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Giveaway Monday - Books and toys

By motherofbun March 9, 2009

This week we have two giveaways! One for you and one for your child!

Giveaway # 1
Eric Ruhalter saw that when it comes to parenthood, and describing certain experiences, words within the English language can only get us so far. That’s why he wrote, “The KidDictionary: A Book of Words Parents Need But Don’t Have.”

The book is a funny read. (Here’s a Youtube video of it.) And you’ll probably be able to relate to quite a few of his stories and words. This week he’s giving away a copy of his book to one MotherOfBun reader.

Giveaway #2
LeapFrog has launched 1 Million Reading Hours in conjunction with the NEA’s National Reading Month. Pledge to set aside at least 10 minutes a day to read with your children. The national goal is 1 million reading hours committed! We can do that, right? Right! This is where you can win a LeapFrog Tag reader and five books for yourself as well as an expanded memory LeapFrog School Tag reader plus 10 books to give to your local library.

For either giveaway, please leave a comment. If you want to participate in the LeapFrog giveaway, also let us know how much time you’re pledging in the LeapFrog 1 Million Reading Hours Campaign. Both drawings will close at the end of the month. Anyone 18 and older can enter. Must be a United States citizen. And always, feel free to go to MotherOfBun Reviews to leave a comment and increase your odds. Good luck!

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178 Comments

By Stephanie, March 9, 2009 @ 4:28 pm

Yay! Book Giveaway! I would like to pledge to read to my son an hour everyday. 30 minutes in the morning and 30 at night. Or a book an hour for most of the day. Donating books to the local library is an awesome deal.
By cagey, March 9, 2009 @ 8:21 pm

Increasing my odds because I am a greedy thing. I am pledging to read an hour a day to my kids.
By Kat, March 9, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

Ok, I am going to be a bit more realistic. I could say I am going to read to my budding pre-schooler for hours and hours but really… I don’t think he would sit that long. Don’t get me wrong, he LOVES to be read to, but he also like when I play cars, legos and Star Wars with him. His pre-school has us log our reading time as well. I think we average 15-20 minutes a night before bed and that doesn’t include the time he is read to at school. So, since that is what is working so far I will be honest and say that I will read to my 4 year old for 15-20 minutes a day. Thankfully the 9 year old loves to read to himself!
By Delilah, March 10, 2009 @ 1:54 am

I pretty much already read to my daughter about 20 minutes a day. She’s 2 so I’m lucky if I can do more. She would rather make me sit while she “reads” to me. I will pledge to read twice as much. So maybe 30-40 minutes per day.
By Kathy D, March 10, 2009 @ 2:04 am

I love book giveaways…..
By Carol, March 10, 2009 @ 2:08 am

Wonderful giveaway, I pledged 20 minutes a day to read to my son.
By Kelly Ann T., March 10, 2009 @ 2:59 am

I pledge to read 2 1/2 hours a week.
By ALLY in WA, March 10, 2009 @ 4:00 am

please include me in the Eric Ruhalter book giveaway. Thank you!
By Lisa H, March 10, 2009 @ 4:28 am

I pledged to read to my son 30 minutes a day on Leapfrog. Thanks.
By susan, March 10, 2009 @ 6:28 am

We pledged 30 minutes a day.
By Kristi, March 10, 2009 @ 12:26 pm

My son had a reading goal of school this month and we have already surpassed it. Reading together is truly my favorite thing to do with him so we don’t have any trouble meeting the class goals. This dictionary looks great.
By Danetta, March 10, 2009 @ 4:10 pm

Great giveaway! The book sounds like an amazingly fun read. And I know my son would love a Leapfrog Tag. I pledged to read to my son for 30 minutes a day.
By Mandee, March 10, 2009 @ 5:13 pm

I would love to read the TAG system and I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my daughter Thank you for the chance to win.
By CC, March 10, 2009 @ 5:36 pm

