Busy kids are happy kids

by Mir at 2:36 pm on May 23, 2011 in Contests

School’s out, here, and even though we finish our year pretty early, even those of you in the frozen north will be finishing out the school year pretty soon. And then what? Kids! Underfoot! Whining about being bored! And we can’t have that. (Pro tip: As soon as school ended I both gave the kids new chores and assigned them each a night to cook dinner. Because I’m a giver. But guess who is not complaining of boredom?)

But back to you. I have in my possession a trio of keep-’em-busy books from Downtown Bookworks, perfect for a summer of peace, harmony, and happy little kids. Sounds good, right? The winner of this week’s contest will receive Eye Q Picture Puzzler, The Do It Myself Kids’ Cookbook, and The Lonely Sock Club. All three of these books are rated for ages 4-8 and look like they’ll be a lot of fun.

So! Want to win ‘em? Of course you do! First go review the contest rules and regulations, then come on back here and leave a comment on this post by 8:00 a.m. Eastern (that’s 5:00 a.m. Pacific) on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 for an entry. I’ll choose the winner via random number generation, or possibly I’ll allow my pet sock puppet to select the winner.

Ready? Go!

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186 Responses to “Busy kids are happy kids”

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Rebecca May 23, 2011 at 2:37 pm #

Books!
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Mary O May 23, 2011 at 2:39 pm #

OOOh, these look fun!
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Nina May 23, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

My daughter would have love these!
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Lisa P. May 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm #

I’d love to win! The kids’ first week of summer break starts today. How long before I’m wishing for back-to-school??
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pam May 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm #

Oh yay! Three books Three Grands. Perfect.
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Suzanne H May 23, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

Great giveaway!
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Courtney May 23, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

Of course, we do!
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Christina May 23, 2011 at 2:44 pm #

Oh my! Of course I want to win them! Here’s to a good start to summer.
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GrandeMocha May 23, 2011 at 2:46 pm #

I would LOVE these!
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squorkymama May 23, 2011 at 2:48 pm #

These look like fun!
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Amy May 23, 2011 at 2:48 pm #

read!
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Kyallee May 23, 2011 at 2:48 pm #

I have two kids who would be very happy to have these! Thanks for hosting another great giveaway!
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Mary Fran May 23, 2011 at 2:50 pm #

I’m sorry, but June 27th isn’t “pretty soon”. Maybe winning will make me feel less sad that everyone else starts summer so much sooner than we do.
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Tara May 23, 2011 at 2:52 pm #

Feeling lucky!
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Dawn May 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm #

My kids would love these!
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Katie May 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm #

My kids would love these!
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Jodi May 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm #

These look great! Please pick me!
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Bren May 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

Books!
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ste May 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

I need my kid to be busy while her baby brother is sleeping!
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MamaChristy May 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

School let’s out Wednesday. This would be fab.
21

Missy May 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

Thank you!
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Kate May 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

My poor kids don’e get out until June 22 but start their new school in Brazil on Aug. 4! But, yay for me, anyway. Need books for the plane ( I did snag a few of those woot kindles, too-thanks!)
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Emily May 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm #

Me, please! We’ve got a long summer ahead of us, including a 40 hour (round trip, without traffic) road trip! We need all the help we can get!
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TheresaAK May 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm #

Thank you!
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erika kar May 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm #

I woke up in a sweat last night counting the days until school is out for us. Please! I beseech you, oh random.org, pick me!
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Diane May 23, 2011 at 2:57 pm #

Looks like fun!
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RebeccaL May 23, 2011 at 2:57 pm #

My daughter is a bit young for these, but my niece and nephews would love them!
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alison T May 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm #

Yay for summer fun!
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Lenetta May 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm #

Sounds great – thanks for the chance!
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teya May 23, 2011 at 3:01 pm #

what a great idea!
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Melissa May 23, 2011 at 3:02 pm #

Ohhhh I NEEEEED These!
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Erika May 23, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

