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Bailey, Review and Back-to-School Giveaway

September 12, 2011 by Dawn

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It’s back to school time for kids of all ages, and in Bailey, a fun new picture book from Harry Bliss, the kids at Champlain Elementary School are joined by a furry friend.

Meet Bailey, a dog who surprises and charms his fellow human classmates with his irrepressible antics. In this funny new book from the bestselling children’s illustrator Harry Bliss, school proves to be an unexpected place for Bailey to do all sorts of things he loves: reading, fetching, painting, digging, singing — and making friends!

From chasing the bus in the morning (because he was running late) to chewed up homework (the dog ate his own!), Bailey’s school adventures are funny, and what young child wouldn’t love to have an adorable canine classmate like him? Math, art, lunch and recess are among his favorite times of day, which no doubt will be something many kids can relate to. Short lines of text move the story along, but the details are in the “speech bubbles” that appear in all the illustrations. The inner thoughts of some children are shown, as well as the conversations that are had by the students and teachers at school, and it’s clear that Bailey has a great impact upon this school community! Harry Bliss’s humor shines here, guaranteeing giggles from the children who hear or read it. Attention teachers, this picture book will definitely make for a great read aloud option during this time of year!

Want to see Bailey in action? Check out the cute short book trailer:

Feeling dog-gone lucky? We’re happy to have three chances for you to win a copy of Bailey by Harry Bliss, along with a $25 Visa Gift Card, perfect for last minute school supply shopping. Please leave a comment here to be entered, U.S. mailing addresses only. We will announce our winners on September 26.

The winner of Where You Left Me is #29, Natalie Krusemeier.

5 Minutes for Books staff reviewer Dawn is experiencing her own back to school fun these days, with her return to teaching preschool. Sadly, there are no canine members of her class. She does still strive to blog again someday at my thoughts exactly, once she gets this full-time work thing down again.

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88 Comments

  1. Tia says

    September 26, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    One cannot have too many books, hope I am chosen to win.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  2. Stacy B. says

    September 26, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    What a great giveaway! It looks like a lovely book. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Liz M. says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:00 am

    This book sounds so adorable!!!

    Reply
  4. Barb K. says

    September 25, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    This would be so nice for my cousins. They are the right age for these books.

    Reply
  5. STEPHEN says

    September 25, 2011 at 9:44 am

    This would be a great prize for my 2 yr old.!

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    September 24, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Bailey is great! Would love to win a copy!
    mearley1979 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Looks cute. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  8. justin castillo says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:53 am

    What a sweet book to read aloud. spacebarshift at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Stacey says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:08 am

    This sounds so cute

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:07 am

    This would a great book to read to my son

    Reply
  11. Alison says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Bailey and his teaching would be fun to read about

    Reply
  12. Grandma Debby says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I would love to win this for my grandkids. Bailey looks so cute!

    Reply
  13. John Billiris says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    I’d love to read this to my grandson.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      September 25, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      Congratulations, John, you’ve been randomly selected as one of our winners. Please email me your mailing information to morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com.

      Reply
  14. Kathleen Conner says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Thanks for the contest! The book looks charming.

    Reply
  15. stacy says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    My dd would love this book.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  16. nan says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    sounds like a great book
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

    Reply
  17. Alison F. says

    September 20, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    My girls would love this book. They love animals, but especially dogs. Bailey would be their favorite.

    Reply
  18. Umpada says

    September 20, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    I love to read books to my nieces and nephews. They love animals so they would love Bailey.

    Reply
  19. Sugarbear says

    September 20, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Love these type of books, and my son loves for me to read them, OVER and OVER again. Of course I love that too.

    Reply
  20. Jason says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Bailey looks like a fun book for kids. Supplies are unbelievable today, and you need to bring more than what your child will use because some children are less fortunate. Sad, but true.

    Reply
  21. Brett says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    My son just got a dog and he would love to read this book. He is in the third grade and the supply list goes on all year long. The gift certificate would certainly help me out!

    Reply
  22. Bean says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    This is the first year my daughter has been in “real” school. Even in Kindergarten the supply list is amazing. I had no idea they would need so much! My daughter loves books and dogs so Bailey sounds great!

    Reply
  23. Granma D says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    I love dogs, love to read, so this is great! School supplies are very costly, this would be a nice gift.

    Reply
  24. Chase says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I hope I win. The book looks good!

    Reply
  25. Cory says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  26. Ryana says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Thanks for the chance to win
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  27. tiffany says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:53 am

    awesome contest : ) plus great newsletter!!

    Reply
  28. Maura says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Great book! Very creative. I would enjoy reading this to my son. Cheers.

    Reply
  29. Angela Maa s says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Thank you for the chance. I’d love to win and my kids would love to read this book.

    Reply
  30. Kathy Davis says

    September 18, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I would love to share this book with my home bound autistic student. He loves books. Thanks, Kathy

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      September 25, 2011 at 2:03 pm

      Congratulations, Kathy, you’ve been randomly selected as our winner. Please email me your mailing information to morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com.

      Reply
  31. Mia says

    September 18, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Adorable!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  32. Tanya says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    My son would love this book! thanks for the chance!!!
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  33. Cindy Ray says

    September 15, 2011 at 7:45 am

    I would love to win this 🙂 Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway!

    green_eyed_princesss at msn dot com

    Reply
  34. Ellen C. says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  35. riTa says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Cute!

    Reply
  36. Amy says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    My son loves dogs. He is only one but loves for me to read to him.

    Reply
  37. Stacey says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    My son just got a dog of his own and he loves to read so what a deal for him!