I’d love the TAG reader! I pledged 30 minutes.
By HollowSquirrel, March 10, 2009 @ 6:10 pm

I want it all. Everything. Just scoop it all into my bag here. Thanks. I pledge to read 30 minutes a day for each of my two chitlins. THANKS.
By Marie, March 10, 2009 @ 7:55 pm

I pledged 10 minutes a day of reading although we usually do more like a half hour — but since I’ve been sick we’ve cut back a bit until I recover. My daughter has been reading to me instead
By Susan, March 10, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

Please enter me in giveaway #1. This book looks hilarious. Thanks!
By laura, March 10, 2009 @ 8:23 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day
By Paula H, March 10, 2009 @ 9:27 pm

We try to read to our son at least 10 minutes a day. At his age he won’t sit still long.
By Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 10:45 pm

I would love the tag reader for my twins! I pledged to read 15 minutes a day with each of them.
By Michelle, March 11, 2009 @ 5:02 am

great giveaways….I pledged 30 minutes a day to my daughters

yzgirl4 at verizon dot net
By CanCan (Mom Most Traveled), March 11, 2009 @ 5:41 am

I pledged 20 minutes each day to my 1 year old and 4 year old.
By Steph, March 11, 2009 @ 11:58 am

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my two kids.
By Michael Capp, March 11, 2009 @ 12:36 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my daughter.
By pete, March 11, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

i’ve pledged to read w/ my 2 kiddos — 15min and 30min.
By Debbie, March 11, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

2 hrs/wk to read to my son
By JoAnn L., March 11, 2009 @ 2:12 pm

I pledge to read 30 minutes a day with my daughter.
By Laurie, March 11, 2009 @ 2:28 pm

I pledged to read 20 minutes a day with my daughter.
By Mama Zen, March 11, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

I pledge 30 minutes each day.
By Sonya Sparks, March 11, 2009 @ 3:50 pm

I pledged to read 20 minutes with my daughter, but it is usually more. Thanks for the chance.
By Sheila H, March 11, 2009 @ 4:09 pm

I pledged 20 minutes everyday! That shouldn’t be too hard, my daughter loves books and we read alot anyway!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
By Denise, March 11, 2009 @ 5:27 pm

I pledged 30 minutes which I’ve already been doing for awhile!
By Karen, March 11, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

I have pledged to read 30 minutes per day.
By Sue, March 11, 2009 @ 6:58 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day. I usually do better than that, but it’s a crazy month. Thanks for the fun giveaway! We love books at our house~
By Jennifer, March 11, 2009 @ 7:05 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day to read with my daughter.
By Milcah, March 11, 2009 @ 7:45 pm

I pledged for 10 mins a day.
By Cathy W., March 11, 2009 @ 7:45 pm

I pledged 30 minutes per day, but most days it will be longer than that. Thanks for the giveaway!
By Farrell, March 11, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

ooh pick me pick me
I read to my 4-year old 20-30 min. per day. i don’t have time for more! I would say I read max. 1 hour/day (though I would love for it to be more!)
By adrienne Gordon, March 11, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

I give 30 mins for my son and 20 for my daughter per day.
By Lester, March 11, 2009 @ 9:44 pm

I pledged to read 30 min to my girls
By Margaret Smith, March 11, 2009 @ 9:54 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes per day to my kids.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
By MJ, March 11, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day.
By Miranda Allen, March 11, 2009 @ 10:29 pm

I pledged 20 min
By susan varney, March 11, 2009 @ 11:19 pm

this is such a great idea
By Ann Fantom, March 11, 2009 @ 11:28 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my daughter.

abfantom (at) yahoo (dot) com
By Toby, March 11, 2009 @ 11:32 pm

Pledge of 15 minutes
By Tammy, March 11, 2009 @ 11:43 pm

We Pledge 60 minutes a day …30 for my son & 30 my daughter.
15 mins before nap each
15 mins before bed each.
By Sharold, March 12, 2009 @ 12:37 am

