{"id":3517,"date":"2013-12-12T11:04:38","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T16:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2013-12-11T22:05:17","modified_gmt":"2013-12-12T03:05:17","slug":"best-fiction-books-for-kids-from-raincoast-and-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/best-fiction-books-for-kids-from-raincoast-and-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Raincoast Books; Children Books Giveaway (Canada)"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I love doing toy reviews, I think children book reviews top my list. \u00a0There is something special about children books. Perhaps it is because my oldest son absolutely love books or it is the way kids seem to get lost in their imaginary world while reading or listening to a story. More importantly, it provides kids with a great opportunity to connect with and spend quality time with loved ones. Call me crazy, but I also happen to love the feel and smell of hard-covered children’s books. I honestly can’t stop flipping through the books.<\/p>\n

I was excited to receive an opportunity to review children books from Raincoast Books<\/a>, a\u00a0Canadian-owned book wholesale and distribution company based in Vancouver, BC. I received six books which I gave to my son for the holidays. \u00a0The books are easily one of his favourite gifts. \u00a0Below is a quick synopsis and review of the books.<\/p>\n

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld)\"raincoast<\/a><\/p>\n

A perfect book for the construction lover in your life. \u00a0The book’s beautiful illustrations and writing take you from day to night following the busy workday of trucks on a construction site. The book provides a great way for your little one (and their parents) to learn the names of various construction vehicles and the tasks that they are responsible for on the site. \u00a0From the crane to the cement mixer to the dump truck. \u00a0The book teaches us that just as kids must turn in at the end of an active day, so must trucks after a busy day of work. (Recommended for ages 4-8).<\/p>\n

Steam Train, Dream Train (Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld)\"raincoast<\/a><\/p>\n

Written by the creators of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, the book follows a similar theme except this time, it is about a train and its animal workers. \u00a0It’s both fun, silly and educational. The story teaches us what the various train carts are used for, like storing toys, paint, balls and sand, of course! While you read, your child’s imagination can run lose following along with the beautiful illustrations. \u00a0This will be a sure hit if your little one is a train lover. (Recommended for ages 3-5).<\/p>\n

I Scream Ice Cream! (Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Serge Bloch)\"raincoast<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I think I enjoyed this book a little more than my son. \u00a0While it’s intended for children ages 5 and up, it is a fun read for adults too. \u00a0I Scream Ice Cream is a book of wordles, a group of words that sound the same but have different meanings. \u00a0I can’t decide which one I like more; the wordles or the illustrations that accompany each phrase. \u00a0A few of my favourites include: “Sorry, no more funnel cakes.” AND “Sorry, no more fun…elk aches”. \u00a0The best part is that you have to try to guess what the second corresponding wordle is before you turn the page. The book turns into a fun game that is sure to draw giggles and smiles. Keep this book on the living room shelf, it is a crowd pleaser.<\/p>\n

If you want to see a whale (Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead)\"raincoast<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a wonderful story following a young boy and his dog who are in search of a whale. As the title suggests, if you want to see a whale, you need patience and you can’t day-dream. \u00a0Waiting is hard, but the rewards are worth it because guess what? You get to see a whale! \u00a0The words are simple and fun and the book is beautifully illustrated.\u00a0(Recommended for ages 2-6).<\/p>\n

The Snatchabook (Helen Docherty and Thomas Docherty)\"raincoast<\/a><\/p>\n

Most kids would agree that bed-time routines aren’t complete without reading a book or two before getting tucked in for the night. But what if everyone’s books started to disappear? That’s when Eliza Brown decided to take matters into her own hands and figure out the mystery of the disappearing books. \u00a0To her surprise, the creature behind this crime was a little Snatchabook. So, what did she do? You’ll have to read the book to find out! The Snatchabook is a cute story about making amends, forgiveness, and children’s love of reading.\u00a0(Recommended for ages 3 and up).<\/p>\n

Which way back? (Michael Mayes and Rory O’Sullivan)\"raincoast<\/a><\/p>\n

This book is based on Luna, Chip and Inkie, the characters featured in BC’s Knowledge Network. \u00a0The friends who live in the wilderness got lost one day when they tried to follow a big beautiful butterfly. \u00a0While they were scared, they worked together as a team, relying on each of their strengths,\u00a0to figure out a way to get back home safely and before dark. Luckily, they had each other to rely on at times of need showing once again the strength of good friends. The story’s words are brought to life with the bright and colorful modern illustrations.\u00a0(Recommended for ages 3-6).<\/p>\n

If your family loves books as much as mine does, you’ll want to enter this giveaway! Raincoast Books is giving one lucky Mayahood reader a chance to win these six books valued at $108.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter below (please\u00a0give it a\u00a0few seconds to load).\u00a0\u00a0Contest is open to residents of Canada.\u00a0Contest ends Thursday December 19, 2013.\u00a0Good-luck!<\/p>\n

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