Birthday Giveaway: Simply Read Books
On mornings where Laurel resists waking up, one foolproof way to get her to roll over and open her eyes is to read aloud. She adores books and I love reading them to her, especially when they are as beautifully crafted as those by Simply Read Books, an award winning publisher committed to well crafted words, beautiful artwork, and quality production. And for our 3rd birthday party, Simply Read Books is offering three lucky winners a baby (0-3) or toddler/elementary school (3-8) book set (title details below; value of $24-67 depending on set). Simply check out the rules below and leave a comment on this giveaway to enter to win (by midnight EST, Wednesday, August 19).
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winners Erin, Catherine, and Patricia!
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Rules:
*The three winners will get to choose from the baby (0-3) or toddler/elementary school (3-8) book set. The baby book set will include: Paola Opal’s Saffy, Saffy Looks for Rain, & Totty. The toddler/elementary school book set will include: Penguin and the Cupcake by Ashley Spires, The Bored Book by David Michael Slater, Paulina P. by Lisa Cinar, & Dragons Love by Stephen Parlato.
**Note: Winner(s) will be drawn randomly using Random.org, notified directly via e-mail, then listed back at this post using first name only.
Comments
Oh, I would love to win the toddler set!
Posted by: sara loud | August 18, 2009 8:54 AM | Reply to this comment
We seem to live by the rule in this house that you can never have too many children's books! We would love the toddler set.
Posted by: teri | August 18, 2009 9:03 AM | Reply to this comment
we are in need of some new books having just done a purge of old/insipid or irreparably damaged ones.
Posted by: tracyp | August 18, 2009 9:06 AM | Reply to this comment
Another useful and fun giveaway for my little one. Many thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carol | August 18, 2009 9:09 AM | Reply to this comment
My baby would love the baby books to add to our night time reading routine!
Posted by: Ariel | August 18, 2009 9:29 AM | Reply to this comment
i would love the toddler/elem. set.. my son is 5 and just starting to read.. love this.
Posted by: patricia g. | August 18, 2009 9:36 AM | Reply to this comment
Love books! Can never have too many. :)
Posted by: Linda | August 18, 2009 9:43 AM | Reply to this comment
Both of my boys love reading - these would be great!
Posted by: Christina C | August 18, 2009 9:46 AM | Reply to this comment
What beautiful kids books ! We would love the 3-8 year old set. Thanks for the great tip about a wonderful publisher !
Posted by: Catherine Poole | August 18, 2009 9:47 AM | Reply to this comment
I love reading to toddlers. I would enjoy reading these books. Thank you.
Posted by: cheryl | August 18, 2009 10:08 AM | Reply to this comment
i would love the toddler set
Posted by: sandra | August 18, 2009 10:09 AM | Reply to this comment
its awesome Laurel loves books. My son is only 7 months and he loves books too, of course they have to have sounds, pop ups, or kitty cats for him to get really excited, but still!
Posted by: Jen | August 18, 2009 10:14 AM | Reply to this comment
how fun
Posted by: sandy | August 18, 2009 10:16 AM | Reply to this comment
Love, Love children books, and so do my little ones! Would love to win the toddler set for them.
Posted by: Maria A. Malaveci | August 18, 2009 10:25 AM | Reply to this comment
My daughters love to read. Thank you.
Posted by: Maggie M | August 18, 2009 10:50 AM | Reply to this comment
Lovely giveaway!
I'd love to win the toddler/elementary school set.
mfalcon13 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Posted by: Mary | August 18, 2009 11:07 AM | Reply to this comment
My baby LOVES books.
Posted by: Erin | August 18, 2009 11:10 AM | Reply to this comment
I am a mentor/tutor at an inner city elementary school. The kids would really benefit from the books.
Posted by: Victor Arroyo | August 18, 2009 11:35 AM | Reply to this comment
We would love a toddler/Elementary set!
Posted by: Heather M | August 18, 2009 11:41 AM | Reply to this comment
The elementary book set would be great for my son!
Posted by: pam r | August 18, 2009 11:45 AM | Reply to this comment
We would love the toddler/elementary books. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Annette | August 18, 2009 11:45 AM | Reply to this comment
Books are wonderful. I just came back from the Library with my
6 yr old and 3yr old. Books provide for imagination, the love of reading, and the beauty of images and artwork by illustrators.
