It’s time! Time for The Audrey Press Holiday Book Sale!! Giving Young Readers the Gift that they can Open Again and Again!
As the holiday season approaches, consider adding the gift of books to your shopping list. There are many wonderful booklists available for parents looking to give their child the gift of reading and adventure. A book makes a great gift because they are meaningful, beautiful, portable, appealing, and inexpensive and it’s a gift that can be opened again and again. Books are the perfect gift for any age and a gift that doesn’t require batteries or sizing instruction!
If you would like to get started on your family reading adventure, or would just like to add to your family bookshelf, Audrey Press has some special deals on their catalog of books to get readers and gift-givers on their merry way. From November 30th to December 15th, give the gift of reading, adventure and education at extra-special Black Friday prices!
Discover the joys of delving into this timeless children’s literature classic and see the Secret Garden through new eyes and a modern twist! Kids and nature go hand-and-hand and enjoying the bounty that the great outdoors brings is not just a “summer thing.” A Year in the Secret Garden is a delightful children’s book with over 120 pages, with 150 original color illustrations and 48 activities for your family and friends to enjoy, learn, discover and play with together. Grab your copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $15.00 More details HERE!
Do your young readers love nature and all of nature’s critters? The Fox Diaries: The Year the Foxes Came to our Garden offers an enthusiastically educational opportunity to observe this fox family grow and learn together. From digging and hunting to playing and resting, this diary shares a rare glimpse into the private lives of Momma Rennie and her babies. Grab your copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $12.00 HERE.
The Waldorf Homeschool Handbook is a simple step-by-step guide to creating and understanding a Waldorf inspired homeschool plan. Within the pages of this comprehensive homeschooling guide, parents will find information, lesson plans, curriculum, helpful hints, behind the scenes reasons why, rhythm, rituals, helping you fit homeschooling into your life. Discover The Waldorf Homeschool Handbook: The Simple Step-by-Step guide to creating a Waldorf-inspired homeschool will makes a great gift so grab your copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $17.00
The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Enhanced Digital eBook is an entertaining and educational children’s book enhanced with animations, games, recipes, videos, and more providing hours of fun for kids and parents alike. Based on the beloved story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this interactive children’s e-book is filled with action and adventure. With over 20 crafts and activities (including creating Gobstopper Gum and Chocolate Rivers, golden tickets, handmade Willy Wonka hats, etc.), this beautifully illustrated e-book re-lives the wonder and amazement through Willy Wonka’s world of magic. Download your copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $3.99
Don’t have an Apple device, but still want to experience the thrill, activities and magic of The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? This entertaining and educational children’s book based on the beloved story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available in PDF form! With over 20 crafts and activities (including creating Gobstopper Gum and Chocolate Rivers, golden tickets, handmade Willy Wonka hats, etc.), this beautifully illustrated PDF re-lives the wonder and amazement through Willy Wonka’s world of magic. Download your PDF copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $5.00!
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Every so often, my attention is drawn to young readers and writers doing amazing things. That is exactly the case with 9 year-old Faith Jackson. Faith is an avid reader…well…MORE than an avid reader! So far young Faith has finished over 700 books since July 1st 2013!! Amazing!
Let’s get to know Faith with a little “Q&A.” Welcome Faith!
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Share with us a little bit about your background (where you are from, what grade you are in, hobbies, family, pets etc.)
I live in England, with my mum, dad, sister and 2 brothers,in a small village that has just one shop, one church and one pub. I know nearly everyone who lives here, and they know me! I am 9, and in year 5 of primary school, which means I have 1 year left before high school! When I’m not reading – which isn’t often – I do gymnastics, netball, karate and learn to play the drums.
Tell us a little about your reading journey. What inspired you to read, why you like it so much, and how many books you have read so far?
Mummy reading to me made me want to read but, I found it really hard until I was about 7. Reading is fun, it’s hard to explain why I like it so much, I love escaping into other worlds. We are counting to see how many books I read in 1 year. There are still 6 weeks to go but, I have already finished over 700 books since July 1st 2013.
