Ooooo-eeeeee do we have a great start to the week today!
Chronicle Books, in all of their infinite wisdom, endless grace, and market savvy, is doing a bumper crop of a giveaway for all of us. I’ve created the list of my favorite children’s books, independent books, art books, and some other flotsam and jetsam. The total value? $500.
If you comment on this post? You have a chance to win ALL OF THEM. Yep.
(and the secret best part? I have a chance to win all of them as well. Joy to the World for BOTH of us!)
To win: Add your comment to the end of this post about your current favorite children’s book (keep scrolling, there are lots of books to win in this list!). Chronicle Books will choose one blog and one commenter on that blog to be the lucky winners of the entire list. The last day to add your comment is December 10.
Without further ado, here are the best books for kids and for crafty arty types (from left to right top to bottom in the above image)
Kids Books:
Magical Menagerie – I’ve wanted to feature these for some time, I kept forgetting! This is my perfect chance to tell you that we all have to get these. No glue, lots of adorable animals, and 3D results! $24.95
Little Pea – Apparently if he doesn’t eat all his sweets, he won’t get his vegetables for dessert. My Birdie needs to hear this, stat. $14.99
MoMA Modern Play House – Because I already featured it, so it’s obvious that I love it.
Rosie Flo’s Coloring Book – Ever since I saw this book I’ve been eyeing it for Birdie’s future, when she can appreciate the adorableness of it’s simplicity and charm. $8.09
A Long Piece of String – A classic kids book reissued hits all my right buttons. $15.99
alphabeasties flash cards – because typography is beautifull, and these cards take that and run with it. Plus, they convert to 2 floor puzzles on the backside. $15.99
Christmas with Rita and Whatsit – This precocious little girl and unnamed dog duo has me very curious. $14.99
Lines that Wiggle – I always like it when a kids book plays with an artistic thang and makes it the story. Like this line that wiggles! $.14.99
Big Rabbit’s Bad Mood – Well, we’ve hit the terrible twos. I need books that explain that for me (oh yeah, and for my toddler). $16.99
Bibs to Go – a tablet of brightly colored disposable bibs? Since I always forget to pack one, this is a new necessity. $12.99
Just One Bite – Life size illustrations of animals eating their favorite food! $17.99
Other Goose – by the amazing J. Otto Siebold retold and re-rhymed tales $19.99
Art Books:
The Exquisite Book – 100 Artists Play a Collaborative Game. I love the early 20th century art game, The Exquisite Corpse, and this book asks some wonderful artists to try their hand. I need me the inspiration. $29.95
Manufractured Identity – This is for my serious side, the one that once made art and hopes to get back to it, maybe when Birdie goes off to college or turns 50 or something? I’m so behind, I need this book to kick me in the rear. $35
Handmade Nation – A book all about that thing we love, from a slightly intellectual frame of mind, my favorite kind! $.24.95
DIY Books:
Sukie Iron-On Craft Pad – For those days when you want to be crafty but aren’t feeling very inspired? Sukie’s got you covered and your Tshirts too. $14.95
Paper and Craft – Because I’m kind of addicted to books about crafty bits and bobs. $19.95
Lotta Jansdotter’s Handmade Living – Yep, more crafty sewy goodness. $29.95
Creative Inc. – Because I hear this is the bible for small indie craftie business runners. Which I aspire to be one day. $16.95
And more unusual books:
Bird Songs Bible – This may be overkill for my very amateur bird interests, but recordings of over 750 birds, for a daughter named Wren and the mom who named her? Pretty Damn Priceless. $125
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wow, this a crazy awesome prize. Hands down my favorite children’s book is Fox in Sox. The rhymes still make me chuckle.
MoMA Modern Playhouse (I want to live there)!
and Lines that Wiggle – cause silly always wins in my book. SUPER POST!
Oh my, that’s a lot of wonderful books!
