Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: CLOSED:Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Review and Giveaway

Oct 22, 2009

CLOSED:Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Review and Giveaway

Want to hear more great stuff General Mills is doing through their Cheerios cereals?...

In just the last 8 years alone, Cheerios has placed over 40 million children's books upon the breakfast table....How? By placing the little books inside your little one's favorite cereal box- Cheerios! On top of this great venture, they have also donated 3.2 million dollars to First Book, their non profit partner that places books in the hands of little kids from low income families. (Way to go Cheerios...and Hats off to you General Mills!!!)

This month, the 'parents read with your child' campaign 'Spoonfuls of Stories' kicks off again. The goal this year is to put 6 million books in the homes of little kids. This year's set includes 5 books published by Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing, printed both in English and Spanish.

Here's a brief on each of the titles, as provided by My Blog Spark:

Junkyard Fort, written by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon: Join Gabriella, Jack, Melvin, Ted, Lucy and the other Trucktown characters as they make their own fort, using things found in the junkyard. Ages 4-8.
Tea for Ruby, written by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser: Wherever Ruby goes, a bit of disaster seems to follow. But one sunny morning, things change when the postman brings Ruby an amazing invitation: would she like to have tea with the Queen? Ruby needs to polish her manners, and quickly. Ages 4-8.
Sleepyhead, written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal: In this rhythmic bedtime story, a cat is the parent and a teddy bear is the child who doesn't want to go to bed. All ready for bed with teeth brushed and story read, Sleepyhead teddy tries anything to prolong his bedtime; books and his quilt provide ample fodder for his imagination. Ages 3-7.
Ballyhoo Bay, written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson: Mira Bella, an artist who teaches painting and sculpture, loves Ballyhoo Bay and what it offers: sun, sea, sand, and sky. But one gray day a billboard arrives, announcing an impending development that would take all the fun out of the place. Read along to see if Mira Bella and her art can save the day and Ballyhoo Bay! Ages 4-8.
What´s Under the Bed?, written and illustrated by Joe Fenton: Young Fred cannot stop worrying about the scary creature that might be hiding beneath his bed. Finally summoning the courage to peer under his bed, Fred, with his cumbersome glasses, sees that the only thing there is Ted, his friendly Teddy Bear! Ages 3-7.

If you visit the Spoonfuls of Stories site, you will see that voting to choose the book for 2010 has begun. I'm planning to put in my vote, though it will be hard. All 13 contenders look like great reads for Bunny girl. It will be fun to see if my choice comes in our Cheerios box next year. (Remember, you can vote once every day)

In collaboration with this campaign, My Blog Spark and Cheerios sent me an exciting Spoonfuls of Stories gift pack. For a Cheerios and book lover, this gift pack is SWEEEEET!!!

Here's what the pack includes:

A big box of Cheerios
A set each of the 5 Spoonfuls of Stories books and a
25$ Barnes and Noble Gift card. (Think Christmas gifts!)

And as always, they have generously offered to gift one of you with an identical gift pack.

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me one of your child's favorite storybooks. (Bunny girl has tons but I think one of her favorites by far is 'Ballet girl goes shopping')

Additional entries:

- 2. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 3. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 4. Tweet about this giveaway and add the hashtag #ebmr at the end.

- 5. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-6. Snag my Blog button and leave a comment with the link

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on November 7 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

** EBMR Disclaimer: I have received a free gift pack for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Cheerios, General Mills, More giveaways, My Blog Spark, Reviews / Giveaways, Spoonfuls of Stories

342 Comments:

At November 5, 2009 at 3:09 PM , Jen V said...: I added your button to my left sidebar.
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM , AEKZ2 said...: My son likes It's Hard to Be Five.

