July 23, 2007
5 Minutes for Books - Part 2 - Let’s Get Ready…
This review is authored by Janice of 5 Minutes for Mom.
This is the second of two reviews today. Click here for the first one, posted by Jennifer.
Get Your Kids Ready for School…
If you have little ones getting ready for either Kindergarten or First Grade,
you will love these two fabulous books by Cedar Valley Publishing - “Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten” and “Let’s Get Ready for First Grade.”
Jackson has a few different Kindergarten prep books that I have purchased over the last year, but these books are our favorite! They are short and not too overwhelming, but they cover all the basics your kids need - and even include parent/caregiver tips to help us prepare our kids for school.
The books are sturdy and made to use with Dry Erase Markers so your kids can practice in them over and over and you can use them for more than one of your children. (My son loves the dry erase marker feature - it makes completing the exercises more of a game to him and he just loves to use them!) These bright and colorful books will make getting ready for September fun for you and your kids.
Behind Cedar Valley Publishing are two stay-at-home moms - Stacey Kannenberg and Linda Desimowich - who wanted to help get their own kids ready for school. So in 2004, they set out to help parents get involved in the educational process for their kids.
“Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten!” and “Let’s Get Ready For First Grade!” are both award winning books receiving national acclaim with winning the Voted 2006 Best Educational Book of the Year Award by the AWA, a Silver Addy for illustrations from the American Advertising Awards and was selected by Orca Communications as one of the top new products for kids in their Fall/Spring Media’s Best Guide. “Let’s Get Ready For First Grade” is the winner of the 2007 Teacher’s Choice Award for the Family.
Award winning author Stacey Kannenberg says, “I believe parents are responsible for getting their kids ready for that first day of school! It’s not just knowing your name, address, phone number, and tying your shoes, it’s about taking an active role in learning. These books are helping parents get involved in education at the core!! Never fear, it’s never to late to start. These books are working inside homes and schools across the nation.”
And a great bonus - 10% of all profits are donated to literacy programs!
The publishers are giving us one copy of each book to give away. So if you have a child entering Kindergarten or First Grade (or you are homeschooling these grades) and you would like a chance to win a copy, let us know in the comments. Make sure you let us know which book your child needs. We will have two winners - one book per winner.
Edited to add: This contest is open to both Canadian and US shipping addresses.
Filed under * Feature Columns, 5 Minutes for Books, Children, Children's Books, Contests, Education, Parenting, Product Reviews by Janice
51 Comments on 5 Minutes for Books - Part 2 - Let’s Get Ready… »
#1 - Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry @ 3:08 am
I have one entering Pre-K and one entering First Grade, so I would love to have either book.
Thanks for bringing us such great reviews and giveaways!
#2 - stephanie @ 8:16 am
I would love the kindergarten one! Please enter me.
#3 - Adventures In Babywearing @ 8:26 am
AH!! Noah starts First Grade and Carter starts Kindergarten next month!! Perfect for us!!
Steph
#4 - Erin @ 8:30 am
I need the Kindergarten book. I have one starting kindergarten this year and then one next(maybe-she has a late August birthday so we might wait a year)ANYWAY the book would get lots of use. Great giveaway!
#5 - CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela @ 8:44 am
my son, who is developmentally delayed, starts Kindergarten very soon. We could use all the help we can get!
#6 - Bad Sheep @ 8:56 am
These will definitely make great gifts.
#7 - Jody @ 10:00 am
Wow would these come in handy. I actually have a son entering Kindergarten and a daughter entering first grade so either book would be great!
#8 - Mama Zen @ 10:00 am
My daughter starts Pre-K next month, so this would really be helpful.
#9 - Jennifer Prahler @ 10:29 am
My son is entering first grade and loves workbooks, the dry erase feature sounds great. Need stuff to keep him busy withe new baby, too. Thanks!
#10 - Chrissy @ 10:30 am
I would love to have the Kindergarten version!! My son will be starting next fall. It would be very helpful!!!
#11 - Becca @ 10:54 am
I am homeschooling our 4 children and one is starting kindergarten work this year. I’d be interested in reading it!
#12 - Tiffany M @ 11:06 am
I am homeschooling a 1st grader this year
#13 - Amy K. @ 11:39 am
Yep!
#14 - Angela @ 12:34 pm
I would love a copy of Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten for my little guy. Thanks!
