Pretty Please Press - Review and Giveaway

Miss E. is a bookworm like her mommy (<---- pride!) and my only “reader” of the bunch so she is the one that gets all of the wonderful books I bring home. I was excited to do a review with Pretty Please Press. Miss E. is in Hapkido, and one of the books, Kick, Block Punch was focused on martial arts so I thought “perfect! A book that she can read about martial arts!" Pretty Please Press was also formed on the belief that reading together helps parents and children foster good communications and solid relationships. Reading also gives kids a solid base for success in the future.

We received 4 books for this review. Bella Basset Ballerina, The Scritchy Little Twitchell Sisters, Kick Block Punch, and Pynx. All of the books are high quality – very unique and different from one another.

As much as I thought Miss E. would LOVE KickBlock Punch, she immediately gravitated to Pynx. Then I watched as Miss N., who usually is not interested in reading, immediately grabbed Pynx also. I think the illustration on the front cover of a smiling, purple alien was intriguing

Here is the description of the book from the website.

Pynx
Written and illustrated by Jeffrey Greene

In a distant galaxy, on a very colorful planet, a brilliant purple Pynx settles into her new home in the jungle. But her noisy arrival upsets the other fanciful creatures who are already living there quite happily. When the Pynx expands her family with dozens of new babies, her neighbors are very upset. The very vocal Pynx has had this problem before, but this time, with a little luck, she finds a real home. This is a story about being tolerant, learning to appreciate differences, and about finding ways to communicate.

Kick Block Punch
Written and illustrated by Jacquie Hann

Kick Block Punch was also a great book - my husband teaches martial arts and this is a great resource for the children he teaches:

Sam arrives at his first karate class all ready to receive his black belt. To his surprise, he has a lot to learn about karate, and there are many other belts to earn before he attains the rank of black belt. With the help of his patient instructor, he learns how to work hard toward his goal and to master this new skill. This story shows that patience and practice are important when we are approaching a new challenge.


The Scritchy Little Twitchell Sisters
By Laura Aimee Garn
Illustrated by Erik Brooks
Lavinia and Emmeline Twitchell look like perfect little angels, but their behavior is anything but angelic! They squabble constantly, and their poor parents suffer in a noisy, divided household. ...The Twitchell Sisters demonstrate that someday the fights may yield to understanding and appreciation. (I need to make sure to read this to Miss E. and Miss N. - sounds a little too familiar...Dejavu???)

Bella Basset Ballerina
By Laura Aimee Garn Illustrated by Valerie Sokolova
Bella Basset is a pup when her mother takes her to see the famous Royal Borzoi Ballet for the first time. At the ballet, a dream is born: Bella wants to become a dancer! But in Bella's world, only Borzois can dance, so she has many obstacles to overcome before she can realize her dream. This is a story about dedication and perseverance, which may give children (and grown-ups) the inspiration to pursue their dreams.

Current offer: Buy 3 books, get 1 free!
Pretty Please Press offers books directly to customers at discounted prices, with a special offer for shoppers to buy three books and get the fourth book free!
*Expiration date unknown

Price for individual books: $15.95 Currently on sale for $12.96 (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours.

Pretty Please Press has offered one blogmania reader the set of 4 books. Here are the rules:

Main Entry - Head over to Pretty Please Press and tell me something about one of the authors, illustrators or publishers.

* Please also include an email address if you do not have a public email address in your blogger profile. If you win and I cannot contact you, another winner will be selected.

* Giveaway starts 11/11/2009 and ends 11/29/2009 at 11:59pm EST.
One winner will be selected on or before November 30, 2009

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* Open to US residents age 18 and older.


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