I pledge to read to read 30 mins to the kids I care for.
By Debra F, March 12, 2009 @ 1:04 am

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my sons Mason and Jack. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway.
By Sue, March 12, 2009 @ 1:34 am

I pledged to read to my son at least 20 minutes a day.
By Kendra, March 12, 2009 @ 1:37 am

thanks for the great opp what a wonderful contest !
By Nadia, March 12, 2009 @ 1:39 am

I pledged to read to my son 20 minutes every day. Thanks for the giveaway!!
By valmg, March 12, 2009 @ 2:09 am

I’d love to win the Leapfrog Tag for my son.
I pledged 20 minutes a day.
Thanks!
By Stephanie V, March 12, 2009 @ 2:19 am

Pledged 20 minutes a day to my little boy
By SANDY, March 12, 2009 @ 2:21 am

30 min aday
By Karen Gonyea, March 12, 2009 @ 2:36 am

I pledge 30 minutes a day
By Kristen M., March 12, 2009 @ 2:38 am

I pledged 20 minutes a day.
By G.R. Girl, March 12, 2009 @ 4:39 am

I’m in! I pledge the 10 minutes a day — my personal goal being to under promise and over deliver! By keeping my goal small I make it achievable and then don’t have to suffer the shame of failure — instead I will bask in the glory of over achieving! YAY!
By judy brittle, March 12, 2009 @ 4:53 am

I pledged 20 minutes a day for 2 of my grandchildren who live with me. Thank you so much!
By Linda Chaput, March 12, 2009 @ 5:08 am

I pledged to read to my son 30 minutes a day.
By marvin haas, Jr., March 12, 2009 @ 6:44 am

pledge to read to my son for 15 min’s
By Janna Johnson, March 12, 2009 @ 6:57 am

Pledged 10 minutes to my nephew each day!

Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
By meredith, March 12, 2009 @ 8:07 am

I pledged 30 minutes a night!
By Cynthia C, March 12, 2009 @ 10:24 am

Since my kids are grown, I can’t pledge, but I will read to my nephew when I see him. Thanks for the giveaway.
By HilLesha, March 12, 2009 @ 12:19 pm

I’d love to participate! I pledge 30 minutes.
By Kristi C, March 12, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

We love LeapFrog products in our home. I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my son.
By KIm W., March 12, 2009 @ 1:15 pm

I can honestly say we will read about 20-30 min a day. It would be a blessed change from “Fly Guy.”
By Zeliha Senturk, March 12, 2009 @ 2:55 pm

I Pledged to read 30 min a day to my son.
By Tracey Byram, March 12, 2009 @ 3:29 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day to Liz and Tristan.
By Gina Stratos, March 12, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

I pledged 20 minutes
gkstratos@yahoo.com
By Tamara B., March 12, 2009 @ 5:19 pm

We pledged in the LeapFrog 1 Million Reading Hours Campaign for 30 minutes a day. I would love to win the Leap Frog Reader for my children, thank-you.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
By Kate, March 12, 2009 @ 8:46 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day with my boys
By Susan Chester, March 12, 2009 @ 10:37 pm

I pledged to read to my grandchildren for 20 minutes a day!
smchester at gmail dot com
By Midwest Mommy, March 12, 2009 @ 10:47 pm

I pledge an hour with my kiddos! I am a stay at home mommy so we have reading time daily.
Count me in!
By Rosey, March 12, 2009 @ 11:02 pm

I like the advertising the Leap Frog campaign is receiving. It is truly awesome. I pledged 20 minutes a day for reading time to my child.
Thank you.
msurosey@yahoo.com
By Kim, March 13, 2009 @ 12:07 am

I pledged to read 30 minutes to my two kids, although it’s usually longer. Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
By Brandy, March 13, 2009 @ 1:06 am