Favourite children’s book? Hmm…I’d have to go with ‘Mary of Mile 18’, one of the few books I kept from my childhood.
my superb favourite children book is Peter Rabbit. i’m in love with rabbit. and the pictures are amazing! Peter Rabbit, for me, is about soul, art, and my child’s life.
i’m so happy to think about thats all. Peter Rabbit, me, and your books :)
thanks to make this giveaway.
Love,
Dini
Wow! My favorite right now is The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers. We have a little bookworm ourselves, so very appropriate in our house!
Oh my goodness… ALL THESE BOOKS! Eeeeee fingers crossed.
My favorite children book would have to be : The Peter Rabbit Collection. It just brings back such great childhood memories.
Rosie Flo’s coloring book is the BEST – perfect for any budding fashion designer!
OOh ah! Fabulous! Favorite kids book right now is probably any of of the Julia Donaldson ones – Zog is popular, but any Chronicle Books book is a great one by me!
These are so awesome! I love your picks – there is something in there for everyone in my family (including my architect husband who would love browsing the Moma doll house book!).
I really want to read the Creative, Inc. book. It is also on my list!
loving your list!!! check mine out if you get a chance!!! good luck!
j.
Holy awesome giveaway!! My favorite children books right now are the Olivia books that my daughters also love!
I already have Just One Bite on my Christmas wishlist. It’s such a charming book and I know my three-year-old will love it!
Granny’s Purse
I like Alice in Wonderland.
Bear Snores On is a great read for a little one.
this is the most awesome giveaway! i love the little pea, little hoot, little oink books right now.
I love the Eric Carle books because my son learns them too. I love hearing him say what is on the next page before I turn it!
We love Art by Patrick McDonnell. “Put there by mother, ’cause mother loves Art.” Priceless!
We love the Pippi Longstocking series of books by Astrid Lindgren. The first one is hands down best, but the others are fun too.
Oh my! What a great selection of books! My favorite kids book right now (and last year too since I gifted it to two kiddies) is “An Awesome Book” by Dallas Clayton: http://veryawesomeworld.com/awesomebook/inside.html You can read it online too. It has such a great message for little ones to stay creative.
I love Olive, the Other Reindeer! It has fantastic illustrations and a great message.
smallforbig + emmet = same taste in books! wow, I don’t have kids (yet) but I love to buy kids books! the stories told are many times just as important for an adult kid! being a just graduated graphic designer who does most of my work starting by hand, pen&ink for illustrations and typo, cutting papers and folding flowers, this kit would be like a perfect starting my career designing books and covers while finding endless inspiration in any of these little treasures! let’s win em! :)
Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd is the one we can recite off by heart in this household. Will definitely check out some of the books on your list! Thanks.
what an amazing give away- Little Pea is the favorite of the moment
Favorite from my childhood: George and Martha series. I still love the engaging stories with humor and morality. Current favorite: The Hermit Crab by Carter Goodrich. It is hard to find a great story that address being shy and this one does SO well.
Wow, what an amazing giveaway!!
What’s so awesome about having kids is you get to relive your childhood and read the books you grew up loving. My favorites right now aren’t from my childhood though, but I’m loving the Mo Willems books. My 19 month old daughter loves the Elephant and Piggie books and I love reading them to her!
Now that is a haul and a half – all those fab kids books – Santa certainly could take a year off if that lot came through the mail!
Love your selection and if I don’t win I think I will check lots of them onto my Amazon wish list!
My favorite children’s book is Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. I read it to my seniors every school year!
Thanks for the opportunity to win big!
mrsderaps @ hotmail . com
Favorite children’s book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?
Love the book If you Feed a Pig a Pancake. So witty and such charming illustrations.
current favorites in the family are ‘what do people do all day’ and any beverly cleary books. but love the taro gomi books.
I love your reasoning for the Bird Song Bible! Good luck in the contest!
Nice list! My Dad would LOVE the Bird Songs Bible!