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At November 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM , Metal Momma said...: Goodnight moon
At November 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM , Ann On and On... said...: I love The Velveteen Rabbit...Love it!
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At November 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM , Ann On and On... said...: I am a follower! Great giveaway!!! Thanks!!!
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At November 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM , heaventrees said...: Green Eggs & Ham.. over and over.
At November 5, 2009 at 8:48 PM , JulieMoe said...: My son loves "I Went Walking"
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At November 5, 2009 at 9:07 PM , The Demille's said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/5468763229
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At November 5, 2009 at 10:19 PM , Colleen said...: Right now it's Global Babies

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At November 6, 2009 at 12:25 AM , SolDucky said...: Right now E is really into the Baby Einstein big book of colors. I think that's the name of it. It is a pretty neat book too!
At November 6, 2009 at 1:51 AM , Leslie S. said...: One of the favorites in my house is NO David.Thanks!
At November 6, 2009 at 7:34 AM , Winning Readings said...: We like Skippyjon Jones...

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM , Winning Readings said...: We subscribe via Reader

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM , Winning Readings said...: Posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/11/cheerios-spoonfulls-of-stories-pack.html

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:52 AM , Aimee said...: My daughter's favorite books right now are the I Spy series. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:53 AM , wmmahaney said...: I love Sandra Boynton's Moo Baa La La La. Adorable book.
At November 6, 2009 at 10:16 AM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At November 6, 2009 at 10:18 AM , Sheila Hickmon said...: My daughter likes Q pootle 5! Thanks for the chance!
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At November 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM , Sheila Hickmon said...: I tweeted!
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At November 6, 2009 at 10:32 AM , Melodic Mom said...: My daughter's favorite book by far is "Moo, Baa, La La La."
At November 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM , Melodic Mom said...: I tweeted http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/5482480581
At November 6, 2009 at 11:21 AM , erma said...: My daughter's fav is Twilight.
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:25 AM , Anonymous said...: Hop On Pop Dr. Suess.

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At November 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM , Anonymous said...: My son loves "There's a Monster at the End of This Book." It might be because that was my favorite when I was young too though :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

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At November 6, 2009 at 1:14 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5486407964 daily tweet
At November 6, 2009 at 2:03 PM , AStarrA said...: http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5487520356
At November 6, 2009 at 3:28 PM , dreamcleavers said...: my son always liked green eggs and ham
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At November 6, 2009 at 4:07 PM , Anonymous said...: "Good Night Moon"!

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At November 6, 2009 at 4:07 PM , taylorbagels said...: GPS feature.
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At November 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM , taylorbagels said...: SUbscribed!
At November 6, 2009 at 4:13 PM , Happi Shopr said...: Stand Back Said The Elephant, I'm Going To Sneeze is always a big hit. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
At November 6, 2009 at 5:06 PM , Unknown said...: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a fave in our house!

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At November 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM , txgrl1502 said...: My daughter loves anything Fancy Nancy
At November 6, 2009 at 6:24 PM , Karrie said...: My daughter loves Good Night Moon
At November 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM , beshe said...: Where the Wild Things Are was my favorite books and now its my daughter favorite book

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM , Kidazy said...: My niece's favorite book is Olivia but I think it ties with Goodnight Moon because we seem to rotate the two depending on her mood!

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM , Kidazy said...: I’m subscribed by email!

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM , Jessica said...: We love the Fancy Nancy series.

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:21 PM , Kidazy said...: I tweeted you! http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/5494824228

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At November 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM , Unknown said...: Go Dog Go is my daughter's favorite!
At November 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM , Anonymous said...: Favorite has to be "Ferdinand the Bull"

Thanks for the giveaway,
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At November 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM , Unknown said...: Are you my mother?
At November 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM , Unknown said...: http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/5497365083
At November 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM , Re said...: the little engine that could
At November 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM , Unknown said...: Her favorite always changes right now her favorite is the i spy books.
At November 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM , Unknown said...: My son loves the Dr. Seuss book, Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb.
At November 6, 2009 at 10:04 PM , Unknown said...: subscriber and follower
At November 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM , Unknown said...: Our kids still want Goodnight Moon most nights but Dr Suess' stories are also top picks.
great giveaway. Thanks.
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At November 6, 2009 at 10:55 PM , Tinyblessing said...: My son's fav is Best Night Out with Dad
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:12 PM , Sonya said...: My daughter currently loves Pinkalicious! My son is obsessed with all the Magic Treehouse books.
At November 6, 2009 at 11:15 PM , Storm Safety Blog said...: "Green Eggs and Ham" is a book we all love around here.
At November 6, 2009 at 11:28 PM , Anonymous said...: Where the Wild Things Are. It was my fave as a kid too. Thanks!
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At November 7, 2009 at 12:02 AM , azrosebud said...: My kids favorite story was The Hungry Caterpillar.
At November 7, 2009 at 12:04 AM , azrosebud said...: Tweeted

