CLOSED The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonders Kids Book Giveaway
Sunday, December 26, 2010 Posted by Aleksandra Nearing
Award winning writer, educator and family issues advocate Susan Magsamen begins her book, The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonders
(National Geographic Children's Books), with this simple yet powerful thought: “If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.”Catching your shadow. Daydreaming. Banging pots. Dress-Up. In today’s fast-paced and over-scheduled world of carpools, activity spreadsheets and Nintento DS, simple wonders of childhood -- and the special moments between parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and the little ones they love -- are often lost. In Childhood Wonders, Susan masterfully blends a vintage design and feel with a collection of activities, poems, nursery rhymes and art that underscores her philosophy on the best ways to encourage learn-through-play experiences and create special memories to last a lifetime.
Divided into five sections that illuminate a child’s world and interests -- Magic and Make-Believe; Outdoor Exploring; Crafts and Construction; Yummy for the Tummy; and Bedtime, Bathtime, and Dreamtime -- Childhood Wonders is more than a great gift book. It gives families a tool to reconnect with childhood whimsy and explore the importance of learning through play. During this season of off-the-hook consumerism and more, more, more, Childhood Wonders is a unique and lasting gift for kids, families, new parents and grandparents. Check out Susan Magsamen's Family Stories website and the Instant Fun page for some rainy day game ideas and cool crafts!
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Two of my US or Canadian readers will win a copy of The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonders book. Lucky you!
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1) Tell me about your recent special moment with a loved one. Mine was when my daughter Lily looked up at me and said "do you know I love you?" just out of the blue. My heart melted!
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Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end at midnight on January 9th. I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winner on my website. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian addresses. Good luck to all!
This review and giveaway was made possible by Susan Magsamen . Thank you to Susan Magsamen for providing the product for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.
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