October’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of October to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winner from September!

Laurie at Keeping It Simple won with her fantastic post that included not only one, but four picture book reviews! She shared Grandma’s Chocolate by Mara Price, Who Stole Mona Lisa by Ruthie Knapp, The Great Serum Race, and Art & Max by David Wiesner. Not only does she share her thoughts on the books, but her kiddos as well; which of course I love! Make sure to stop by and wish her congratulations!
Congratulations again! Please make sure to email me some time this month so that I can get your books out to you!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you thought about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. November 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (October 31, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day
by Lydia Maria Francis Child and Illustrated by Matt Tavares

Keeping with the holiday theme from last month I’m selecting a book by a wonderful author and more specifically an illustrator I absolutely adore. It’s wonderful to have such a gorgeous picture book in time for Thanksgiving, as there aren’t too many out there. (And I apologize to our non-US participants that are absolutely eligible to win but may not celebrate the holiday. Hopefully you’ll still love the beauty of this book!) This month I will be selecting two winners! Good luck all!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

September’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of August to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winners from August!

Newcomer, Heidi from Geo Librarian was our first place winner with her review of Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? by Susan A. Shea and illustrated by Tom Slaughter.
Our second place winner was Joanna from Miss Marple’s Musings who squeezed in her review of The Tree of Life by Peter Sis.
Congratulations to you both! Please make sure to email me some time this month so that I can get your book out to you!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you thought about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. October 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (September 30, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee
and
Alpha Oops! H is for Halloween by Alethea Kontis

Deciding that it’s getting to be the holiday season and everyone is always on the lookout for a great Halloween book or two we choose these two! Both are personal favorites and we even have a review for Alpha Oops! H is for Halloween already up on the site! This month I will be selecting one winner! Good luck all!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

August’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of August to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winner from July!

Liblaura5 from Read Aloud Today! with her review of Cat Secrets by Jef Czekaj is the winner of Babyberry Pie by Heather Vogel Frederick. Congratulations!

Please make sure to stop by her site for wonderful reviews of some of the best Children’s Literature out there today!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you thought about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. September 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (August 31, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

Grandpa Green by Lane Smith and Dot by Patricia Intriago

This month I will be selecting two winners! The first winner will have their pick of the two options and the second winner will receive the remaining book. Both are fantastic reads and I’m sure whoever wins will thoroughly enjoy their book! Good luck all!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

July’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of July to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winner from June!

Katie from Secrets & Sharing Soda with her reviews of It’s A Book, Spot the Plot, The Boys and Animals Home Alone. Congratulations!

If you haven’t been to Katie’s site then you are definitely missing out, especially those librarians and teachers out there! I have no doubt you’ll find some great new books to share at story time and beyond!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you thought about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. August 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (July 31, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

Babyberry Pie by Heather Vogel Frederick and Illustrated by Amy Schwartz

I absolutely adore Heather Vogel Frederick’s Mother-Daughter Book Club books and now my kiddos love her picture book, Babyberry Pie. I thought this would be the perfect time of year to celebrate not only a fantastic author, but also the wonderful pies being made with the fruits blooming this season! Good luck everyone!

This month I will be selecting two winners to receive one copy each!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

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May’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of May to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winner from April!

Janelle from Brimful Curiosities with her review of Good Night, Little Sea Otter by Janet Halfmann!
Janelle’s site has long been a favorite of mine, not only because of the picture book reviews but also because of the crafts and activities she does with her kiddos. So please don’t miss out on reading another fabulous blog and stop by Brimful Curiosities!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you though about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. June 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (May 31, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

This month I’ve decided to share an incredibly powerful book from my recent reviews, Ladder to the Moon by Maya Soetoro-Ng. If you haven’t yet read this book, you should definitely seek it out! Please feel free to take a look at my review if you missed it, and good luck to everyone!

Ladder to the Moon by Maya Soetoro-Ng

This month I will be selecting one winner to receive this fantastic book!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, as of last month, every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

Purchasing products by clicking through the links in this post will provide us a modest commission through our various affiliate relationships.

March’s Read-to-Me Picture Book Challenge Link-Up

This is the place to come for the month of March to link-up any and all of your picture book reviews you’ve posted during the month!

First of all…Congratulations go to the winner from March!

Myra at Gathering Books with her review of David Wiesner’s Free Fall!
If you haven’t stopped by Myra’s site yet, you certainly are missing out on some fantastic picture book recommendations and I’d highly recommend making a visit!

The Details:

• Make sure that before you link-up your reviews you’ve signed up for the challenge as outlined on the challenge page. (If you have not, I reserve the right to delete your entry.)
• Anyone, even non-bloggers can participate. Open worldwide.
• Non-bloggers can link to their reviews posted on Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, or Amazon. (If you need help with this please feel free to email me at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.)
• Link as many reviews as you’d like throughout the month. Each link to *review(s)* will enter you into the monthly prize drawing. (Only reviews will count toward the drawing, not just listings of what you are reading. Sorry! We want to hear what you though about the books. <3)
• Monthly prize drawing is open to all participants, worldwide, and one winner will be chosen at random and will be posted on the 2nd day of the month following (ie. April 2nd for this month). So please make sure to link any reviews you’d like counted for the month before the last day of the month (March 31, 2011).

What’s up for grabs this month for participants?

This month I have the opportunity of sharing one of the titles from the Cybils Fiction Picture Book Finalists for our Picture Book giveaway this month! I was able to serve as a Judge for the Cybils Awards this year and felt incredibly honored to be a part of this superb event that promotes reading the very best in children’s literature today. Take a look at this month’s prize offering…

Chalk by Bill Thomson

This month I will be selecting one winner to receive this fantastic book!

That’s it! Get linking and make sure to take a look around at the other reviews posted for more great ideas on what picture books to pick up next. I know I’m going to be stopping by just to add to our TBR pile!

**PS…As an added incentive, from here on out for every 5 comments you make on your fellow participant’s picture book reviews you will get an additional entry into the monthly drawing. Before the last day of the month make sure to stop by leaving a comment about how many comments you have left so that I can add those to the amount you’ve entered in reviews! (And of course, make sure you are signed up to participate in the challenge!)**

Purchasing products by clicking through the links in this post will provide us a modest commission through our various affiliate relationships.