As an avid reader, who would you consider your mentor?
My mum, because she helps me and doesn’t force me to read, and because she reads a lot too. I have lots of books that were hers when she was a little girl.
How do you go about selecting your next book to read?
If I’m reading a series, I just go onto the next one. Or I might look for another book by one of my favourite authors. I go to the library, and to charity shops, and to bookshops, just see what looks good!
Are there any young authors you admire?
I have read The Adventures Of Tomato And Pea by Erik Weibel who is only 14 and Firefall, The School For Dragons by Sophie Quay-Clark who was only 7 when she wrote it, I’m so impressed to know that such young people have become authors.
Who’s your favorite adult author?
I can’t choose just one, its just TOO hard but, I absolutely love Cressida Cowell, Enid Blyton, Holly Webb and Jacqueline Wilson
What do you like to do when you’re not reading?
I do lots of activities and, I like playing with my friends, looking after babies and animals, and watching TV.
Do you see yourself writing a book someday?
I don’t know because I think I have a good imagination, and love telling myself stories in my head but, I don’t much like writing them down.
Tell us about your family and what they think of your amazing reading aspirations.
I think my 2 little brothers just like that I read to them, my mum and dad are really proud, my sister is impressed but sometimes gets annoyed when I read instead of playing with her and, I don’t think my cats care very much.
Do you have any suggestions for other kids who don’t like reading that much?
Get your parents to read to you and, whatever your favourite thing is – rockets, fairies, sports whatever, find books about that! Don’t MAKE yourself read, it’s FUN, find things that YOU think ate fun to read about!
What do you think makes a good story?
I like books with magic, or adventures, or animals in them but actually there aren’t many books I won’t read.
What are your goals (reading or otherwise) in the next year? Until I find out my total, for reading in one year, I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll try to beat that total!
What would you like Jump Into a Book readers to know about you?
I don’t just read, I have a really busy life but, because I think reading is so much fun, I always make time for it.
You can connect with Faith on Twitter {@272BookFaith}
To learn more about Faith, click HERE, HERE, and HERE to read newspaper articles about her.
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Mark your calendars: March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and March 3, 2014, is NEA’s Read Across America Day!
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child”
March has barely just begun and it is already jammed packed with fun events and happenings. First up is our beloved Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2,1904 – September 24,1991) was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children’s books written under the pen names of Dr. Seuss, and Theo LeSieg. Everyone in our family is a huge Dr. Seuss fan. Last year we decided to celebrate in high fashion by having a read a-loud gathering. Everyone will bring one or two of their Seuss favorites. Here’s a sample of the “books of honor” during this fun reading event:
- Horton Hears A Who
- Horton Hatches an Egg
- Happy Birthday to You
- The Sneetches and Other Stories
- The Lorax
- Yertle the Turtle
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Oh Say Can you Seed?
- Hop on Pop
- Green Eggs and Ham
- Fox in Socks
- The Cat in the Hat
- The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish
Here are some more fun and creative Seuss ideas from our fellow book lovers and bloggers.
Allie from No Time for Flashcards has a great roundup of Seuss-ey activities! (55 to be exact!)
More “Seuss-inspired” treats and eats at Keitha’s Chaos! (Love McElligot’s Pool)
The House of Burke had this sweet One Fish, Two Fish craft
Make and Takes has 9 Creative Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday!
KCEdventures has some great suggestions on Dr. Seuss Books and Games that Encourage Creativity – Inspire Creativity, Reduce Chaos & Encourage Learning with Kids
In the mood for a different kind of Seuss Induced Fun? Check out these resources:
NEA’s Read Across America
Seussville!
Dr. Seuss ebooks at Digital StoryTime
OceanHouse Media: Need some activity ideas for Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day? OceanHouse Media has an entire Pinterest board dedicated to Dr. Seuss crafts, recipes, games and more!
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/1duJxI
Enjoy!
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