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5 Minutes for Books – Part 2 – Let’s Get Ready…

July 23, 2007 by Janice

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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,review-get-ready-kinder.jpg 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.

review-get-ready-1st.jpgThe 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.

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51 Comments

  1. Alyson says

    December 29, 2007 at 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
    01/27/06

    Reply
  2. Crafty says

    July 28, 2007 at 10:42 am

    I would love to have the “Let’s Get Ready for First Grade” in particular
    Thanks for offering such nice prizes

    Reply
  3. Karla Meachem (Empowering Christian Women) says

    July 27, 2007 at 10:41 pm

    My son is preparing for Kindergarten next fall.

    He would love getting this in the mail!

    Reply
  4. Adria says

    July 27, 2007 at 12:32 am

    My 6 year old is getting ready to start first grade next month.

    Reply
  5. Anne says

    July 26, 2007 at 11:08 pm

    I’d love to have the Kindergartn one. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Chuck Itzky says

    July 26, 2007 at 5:08 pm

    My kids do not exist, but I’ll take one

    Reply
  7. jodene says

    July 26, 2007 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  8. Ana says

    July 26, 2007 at 4:45 am

    I would love the kindergarten book!

    Reply
  9. Dawn says

    July 26, 2007 at 12:55 am

    I would love the Kindergarten for my soon-to-be kindergartener.

    Reply
  10. Wendie O. says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    This is awesome. Thanks. Please include me in your drawing. Thanks.

    Reply
  11. Julia says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:22 pm

    I am going to homeschool for the first time next year. The Kindergarten book would be great.

    Reply
  12. Meagan says

    July 25, 2007 at 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.

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    July 25, 2007 at 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

    Reply
  14. michelle says

    July 25, 2007 at 10:45 am

    I will have a kindergartener next year! And I work at a preschool so it would be great for the class!

    Reply
  15. SingForHim says

    July 25, 2007 at 9:07 am

    My daughter is going into 1st grade. Enter me! Thanks.

    Reply
  16. jos says

    July 25, 2007 at 8:48 am

    My2nd son is starting kindergarten! Please pick me!!! thanks!!!

    Reply
  17. bree says

    July 25, 2007 at 3:57 am

    how perfect is this?? what a great giveaway!thank you! My oldest is starting Kindergarten in September!

    Reply
  18. Thea says

    July 25, 2007 at 12:32 am

    I would love to win the Kindergarten one! Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Amanda says

    July 24, 2007 at 4:43 pm

    I’d love the kindergarten one

    Reply
  20. Stephanie says

    July 24, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  21. Janne says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:36 pm

    Either of these would work for us. We have children of all ages — from 2 to 16. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Deb says

    July 24, 2007 at 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! 🙂

    Reply
  23. ChupieandJsmama says

    July 24, 2007 at 7:27 am

    I would love the Kindergarten one! Thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
  24. LivingforGod says

    July 24, 2007 at 12:43 am

    Please enter me in this contest. We homeschool and my youngest son will start 1st grade this fall.

    Reply
  25. Donna says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:50 pm

    I’ll be homeschooling my kindergartener in the fall and would love to win!

    Reply
  26. Tammy says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  27. Regina says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    I have 1 going to kindergarten in the fall and would love to be entered for that one!

    Reply
  28. Doreen says

    July 23, 2007 at 9:25 pm

    Would love the Kindergarten one!!

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!!

    Reply
  30. tanyetta says

    July 23, 2007 at 7:47 pm

    what a great contest!!!!!!!

    Reply
  31. Cherie says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  32. Carey says

    July 23, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    My daughter is going into the first grade. I would love to be included in the drawing. thanks.

    Reply
  33. Karen (mommy of three) says

    July 23, 2007 at 3:51 pm

    My oldest starts kindergarten in 3 weeks, so that one would be perfect! Please count us in:)

    Reply
  34. Ashley says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:40 pm

    kindergarten for me plaese!

    Reply
  35. Tessa says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:36 pm

    these look fun. My 5 year old is starting Kindergarten. Woo-Hoo.

    Reply
  36. Jessica Saunders says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    my nephew starts 1st in the fall

    Reply
  37. Shama-Lama Mama says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  38. Angela says

    July 23, 2007 at 12:34 pm

    I would love a copy of Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten for my little guy. Thanks!

    Reply
  39. Amy K. says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:39 am

    Yep!

    Reply
  40. Tiffany M says

    July 23, 2007 at 11:06 am

    I am homeschooling a 1st grader this year

    Reply
  41. Becca says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:54 am

    I am homeschooling our 4 children and one is starting kindergarten work this year. I’d be interested in reading it!

    Reply
  42. Chrissy says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:30 am

    I would love to have the Kindergarten version!! My son will be starting next fall. It would be very helpful!!!

    Reply
  43. Jennifer Prahler says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  44. Mama Zen says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:00 am

    My daughter starts Pre-K next month, so this would really be helpful.

    Reply
  45. Jody says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  46. Bad Sheep says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:56 am

    These will definitely make great gifts.

    Reply
  47. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:44 am

    my son, who is developmentally delayed, starts Kindergarten very soon. We could use all the help we can get!

    Reply
  48. Erin says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply
  49. Adventures In Babywearing says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:26 am

    AH!! Noah starts First Grade and Carter starts Kindergarten next month!! Perfect for us!!

    Steph

    Reply
  50. stephanie says

    July 23, 2007 at 8:16 am

    I would love the kindergarten one! Please enter me. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry says

    July 23, 2007 at 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!

    Reply

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