
7:53 am

Vicki Wurgler said:

my grandson would like the My First Highlight Book of Transportation

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June 26, 2008
8:23 am

Belinda A. said:

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

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June 26, 2008
8:24 am

Belinda A. said:

I’m subscribed via email to your feed:
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June 26, 2008
8:24 am

Belinda A. said:

Your button is on my blog sidebar.

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June 26, 2008
8:34 am

Ruqayyah R. said:

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!

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June 26, 2008
8:36 am

toasters said:

First Wheel Book of Words

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June 26, 2008
9:39 am

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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June 26, 2008
9:40 am

Shelly said:

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

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June 26, 2008
10:22 am

Tricia Moreno said:

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

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June 26, 2008
10:32 am

Rebecca Peters said:

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

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June 26, 2008
10:59 am

susan varney said:

the tranportation book

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June 26, 2008
12:00 pm

Sharon Jones said:

Love the My First Slide-Out Book of Opposites
THANKS

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June 26, 2008
12:58 pm

carla Pullum said:

Love the My First Wheel Book of Animals

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June 26, 2008
1:16 pm

Stephanie V said:

My First Slide-Out Book of Colors

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June 26, 2008
1:45 pm

Linda Moeller said:

My First Flip-Flap Book of Fruit

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June 26, 2008
1:51 pm

desi said:

I like the HighLight series

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June 26, 2008
1:57 pm

Tara R said:

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

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June 26, 2008
2:04 pm

wana haaland said:

I would love to have these for my first grandchild!

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June 26, 2008
3:44 pm

Fei said:

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!!!

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June 26, 2008
3:46 pm

Richard Mason said:

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.

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June 26, 2008
3:59 pm

Vicky Boackle said:

the flip flap book of numbers.

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June 26, 2008
4:41 pm

Anna said:

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

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June 26, 2008
4:50 pm

Angela Harris said:

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

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June 26, 2008
5:27 pm

christopher h said:

the transportation book

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June 26, 2008
6:10 pm

Cindi said:

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

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June 26, 2008
7:26 pm

Janet F said:

I like My First Wheel Book of Animals

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June 26, 2008
9:11 pm

bunny said:

Subscriber!

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June 26, 2008
9:11 pm

bunny said:

Your cute button’s on my sidebar!

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June 26, 2008
9:13 pm

bunny said:

My First Slide-Out Book of Numbers

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June 27, 2008
12:53 am

Kristi C said:

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

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June 27, 2008
1:15 am

CRYSTLE TELLERDAY said:

COOL

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June 27, 2008
1:39 am

david basile said:

My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers

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June 27, 2008
2:29 am

beth shepherd said:

thank you! My kids would love the transportation books.

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June 27, 2008
2:54 am

Susan C said:

My favorite is the My First Wheel Book of Words.

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June 27, 2008
3:04 am

James Jenkins said:

flip flap of numbers

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June 27, 2008
3:17 am

Carrie said:

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

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yeah, transportation book.

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June 27, 2008
3:22 am

alison said:

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

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June 27, 2008
3:31 am

lorides said:

the flap book of numbers

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June 27, 2008
3:49 am

Shaun Wallner said:

My First Wheel Book of Animals is my fav.

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June 27, 2008
3:49 am

sarah said:

i like the book of fruit

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June 27, 2008
4:48 am

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

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June 27, 2008
4:55 am

Sarah Z. said:

I like the My First Wheel Book of Words.

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June 27, 2008
7:14 am

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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June 27, 2008
7:15 am

I’m subscribed with Netvibes. :)
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June 27, 2008
7:15 am

I have your button on my Events and Giveaways page. :)
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June 27, 2008
7:21 am

Jennifer M. said:

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

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June 27, 2008
7:37 am

kelli said:

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

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June 27, 2008
8:13 am

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June 27, 2008
8:26 am

kari said:

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

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June 27, 2008
8:58 am

Eloise Carlson said:

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

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June 27, 2008
9:50 am

susan snyder said:

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

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June 27, 2008
10:52 am

Kathy Conley said:

My first slide out book of colors is cool!

100
June 27, 2008
12:00 pm

judy brittle said:

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

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June 27, 2008
1:12 pm

Wendy said:

My favorite book is My First Wheel Book of Colors.

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June 27, 2008
1:28 pm

Wendy said:

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June 27, 2008
2:05 pm

Kathy LaFrenier said:

The book of colors would be my choice…

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June 27, 2008
2:46 pm

Deanne said:

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

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June 27, 2008
5:11 pm

Donna Vance said:

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.

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June 27, 2008
6:58 pm

Terra Heck said:

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

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June 27, 2008
7:51 pm

Monique Rizzo said:

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

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June 27, 2008
7:52 pm

Molly Capel said:

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

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June 27, 2008
8:21 pm

Book of Seasons for us!

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June 27, 2008
8:22 pm

I am a subscriber to your feed as well.

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June 27, 2008
9:15 pm

TanjaT said:

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

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June 28, 2008
1:16 am

Madonna said:

The Highlights books are my favorite.

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June 28, 2008
4:36 am

Amanda said:

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

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June 28, 2008
4:36 am

Amanda said:

I have your button in my sidebar!

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June 28, 2008
4:37 am

Amanda said:

I am subscribed to your feed!

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June 28, 2008
4:53 am

Tracey said:

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

Thanks!

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June 28, 2008
4:53 am

Tracey said:

I’m also a subscriber to your feed.

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June 28, 2008
6:16 am

bridget b said:

I like My First Wheel Book of Animals.

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June 28, 2008
11:13 am

Connie said:

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

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June 28, 2008
11:15 am

Emilie said:

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.

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June 28, 2008
1:16 pm

Doreen said:

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

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June 28, 2008
1:17 pm

Doreen said:

I’m a Subscriber!

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June 28, 2008
1:23 pm

Doreen said:

I have your button in my sidebar!

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June 28, 2008
2:13 pm

Karen R said:

My favorite is My First Wheel Book of Animals.

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June 29, 2008
5:03 am

jenn said:

Great books!! I really like the color book.

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June 29, 2008
8:23 am

Anthony Hedden said:

My First Flip-Flap Book of Numbers

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June 29, 2008
8:38 am

Taryn S said:

Love the slide out transportation book!

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June 29, 2008
8:41 am

Laura said:

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

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June 29, 2008
8:41 am

Laura said:

I’m a subscriber too.

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June 29, 2008
10:08 am

Mya Brooks said:

animals!!!

131
June 29, 2008
11:09 am

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!

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June 29, 2008
1:05 pm

Beverly M said:

transportation book

133
June 29, 2008
2:24 pm

My favorite item is the My First Wheel Book of Words. Thanks for the great giveaway :)
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June 29, 2008
2:24 pm

Extra: I subscribe to your feed :)
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June 29, 2008
2:27 pm

Kathy S said:

My favorite is “My First Wh