Great book choices!
oh, how AWESOME of a giveaway!! My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree. I’m hoping to pass on a love for reading to my baby girl.
We love Chronicle Books – because Chronicle Books loves artists.
I love that people still love books. I have to pick just ONE children’s book? But I have a favorite for every category! Most sentimental, funniest, most fun to read aloud, best illustrated. Hm…
As a girl, it would’ve been Charlotte’s Web. It was given to me for my birthday from a special aunt.
As a mom, it would have to be… Dr. Seuss’ ABC. It is terribly fun to read aloud and have fond memories of my son always trying to “right” the book when we got to “camel on the ceiling, C, C, C” page.
I adore beegu by alexis deacon, beautiful illustrations and beautiful story :)
What a fun list, I would definitely love to have all of those! Good luck!
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is our family’s favorite author– one that all the kids and mommy and daddy enjoy reading! We love Little Pea, Little Oink, and Little Hoot and read them all the time.
Creative, Inc. looks like it would be helpful! ;]
Great selection of kids books and crafty books. Makes me feel warm and cozy just looking at them!
I would love some new books esp. for my children…YOU HAVE A GREAT LIST.
kimberlyasparks@ymail.com
Wow! Your list is awe-inspiring!! Especially Big Rabbit’s Bad Mood! I don’t know who would like these books more, my daughter–or me. Good luck!
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
I am slobbering over the craftsy and sewing books for me and readables for my youngest. She HATES to return books to the library. She wants to keep them all.
: ) Like the rest of the family would love to be able to do.
Our family favorite book, though not listed is “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn. It barely made it through all 3 kids. It’s pretty beat up, but its still read. Shhhhh even the 18 year old all way down to the 9 year old.
oops, I didn’t leave my email w/ my comment. Sorry, slobber was out of control.
Lori Callaway contact callaway525@msn.com
thanks and sorry.
Lori
We LOVE Little Pea! Great list!
My favorite kids book? Probably Strega Nona.
Awesome giveaway. I love Junie B. Jones collection the best :)
How cute! I love your list! I read a book recently by the author of Little Pea, and now I’m excited to see what else she’s done!
AWESOME choices! Good luck!
Mollydedwards AT yahoo DOT com
I love the idea of Sukie’s Iron On’s, much fun to be had with my kids and the neighbors.
You made some great selections and I hope that you win. My all time fave childrens book is The Giving Tree
Awesome list. Not sure how you managed to squeeze it all under $500 – that is some smart shopping! Love the mix of craft and kiddo books. :)
What a fun list! Good Luck!
Great list and I love other goose
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My favorite all time childrens book is the Jolly Postman!
Wow! Great list of books you’ve got here…it looks a whole lot like mine…come check it out and comment to double your chances: http://craft-therapy.blogspot.com/2010/11/haul-idays-chance-to-win.html
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Love all the kids books…great list!
Great list of books! I think “Little Pea” sounds good for my great grandchildren!
Hope you are lucky!
All these books look absolutely amazing. Would love to have them.
Nice collection of books. Lotta Jansdotter is very inspiring, and the Birdsong Book ahhh! so cool!
Good luck, mangosteenkate at yahoo dot com
Great list – my favorite children’s book on your list is Christmas with Rita and Whatsit. My favorite children’s book is Wave by Suzy Lee – it’s on my list.
I love Chronicle. This is such a generous giveaway. Thanks for the entry. If you’d like to see my list (mainly children’s books and cookbooks), drop by
http://www.startingfreshnyc.com/2010/11/chronicle-book-giveaway-500-worth-of.html
gaby317nyc at gmail.com
Excellent choices! I see some great gift potential here too! Good luck!
shetreadssoftly(at)gmail(dot)com
Wonderful books! Chronicle is an amazing web store!
Good luck to you (and me!)
~ Amy
Aimala127@gmail.com
sweet list!
