Sprinkle a bit of magic on bookgiving day

Will you be celebrating International Book-giving day? We did! Since Book-giving day is on Sunday, and we have a holiday on Monday the 15th, we celebrated on Friday the 12th. It was a mighty fun day for the children.

Following tradition, we started off the day with a big pancakes and eggs breakfast. The kids lingered for quite some time at the breakfast table.

I left the wagon at the front door so that all the kids could add their books as they arrived

We read/shared stories, shared treats, and swapped books. The Small Wonders February Book of the Month is called Whoever You Are by Mem Fox. I saw a range of feedback from the children regarding this book. Some just wanted to look and look again at the pictures. Others, asked a lot of questions, while a few just "seemed" to truly enjoy it, and wanted to hear it again and again.

snack time :)

Our treat bags waiting to be picked up

As a part of our celebration, we asked all families to bring one book to swap, and one to donate. Families who donate a book have a chance to win a copy of Mem's book as well as a gift card to a local bookstore. A second draw will be held for a second gift card.

The children had a lovely day. I had a lovely time. We LOVE books, so naturally we will always find ways to celebrate our love for stories. Thank you for your enthusiasm - it means a lot to the children.

What are your plans for Book-giving Day?
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Upcoming post: What was inside our Book-giving day/Valentines' Loot bags. 

Pre-Christmas Giveaway {Merry Christmas Purple Dinosaur book}

There's no better way to celebrate a new author & reward my dear readers than to do a giveaway. I have a great book that you and your child will enjoy.

The Book
Purple Dinosaur wants to make this Christmas special by visiting her friends around the world. She brings gifts for her friends to enjoy, but realizes in the end that she receives a wonderful but unexpected gift in return. 

Merry Christmas Purple Dinosaur! was written and hand sewn by textile artist Shelancia Daniel, who is also the creator of EZKids. Shelancia began writing and sewing books for her own children and is grateful to share the book Merry Christmas Purple Dinosaur for all children to read and enjoy! 

The book is also available in Kindle edition.

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To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment (comment section is under the post title) telling me who you would gift this book to (one entry per person, please). 
Comments will close on Friday December 18th. 

Winner will be chosen by Random Number Generator and announced in this post shortly after. 
Open to US & Canada residents!

Contest Closed!
...and the winner is

WINNER Please contact me at smallwondersathome{at}gmail {dot} com to claim your prize.
Thanks to all who entered.