Posted by: Nora McClymer | August 18, 2009 12:03 PM | Reply to this comment
Great books, would love to win.
Posted by: Colleen Jensen | August 18, 2009 12:05 PM | Reply to this comment
My baby due next month would love the 0-3 set. Cool site, thanks for the info.
Posted by: kat | August 18, 2009 12:14 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the Toddler/Elementary books for my God-daughter and God-nephew.
Posted by: Vicky H. | August 18, 2009 12:14 PM | Reply to this comment
My grandson would like the baby books.
Posted by: Pat | August 18, 2009 12:25 PM | Reply to this comment
We can never have too many books!! My son loves penguins! He would love the toddler book set.
Posted by: Kirsten Silverman | August 18, 2009 1:00 PM | Reply to this comment
We would love the toddler/elementary school book set at our house.
Posted by: Kerrie Mayans | August 18, 2009 1:00 PM | Reply to this comment
I love this!
Posted by: Renee F | August 18, 2009 1:02 PM | Reply to this comment
We could always use more books...especially the toddler set!
Posted by: anne-marie | August 18, 2009 1:04 PM | Reply to this comment
This would be perfect for my son!
Posted by: Gabriel J. | August 18, 2009 1:28 PM | Reply to this comment
What cute books! We'd love the toddler/elementary set!
Posted by: Kristie | August 18, 2009 1:31 PM | Reply to this comment
I think reading to them is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have with your child.
Posted by: McKim | August 18, 2009 1:36 PM | Reply to this comment
GREAT giveaway!
Posted by: Kara | August 18, 2009 1:37 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the baby set! Thanks for the great giveaway :)
Posted by: Bambi M | August 18, 2009 1:43 PM | Reply to this comment
The baby set would be nice for my one year old son Logan and his soon to be brother Caleb
Posted by: Weldon | August 18, 2009 1:48 PM | Reply to this comment
The baby set-my friend just adopted a baby girl-I would give the books to her
Posted by: Julie | August 18, 2009 1:48 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love either set.
Posted by: Paula H | August 18, 2009 2:10 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the toddler set! Thanks for the cool giveaway!
Posted by: Aleksandra N. | August 18, 2009 2:13 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love the toddler/elementary school set for both my kids.
Posted by: Steph | August 18, 2009 2:16 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the toddler/elementary set! Thanks!
Posted by: Amanda S. | August 18, 2009 2:17 PM | Reply to this comment
My son loves story time. We would love the baby set!
Posted by: Sharon | August 18, 2009 2:27 PM | Reply to this comment
books...something my registry needs more of.
Posted by: Yoon Kramer | August 18, 2009 2:30 PM | Reply to this comment
the toddler series would be great for my daughter
Posted by: Adrienne Gordon | August 18, 2009 2:47 PM | Reply to this comment
My first grandchild is due in January so I'm already beginning a library. A child needs to be read to as early as possible!
Posted by: randi oaklief | August 18, 2009 2:56 PM | Reply to this comment
We LOVE books!
Posted by: L Gunter | August 18, 2009 2:58 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the toddler/elementary set!
Posted by: Renee C | August 18, 2009 3:19 PM | Reply to this comment
Sometimes, I think I enjoy children's books as much or more than books for myself!
Thanks, Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | August 18, 2009 3:23 PM | Reply to this comment
Either of these sets would be welcomed and would be read over and over again.
Posted by: Lauralee Hensley | August 18, 2009 3:34 PM | Reply to this comment
What a great contest! Sebastian would love to learn to read your books. Thank you and may we say Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: Heidi Raygor | August 18, 2009 3:41 PM | Reply to this comment
We'd love the todder/elementary set! My youngest is just starting to read, so all books are welcome!
Posted by: Sonya | August 18, 2009 3:58 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the baby book set.
Posted by: Heather McD | August 18, 2009 4:24 PM | Reply to this comment
enter me please!
Posted by: alison | August 18, 2009 4:29 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh I would so love to have that set to read to/with my granddaughter.
Thanks for the great give-away.
Posted by: Sandra | August 18, 2009 4:35 PM | Reply to this comment
i am a winner everyday mverno@roadrunner.com
Posted by: susan varney | August 18, 2009 4:38 PM | Reply to this comment
I would like to win the Baby Set of Books-would make a nice shower gift!