I love your list! I hope you win!!! Stop by my blog to check out my list too!
jamie.l.torres at gmail dot com
nice list
My favorite is goodnight moon, by far. hands down.
fun, fun list!
Great list…great giveaway.
katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
Good luck!
Current fav would be the YA book The Hunger Games, great book!
Well, being an early childhood educator by day and a crafter by evening (I have to go to bed *fairly* early to get up and play again the next day…), this list knocks my socks off! Love it, love it – and “my” kids would too. Here’s wishing for good luck to both of us – thanks for the chance!
fun titles you have, and lots of comments too. haha
I LOVE you list!!!
ncnguyen514 [at] gmail [dot] com
Great selection of books—please enter me to win!
skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net
i agree. the rosie flo series is adorable.
vvb32 at yahoo.com
I’d love to win some books with you; thanks.
Like your list…good luck!!
Well, from the list, I’d love to give “Lines That Wiggle” a try, but my all-time favorite children’s book (the book that turned me on to reading) will always be Charlotte’s Web!
What great books. Count me in!
Fantastic selection!
I’m a children’s librarian and I LOVE your list. Great picks!
a wonderful list (though chronicle makes it easy, eh?) i just bought ‘a long piece of string’ with the F&F discount for a friend, but wouldn’t mind having a copy myself :) ‘handmade nation’ and ‘creative, inc.’ especially appeal since i am newly unemployed and my boyfriend is a candlemaker. good luck!
i hope we win. my husband is a volunteer in an inner city school and these books would make a wonderful addition to their library!
What a fun list. Very different–for the most part–from the ones I selected See My List Here but a really delightful list nevertheless. I would absolutely love to win either one.
Teresa [AT] LadySilk [DOT] Net
Smiles,
Teresa
I want to win and I am a new follower and I am going to add the contest to my Blog so Please come and check it out as well.
This is a great list of books!
jowanjowan73@yahoo.com
Awesome list!!! I would love to win, come enter my list too.
Great visual collage! So fun! You can check out the list I made HERE and comment for a chance to win mine!
I love reading to my daughter and she enjoys it quite a bit. Each day, I read a book for about 20 minutes and It sure made a difference in her life so far. She starts to recognize words and starts to read on our own. After we read the book/story together, I let her tell me in her own words what the book or story was about. This part is my favorite. Her face is full of joy and happiness and it makes me feel so blessed and happy inside. Great selection of books and I would definitely choose the Little Pea book. Thanks for sharing and let’s keep reading to our children for about 20 minutes each day.
Have a fantastic day!
oops- forgot email address- showmemama at ymail dot com
Such and awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed for the win :)
Love all of your selections. Awesome giveaway, would love to win! Thanks for taking the time to share with us…
Great fun list. Good luck to us both! :)
The Little Pea! Fun selection.
Good luck!
cool
great list! i like the kids books you’ve picked!
julie_reuter92 at yahoo dot com
At this time of year, my favorite children’s book on the Chronicle site has got to be Olive the Other Reindeer. Cheers.
My current favorite children’s book is Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. It is great for all ages, including adults. Chronicle books has the neatest kid stuff!
I enjoyed Harry the Dirty Dog as a child and now it is
a favorite of my children.
Your book selections are marvelous!
Many thanks, Cindi
nice list…i especially wouldn’t mind the creative/crafty ones :)
great selections! Christmas w/Rita & Whatsit is one of our favorites. i bought it for my 3 yr old last year and i’m really looking forward to reading it with him again! i love the artwork. plus, i’ve had my eye on paper & craft for a while now…
Great list. I think you can hardly go wrong with Chronicle titles. Esp. love the kid books.
What a fun giveaway!
Parenthood and great design-two of my favirite things. Hope that you and I are the winners!
Great list. We love Chronicle!
Oooh, such a tough thing to do. The first one to come to mind is Dr. Seuss’s, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Thanks for the chance!
oops. left the wrong address last time.