Summer vacation starts this weekend, so we definitely need this! Hope I win!!
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kakaty May 23, 2011 at 3:04 pm #

Nothing like some extra summer reading!
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Missy May 23, 2011 at 3:05 pm #

These would be perfect for my daughter, do you think six is old enough to cook supper??
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Tracy May 23, 2011 at 3:06 pm #

Looks great!!
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Lisa May 23, 2011 at 3:09 pm #

We would love these!
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Amelia May 23, 2011 at 3:10 pm #

how much fun! my daughter would love these!
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Katie in MA May 23, 2011 at 3:10 pm #

Ooh! Ooh! Guess who has two kids in the 4-8 year age range? >This girl!< True, I am mean and force my kids into daycare while I work full time. But still – there are those weekends that I sometimes think I might not survive.

Thanks, Mir!
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Kristie May 23, 2011 at 3:12 pm #

Oooh, my 4 and 7-year-old granddaughters will be here for the summer! These would be great!
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Alicia May 23, 2011 at 3:12 pm #

Books
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Tina May 23, 2011 at 3:14 pm #

My boys would love these! (And I’m already working on making a new chore chart in anticipation of school being out next week.)
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Shelly May 23, 2011 at 3:14 pm #

This would work well with my plans for my daughter to read more this summer!!
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Sheryl May 23, 2011 at 3:17 pm #

Yay books!
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Sherri May 23, 2011 at 3:20 pm #

I need these for our summer vacation. Please pick me!
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Kristine May 23, 2011 at 3:20 pm #

How fast can you get them here? One week left of school and this past weekends cries of “I’ve got nothing to do!” have me worried for next week.
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Cheryl S. May 23, 2011 at 3:25 pm #

Oooh! Books. We love books over here!
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Holly May 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm #

Yes, please! I’d like to have happy, busy kids.
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julie (etsy stalkers) May 23, 2011 at 3:36 pm #

Can i win someone to read these to my kids too?

http://etsystalkers.blogspot.com/
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lauren May 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm #

This looks great!
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Jennifer May 23, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

That cookbook sounds just perfect for my daughter.
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Meisha May 23, 2011 at 3:39 pm #

sounds great
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mere May 23, 2011 at 3:44 pm #

I don’t know who would have more fun – me or the kids! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Sarah May 23, 2011 at 3:49 pm #

4 kids home all under 7, yep we need books like these!!!
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Ani May 23, 2011 at 3:51 pm #

6-yr-old is unhappy that his 10-yr-old brother is off to sleep-away camp soon. We need entertainment, stat!
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beth s May 23, 2011 at 3:52 pm #

sock book looks cool for cub scout projects
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Lacey May 23, 2011 at 3:59 pm #

My daughter loves to cook.
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sherri May 23, 2011 at 4:00 pm #

Yes please!!
58

Damsel May 23, 2011 at 4:02 pm #

My son would love these!
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susan b May 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm #

These would be great for summer days with the grandkids!
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Binky May 23, 2011 at 4:04 pm #

My sock puppet would very much like to be selected by your sock puppet.
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Crisanne May 23, 2011 at 4:06 pm #

Love this contest!!
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Heather S May 23, 2011 at 4:06 pm #

That would be perfect! Summer is long and hot here!
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Heather May 23, 2011 at 4:12 pm #

Keeping them busy sound great and these books look like activities they’d enjoy! thanks for the contest.
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Katie May 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm #

This would be rad, I have three rugrats to keep busy
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Jennifer B May 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm #

My soon to be 5 year old would love these!
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Natasha May 23, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

Would love to have these on hand this summer!
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Valerie May 23, 2011 at 4:17 pm #

My kids would love these books!
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EG May 23, 2011 at 4:17 pm #

“The Lonely Sock Club” makes me chuckle. I want to start a singles bar called “The Sock Drawer.” You know, ’cause you’re always looking for a match in the sock drawer?
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Anna May 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm #

We have been in vacation mode for over a week already. I know my kids would love these. Thank you for the contest.
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curls May 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

Would be perfect for my nephew!!
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shifra May 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

My kids will make good use of these books…. So will I! Thanks!!!
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preete May 23, 2011 at 4:30 pm #

Awesome idea…put me in the drawing!
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JulieB May 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

Perfect for a rainy day!
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Nicole May 23, 2011 at 4:36 pm #

Must keep kids buys!
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Daisy May 23, 2011 at 4:37 pm #

These books are for ages 4-8? The exact ages of my kids– hope it’s a sign that I’m going to be a “winner”!!
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kim May 23, 2011 at 4:48 pm #

Oh yes, I would love this one. My five year old was just last week trying to talk me into a $20 kids cookbook.
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Kat May 23, 2011 at 4:49 pm #

Yay for books!
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Sue V. May 23, 2011 at 4:56 pm #

This would be so wonderful for the summer. Thanks for the chance.
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Aimee May 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm #

I am all for not having boredom. Because after boredom comes whining. Then comes REALLY grumpy Mom.
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Diann May 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm #

Wow! This sounds great!!!
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Laura May 23, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

My kids would prefer the books over chores – I’m sure LOL!
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LeAnna Wilson May 23, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

Oh please pick me random generator! I’ve been so faithful to you!!!!
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Jill May 23, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

I need busy kids!
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Dawn May 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm #

Ooh, ooh!
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Dawn May 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm #

Me!!!
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Mandy May 23, 2011 at 5:17 pm #

always love books
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Kris May 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm #

I have 2 kids in that age range that will be bored within 2 days of school ending! Hope we win!!!!
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Melissa May 23, 2011 at 5:34 pm #

We loooove books in our house!!!
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liv May 23, 2011 at 5:35 pm #

these look fantastic!
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Christy May 23, 2011 at 5:36 pm #

Cute!
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Emily May 23, 2011 at 5:37 pm #

So this will stop the fighting between my 7 year old and 3 year old? Please SAVE ME!
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Selena May 23, 2011 at 5:53 pm #

We’d love to have these, especially the cook book. Thanks!
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Robyn May 23, 2011 at 6:03 pm #

Totally fun! Winner me!
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ELena May 23, 2011 at 6:25 pm #

Sounds fabulous for my just turned 8 year old girl~pick me (her, us, whatevs)!
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Trish May 23, 2011 at 6:26 pm #

yay books!
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Tina May 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm #

pefect!!!
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Golden May 23, 2011 at 6:39 pm #

What fun!
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Nowheymama May 23, 2011 at 6:52 pm #

These would be PERFECT.
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Maria May 23, 2011 at 7:15 pm #

YAY!! You should totally pick me!
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Antonella May 23, 2011 at 8:04 pm #

Oh this would be great— 3 days into summer break and I am already searching for more things to keep them busy!!
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Anna May 23, 2011 at 8:43 pm #

Summer? What summer? I needed a down parka at yesterday’s BBQ. Thanks!
102

Tanya May 23, 2011 at 9:09 pm #

Hey, I’ve got a kid that falls within that age group! Maybe she’s feeling lucky!
103

Rebekah May 23, 2011 at 9:12 pm #

Yeah, keep that kid out from under my feet before I make slippers out of him!!
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Mar H May 23, 2011 at 9:24 pm #

These look like fun for my boys and me!
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Tzivy May 23, 2011 at 9:33 pm #

This will occupy the kiddies!
106

Eva May 23, 2011 at 9:34 pm #

I have kids! And need to keep them busy!
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may May 23, 2011 at 9:39 pm #

Heck yes! Hooray for books!
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Elizabeth May 23, 2011 at 9:44 pm #

Yes, yes, count me in! Summer is upon us!
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Jenn May 23, 2011 at 9:46 pm #

These look great!!!!
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Katie May 23, 2011 at 10:09 pm #