Posted by: Elaine R | August 18, 2009 5:51 PM | Reply to this comment
My daughter would love this.
Posted by: shawna | August 18, 2009 6:08 PM | Reply to this comment
my girls would love the toddler/elementary set as that is what they are :)
Posted by: Noreen | August 18, 2009 6:22 PM | Reply to this comment
toddler/elementary school set for my little boy please
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Posted by: Stephanie V. | August 18, 2009 6:53 PM | Reply to this comment
My niece Hannah loves penguins!
Posted by: Ed Nemmers | August 18, 2009 6:57 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love the toddler set! We love going to the books store and the library for books, movies, and music!
Posted by: Georgina ES | August 18, 2009 7:00 PM | Reply to this comment
Yeah!! We are starting to build our soon-to-be-born son's library. Reading is so important. These would make a grand addition to our collection.
Posted by: Heidi Hanson | August 18, 2009 7:37 PM | Reply to this comment
We would love to have the 3-8 year old set!
Posted by: Gloria | August 18, 2009 8:27 PM | Reply to this comment
wouldlove to win this for grandchild
Posted by: christa d marteny | August 18, 2009 8:40 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love the toddler/elementary set for my boys.
Posted by: Molly K | August 18, 2009 8:41 PM | Reply to this comment
My 2 boys would LOVE this!!!
Posted by: Mya Brooks | August 18, 2009 8:54 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love the baby set, my granddaughter already loves to 'read' her books at 9 months old
Posted by: Roxanne | August 18, 2009 9:14 PM | Reply to this comment
the toddler/elementary set
Posted by: Jennifer | August 18, 2009 9:15 PM | Reply to this comment
My girls just love to read. Their favorite errand to run is actually going to the library to pick out new books for the week. :o) We'd love to win the 3-8 pack for our family. (My kiddos are 3 & 5). Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa | August 18, 2009 9:20 PM | Reply to this comment
Would love to win the toddler set for my niece :)
Posted by: ReggieMann | August 18, 2009 9:23 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh, we love good books! We'd love the baby set.
Posted by: Danielle M | August 18, 2009 9:23 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love Penguin and the cupcake. Ashleigh B
Posted by: Ashleigh B | August 18, 2009 9:39 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to win the baby book set
Posted by: Michelle Draveski | August 18, 2009 9:39 PM | Reply to this comment
m son is really getting into to books so this would be great for us!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: amy delong | August 18, 2009 10:07 PM | Reply to this comment
We'd love to win the toddler/elementary set!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
Posted by: Megret | August 18, 2009 10:14 PM | Reply to this comment
The baby books would be great for my two little guys! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Stacey C | August 18, 2009 10:52 PM | Reply to this comment
My oldest granddaughter will start 1st grade in the fall, and her little sister will miss her because she attended kindergarten for only a half day. I think that the Toddler/Elementary books would be perfect for them, because the older girl loves to read to her little sister.
Posted by: Kathy S | August 18, 2009 11:01 PM | Reply to this comment
Bright colors...giraffes and turtles, oh my,
What a sweet collection for baby to eye...
These books for the precious one will surely be sweet,
The words in parents' voices to hear...is so neat!
Posted by: Elsie B. | August 18, 2009 11:12 PM | Reply to this comment
The baby set would be awesome for us!
Posted by: Bettina | August 19, 2009 12:02 AM | Reply to this comment
Both sets look fabulous. I have a baby and a toddler so either are awesome. Thanks!!
Posted by: Meg T | August 19, 2009 12:16 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to win the toddler/elementary school set for my granddaughter! Thank you for the contest!
Posted by: Donna Hunt | August 19, 2009 12:17 AM | Reply to this comment
Thanks for the chance to win! I love to read with my sons and we'd love to win the elementary/toddler set
Posted by: Marianna B. | August 19, 2009 12:25 AM | Reply to this comment
My tot loves books! We would love the toddler set!
Posted by: Mona | August 19, 2009 12:26 AM | Reply to this comment
I have nieces and nephews who would be all over either set!
Posted by: Wehaf | August 19, 2009 12:27 AM | Reply to this comment
Although I don't have kids yet, I have already started a children's library. I would love to add these books to it:)
Posted by: carlyk | August 19, 2009 12:51 AM | Reply to this comment
oh cool! Love penguins, and children books. They have a nice site
Posted by: Alka | August 19, 2009 1:22 AM | Reply to this comment
My son loves books! I want to enter for a toddler/elementary set! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Chan | August 19, 2009 1:31 AM | Reply to this comment
I would like to be entered for the toddler/elementary school giveaway!