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:11 AM , Jinxy and Me said...: Hippos Go Berserk is a favorite
At November 7, 2009 at 12:12 AM , Jinxy and Me said...: tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/5500692586
At November 7, 2009 at 1:23 AM , Roxann said...: My son's favorite book is Harry Potter an the Sorcerer's Stone.
At November 7, 2009 at 1:28 AM , Roxann said...: Tweet!http://twitter.com/ladyt64/status/5501687172
At November 7, 2009 at 2:33 AM , Claire said...: Dinner at the Panda Palace.

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At November 7, 2009 at 3:09 AM , Mishia said...: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
At November 7, 2009 at 6:33 AM , Brandi said...: My son loves Llama Llama Red Pajama!
At November 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM , Unknown said...: Goodnight Moon is one of the all time favorites here
At November 7, 2009 at 7:01 AM , Unknown said...: I follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/5505477189
At November 7, 2009 at 8:06 AM , tlcfromtn said...: One of their favorites is Green Eggs and Ham.
At November 7, 2009 at 8:12 AM , tlcfromtn said...: tweeted

http://twitter.com/tlcfromtn/status/5506604976
At November 7, 2009 at 8:41 AM , Candie L said...: One son loved Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss. The other one loved Wocket in My Pocket. Thank you

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At November 7, 2009 at 8:45 AM , Anonymous said...: Right now, my son can't get enough of Dr Seuss's Mr Brown Can Moo. Thanks for the giveaway.
At November 7, 2009 at 10:11 AM , degood said...: My son's favorite book right now is Curious George gets a Medal.

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At November 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM , degood said...: I follow your blog

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At November 7, 2009 at 11:16 AM , AStarrA said...: http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5510323184
At November 7, 2009 at 11:26 AM , susan1215 said...: No More Monkeys Jumping On the Bed
At November 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM , Janette said...: Definitely Goodnight Moon!
At November 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM , Janette said...: Subscribed via email
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At November 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM , Anonymous said...: Where The Wild Things Are

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At November 7, 2009 at 11:38 AM , Kathy S said...: My granddaughter's favorite book is "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." It's fun to read, and also brings out the giggles when she repeats the phrase..."if you give a mouse a cookie", with the expectation of what will happen next!
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At November 7, 2009 at 11:39 AM , Janette said...: tweet - http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5510814417
At November 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM , lilbabypug said...: my son's favorite bedtime story book was always "The Saggy Baggy Elephant". I read it to my grand daughter now. thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
At November 7, 2009 at 12:22 PM , Marie said...: My kids love Goodnight Moon!

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:34 PM , Francine Anchondo said...: My daughters favorite book is green eggs and ham by dr. suess.

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:34 PM , Francine Anchondo said...: I follow your blog via google connect

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:42 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5512101017 daily tweet
At November 7, 2009 at 1:48 PM , Tracey said...: My little guys's favorite right now is No David!
At November 7, 2009 at 1:49 PM , Tracey said...: follow via google :)
At November 7, 2009 at 2:04 PM , Pamela S said...: I LOVE the book, "Mama, Do You Love Me?" Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
At November 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM , Pamela S said...: Follower. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
At November 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM , Pamela S said...: Subscribed by google reader. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
At November 7, 2009 at 2:12 PM , Charity S said...: Judy Moody books. Thanks

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM , Charity S said...: tweeted.

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:21 PM , Kate said...: Goodnight Moon is still alive and well in our house!

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:22 PM , Anonymous said...: My kids love the Children's Bible stories...