Those do sound fun!
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Liza May 23, 2011 at 10:11 pm #

Books! Books! Books!
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d May 23, 2011 at 10:31 pm #

It’s been a week and I’ve lost my mind already!
When does school start again?
My 5 yr old is killing me
113

Colleen May 23, 2011 at 10:40 pm #

Hooray! We’d love these!
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tory May 23, 2011 at 10:45 pm #

I want busy kids!
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dallimomma May 23, 2011 at 11:12 pm #

Oh, please! My granddaughter would totally flip if I handed her these books.
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Sarahtoo May 23, 2011 at 11:15 pm #

Ooh please, pick me! Thursday’s my birthday and the last day of school, at which point, my 8yo and 5yo will need distracting!
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Krista May 23, 2011 at 11:32 pm #

4 children under 6 – we need books!
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jen May 23, 2011 at 11:37 pm #

please! it would make 4 kids and 1 mommy very happy!!
119

Lisa May 23, 2011 at 11:59 pm #

Thanks for the chance!
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Lippy May 24, 2011 at 12:02 am #

I am so afraid of the boredom, these sound like fun.
121

Lori Smith May 24, 2011 at 12:52 am #

Need. These. Books.
Pretty Please
122

Heather R. May 24, 2011 at 1:19 am #

The kiddos last day of school is Friday! I need boredom busters STAT!
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Michele May 24, 2011 at 1:50 am #

I have 3 kids in that age range! Yay pick me!
124

Thorny May 24, 2011 at 3:14 am #

Oh my goodness, I am desperate for anything that will keep my twins busy this summer! Please pick me, O Pretty Random Number Generator!
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Bonnie May 24, 2011 at 6:03 am #

me please
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emily May 24, 2011 at 6:55 am #

Yes, please! I’m going to need something to keep them occupied this summer!
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Heather M. May 24, 2011 at 7:04 am #

Great for summer!!!! Love them!
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Margaret May 24, 2011 at 7:25 am #

wow-great prize
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Elizabeth May 24, 2011 at 8:15 am #

:pve the chores idea! thanks for the parenting tip for pretty moms!
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Kassie May 24, 2011 at 8:19 am #

I have 2 in the 4-8 category and I am scared of the end of next week. Seriously. I NEED these!
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Janice May 24, 2011 at 8:31 am #

Perfect for my daughter – Thanks!
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Stacey May 24, 2011 at 8:59 am #

These look fun! Thanks Mir!
133

Beachgal May 24, 2011 at 9:04 am #

my son would enjoy these…and my husband, who is home with him all summer. Thanks for the opportunity!
134

Robin May 24, 2011 at 9:20 am #

boo hoo. they cancelled summer school here, so we need all the help to chase away the boredom. pick me pretty please.
135

jayshree May 24, 2011 at 9:38 am #

Perfect ! One more day of school, this will be great…
136

Kelly E. May 24, 2011 at 9:38 am #

We never have enough books!
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Candy May 24, 2011 at 9:41 am #

Books would be great for my kid
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Rachel May 24, 2011 at 10:03 am #

Oooh these look awesome!
139

Grace May 24, 2011 at 10:18 am #

Perfect! My kids would have a blast!
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gretchen May 24, 2011 at 10:23 am #

love! <3
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Holly May 24, 2011 at 10:53 am #

I want some books!!
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Betsy May 24, 2011 at 10:53 am #

I need something to keep these kids busy this summer
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Keryn May 24, 2011 at 10:55 am #

My brother and his three kids will be living with us this summer, so we will have 8 kids under the age of 10 in my 1600 sq ft house, plus the three adults. (Hold me.) So I could really, really use such a prize. Here’s hoping the random generator will favor me this time ’round.
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Hollie May 24, 2011 at 10:56 am #

This would be fantastic!
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Lori_S May 24, 2011 at 10:59 am #

We are huge readers and would give these books a loving home.