Posted by: etirv | August 19, 2009 1:51 AM | Reply to this comment
These look like great books.
Posted by: angie | August 19, 2009 1:56 AM | Reply to this comment
I would really like to read the books to my children. thank you
Posted by: ann taylor | August 19, 2009 2:53 AM | Reply to this comment
choose baby set ty.
Posted by: vivian | August 19, 2009 3:19 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love to win a set!
Posted by: Lisa N. | August 19, 2009 6:34 AM | Reply to this comment
My little one would love the toddler/elementary school (3-8) book set
Posted by: Huguette E. | August 19, 2009 6:45 AM | Reply to this comment
Love children books, and so do my grandkids Would love to win the toddler set for them. jelly15301@gmail.com
Posted by: Carol Lawrence | August 19, 2009 6:49 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to win the baby books. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: April | August 19, 2009 7:27 AM | Reply to this comment
We love books and are always looking for good new ones to read - these look great!
Posted by: Melissa | August 19, 2009 7:44 AM | Reply to this comment
My daughter LOVES reading.
Posted by: Sarah F. | August 19, 2009 7:58 AM | Reply to this comment
These would be fantastic for when my nephew visits.
Posted by: Lori Walker | August 19, 2009 8:48 AM | Reply to this comment
This is a fun & useful giveaway for my toddler sons. Many thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Renski | August 19, 2009 9:18 AM | Reply to this comment
The toddler set would be awesome for my 3 yr old!
Posted by: Reena | August 19, 2009 9:22 AM | Reply to this comment
love to read!
Posted by: Laura M | August 19, 2009 9:36 AM | Reply to this comment
For sure, we could use the 0-3 set. She loves to be read to, then she wants to chew on them! I think it's a fiber thing :)
Posted by: Donald Bishop | August 19, 2009 9:40 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to have the toddler set! Great giveaway.
Posted by: Donna | August 19, 2009 9:48 AM | Reply to this comment
Thanks for the chance! We love to read!
Posted by: Amy C | August 19, 2009 10:01 AM | Reply to this comment
I'm not familiar with these books -- and my three-year-old loves penguins and cupcakes. Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Karen S. | August 19, 2009 10:33 AM | Reply to this comment
Penguins and cupcakes -- what fun! Happy Birthday, Boston Mamas!
Posted by: Jarasa | August 19, 2009 10:56 AM | Reply to this comment
The baby books would be wonderful to have! Reading to a baby and showing expression while reading, I feel is very beneficial!! Thanks!
Posted by: Sherry E. | August 19, 2009 11:04 AM | Reply to this comment
My grandson would love the toddler books.
Posted by: ann | August 19, 2009 11:12 AM | Reply to this comment
would love these for grandkids
Posted by: marge mckoen | August 19, 2009 11:14 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love the toddler set, we love to read.
Posted by: Linda | August 19, 2009 11:34 AM | Reply to this comment
toddler/elementary books for me
Posted by: dorothy l | August 19, 2009 11:35 AM | Reply to this comment
I'd love the 0-3 set. So cute!
Posted by: KELLY SCOTT | August 19, 2009 11:47 AM | Reply to this comment
Books are the best gift!
Posted by: Renee B. | August 19, 2009 12:02 PM | Reply to this comment
I would choose the baby set - I have four friends who are going to be having babies in the next six month or so and I'd love to promote the gift of reading...
Posted by: Jennifer S. | August 19, 2009 12:38 PM | Reply to this comment
Books are ALWAYS a great giveaway! I know kids in each age range that would enjoy this prize!
Posted by: Tarah | August 19, 2009 12:42 PM | Reply to this comment
I love children's books and these look like some really cute ones. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Pamela S | August 19, 2009 12:49 PM | Reply to this comment
First...HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOSTON MAMAS! We love this site and wish you continued success in the years to come.
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The youngest member of our family will be two years old in October. I'm thinking the she would get the most use out of the Toddler set.
Posted by: Marie N | August 19, 2009 1:01 PM | Reply to this comment
The toddler set would be great!
Posted by: Carissa | August 19, 2009 1:04 PM | Reply to this comment
The toddler/elementay set would be great for my boys.Thanks!