#15 - Shama-Lama Mama @ 12:34 pm
I have a son entering kindergarten this fall. I would love to be entered for both though, as I could use the 1st grade one within a year. Thanks so much!
#16 - Jessica Saunders @ 1:26 pm
my nephew starts 1st in the fall
#17 - Tessa @ 1:36 pm
these look fun. My 5 year old is starting Kindergarten. Woo-Hoo.
#18 - Ashley @ 1:40 pm
kindergarten for me plaese!
#19 - Karen (mommy of three) @ 3:51 pm
My oldest starts kindergarten in 3 weeks, so that one would be perfect! Please count us in:)
#20 - Carey @ 4:47 pm
My daughter is going into the first grade. I would love to be included in the drawing. thanks.
#21 - Cherie @ 5:54 pm
I would love either one of these books! I send my oldest to kindergarten next month! Exciting and sad at the same time!
#22 - tanyetta @ 7:47 pm
what a great contest!!!!!!!
#23 - Amy @ 8:27 pm
These books look Wonderful!! We would LOVE the First grade one as my Daughter is going into the First grade in just 3 weeks!!
#24 - Doreen @ 9:25 pm
Would love the Kindergarten one!!
#25 - Regina @ 9:34 pm
I have 1 going to kindergarten in the fall and would love to be entered for that one!
#26 - Tammy @ 10:47 pm
I would certainly love either of these books! We home school, and my youngest will be in Kindergarten. (My oldest went to public Kindergarten so this will be my first time teaching this!)
Blessings!
#27 - Donna @ 11:50 pm
I’ll be homeschooling my kindergartener in the fall and would love to win!
#28 - LivingforGod @ 12:43 am
Please enter me in this contest. We homeschool and my youngest son will start 1st grade this fall.
#29 - ChupieandJsmama @ 7:27 am
I would love the Kindergarten one! Thank you so much
#30 - Deb @ 12:02 pm
My oldest starts first grade this year and my second daughter is starting Young 5’s (pre-K), so either book would be awesome! Thanks!
#31 - Janne @ 12:36 pm
Either of these would work for us. We have children of all ages — from 2 to 16.
#32 - Stephanie @ 3:06 pm
Please enter me for either book, I have a kindergartener and then he will be in first grade before I now it. I can use either. Thanks so much!
#33 - Amanda @ 4:43 pm
I’d love the kindergarten one
#34 - Thea @ 12:32 am
I would love to win the Kindergarten one! Thanks!
#35 - bree @ 3:57 am
how perfect is this?? what a great giveaway!thank you! My oldest is starting Kindergarten in September!
#36 - jos @ 8:48 am
My2nd son is starting kindergarten! Please pick me!!! thanks!!!
#37 - SingForHim@Real Life @ 9:07 am
My daughter is going into 1st grade. Enter me! Thanks.
#38 - michelle @ 10:45 am
I will have a kindergartener next year! And I work at a preschool so it would be great for the class!
#39 - Amy @ 11:06 am
With homeschooled twins starting K-5, I also have another homeschooled daughter in 1st grade either one would be perfect! Please enter me into your drawing. Thanks, Amy
#40 - Meagan @ 11:22 am
I’m finishing my degree in Elementary Ed this fall. This book sounds outstanding! I’d love to get my hands on it! It would also help me with my little one.
#41 - Julia @ 3:22 pm
I am going to homeschool for the first time next year. The Kindergarten book would be great.
#42 - Wendie O. @ 3:38 pm
This is awesome. Thanks. Please include me in your drawing. Thanks.
#43 - Dawn @ 12:55 am
I would love the Kindergarten for my soon-to-be kindergartener.
#44 - Ana @ 4:45 am
I would love the kindergarten book!
#45 - jodene @ 11:43 am
Thanks for the chance!!
#46 - Chuck Itzky @ 5:08 pm
My kids do not exist, but I’ll take one
#47 - Anne @ 11:08 pm
I’d love to have the Kindergartn one. Thanks!
#48 - Adria @ 12:32 am
My 6 year old is getting ready to start first grade next month.
#49 - Karla Meachem (Empowering Christian Women) @ 10:41 pm
My son is preparing for Kindergarten next fall.
He would love getting this in the mail!
#50 - Crafty @ 10:42 am
I would love to have the “Let’s Get Ready for First Grade” in particular
Thanks for offering such nice prizes
#51 - Alyson @ 11:38 am
I just ordered three, one for my future daughter, one for grand-babies and one to give away. Thank you for the review.
Alyson
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