I pledged 30 minutes but we will probably keep going with it long after this month. It’s just good habit!
By Kathleen, March 13, 2009 @ 1:12 am

I pledged 30 minutes per day. Thanks for the chance to win!

kport207 at gmail dot com
By Mary CAsper, March 13, 2009 @ 1:53 am

I pledge 20 minutes a day to the grandkids
By Jill, March 13, 2009 @ 2:05 am

The KidsDictionary sounds Super! Something the kids can relate better to and hopefully use more often

Thanks!!
By Jill, March 13, 2009 @ 2:06 am

I pledge 15 minutes a day per child, that makes 3 for a total of 45 minutes per day.
By Ellen Ring, March 13, 2009 @ 3:28 am

I pledged to read 20 minutes a day with my daughter.
By C. clemens, March 13, 2009 @ 4:01 am

I’ve pledged 20 minutes a day! enter me
By Shelly, March 13, 2009 @ 5:20 am

i pledged 30 minutes
By Monkey's Momma, March 13, 2009 @ 11:29 am

Hi there! Was thinking of you and I have something for you over at my blog
By Shilo Beedy, March 13, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

I pledged at least 10 minutes a day for my kids.
By evelyn, March 13, 2009 @ 5:01 pm

I read to my boys everyday from 15-30 minutes and I pledge to keep it up!
By Monique Rizzo, March 13, 2009 @ 5:23 pm

I pledge 30 minutes a day to my daughter! Reading is SO important. Thank you for the chance.

mogrill@comcast.net
By gala, March 13, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

I pledge at least 15 extra min with each of my 2 girls a day
By Jodene Gildea, March 13, 2009 @ 11:51 pm

I pledge to read for 15 - 20 mins a day to my daughter.
By Lori Walker, March 14, 2009 @ 12:37 am

i pledged to read to ours for at least 30 minutes a day.
By Courtney S, March 14, 2009 @ 6:01 am

We pledged 20 min a day.
By Lathres B, March 14, 2009 @ 6:47 am

I love the TAG reader and pledge 30 minutes a day!!!
By Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities, March 14, 2009 @ 5:50 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day. My daughter loves to listen to books. Thanks. Would love either.
By Rhonda Clemens, March 14, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

My kids could really use this, please enter me and thanks for the great contest =)

clemensrhonda@hotmail.com
By Kelly, March 14, 2009 @ 10:34 pm

Would love the tag system! Pledged 30 minutes per kiddo (2)!
By Holly Norris, March 15, 2009 @ 12:56 am

I pledged to read to my son for 10 minutes a day.
By Mindie W, March 15, 2009 @ 3:19 am

I pledged 20 mins of reading each day with my kids!
By Autumn H., March 15, 2009 @ 4:33 am

i pledged 20 minutes a day!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
By Mary B, March 15, 2009 @ 4:53 am

I pledge 1 hour each time that my grand-daughter visits!!!
By Sandra Chapin, March 15, 2009 @ 5:10 pm

I pledge 30 minutes a day
By Noreen, March 16, 2009 @ 6:00 am

I pledged 30 minutes a day, my girls love books
By Jennifer M, March 16, 2009 @ 5:02 pm

I have pledged 30 minutes a day, or 15 hours 30 minutes total, at LeapFrog.
By mitchell, March 17, 2009 @ 10:41 am

i pledged to read 30 minutes a day. thanks!!
[freaaa@gmail.com]
By Becky, March 17, 2009 @ 2:43 pm

I pledged 30 mins/day — which isn’t hard for me since I read that much to them right now
By trishden, March 17, 2009 @ 7:20 pm

Please enter me in the The KidDictionary book giveaway! It looks so funny. Thanks!
By trishden, March 17, 2009 @ 7:21 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a night, anymore than that and I read myself to sleep. Thanks for a great giveaway!
By Molly Capel, March 17, 2009 @ 8:03 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day.
By Suzanne Denys, March 18, 2009 @ 9:47 pm