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:34 PM , Meet the Browns said...: When I was a kid, The Monster at the End of this Book was my favorite :)

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:35 PM , Meet the Browns said...: I follow on Blogger :)

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At November 7, 2009 at 2:46 PM , liliesrnice said...: My little one loves The Poky Little Puppy!
At November 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM , Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...: The Cat in the Hat book is a favorite!

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At November 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM , Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...: email subscriber

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At November 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM , Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...: http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2009/11/httpenergizerbunnysmommyreportsblogspot_07.html

blogged
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At November 7, 2009 at 5:12 PM , LindsayC said...: My favorite book as a young girl was Bridge to Terabithia. The movie they recently made doesn't do it justice at all. I absolutely love it and I can't wait until I can introduce it to my children. That's what I love about books, you can pass along that sense of emotion and wonderment.
At November 7, 2009 at 5:49 PM , ~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...: IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
At November 7, 2009 at 5:50 PM , ~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...: SUBBSCRIBER.....
At November 7, 2009 at 5:54 PM , Renee G said...: My boys love "there was an old lady that swallowed a fly".
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM , rockymountain_brown said...: I like the Velveteen rabbit..
At November 7, 2009 at 6:44 PM , cman said...: Popeye Climbs a Mountain :)
At November 7, 2009 at 7:18 PM , Anonymous said...: Definitely the Children's Storybook Bible. We read from it every night
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At November 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM , Anonymous said...: One of my favorite story books was Where the Wild Things Are. Great book!

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At November 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM , LindsayC said...: I follow on google friend connect
At November 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM , LindsayC said...: I posted on my blog http://colitascorner.blogspot.com/2009/11/cheerios-prize-pack.html
At November 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM , LindsayC said...: I have your button on my blog at colitascorner.blgospot.com
At November 7, 2009 at 7:49 PM , LindsayC said...: I posted on twitter http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/5517696483
At November 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM , dvice12 said...: Our favorite is Goodnight Gorilla
At November 7, 2009 at 8:03 PM , plb8156 said...: My fave as a kid was Are You my mother, the book I loved to read to my little ones was Goodnight Moon
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:03 PM , plb8156 said...: I follow your blog & subscribe
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:19 PM , The Demille's said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/5521472906
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:27 PM , Anonymous said...: Where the Wild Things Are!!!
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM , Anonymous said...: I subscribe
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM , Anonymous said...: I have both your buttons
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM , Nancy S. said...: Our favorite book of all time is The Stupids Step Out or any of the Stupids books by Harry Allard.
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM , Nancy S. said...: I follow with google friend.
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM , Nancy S. said...: I tweeted.
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM , Sarah said...: The current bedtime favorite is If You Give a Cat a Cupcake.
At November 7, 2009 at 8:54 PM , Sarah said...: I subscribe.
At November 7, 2009 at 8:56 PM , Sarah said...: I'm a subscriber.
At November 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM , Sarah said...: I have your button on my sidebar. (http://iloveagiveaway.blogspot.com)
At November 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM , Sarah said...: Tweet:
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM , bkwrms said...: I used to love the Boxcar Children books
At November 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM , bkwrms said...: I follow your blog
At November 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM , Sarah said...: Blogged here:
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:14 PM , Sand said...: Goodnight Moon is a favorite.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:35 PM , Donna said...: Green Eggs and Ham.
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:39 PM , Donna said...: I am a subscriber.
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:52 PM , /\Heather/\ said...: This one loves Fancy Nancy. Anything and everything Fancy Nancy.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:52 PM , /\Heather/\ said...: I follow your blog.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:54 PM , Charlene Kuser said...: My child lovies Goodnight Moon

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At November 7, 2009 at 9:54 PM , Charlene Kuser said...: Subscriber via email

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At November 7, 2009 at 9:59 PM , lilyk said...: I don't have a child but my favorite storybook was when I was a kid was The Secret Garden.
At November 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM , lilyk said...: I subscribed to your blog.
At November 8, 2009 at 1:36 AM , rb109972 said...: Clifford the Big Red Dog was my fav of all time

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