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5 Minutes for Books – Part 1 – A Book for Little Ones…

May 14, 2007 by Janice

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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5M4Bsidebar.jpgThank you for all the encouraging comments regarding the launch of the new column. We are really excited about it as well.

And congratulations to Lu at Hyperactive Lu, the winner of last week’s contest for Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God. If you didn’t win, you can click through to buy it on amazon, or head to your local bookstore and ask for it. Read on for even more giveaways today!

Today is a double feature here at 5 Minutes for Books – with a book for children and a book for you. We will separate the reviews into two posts however, so that you can enter your comments separately. The children’s book review, written by Janice, is included here and it is a contest with 3 copies available to win. To enter, make sure you leave a comment on this post. The second review (the book for you!) is written by Jennifer and includes 5 copies to giveaway. Make sure you scroll down or click here to read it as well.


Sweet Arts Design presents a delightful, bilingual Alphabet Book


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With delicate artwork and gorgeous colors, this beautiful, personalized alphabet book will delight your little one, while introducing them to a second language.

Amy Hallali, a stay-at-home mom with twin girls, created this bilingual children’s alphabet book as a way for her French husband to introduce their girls to the French language.

She has now expanded the line to include Spanish and English versions as well. In fact, you can choose between French only, French/English, English only, Spanish/English or Spanish only.

And that is not all – you can make this book perfect for your child, personalizing it with their name and even choosing the cover color!

alph-book-julia.jpgJackson and Julia will both be going to French Immersion when they start school, so we were thrilled to get this book for Julia. (Julia is learning Italian as well, but since there are no Italian Immersion schools in this part of the world, she will be following Jackson into French Immersion.) With each page written in both English and French – it is perfect for Susan and me as we work to refresh our French while teaching Jackson and Julia.

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Amy has created a wonderful little masterpiece — a perfect gift or keepsake for any young child. The books are available in hard or soft covers. We have the soft cover and it is sturdy and durable, with top quality card and paper stock. It truly is a gorgeous little book!

And thanks to the author Amy Hallali, we are giving away THREE soft cover personalized books! The winners get to choose which book they’d like (French only, French/English, English only, Spanish/English or Spanish only,) pick the cover color and personalize it with their child’s name.

This is a beautiful book ladies – I am sure your young ones will love it! (Amy is offering our readers a 10% discount. The discount will be applied as a refund because Amy doesn’t have that shopping cart feature. Please use code 5M4M in comment box.)

To enter to win, just leave your comment at this post
and we will announce the winners next Monday. (This contest is open to Canadians.) After you have left your comment – don’t forget to read Jennifer’s review and enter that contest as well…

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Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.

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88 Comments

  1. Rachael T says

    November 7, 2008 at 1:25 am

    The book looks precious! I am teaching my little ones spanish and they really liked this book I read them and I was looking for other resources to further it…so thank you so much for the review!!

    FYI, the book I used that my kids loved (they are in pre-school and primary grades) was this book called “Tim & Kim” by Kay Linda Nord. It is interesting – Nord teaches mexican spanish instead the traditional form of castilian…anyway I thought it was great…http://kaylindanord.com/

    Thanks again for this review of the book! Exactly what I am looking for.

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  2. BlapherMJ says

    March 8, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    This book is beautiful! So creative! I love it!

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  3. Naomi says

    May 19, 2007 at 4:43 pm

    I think I would use my daughter’s first name (Veronica) and not her middle (Roo) because it would be too short…

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  4. dana says

    May 18, 2007 at 12:05 am

    These are adorable. They would be perfect for baby shower gift.

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  5. aBookworm says

    May 17, 2007 at 11:00 pm

    Oh, this is just so right! I’d love to have this for my kid. Thanks sooooo much!

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  6. Maya says

    May 17, 2007 at 10:25 pm

    lovelovelove this!

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  7. Smiddlemore says

    May 17, 2007 at 1:32 am

    This would be great to add to our children’s collection. I like buying them books as treats for good behavior. My children and nieces and nephews love to recieve books.

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  8. Kelly says

    May 16, 2007 at 11:30 pm

    Great book! I’d love to be entered in the drawing. Thanks!

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  9. Heather says

    May 16, 2007 at 10:23 pm

    Looks like a great book!

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  10. feener says

    May 16, 2007 at 9:33 pm

    personalized books are so special !

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  11. Sandi says

    May 16, 2007 at 5:14 pm

    I would love, love, love this! I speak French and would love to have an extra resource for my children!

