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In a category all their own, somewhere between traditional picture books and board books, comes a new line of Tuff Books from NorthSouth Books. Adapting cute picture books into a slightly shorter format for toddler readers, these books are also a little larger than most board books, and they feature laminated pages– perfect for wiping clean! Among the new releases are four adorable titles: Rainbow Fish and the Whale by Marcus Pfister, Two Little Chicks by Valeri Gorbachev, Owl Howl by Paul Friester and When Mama Can’t Sleep by Christa Kempter.
In Rainbow Fish and the Whale, the beloved sparkly-scaled fish has another adventure with his friends, this time involving a big whale and an even bigger misunderstanding. Rainbow Fish must find a way to talk to the whale to solve their problem. Friendship is also addressed in Two Little Chicks, when the title characters visit a very busy playground for the first time. Thankfully, although they are nervous about using the play equipment, they meet many helpful and encouraging new friends who help them get comfortable using the slide.
In another storyline completely understandable to a toddler, a tiny owl sobs uncontrollably in Owl Howl. Although many forest animals try to console her (or at least get her to stop crying for their own sake!), nothing helps until someone special shows up. And finally, When Mama Can’t Sleep tells the story of an entire family having trouble sleeping one night, each character for one reason or another. The way they decide to solve the problem will most likely be understood by many a mama and papa out there.
Do you have a little one who would enjoy the fun these four Tuff Books have to offer? We’ve got FIVE sets of all four of these books to give away!
Leave a comment here to be entered. We’re glad to let you know that it’s open to U.S. and Canada residents. We’ll announce the winners in this column here on March 14.
We have some winners to announce:
- The winner of Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert is #9 RiTa
- The winner of The Iron Queen and the two other books in the trilogy, plus an ipod Nano is #101 Shelaugh
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5 Minutes for Books reviewer Dawn and her children are picture book addicts, happily indulging in their habit each and every day. Their own stories are told at her blog, my thoughts exactly.
Lisa says
The great thing about these are they will last for what we hope are many “hand me downs”
Angie says
I would love to have these for my toddler, he would love them!
Alysa says
Adorable! We love board books around here with 2 monkeys 2 and under!
yuki says
I would love to win one of these! Thank you so much for this giveaway.
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Debby says
I would love these books for my grandkids. They love for me to read to them.
melissa n says
these are too cute! thanks for the chance!
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nancy says
we love books. would be great to have some new books for my daugher 🙂
Christina says
Ah – we all love the rainbow fish (and it’s a big hit in the preschool as well).
C-Lint says
These look great
Angela says
I have a 5 year old that would love to fine tune his reading skills by reading these to his little sister and parents! : )
Jennifer N says
I would love to win these. Expecting a baby in April, and want to make reading an important part of our life with the little one!
Lacey C. says
These books look great! My 2 year old just loves to read, and really enjoys bright, colorful board books!
Shannon M. says
This would be great for my son! He loves to “read” his books! 🙂
Staci A says
I’d love to share these with my nephew. They sound like such sweet stories!
Natalia says
My daughter loves owls!
John says
Would like to win this book for my son.
Daniel M says
looks great, my niece would love it!
Krystal says
My almost one year old son would love these books. I would love to read them to him. 🙂
Preethi says
We would love to win these! Thanks for the giveaway!
Some Lucky Dog says
Our 2 year old grandson would love these!
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Allison McGrady says
Awesome!! My kids love books!!
John says
thanx for such a great website. Where else could anyone get that kind of information written in such a perfect way? I have a presentation that I am presently working on, and I have been on the watch out for such information.
Mary says
My little boy loves books He would love these.
katklaw777 says
These are great for Easter baskets, thanks.
Joe says
I love reading to my kids! Hope to win these!
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Linda Henderson says
I have two young grandchildren that would love these books. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Nichole says
Tuff books sounds great … you don’t even want to know what happened to our copy of The Very Lonely Firefly!
Maureen says
Most definitely! Thanks, Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
Brenda Rupp says
I would love to win the books, I definately have a little red headed girl who would so love these!
Beth C says
I’d love these for my little grandson! Thanks for the chance.
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LaVonne says
I have a toddler and planning a baby this year. These would be perfect! We love books 🙂
judy brittle says
I would love these for the grandbabies They all love books!
Van says
These sound like great books. My nephew would love these.
Serendipity is Sweet says
These look like wonderful books. I would love to win these for my youngest daughter. Thanks for the fabulous review and giveaway!
Keep up the great work 🙂
Jaimie K says
I’d love to win them! I always loved the rainbow fish book when I was a kid.
Vilmarys says
My 1 year old daughter would love these books. Thanks for the giveaway!
Danica says
I always love a chance to get some new books for my dauther … I think she would love these.
Jen says
These look fabulous! I love cute, colorful board books!
Kathy Stevenson says
My girls would love these books!
Terra Heck says
These would be great books for the little ones in my family. Thanks.
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Jennifer H says
you can never have too many books for your children. Great giveaway.
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mrsshukra says
Perfect books for my niece, please count me in!
Samantha R says
I would love these books for my 2 little ones!
Linda Kish says
These would make a great first birthday gift for my great nephew.
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Shondra says
I love these books. I’m sure my 18 month old would absolutely adore them and baby #2, who is on the way, will have a blast with them as well.
Thanks for the giveaway!
HappyMomC says
Would love these books for my daughter! She enjoys reading so much!
Jessica H says
Oh, these would be so fun! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jennifer Orozco says
These are adorable! Please enter me in the contest.
riTa says
Yes, I have a 15 month-old grandson. I would love to share these with him. I am fortunate to have my grandchildren not far away. They were here yesterday. He was into everything!
shelly says
I would love this collection for my baby girl! Thanks for the chance.
Stacie says
They look like great books for my boys!
Alison S. says
My son would love these!
Shari says
I know TWO little ones who would love to have those! Thanks for the chance!
Gabrielle says
My son LOVES books! We would be very grateful to win these 🙂
clint says
My 2 year old son would really like these.
genevieve says
I would love to win!
tennille says
I think these look great!!!!! I’d love to win. I’m going to tell my coworkers too-they have young kids too.
bonnie w says
My son loved Rainbow Fish! Thanks for the chance.
Jen says
My 16 mo has recently discovered books and brings them to me all day long to read to him. I love it! And we’d love some new books!
jamie says
This would be a great set for all my little ones
jiva126 says
I would love to win for “the baby boy!”
Casey says
Would love this collection for my almost 1 year old daughter. Thanks!
staceyk says
Look like great books!