I pledged to read 30 minutes a day!
By Melissa, March 19, 2009 @ 2:41 am

I pledged 30 minutes a day with my kiddos.
By Ashley, March 20, 2009 @ 3:44 am

I pledged 20 minutes daily with my son.
By Phyllis Adams, March 23, 2009 @ 1:22 pm

I pledged to read to my great nehpew David for 30 minutes a day. Thanks for the giveaway!
By Vicky Boackle, March 24, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

i pledge to read to my grandkids.
By jayne, March 25, 2009 @ 8:34 pm

i pledged to read 30 minutes a day to my littleone
By Lisa G., March 26, 2009 @ 5:58 pm

I have pledged to read 20 minutes extra each day to my son. This will be fun!
Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
By Middy06, March 26, 2009 @ 6:32 pm

I pledged to read to my sons for 30 minutes a day!
By Marianna, March 26, 2009 @ 8:06 pm

sounds like a fun book! I also pledged 20 minutes a day at Leapfrog!
By amy delong, March 27, 2009 @ 12:06 am

I pledged 20 mins a day for my boys!They love books

ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com
By Christie, March 27, 2009 @ 7:52 am

I pledged 10 minutes per day but will do more whenever possible.
By vicky lynch, March 27, 2009 @ 3:07 pm

I pledged to read to my 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter 30 minutes a day.

i just love this pledge!!!!

You can go so many places when you read. Just last night we went to the moon and to a castle in Ireland.
How cool is that
By Carrie Zeiter, March 28, 2009 @ 12:11 am

I pledged 30 minutes!
By hazel hunt, March 28, 2009 @ 12:40 am

nice!
By Daniel M, March 28, 2009 @ 1:57 am

at least 15 mins a day
By amy, March 28, 2009 @ 3:40 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day!
By Christine, March 28, 2009 @ 5:56 pm

I pledged 30 minutes per day with my son! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
By Carol Drury, March 28, 2009 @ 6:08 pm

pledge 30 minutes with my grandchildren each weekend
By Sherri B., March 28, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day on the Leap Frog site! Thanks for the chance!

sherri419 at gmail dot com
By Christy Goodwin, March 29, 2009 @ 2:36 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day with my kids, although we are big readers in this house already. My five year old usually is the one being read too by everyone and would love this TAG the most!
By Jennifer Hedden, March 29, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day
By Kathy D, March 29, 2009 @ 5:49 pm

I pledge 20 minutes a day. For the boys I nanny for
By Tracey, March 29, 2009 @ 5:57 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day.
By ktanjatk, March 29, 2009 @ 11:12 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day
By Dina, March 30, 2009 @ 12:02 am

I pledged 30 min daily.
By Janet F, March 30, 2009 @ 12:11 am

I pledged 30 minutes per day.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
By Mir, March 30, 2009 @ 1:07 am

I’ve made three pledges and the total is 40 minutes a day.
By Dddiva, March 30, 2009 @ 1:25 am

We pledged 30 minutes a day with Ian.
By Dallan Elk, March 30, 2009 @ 1:57 am

25 minutes
By Jill Myrick, March 30, 2009 @ 2:57 am

These would be so Perfect for my children and my in home daycare.
I pledge to read 15 hours at 30 minutes a day.
Thank you for the chance to win !
By Crystal F, March 30, 2009 @ 3:22 am

I pledged to read atleast 20 minutes a night with my youngest daughter. Thank you!!
By Rebecca C, March 30, 2009 @ 4:29 am

I pledged to read 30 minutes daily, either of the giveaways would be awesome to win!
By Sherry R, March 30, 2009 @ 5:23 am

I pledged 20 mins a day with my 4 children. Thanks for the chance to win!
By Tesa, March 30, 2009 @ 7:12 am

Love LeapFrog. I pledged 30 minutes a day
By Erma, March 30, 2009 @ 10:14 am

I would love the chance to win, thanks.
By Michelle Draveski, March 30, 2009 @ 10:41 am

