Books to the Rescue' Apple iPad 2 Giveaway

I was so excited to work with Shana at  The Writer's Lair Books again and to promote this fabulous giveaway in order to promote reading and to be able to donate a book to our local school library.  Many of you may remember my review of The Flightless Goose a while back which is a fabulous book published by The Writer's Lair Books. I have always loved to read and have felt that reading is an essential part of childhood.  My daughter inherited my love of books multiplied many times over.  She was always a child that preferred books to toys.  People were amazed that even as a toddler she would bring you book after book to read and listen for as long as you would read to her.  When she learned how to read she was unstoppable!  She read everything from billboards, food packages, even her grandparents senior citizens magazines!  I love to see children reading and to encourage their love of books.  While I know most of you won't read past "ipad 2 giveaway" I hope that I'm wrong and the true message to promote literacy is heard.

'Books to the Rescue' iPad 2 Giveaway.

This giveaway is so fabulous and extrememly important. Why?

Because each blogger that is participating in this giveaway is donating a book to either a school, library, or youth organization.

Flightless Goose by Eric D. Goodman and Red Rain by Tim Wendel are two fantastic books that are appropriate for elementary and high school aged students respectively. I was so excited that so many bloggers wanted to be a part of this idea. Over 30 bloggers are participating in this event! Their fabulous blogs are listed below. AND one lucky person will win an Apple iPad 2! What do you have to do to get that? Well, it’s simple and easy to do. Below is our Rafflecopter entry form. In bold are the mandatory entries you have to complete in order to enter this giveaway. There are thirty-one (it's really not that many). You just go down the list and 'like' each Facebook page. You must like the facebook pages with your PERSONAL profile in order for your entry to be counted. You will click on “Click Here” and it will reveal a link. You must do them all to have officially entered the giveaway. You will earn 31 entries. It’s so easy (and fast). Below the mandatory 31, there are additional actions that you may do to earn extra entries (like bonuses). Some you can do everyday until the giveaway is over. Who doesn’t like extra credit? There is no need to re-enter on each blog. If you enter on one blog it will register on the other 30 blogs participating in this giveaway. You MUST be 18+ to enter. The contest begins at 12:01 a.m. EST, September 12, 2011, and the contest is over 11:59 p.m. EST, September 28, 2011 and is open worldwide. So, you got it? Sure? If you have any questions, you can leave us a reply and we will follow up. So, ON YOUR MARK…GET READY…GET SET…GO!   Our Cool Bloggers: Prowling Books In the Lair /Crazy for Books/voiceBoks /Misadventures with Andi/ The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug/ Our Family World/ At Home Moma/ Our Way to Learn/ Celebration Ideas Online/ Quality Baskets/ Counting My Kisses/ The Write To Make A Living/ Pawsitive Living/ I Am A Reader, Not A Writer/ Insights By April/ My Devotional Thoughts/ Enjoy Life, Enjoy Now/ChicnSavvy Reviews/Lori's Reading Corner/ 7 On a Shoestring/ Rants~N~Scribbles/ Bubba and Mack/ Simply Stacie/ Makobi Scribe/ Sassy Mama In LA/ Deals 4 Dummies/ Your Child Will Read/ Books Are Wonderful/ Centsible Savings/ Mummy Deals/StuffSmart

Bullying 180: Flipping the Bully Behavior On Its Head

Earlier I shared my review of Flightless Goose with you.  You can read my full review HERE.  The Writer's Lair Book's publishes Flightless Goose and has started GILBERT SAYS “NO” TO BULLYING! Books For Schools Campaign (BFSC).  Their goal is to have 10 books a day sponsored for schools every day in 2011.  This is a great book to address bullying behavior with children.  Please visit: http://www.writerslairbooks.com/bullying180 for more information.

The Flightless Goose Book Review

When I volunteered to review a new children's book I had no idea what a treat that I was in for.  The Flightlesss Goose is based on a true story.  The story is written by Eric Goodman and beautifully illustrated in watercolor by his wife Nataliya.  The book is Published by The Writer's Lair Books.

The title cues you in on the book's story.  The author has taken the story of a goose to help teach children that we are all different and have different talents or gifts.  This is not a story with a fairytale ending however is a story with a realistic, true and honest ending that can give hope to adults and children alike.  The author uses the book to show children that no matter what our limitations might be each of us has a gift and we need to use it.  I would encourage educators, parents, grandparents and anyone who has a child in their life to check out this book.  I would say it would be a must have for any school library.  Check out The Flightless Goose  which is a fun site offering a sneak peek into this amazing book and The Writer's Lair Books for information on the book from the publisher.  The book is hardback and retails for $15.95 and is available for purchase through The Flightless Goose Website   and Amazon. A fun read-a-long CD is available through the book's website.

I love giving books as gifts so don't forget that this would make an excellent Christmas gift for children or teachers!

*Disclosure:  I was given a copy of the book and audio CD in exchange for my honest review.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.