Saturday, April 14, 2012

PROFESSOR BINGO PRESENTS: CLASSICS FOR KIDS! TODDLER "LITERATURE" SET: A REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO BOOKIN' WITH BINGO'S
"PROFESSOR BINGO  PRESENTS DAY" 
I'M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS WEEK'S
"PROFESSOR BINGO PRESENTS DAY" IS...
GIVEAWAY ENDED 
LITTLE MASTER CARROLL
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
AND...
LITTLE MISS BRONTE
JANE EYRE
 BOTH
BY JENNIFER ADAMS
& ILLUSTRATED BY ALISON OLIVER
ABOUT THE BOOKS: 
With the perennial popularity of classic writers like Charlotte Brontë and Lewis Carroll, Baby Lit™ is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, Little Miss Brontë and Little Master Carroll are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library.

MY THOUGHTS/REVIEW: 
What next? Classics for toddlers? At first I was skeptical especially as a grandmother of a just turned two year old. However, after "reading" the books, I found they are charming. The books basically teach colors and numbers with dialogue such as "Blue caterpillar" accompanied by delightful illustrations to match by the talented Alison Oliver. However, also along with that which any toddler would delight in as well as learn from, the words and pictures illustrate high points from the classic literature. "Black shoes" shows a pair of stocking legs with black shoes going down a rabbit hole in, of course, ALICE IN WONDERLAND. So if you are looking at some well done and sturdy board books for that special little one, these are just perfect. I especially liked at how well made they are and not to be easily torn apart. There are other titles in the series but for now, this set will go to one lucky winner! 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jennifer Adams is the author of a dozen books including Remarkably Jane: Notable Quotations on Jane Austen and the popular Y Is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent ABC Book for Grown-Ups. She received her degree in English literature from the University of Washington in Seattle. She is currently with Quirk Books, the publisher of such favorites as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Baby Owner's Manual, and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison’s design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in Manhattan.
OTHER BOOKS BY JENNIFER ADAMS:
          
     
     
GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO ERIC AND THE GOOD FOLKS
AT QUIRK BOOKS, I HAVE A SET OF
THESE TWO BOOKS FOR ME TO
GIVE AWAY TO ONE LUCKY WINNER
 
--U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES
---INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE YOU WIN!
--ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SEPARATE TO
 

COUNT AS MORE THAN ONE!

HOW TO ENTER:
+1 COMMENT: COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU LIKE ABOUT THE TWO BOOKS ABOVE AND WHY YOU WANT TO WIN THEM

+1 MORE COMMENT: "LIKE" AUTHOR JENNIFER ADAMS ON FACEBOOK AND COMMENT ABOUT HER BOOKS AND THE GIVEAWAY BY GOING HERE

+1 MORE COMMENT: COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU FIND INTERESTING ON JENNIFER ADAMS WEBSITE HERE

+1 MORE COMMENT: COMMENT ON ONE WAY THAT YOU FOLLOW MY BLOG. IF YOU FOLLOW MORE THAN ONE WAY, COMMENT ON EACH WAY SEPARATELY AND GAIN MORE ENTRIES THAT WAY

GIVEAWAY ENDS AT 
6 PM, EST, APRIL 25
GOOD LUCK!

40 comments:

debbie said...

I think these books are a great idea. When my son was younger, I read him a children's book on the Shakesphere plays. He loved it.He grew up enjoying his plays.
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lag123 said...

I think my grandson would enjoy looking at the illustrations.

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I liked the FB page and commented: Lisa Holmes Garrett

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I loved Jennifer's post on her pizza man phobia.

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traveler said...

Wonderful and a treasure. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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Her other books are adorable and unique. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

rubynreba said...

My young grandchildren would enjoy these books.
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petite said...

This collection is lovely. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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I enjoyed seeing her salad and interesting books which are so appealing. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

Karen B said...

What a great way to introduce the classics to kids! Perfect for my greatgrandkids.
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Karen B said...

I liked the author on FB and left a comment about her books and your giveaway.
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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

i would love to win these b/c the illustrations look FAB!! Thank you!

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i'm a gfc follower

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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

i went to her blog and i was surprised she has also written cookbooks!

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Lori Thomas said...

I enjoyed Alice when I was a child & Jane Eyre is also a great story. My daughter would love these.

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Lori Thomas said...

I like her Musings section of her blog

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Heather said...

I TOTALLY want to win these books! I actually just bought them for my sister and her new baby! The illustrations are SO beautiful and unique. The cutest baby books I've ever seen!

Heather said...

I also "liked" and left a comment on her facebook page :)

Katie Mitchell said...

I love the illustrations in these books. I have her other 2 books, and my 2 1/2 year old loves to "read" them.

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Katie Mitchell said...

I follow through GFC


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Katie Mitchell said...

I like the FB page for Jennifer, and made a comment

Brynne said...

I want these books! They look adorable. I have a friend getting a PHD in history who's son really needs them!

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Ana said...

My daughter loves Romeo & Juliet, even at 9 months she finds the illustrations mesmerizing. We would love to add these other BabyLit titles to our pre-nap reading list.
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Anonymous said...

love the concept of toddler versions of the classics. this would be for my nephew
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Anonymous said...

I have a new grandson. My daughter reads to him every night. These books sound perfect for him. He loves reading time.
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