I pledged
By Onolee R, March 30, 2009 @ 11:59 am

I pledged 20 minutes a day
By Leslie S., March 30, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

30 mins a day is what I pledged to read to my 4 kids.Thanks!
By Jodi, March 30, 2009 @ 6:46 pm

I pledged to read 20 minutes a day to my little one.
By Terra Heck, March 30, 2009 @ 8:22 pm

I pledged 10 minutes a day. Thanks.
By lisa taylor, March 30, 2009 @ 9:19 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day
By David Clark, March 30, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

I pledged to read 20 minutes a day. I love to read to my 2 sons.
Thanks for the contest.
superdavefive(at)yahoo(dot)com
By Mona Williams, March 31, 2009 @ 1:01 am

We already read daily to my grandson, who is 1… He loves to help turn the pages. We vow to read to him morning and night, and anytime in between that he brings us a book!
By Jessica, March 31, 2009 @ 1:08 am

I pledged to read 30 minutes with my daughter. Thanks for the great book giveaway!
By Sonya, March 31, 2009 @ 1:51 am

I pledged 30 minutes a day!
By R Hicks, March 31, 2009 @ 3:03 am

I pledged to read 30 min daily to the kids
By Chrysa, March 31, 2009 @ 3:29 am

I pledged 10 minutes per day.
By Jammie, March 31, 2009 @ 6:04 am

I pledge to read 30 minutes a day with my daughter Gillian.
By Jessica Iler, March 31, 2009 @ 9:35 am

I pledged 20 minutes per day. Thanks!
By Kelly F, March 31, 2009 @ 11:58 am

I pledge to read twenty minutes a day to my little one. It is nice to spend quality time together reading.
By Tiffany, March 31, 2009 @ 1:23 pm

I pledged 10 minutes per day.
By Paula Harmon, March 31, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day, or more if they beg, how can I say no?
By grndbaygal, March 31, 2009 @ 3:04 pm

i pledged 30. min a day with my daughter.
By Betty C, March 31, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day with my grandson.
By Sarah Denton, March 31, 2009 @ 4:54 pm

I pledged 20 minutes a day reading to my kids
By Angela C, March 31, 2009 @ 5:23 pm

I pledged 30 minutes a day at the beginning of the month. Mission accomplished:) Thanks for the giveaway!
By Laura G, March 31, 2009 @ 6:02 pm

I pledged 30 minutes
By Kelly L, March 31, 2009 @ 7:10 pm

I pledged 20 minutes per day to my kids. Thank you!
By Cassie M, March 31, 2009 @ 7:45 pm

I have pledged to read 30 minutes a day with my sister Angie!
By Gianna, March 31, 2009 @ 8:31 pm

I pledged 30 minutes
By KellyB, April 1, 2009 @ 12:08 am

I pledged 30 minutes a day. Thanks!
By Candie L, April 1, 2009 @ 1:06 am

Please enter me in either contest. I have pledged 10 minutes a day. Thank you
By Tommy Johnson, April 1, 2009 @ 1:46 am

I pledged 10 minutes to my nephew!
By kathy55439, April 1, 2009 @ 2:13 am

I took a 20 min pledge
By Summermouse, April 1, 2009 @ 3:04 am

I pledged 20 minutes. Thanks!
By Dan, April 1, 2009 @ 3:19 am

I pledged 10 min. per day
By Jennifer Schroeder, April 1, 2009 @ 3:53 am

I pleadged to read 20 minutes a day to my son. Thank you so much for the great contest!
By andrea v, April 2, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

I pledged to read 10 minutes but will always try to more.
By HollowSquirrel, April 29, 2009 @ 12:52 am

We received the Leap Frog tag readers & books today, and my son LOVES them. We had to look at everything. I can’t wait to share the school one with our local library — they will be so pleased!

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