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  12. michelle says

    May 16, 2007 at 12:35 am

    My kids are very interested in Spanish! This would be so awesome!

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  13. Amy R. says

    May 15, 2007 at 9:23 pm

    LOVE this whole concept!! What a Great teaching tool~ and they look Adorable as well!!
    I hope I win!! 🙂
    Thanks,
    Amy

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  14. Caryn says

    May 15, 2007 at 2:28 pm

    Very nice idea. Can I enter to win? : )

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  15. christina says

    May 15, 2007 at 9:09 am

    Looks like a very nice book, bright and colorful too!

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  16. Janne says

    May 15, 2007 at 8:14 am

    What a beautiful book!

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  17. annaliza says

    May 15, 2007 at 3:50 am

    that’s a good idea!

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  18. Kathy in WA says

    May 15, 2007 at 2:07 am

    I love this little book! What a great idea.

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  19. Atasha says

    May 15, 2007 at 12:12 am

    Can I win it? Pleeeeeeease!

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  20. BeckyB says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:44 pm

    I LOVE this book – and if I don’t win – I’ll just have to buy one!! Thanks for a great post!

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  21. Anna says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:33 pm

    This looks awesome!

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  22. Homemom3 says

    May 14, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Neat way to introduce french. We’d love it here, my daughter (3yr) has been learning french on a tape in the car. I think it would be great if she had a book that had words written in french. Count me in.

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  23. Shauna says

    May 14, 2007 at 7:28 pm

    Beautiful! Count me in.

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  24. Tessa says

    May 14, 2007 at 7:27 pm

    Yes please. My girls would love this book!!! Cool

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  25. Kilikina says

    May 14, 2007 at 7:20 pm

    Count me in.

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  26. Lacey says

    May 14, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    What a beautiful book. The illustrations are very colorful.

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  27. Melinda says

    May 14, 2007 at 5:35 pm

    I need to be reading to the baby more often. This would be so nice.

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  28. Stacey says

    May 14, 2007 at 4:20 pm

    Sounds like a very cool book!

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  29. Sharon says

    May 14, 2007 at 4:14 pm

    How sweet! PLease include me.

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  30. qtpies7 says

    May 14, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    Beautiful! I’d love to be included in the drawing.

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  31. tanyetta says

    May 14, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    too cute. count me in!

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  32. Shelly says

    May 14, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    What a beautiful book! I’m so in!

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  33. Lauren says

    May 14, 2007 at 3:32 pm

    That is so cute, I’d love it! I sucked at spanish but made friends with my spanish teacher (she loves me and hubby from school) and so we feel the baby should learn spanish early!

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  34. Bridget says

    May 14, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    wow–wonderful book–I would love to win this 🙂

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  35. Laura says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm

    Neat! Please include me.

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  36. Erica says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:52 pm

    What a gorgeous book. So Awesome.

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  37. Mama Lily says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:49 pm

    love love love books. Count me in

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  38. JessicaB says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    Cool, my daughter would love this!

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  39. Romie says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:40 pm

    My little one loves books so I get more for her whenever I can. This would be fabulous so count me in 🙂

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  40. SingForHim says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    Great book!! Enter me please!

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  41. Kim says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:27 pm

    I would love this book for my kids..

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  42. Heidi says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:13 pm

    How fun! This book looks great!

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  43. Ruth says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:09 pm

    such a fun book — i love it!! and love you too janice. hope your monday is going well.

    shalom.

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  44. Ginny says

    May 14, 2007 at 2:03 pm

    The book looks beautiful. My girls would love one!

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  45. Jana says

    May 14, 2007 at 1:58 pm

    What a pretty book, and such a great idea! Count me in!

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  46. staci says

    May 14, 2007 at 1:55 pm

    what a beautiful book. i would love that.

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  47. Becca says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    How awesome! I was a French major in college and am always looking for great ways to introduce French to my kids!

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  48. Heather (Heather's reality show) says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:56 pm

    My kids would love this book! I hope I win!

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  49. SaraR says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:53 pm

    As a bilingual US/Mexican family this would be perfect. Count me in! This is also a great gift idea, so glad to learn of it.

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  50. kelli in the mirror says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:19 pm

    What a great book! I’d love this.

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  51. Modern Mami says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    How beautiful! I would love this for my daughter as we are working on raising her to know both Spanish & English! Count me in for the contest, please!

