Saturday, October 24, 2009

Cheerio's Spoonfuls of Stories(review and GIVEAWAY)



Cheerios has made a significant commitment to Children's Literacy with with Spoonfuls of Stories Program. Over the past eight years, Cheerios has given away more than 40 million children´s books by distributing them free inside cereal boxes and has donated $3.2 million to First Book, their non-profit partner, which provides books to children from low-income families.

Beginning this month, Cheerios is providing 6 million Children's books free in boxes of Cheerios! This year there are 5 new books and each one is in both English and Spanish. The books are geared towards children ages 3-8 years old.
Here is my take on these 5 books along with some information provided by MyBlogSpark:

Junkyard Fort was written by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. This book is about the Trucktown characters, like Gabriella, Jack, Melvin, Ted, Lucy and more who all work together to build a fort. They venture out in the junkyard to find parts to build their fort. The pictures are too cute and the book reminds me somewhat of the Cars movie. Their are Monster trucks, ice cream trucks, dump trucks, and many more! In the back of the book, there are even activities for the kiddos to do. (ages 4-8)

Tea For Ruby was written by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Tea for Ruby is the perfect little book for little girls who love tea parties! Ruby gets invited to Tea with the queen, but Ruby tends to have problems with diasters happening all around here. So Ruby has to shape up her manners and quick. (ages 4-8)

Sleepyhead was written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. This book is perfect bedtime story for little ones who like to put sleeping off anyway they can. In this book, Sleepyhead Teddy does just that. A cat is the parent and this is a very well illustrated book. (ages 3-7)

Ballyhoo Bay was written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. This book is about Mira Bella, the artist, who teaches classes at the beach everyday. Ballyhoo Bay is fun for all, until one gray day a billboard arrives, announcing an impending development that would take all the fun out of the place. Does Mira Bella and her friends save the day? Check it out and find out!

What's Under the Bed? was written and illustrated by Joe Fenton. This book is about Fred who is worried about what creature might be lurking under his bed. He eventually peeks to see what it is and it ends up only being his teddy bear Ted. This is a very cute book and is great for my 4 year old! (ages 3-7)

To help spread this promotion: Cheerios and MyBlogSpark sent me a great Spoonfuls of Stories gift pack. The gift pack included a set each of the five Spoonfuls of Stories books, a box of Cheerios, and a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble. It is a very BIG box of Cheerios too!

What's even better is they also offered on of my readers the same gift pack that I received.



To Enter:

Required entry: Answer this question: What is your favorite children´s book? (My favorite is Cinderella)

Extra Entries

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*Blog about this giveaway-5 entries

The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will have 48 hours to reply or another winner will be chosen. The contest will end November 7th at 9pm central time. Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

136 comments:

Grizzly Bear October 24, 2009 at 6:10 PM  

I really like a book by Jon Wallace caled Anything for you. TOO cute! I have so many :)

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Doreen October 24, 2009 at 8:18 PM  

My favorite Children's book is Charlotte's Web! :) This is a wonderful giveaway! I'm really excited about it!! purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com

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I'm a Follower of your bloggy! :)

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Julie October 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM  

My favorite was Snow White and The 7 Dwarfs

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lmkirb October 25, 2009 at 6:25 AM  

Right now the favorite book here is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Both the kids and I absolutely love to read this book together. It is so much fun to see the kids get so excited when they get to the part when they can yell...chicka chicka BOOM BOOM!!! Too funny!!
Thanks for the chance!!

BargainFun October 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM  

Right now its corduroy goes to the firestation

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Mami2jcn October 25, 2009 at 11:47 AM  

I love "Robert the Rose Horse".

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jilljohnandhope October 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM  

Go Away Big Green Monster is a big favorite at our house!

Jaime October 25, 2009 at 3:13 PM  

Fave is The Cat in the Hat
the kids love it
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alwayshopeful October 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM  

would have to be goodnight moon!
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The Nanny October 25, 2009 at 8:04 PM  

My favorite is My Great Aunt Arizona :)

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Real Moms Real Views October 25, 2009 at 9:28 PM  

"Guess how much I love you" such a cute classic book.
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Anonymous,  October 25, 2009 at 9:35 PM  

I really like Goodnight Moon.