Posted by: Leslie S. | August 19, 2009 1:30 PM | Reply to this comment
With two toddlers in our home we would love to have the toddler elementary school set. Thanks :)
Posted by: chastidy | August 19, 2009 1:50 PM | Reply to this comment
Would really enjoy the elementary set for my little ones! Thanks!
Posted by: Jaclyn Reynolds | August 19, 2009 2:22 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to win the toddler set! Thanks for the great giveaway!
annasmama0702@gmail.com
Posted by: Courtney | August 19, 2009 2:51 PM | Reply to this comment
i would love to win the 0-3 set for my son we read every night together
Posted by: amanda thompson | August 19, 2009 3:28 PM | Reply to this comment
Lots of bdays in August I see my daughters birthday and my nieces birthday is next friday would love to win the toddler set.
Posted by: Jammie | August 19, 2009 3:31 PM | Reply to this comment
how fun - would love the Toddler Set
Posted by: Shelly | August 19, 2009 3:31 PM | Reply to this comment
Reading-besides praying one of the best things you can do for your children
Posted by: Rosanne | August 19, 2009 4:31 PM | Reply to this comment
This would be a great addition to our children's book set!
We would like the 3-8 year old set!
Thanks
ksweeper21@gmail.com
Posted by: Kelsey | August 19, 2009 4:46 PM | Reply to this comment
my 3 week old son is already being read to each night - and his room has a storybook theme of all my favorite books from my childhood. I would love the 0-3 set!
Posted by: Caitlin | August 19, 2009 4:56 PM | Reply to this comment
We read to our daughter all the time, and we have books in every room. We would love the 3-8 toddler set.
Thank you
Posted by: JOSHUA | August 19, 2009 5:19 PM | Reply to this comment
I can't think of a better just-starting-preschool gift for my eager student. The elementary set would be wonderful addition to her personal library.
Posted by: Anne O | August 19, 2009 5:50 PM | Reply to this comment
This is the first time I remember hearing of Simply Read Books. They sound great and we love to read in our house.
Posted by: Jen Mc | August 19, 2009 6:08 PM | Reply to this comment
3-8 for my son. he loves to read.
Posted by: Maja Meza | August 19, 2009 8:02 PM | Reply to this comment
My childen both love books and they would both love the toddler/elementary school book set...awesome books! Thanks for the chance!
mainlandmama at gmail dot com
Posted by: Shawn C. | August 19, 2009 8:09 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh!
I love to read and I really hope that I can pass that along to my son!
We would love the baby ones... He is only 6 months old!
Thank you for the contest
Posted by: noelle d | August 19, 2009 9:08 PM | Reply to this comment
Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in :)
Posted by: kathy pease | August 19, 2009 9:38 PM | Reply to this comment
I would choose the toddler/elementary school set.
Posted by: Renee C | August 19, 2009 9:47 PM | Reply to this comment
This is a terrific offer and opportunity. My boys would love this. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: DonnaC | August 19, 2009 10:00 PM | Reply to this comment
My 10-month-old loves books and just started turning the pages on his own! The baby (0-3) collection would be a wonderful gift for his first birthday. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Turia | August 19, 2009 10:56 PM | Reply to this comment
i would love to win this for my kids i would pick the toddler set thanks so much for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Posted by: tina reynolds | August 19, 2009 11:13 PM | Reply to this comment
Great giveaway!The toddler set would be great for my son.
Posted by: Lucy W | August 19, 2009 11:22 PM | Reply to this comment
I would looooove the Toddler set!
Posted by: Chrysa | August 19, 2009 11:35 PM | Reply to this comment
My last baby but now a toddler would like books of his own. He has many wonderful hand-me-downs.
Posted by: Renee Weiner | August 19, 2009 11:42 PM | Reply to this comment
We would heart the 3-8 toddler set.
Posted by: Janet | August 19, 2009 11:51 PM | Reply to this comment
Please enter me :)
Posted by: Gianna | August 20, 2009 12:23 AM | Reply to this comment
We love books!
Posted by: halloweenlover | August 20, 2009 4:39 PM | Reply to this comment
Ooohhhh! A prize with multiple prizes! Perfect for my 3-yo twins!
Posted by: Saderchick | August 24, 2009 2:29 PM | Reply to this comment