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  52. Amber says

    May 14, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    Love it! =-)

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  53. Heather says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:55 am

    What a great book!

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  54. Donna says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:22 am

    Please count me in!

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  55. Crissybug says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:20 am

    This is the cutest thing ever! I would love to hear my kids speak the French language. I think it sounds so beautiful! Wish me luck!

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  56. mama k says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:16 am

    that is so cool! I’d love one.

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  57. Mommy Brain says

    May 14, 2007 at 11:14 am

    What a neat book. Count me in.

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  58. Lu says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:59 am

    Oh my gosh! I’m so excited! I didn’t know I had won! Yeah! Thanks ladies! Oh! And count me in!

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  59. lifeasamama says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:47 am

    oh gosh – those are lovely!

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  60. leah belle says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:35 am

    what a pretty book and a clever idea

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  61. Jean says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:27 am

    That looks so cute and what a great idea to personalize it! Count me in

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  62. Perky says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:18 am

    Great idea! We adopted my boys from Russia and my elder son was old enought to speak Russian pretty well at the time. It’s a shame he’s totally lost his first language now. I think that it’s wonderful for kids to speak, or at least be able to understand, multiple languages! I was fortunate to grow up with a Yiddish-speaking Bubbe! A book like this is a great idea!

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  63. Hilary says

    May 14, 2007 at 10:03 am

    I would love this book!! Sign me up please!!

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  64. Jen in MS says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:40 am

    What a beautiful and neat book! Please count me in for the drawing!
    Thanks,
    Jennifer

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  65. Laura says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:35 am

    Very cool – as a diplomat family, we’re all about the multi-lingual stuff! If only she offered Arabic… oh well, maybe we can team up on that later. I’m gunning for a French version. Thanks so much!

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  66. Kristin says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:34 am

    What a great book idea!

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  67. oh amanda says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:28 am

    What a great idea. I love it.

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  68. Kara says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:26 am

    What a neat book!

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  69. Laura Peric says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:23 am

    Whatg a wonderful idea! A great addition to any home library!

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  70. Wendy says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:22 am

    Great idea for teaching kids about other languages. I would love one!

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  71. Bianca says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:19 am

    Sounds like a good book to teach children lanugages in an early way. In their young years children pick up languages very well.

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  72. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:17 am

    What a beautiful book and a wonderful idea for teaching another language.

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  73. Jodi says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:08 am

    What a great idea for a book!!! This will make a great birthday present for a special lil guy!

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  74. Adventures In Babywearing says

    May 14, 2007 at 9:00 am

    That is incredible!! I want one, too! And congrats to Lu for winning!

    steph

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  75. dirkey says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:46 am

    Awe that is awesome! I would love one!

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  76. Cathy says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:43 am

    We love reading! What a beautiful book! We would love one here, too.. Please may we sign up as well? Thanks and God bless! 🙂

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  77. Karen (Changed by Love) says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:37 am

    What a great idea! I would love one for my Boo.

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  78. Lauren S. says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:34 am

    What a beautiful book. We’d love one!

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  79. ChupieandJsmama says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:26 am

    Beautiful Book! I would love one.

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  80. Amy says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:20 am

    Cool! I’d love this.

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  81. Mama Zen says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:18 am

    It looks like a beautiful book.

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  82. Amy Jane says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:16 am

    My DH wants our kids to learn Spanish.

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  83. Bad Sheep says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:09 am

    Never too early to get the youngersters started.

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  84. Anne says

    May 14, 2007 at 8:06 am

    Wow! That’s a great idea! I’d love to have one! Count me in.

    Reply
  85. emily says

    May 14, 2007 at 7:20 am

    This book looks wonderful. I would love to have one.

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  86. Carey says

    May 14, 2007 at 6:51 am

    What a cute book. Sounds like a great book. I love how you can personalize it.

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  87. qbyrnes says

    May 14, 2007 at 6:50 am

    What a wonderful book idea. As a military family, we live in Belgium in a town that only speaks French (a smidge of English) and as we struggle with not knowing French (as parents) this would be a great tool for my daughter. My son is attending school here and at 5 is learning quickly but when we get back home I don’t want them to forget the language.

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  88. Ruth :) says

    May 14, 2007 at 6:40 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!! This would be a GREAT tool – Lexi began French lessons in preschool this year. – Did I mention that it is BEAUTIFUL!? 🙂 Sign me up!

    Reply

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