Thanks!
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stephanie May 24, 2011 at 11:02 am #

This looks like fun for a loooong car ride to Florida next month!
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Karen May 24, 2011 at 11:05 am #

My daughter loves to read! Thanks for the chance to win.
148

Joanne May 24, 2011 at 11:17 am #

Perfect for summer time!
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Jessica May 24, 2011 at 11:27 am #

Have 3 kids who would love these!
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Katie in CA May 24, 2011 at 11:58 am #

Sure!
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susan May 24, 2011 at 12:33 pm #

These look fun!!
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chesney May 24, 2011 at 1:21 pm #

My 7yr old would love this
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Kyung May 24, 2011 at 1:57 pm #

These look great!
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Annette May 24, 2011 at 2:34 pm #

I have 2 in that age group… Count me in!
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Sarah May 24, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

Want them!! My kids will for sure!
156

Candi May 24, 2011 at 3:42 pm #

All these books looked great on Amazon – the reviews were so good! I would love these for my son.
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Jerrie Waits May 24, 2011 at 3:50 pm #

My daughter (and my nerves) would love these. She is in first grade and the top reader in her class. Very excited about books in general these days. OH GREAT RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR PICK ME UMMM I Mean Morgan. LOL
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Melissa May 24, 2011 at 3:52 pm #

I have 3 kiddos that would enjoy these!
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Jerrie Waits May 24, 2011 at 3:52 pm #

MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WOULD LOVE THESE. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE MIR..
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Alison May 24, 2011 at 5:27 pm #

Perfect for summer!
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Faith May 24, 2011 at 5:34 pm #

These would be GREAT for summer!
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Christina May 24, 2011 at 5:55 pm #

pick me number generator!!
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sarah May 24, 2011 at 5:55 pm #

These look fun!
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Sarah May 24, 2011 at 5:55 pm #

Yes, Please!!
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anna May 24, 2011 at 8:03 pm #

kids guess what we are going to do
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JessicaD May 24, 2011 at 8:32 pm #

My kids would love! Thanks – Jessica
167

Mimi May 24, 2011 at 10:37 pm #

This teacher needs those books!
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Tracybeeeee May 24, 2011 at 10:39 pm #

Pick me….please.
169

Jenn May 25, 2011 at 3:47 pm #

These would be fun for my soon to be 2nd grader, though we still have a month left of school…
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dee May 25, 2011 at 3:53 pm #

Have kids, need diversions. Thanks for the offer!
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Beth A. May 25, 2011 at 4:10 pm #

The resident 6 year old of my house NEEDS these books!
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Chrissy May 25, 2011 at 4:19 pm #

Fun! Thanks!
173

Dawn K. May 25, 2011 at 4:23 pm #

School ended yesterday for us, and I’m woefully underprepared. These would be a big help!
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Jenny May 25, 2011 at 4:38 pm #

Productively busy kids are the best!
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m May 25, 2011 at 6:36 pm #

yes please!
176

Michele D May 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm #

Well last day of school was yesterday and I am already counting down the days until school starts again…..
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Sue May 25, 2011 at 7:48 pm #

GREAT prize!!!
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Katherine May 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm #

Ooooooh! Please pick me! These books could save us on the epic drive we are undertaking this summer. I’m crossing my fingers…
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Lori Acci May 25, 2011 at 10:05 pm #

please pick me.
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Amanda May 25, 2011 at 10:05 pm #

Oh, this is a good one! Perfect for my oldest
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Jo May 25, 2011 at 11:27 pm #

Thanks for the chance!
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Lisa S May 26, 2011 at 12:03 am #

random comment!
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Southern GAl May 26, 2011 at 7:15 am #

I will always throw my hat in the ring for books! Thanks!
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Sarah M. May 26, 2011 at 7:23 am #

These books sound great! Thanks Mir!
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Stacy R May 26, 2011 at 7:59 am #

I could really use these this summer. Thanks!!

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