Monday, May 2, 2011

LaRue Across America Book + Backpack Giveaway!

By now, it's no secret that I love a good book, especially children's books. Which is why I am so excited to offer this great new title published by Scholastic!

Both of my boys just loved this story. Lucky laughed at the colorful and fun illustrations depicting LaRue's adventures and Ace loved reading each "letter" written by Ike the dog, and learning fun facts about different cities across the country. I was happy to see that instead of using well known cities and landmarks, the author chose to highlight places most people have never heard of. We certainly made note of a few to check out on our next road trip!

Two lucky winners will receive a copy of LaRue Across America and a LaRue branded backpack!


About the book:

Ike’s plan for a peaceful cruise with Mrs. LaRue are thwarted when their neighbor, Mrs. Hibbins, falls suddenly ill. Mrs. LaRue suggests that she and Ike care for her cats while Mrs. Hibbins is in the hospital, inviting them along on the cruise. But cats aren't allowed, and Mrs. LaRue decides to take them all on a week's vacation of road-tripping. Ike is beside himself and quickly takes up his pen to tell us why!

Join award-winner Mark Teague on this romping road trip across America. Readers can follow along on the maps of the U.S. that span the endpapers. Teague drives us to the story’s satisfying conclusion, and we are left with one profound question: Can cats and dogs really be friends?

Watch the trailer:



How to Enter:

Simply leave a comment telling me the title of your favorite children's book!

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Good luck! Two winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 10! Can't wait? Order LaRue Across America here.

This contest is sponsored by SCHOLASTIC and is open to US mailing addresses only.

Congratulations to Ingvlld of Storytime Superheroes and Edie!! Pleas email your shipping details to Sylvia{at}ChasingCheerios{dot}com! :)

26 comments:

julie said...

the Fancy Nancy books...the first one is my FAVORITE!!!!..2nd favorite...The Pout-Pout Fish!!!

Ingvild said...

Our favorite kids book right now is Pete the Cat - I Love My White Shoes.

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Ingvild said...

I follow you on twitter:
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Geri said...

My favorite childrens book of all time is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane!!! What an awesome book!

shopannies said...

The pokey little puppy was one of my favorites
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elena said...

I love "Asimoula", a Greek fairytale book!

Marian said...

Our favorite and most read kids book is "Η ζωή του Χριστού" from the series "I learn through the icons"
Can also be found in English here:
http://www.stamoulis.gr/ViewShopCategoryMisc2.aspx?Id=1582

Marian K. said...

Harry the Dirty Dog is one of my favorites! More currently I love the book ONE. Awesome story! Thanks!

Marian K. said...

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Marian K. said...

Subscriber to your blog!

Workshop Classroom said...

My favorite book is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. I subscribe to your blog! I don't tweet, but I blogged about your contest!

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Kelly B said...

My favorite children's book is The Giving Tree!

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Kelly B said...

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I subscribe to your blog!

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I follow your blog!
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maypop said...

My very favorite is The Boxcar Children. My second grade teacher read that to my class and I loved it! Now that I teach second grade, I love reading it to my students.

amharach said...

My kids and I absolutely love the SkippyJon Jones series by Judy Schachner. So fun!

Jenny said...

I love Huck Finn, I don't care how old I get, it's still one of my favorites and now my son loves it too! Thanks for the giveaway!

Jenny said...

Long time subscriber to your blog!

Jenny said...

Follow you on Twitte!

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Edie said...

Just saw your ad for this on facebook! Count me in! My favorite children's book are the ones written by Beatrix Potter. :)

Edie said...

subscribed to A purse full of Cheerios

Edie said...

Don't have twitter but I'd follow you if I did!

my email is UmaEdie01@verizon.net

::Sylvia:: said...

So many great titles! And some I've never read, so I'll be adding those to our library list! Thank you all for entering!

::Sylvia:: said...

Marian, I LOVE that series! We have the Panagia one too. Beautiful iconography as well! And Elena, I'll be looking for Asimoula! :)

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