Pretty Please Press books (Festive R&G)

I'm old school and still feel that nothing beats giving a child a book for a present...especially a book that has a moral behind it or some lesson that gets subtly woven into the storyline. I've always said that encouraging a child to develop a love for books is one of the best gifts you can give you children. It's also rewarding to walk into a room and see a toddler look through books with an eagerness to absorb all that's held in each book.

Pretty Please Press is a fairly new publisher in the market having established their publishing business in 2001. All their books have a message entwined in the stories....a value the reader can take back with him/her after reading each story. Bunny girl was sent 4 Pretty Please Press books and though she understood each story, I personally feel the books are for perhaps better suited for the 5 years plus age group. (More comprehensive storylines and for some 3 year olds long stories may not really keep them patient enough to wait till the end.)

Bella Basset Ballerina was our favorite book of all. The story revolves around a stubby legged little Basset who's only desire is to become a ballet dancer. She's dissuaded from all ends but finally there's encouragement from one person. Will she take the encouragement and run with it despite the odds? You need to read more to find out!

Values dealt with in the story: Determination, Perseverance and Inspiration to chase your dreams.

Reduced sale price for this hardcover book: 12.76 US$

Oh my...may none of us ever have kids like the Scritchy little Twitchell sisters. Angelic on the outside but bullying brutes on the inside. Sanity and peace is only found when their parents decide to divide the house and live with a sister each on either side. A day comes when the fighting riot become the focus of attention in a public arena and as a result get offered a place to travel as part of a magician's troupe. How long will stardom last? Will the sisters ever change? You need to read more to find out!

Values dealt with in the story: Bonds in a sibling are strong than the rivalry that exists...one day it will prevail!

Reduced sale price for this hardcover book: 12.76 US$

In Kick Block Punch, Sam a white belt karate student adamantly decides in his mind he's all set to get the black belt but is he really ready? Can he take on all a black belt is able to? You need to read more to find out!

Values dealt with in the story: Patience and practice are required to develop and build skills....nothing comes the easy way.

Reduced sale price for this hardcover book: 12.76 US$


The purple Pynx and her massive new brood of babies are anything but quiet....their 'Breeek-breeeks' infuriate the residents around till the day they find that having a Pynx around is actually very useful. You need to read more to find out why!

Values dealt with in the story: Everyone's differences need to be accepted and tolerance is needed to live harmoniously.

Reduced sale price for this hardcover book: 12.76 US$


Buy it:

Each book retails for a discounted price of 12.76 US$. If you buy three books from the Pretty Please Book Store, you will receive the fourth one free. This discount automatically get applied during checkout.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a set of all 4 Pretty Please Books featured in this review.


Here's how you can win it:

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

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on November 28 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 set of Pretty Please Press books 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.**