Sunday, October 17, 2010

Little Ones Books review and giveaway

It is important that music, books, and video be introduced into the lives of children. Now that I am a parent I make sure that I expose my little one to these things as much as I can. As a teacher I have worked with children who come from homes where these things are not recognized to be as important as they are. In my experience, children really benefit from having rich experiences with music and literature from an early age.

Recently I have had the opportunity to review a product from a great website called Little One Books. I was super stoked (have never used that word in my life but thought it might be kinda cool to try it now...did I pull it off?) to have the opportunity to try out a new product for Ezra. We decided to try music- Folk Song Lullabies by Phil Rosenthal. He loves it! He listens to it every day during his nap time. A lot of times he will start crying when we put him in the crib because, of course, he does not want to take a nap. But when we turn on the music he turns toward it and stops crying. Seriously, it is one of the BEST things we have for him.

So Little One Books is a web site that has books, music, and videos that have been specially selected. What I like about the web site is that every product has been reviewed. So it's not some site with random products that are there without any rhyme or reason. These people understand that music, books and video are important for young people and every item in the store has been tried out.

Products are available for children from birth through age five. They match each product to what they think is the youngest appropriate age group so you don't have to worry about purchasing something that is not appropriate for the age of the child you have in mind. If you are looking to purchase a product from their site you can read the section entitled "Why We Chose," which is on every product page.

Also available are: personal anecdotes ralated to child rearing on the companion blog; latest news in child development; and discussions with authors, illustrators, musicians, and producers. One of the goals of the company is to help people make informed decisions when making purchasing choices for children. There is so much out there that it is nice to have a little guidance. They also want to make sure that customers have a rewarding online shopping experience.

I'm pleased to mention that the great peoples behind Little One Books have given my a $25 gift card to give away to one of my readers! This would be great to purchase a gift for your child, grandchild, or even a young friend. Here is what you need to get your entries:

Mandatory entry: Follow Little One Books on twitter or like them on facebook

Extra entries:

+ Become a GFC follower of this blog

+ Follow me on twitter

+ Tweet about this giveaway! You can do it twice per day

+ Like me on facebook

+ Follow me on networked blogs

+ Enter another of my giveaways

+ Comment on any other post

+ Blog about this on your blog or website

This giveaway will end on November 6th at midnight eastern. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. who are 18 or older. I will choose a winner via random.org. The winner will be notified via email, and I will also post the winner on this site. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner. Thanks for your entries!

Disclosure: I recieved a CD to facilitate my review. No other compensation was given.


115 comments:

nicolesender said...

I liked Littles Ones Books on facebook.

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nicolesender said...

I'm a GFC follower.

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nicolesender said...

I entered Bailey's non-alcoholic Coffee Creamer Giveaway.

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Ransomed~Redeemed said...

I am following little Ones on twitter.

stephanie said...

i like little one books on facebook

JHalmes said...

Just "Liked" Little One Books on FB

JHalmes said...

Just became one of your blog followers

JHalmes said...

"Like" you on FB. ;-0

JHalmes said...

Entered the Fogless Mirror giveway.

JHalmes said...

Commented on E.L.F cosmetics post.

Davney said...

I follow via GFC.

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Davney said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/davneyfaye/status/29485190940

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I like Little One Books over on Facebook.

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I like you over on Facebook now too. :)

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

And I am now following you on Twitter as well (@psychotichouse)

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Linda said...

Following LOBooks on twitter: cokelush
Thanks!
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Monique said...

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Monique said...

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Holly said...

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Holly said...

I follow Little One Books on twitter.

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Unknown said...

I follow little one books on twitter (@everydayrambling)

Unknown said...

I follow little one books on facebook

Sarah Hull said...

I am following Little Ones on twitter. (@trvlgrl121)

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Sarah Hull said...

I am a GFC follower of this blog

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Sarah Hull said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Linda said...

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Thanks!
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Linda said...

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Linda said...

Like you on fb.
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Linda said...

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Unknown said...

I follow Little One Books on twitter

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Unknown said...

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tyson2468 said...

Following @littleonebooks via twitter @HeidiHMc
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tyson2468 said...

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tyson2468 said...

Tweeted this giveaway! :)
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mimilovesall8 said...

I followed them on Twitter.
Thanks, mimilovesal8@yahoo.com

mimilovesall8 said...

I followed you on GFC.
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mimilovesall8 said...

I followed you on twitter.
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chazvgo said...

Following on Twitter :)

Robyn said...

Liked Little one books on FB!
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Robyn said...

Fan of yours on FB!

Robyn said...

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Barbara's Beat said...

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Alicia said...

I follow Little One Books on Twitter @ Juliothegato
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Alicia said...

I follow on GFC
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Alicia said...

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Alicia said...

I like you on Facebook.
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Alicia said...

I also entered your CSN Giveaway.
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Sophie said...

@chitownchica is following Little Ones on twitter

thanks for the giveaway!

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AB Smith said...

I liked Littles Ones Books on facebook - 2kidsblogger

AB Smith said...

Following on Google Friends Connect

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Pain SUX said...

I am already a follower of 'Little One Books' :)

~Steph
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Pain SUX said...

GFC follower

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Pain SUX said...

I follow you on twitter
(4theluvofsanity)

and oops..I just figured out that I forgot to leave my twitter handle on the mandatory post. Sorry!

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Pain SUX said...

I tweeted about this contest.
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Nancy said...

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Karen said...

I follow Little One Books on twitter.


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Karen said...

I follow you on twitter.

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mverno said...

i now like little ones on facebook
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throuthehaze said...

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mogrill said...

I am a FB fan.
Thanks for the chance.
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Miranda Ward said...

I follow Follow Little One Books on twitter

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tyson2468 said...

tweet
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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

twitter follower!
voted 11/4
--Brandy
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Mammamoiselle said...

I follow Littleone Books via Twitter @mammamoiselle

Callie said...

I liked on FB!

books are so important for children (and adults)

Pinching Abe said...

I now follow Little Ones on Twitter as PinchingAbe.

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Pinching Abe said...

I follow you via GFC as PinchingAbe.

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Pinching Abe said...

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I tweeted.

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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tyson2468 said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/HeidiHMc/statuses/400103709876224
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tyson2468 said...

tweet
:)
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Susan said...

I like Little One Books
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Tara said...

follow Little One Books on twitter
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Tara said...

gfc follower
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Tara said...

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AEKZ2 said...

I like Little One Books on FB (Estell Aekz)

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AEKZ2 said...

I like you on FB (Estell Aekz)

tyson2468 said...

:) Tweet!
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Nicole Larsen said...

I follow Little One Books on Twitter @pittsy82 and "LIKE" them on FB (Nicole Pitts)

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Nicole Larsen said...

I follow via Google Connect

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Nicole Larsen said...

I follow on Twitter @pittsy82

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Nicole Larsen said...

I "LIKE" you on FB (Nicole Pitts)

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Nicole Larsen said...

I follow via Networked Blogs (Nicole Pitts)

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Nicole Larsen said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/967662645542912

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chelsei said...

I like Little One Books on FB
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chelsei said...

Im a new follower via GFC
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maryjaco1 said...

Like Little Ones on FB. Mary Jaco.
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maryjaco1 said...

I like you on FB. Mary Jaco.
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maryjaco1 said...

GFC-Mary J.
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maryjaco1 said...

Entered the Neve giveaway.
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Unknown said...

like them on fb (jd drenchek-scavo)


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Rebekah {honeyandcheese} said...

I'm following Little One Books on Twitter (@honeyandchz).

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