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Kathryn October 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM  

I loved the sweet valley high books!!
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Janet and Maya October 26, 2009 at 7:19 AM  

My favorite is Goodnight Moon - my daughter giggles every time we read the part about the bears in chairs and I love to hear her giggle!
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Brimful Curiosities October 26, 2009 at 9:55 AM  

My favorite children's book published this year is "The Curious Garden" by Peter Brown. However, I loved "Corduroy" by Don Freeman as a child.
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Dolphin Girl October 26, 2009 at 12:37 PM  

I love 'The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear."

c allen October 26, 2009 at 1:02 PM  

my fave children's book is "a pocket full of kisses" thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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wmmahaney October 26, 2009 at 2:02 PM  

I love Sandra Boynton's Moo Baa La La La. I have it memorized from reading it so much to my oldest who is now 12.

phxbne October 26, 2009 at 7:08 PM  

I love Time for Bed by Mem Fox

Stephanie October 26, 2009 at 7:42 PM  

We love Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown, and my older son is currently loving The Seven Silly Eaters by Maryann Hoberman

Stephanie October 26, 2009 at 7:42 PM  

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Connie October 26, 2009 at 8:55 PM  

My favorite is, "Alexander and His Very Bad, No Good, Day". I loved reading to my son Alex when he was small. I saved it for him to read to his kids!

So many good books, so little time!

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Rachel Sue October 26, 2009 at 10:51 PM  

I loved Alexander and the terrible horrible no good very bad day.

annies home October 27, 2009 at 8:47 AM  

curious george books are our favorites
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Danielle October 27, 2009 at 1:04 PM  

My favorite children's book is "I Love You Stinkyface." So cute and such fun, colorful pictures.

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Lisa October 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM  

Both of my kids currently love "I Stink".

Nadi October 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM  

I love The Giving Tree.

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JC October 28, 2009 at 1:35 AM  

My favorite one is Heidi!

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The Little Miss October 28, 2009 at 10:38 AM  

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Jody October 28, 2009 at 1:44 PM  

My favorite children's books are the chronicles of Narnia.

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Mak October 28, 2009 at 8:44 PM  

I love Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

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Natalie A. October 30, 2009 at 11:53 PM  

Mine is All Aboard With Noah! Thanks!

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Kristie November 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM  

I have many favorites, but one of them is "A FLly Went By"

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Meredith November 3, 2009 at 6:08 PM  

My favorite was the Cat and the Hat!

Toni November 4, 2009 at 8:07 PM  

My favorite is The Polar Express!

Traci Fritz November 5, 2009 at 6:26 PM  

My favorite book is Never tease a weasel. oldie but goodie!

Winning Readings November 6, 2009 at 7:40 AM  

One of my favorites is Skippyjon Jones. Another is The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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wmmahaney November 6, 2009 at 7:49 AM  

I follow. Posted my favorite book in an earlier post. :)

Daniel M,  November 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM  

i liked curious george when i was but a wee lad - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

Wehaf November 6, 2009 at 6:18 PM  

I love The Velveteen Rabbit.

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Susan November 6, 2009 at 11:55 PM  

My favorite chilrens book was Green Eggs and Ham. I remember looking at that for days with my Mom or Dad and finally being able to read it by myself. I thought I was the smartest thing around.

Susan November 6, 2009 at 11:56 PM  

I follow My Life With Four Kids

Jessca November 7, 2009 at 7:24 AM  

My son and I love to read clifford books together. That makes Clifford my favorite kids book

Jblanton November 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM  

my favorite children's book would be curious george

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Unknown November 7, 2009 at 7:31 PM  

My favorite kids book is green egs & ham! Love Dr Seuss
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plb8156 November 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM  

My favorite book when I was little was Are you my mother? My favorite to read to my little ones was Goodnight Moon.
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Andrea B November 7, 2009 at 8:12 PM  

fave book is Dr Seuss's Green Eggs & Ham. The first thing I think of is: "I do not like them Sam I Am. I do not like green eggs and ham."
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Anonymous,  November 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM  

My favorite is The giving tree by Shel Silverstein!


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Niecey November 16, 2009 at 4:59 PM  

My favorite kids book is harry potter

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