Great selection! Hope we win :)
There are many children books that I have read to my two boys, but the two books that stand out is No David No! and I Don’t Like Peas. I have a 14 yrs old and 6 yrs old and they still say they like me to read it. OK, the 14 yrs old one just listen from his room when I read to my little one. I like the list and thank you for the chance to win with you.
Happy Holiday
Happy holidays and good luck!
Hi – love the selection of kids books you chose. Thanks, Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
Great list – I like the children’s choices, esp. “Little Pea”.
Thank you!
I would love the Other Goose book for my grandson. Good luck!
hello amazing giveaway! our favorite book lately has been Old Bear by Henkes… it changes almost weekly though… love to see these titles in our library!
I am an elementary school librarian, so I love LOTS of children’s books. But my all time favorites as a kid included Harriet the Spy and Matilda. I would LOVE to add the kids books on your list to our school’s collection!
Sorry–my email address is emilyrstu (at) gmail (dot) com
Great list – great giveaway!!!
my kids currently love caps for sale. Little Pea is also quite cute and I would appreciate the bibs to go book
Great list. One my favorite books from childhood and one that my children are enjoying recently is Christmas in Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren. A lovely book about Children in Sweeden around the Holidays.
i love how chronicle has worked to create beautiful books…i’m guilty of judging a book by its cover! growing up, my favorite was “there’s a monster at the end of this book” – not sure of the author (grover from sesame street was the main character), but it was so interactive and captivating!
I used to love to read “Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” ! What a fun way to teach kids that days can be ok even when they start out in a horrible way.
I have given “Little Pea” as a baby shower gift, it’s such a great story!
I really do love the Spiderwick Chronicles and I’ve seen my step son becoming more and more engaged with the stories. It’s wonderful to see him enjoying the reading he does.
What a unique and great giveaway! I’m not sure if I’d give the books as gifts or re-gift them after I read
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
I love this giveaway! I’m a huge bookworm, so this is like a christmas miracle!
Love the mix of grown up and kiddie choices! Good luck!
OHHHH I love this contest. Thanks so much for the chance to win too! :)
My kids would be jumping for joy with these books.
Um please please PLEASE win. Wow I seriously think I would cry if I won all these books!
happy_haylee_3(at)hotmail(dot)com
Great choices!
What a fun kids selection!
Great list! Good luck to us!
What a great contest! Love your list!
great list! best of luck!
Lines that Wiggle – have read it. A child’s connection with drawing is something to instill early. It’s primal, an impulse that will preserve print.
ooh ooh – me please! This list is amazing, and perfect for my 2 little ones (and me)! thanks and good luck!
Lost and found from O. Jeffers because it is so cute, i would like to win them for my 4 sons who are crazy about book like their mom.
Your list is great! My current favorite children’s book is The Gingerbread Man! But it changes all the time based on what my preschoolers love!
My current favorite books are the Taro Gomi coloring books by Chronicle Books! They make perfect gifts and my daughter loves scribbling in them too!
I am coveting the heck out of that bird songs bible.
oooo…pick me, pick me!
Good selection of titles. Good luck to both of us. And Thank You to Chronicle Books.
jcamp2020 at aol dot com
It’s a race! I hope I win!
Current favorite childrens book is No David No. Wonderful list of books!
Ooo–I would really like these.
Love Chronicle Books and LOVE your selection!
I have to get Creative Inc. for myself; I neglected to put it on my list, though! You have lots of great books on this list, especially the kid’s books! We have Other Goose, and it’s a gorgeous, well-made, colorful book! We love it! Good luck!
knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com
This collection of books would be heaven! We are expecting our first child in January, and my purchase to start off our collection was “the sleepy little alphabet”. The illustrations totally won me over, and I can easily picture it becoming a nightly ritual read :)
Our current favorite is actually a book I stumbled upon at a discount store. We read ‘If I Had A Robot’ by Dan Yaccarino… Not knowing he also illustrates for the cartoon series Oswald. Another favorite around here.
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