    Reply
  38. Al says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    My girls love for me to read to them and if the book has a dog, it would make their day!

    Reply
  39. Deb says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Bailey is adorable and my granddaughter ages 5 and 4 would love to have this book.

    Reply
  40. Jackie says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I’ve been hearing great things about this book. I’d love to win a copy for my boys!!!

    Reply
  41. Elizabeth says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    What an adorable book! My daughter would love it.

    Reply
  42. Britt T. says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:54 am

    My cousins would love this! Count me in please.

    [email protected]

    Reply
  43. Charity Lo Giudice says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:45 am

    My daughter would like this book. She loves dogs and it looks really sweet. I would love the gift card too! Thanks.

    Reply
  44. Rondah says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Great giveaway!!
    Please enter me!
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  45. Carolyn says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    What a great giveaway! Please count me in!

    Reply
  46. Idaho Jill says

    September 13, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Our dog’s name is Bailey – would love this! thanks!

    Reply
  47. Cori Westphal says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Awesome! Thank yoU!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  48. Maureen says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    My boys would so love this book, especially since my mom’s dog (whom they love!) is named Bailey. Thanks, Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)

    Reply
  49. Lanna says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    I’d love to give this to a little boy whose parents
    I’ve watched grow into beautiful adults.

    Reply
  50. HappyMomC says

    September 13, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Would love to win!

    Reply
  51. Tracey says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    My daughter would love this book. Bailey is adorable and so relatable!

    Reply
  52. Staci A says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    This sounds like such a cute book! I’d love to share it with my son!

    Reply
  53. June says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Great book for the kido’s.

    Reply
  54. LaVonne says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Great giveaway! Thanks, that book is something my preschooler would love.

    Reply
  55. Shari says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:48 am

    That looks like a great book — my nephew would love it!

    Reply
  56. Beth C says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Please enter me. Sounds like such a fun book.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

    Reply
  57. Colleen says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:57 am

    My grand daughter would love this book! It would also be a great addition to my preschool reading library.

    Reply
  58. Kathy Stevenson says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:12 am

    Looks like a cute book!

    Reply
  59. CrystalGB says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:07 am

    This book sounds wonderful. Thank you for the great giveaway.

    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Reply
  60. djackson1958 says

    September 13, 2011 at 7:27 am

    ollie would love this book
    debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  61. Terra Heck says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:38 am

    This looks like a cute book for kids. Please enter me. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  62. Some Lucky Dog says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:57 am

    I think my grandson would be best friends with Bailey! He’d love this book!
    someluckydog at gmail dot com

    Reply
  63. jenna says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    This sounds a lot like what our mornings look like, and we have a dog! (not named Bailey tho). Please enter me to win – thanks!

    Reply
  64. Martha says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I’m a children’s librarian and always looking for books that encourage kids to learn math and science in fun ways. This is sooo cute! I’d love t win a copy!

    Reply
  65. semi-crunchy momma says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    I’d love to win this for my 5 year old!!!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      September 25, 2011 at 2:05 pm

      Congratulations, you’ve been randomly selected as one of our winners. Please email me your mailing information to morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com.

      Reply
  66. Ruthie B says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    My 5year old grandson just started Kindergarten last month & would love this! Thanks!

    Reply
  67. Liz says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Think my home schooling niece would like this book very much.

    Thanks for the chance to get it for her. Please enter my name.

    Reply
  68. JoannaTopazT says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Sounds like a fun book that my daughter would enjoy!

    Reply
  69. Cindi says

    September 12, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I adore Scholastic Books! This book would be very welcome in our
    dog-loving home. The trailer for the book is fabulous and I like how
    Bailey draws bones on the chalkboard for Math…Thanks for the
    chance to win this delightful family book and Visa Gift Card!
    Both would be very much appreciated!
    Cindi

    Reply
  70. Vilmarys says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    My daughter would love this since she loves anything that has dogs in it. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  71. Karen says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    I have 3 preschool grandchildren (so far) and would love this book to read to them when they start school.

    Reply
  72. Mami2jcn says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Bailey is adorable! My daughter would love this book.

    Reply
  73. cory says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    my daughter just started school. we could definitely use this book
    mychancetowin at gmail dot com

    Reply
  74. Jessie C. says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Lovely book! DDs would be thrilled to have it.

    Reply
  75. Paige says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:39 am

    What a great story and a fantastic author to feature. I love the illustrations. Count me in!

    Reply
  76. Kristie says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:37 am

    This looks like such a cute book!! Thank you for the chance to win! 🙂

    Reply
  77. kathleen says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:21 am

    that book looks adorable, perfect for my back to school-er!

    Reply
  78. LT says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:12 am

    What a cute book! I think my new Kindergartener would love it!

    Reply
  79. Kristin says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:06 am

    looks cute!

    Reply
  80. Jenn says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    We’ve just started preschool around here and my kids are fascinated by all things “school” this book is sure to be a hit with them! I’ll add it to our list of books to find…

    Reply
  81. Beth says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:13 am

    This book looks adorable. Would be perfect to help my PreK son with his fears and to get ready for kindergarten next year. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  82. Jawan says

    September 12, 2011 at 7:31 am

    What a sweet giveaway! My children would really enjoy this book and I, being a teacher, would love to read it to them as well as spend me some money!

    Reply
  83. Larri says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:35 am

    My daughter would love this book! What a cute dog! Thanks for sharing the great giveaway. ☺

    Reply
  84. Selene M. says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:07 am

    The book sounds great and I’d love to with the gc. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply

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