Sunday, March 7, 2010

Listen-Along For Free!

I love to read. Quietly. I really don't like to read out loud. I read (quietly) at least two books a week (most weeks) not including Logan's homeschool read-out-loud books. I talk constantly through the day, explaining this and that, or making assignments. My throat is usually scratchy when bedtime rolls around. Sometimes I just don't feel like reading another book. When I'm really tired and I don't want to read a bedtime story, I end up feeling so guilty that I may read a very short story or a few poems. Now, for times like those, I can download an audiobook and Logan can follow along, scanning the pages of a beautiful hardcover children's book. We just listened along with Cesar Takes A Break, by Susan Collins Thoms. This book is illustrated by Roge. The audiobooks are recorded at Sterling by Sterling employees! Watch and rate the YouTube video about the making of Cesar Takes A Break, the audiobook, here! Cesar is a green iguana. He is a classroom pet, surrounded by children until Spring Break. Lonely, he finally takes his own little break and leaves his cage for a great adventure. He makes friends and has new experiences. This charming tale is beautifully told, and Logan loved listening and reading along. Sterling Children's Books has eight listen along storybooks. You can download the audio free! The books are available for purchase! Logan appreciated his story tonight, and I didn't have to read out loud. It works for us! Having the book in hand, Logan is introduced to words that he may not be familiar with, so it is a learning experience for him. Tonight, he went to bed and we were both happy. He had his bedtime story and I didn't feel guilty. These downloads are great for home and great for the road! Take them everywhere! Sterling Children's Books is giving away a set of all 8 children's books to three lucky readers! To enter, visit Listen-Along Storybook and tell me which book you think your child would like the most! For another entry, tell me your child's favorite bedtime story! Follow me for another entry! US residents only. Giveaway ends midnight EST, March 14, 2010. Good Luck!
To Disclose: I was sent Cesar Takes A Break in order to complete this review. No monetary compensation received.

48 comments:

Darlene said...

We Go Together!

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Mysharona said...

The 12 dancing princesses for my daughter.

McKim said...

I think my son would like Cowboy Camp the best

mickeyfan said...

The Twelve Dancing Princesses for a little princess who loves to dance!

Unknown said...

tex & sugar

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mverno said...

cowboy camp mverno@roadrunner.com

sweetsue said...

I think my grandchildren would like Jack and the Beanstalk best.
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cstironkat said...

Lydia would like Tex and Sugar: A Big City Kitty Ditty the best. She is a huge cat lover.

cstironkat said...

Right now our favorite book is I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll.

Tracey said...

I Saw An Ant On The Railroad Track looks good.
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Linda said...

The Twelve Dancing Princesses would be my top pick for girls.

Linda said...

I think the boys would really enjoy I Saw An Ant On The Railroad Track!
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Linda said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber!
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LittleEagle said...

I think that our goddaughter would love The Twelve Dancing Princesses. sharonaquilino at hotmail dot com

AEKZ2 said...

My son would probably like Jack and the Beanstalk best.

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AEKZ2 said...

Currently my son's favorite bedtime book is Shark Boy and Lava Girl.

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JACLYN said...

Cowboy Camp looks like a fun little story!
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JACLYN said...

My childrens favorite bedtime story is Don't Let the Pigeon drive the bus. :)
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rosannepm said...

She would like the Twelve Dancing Princesses
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rosannepm said...

Her favorite story is any of the Little Critter books
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Anonymous said...

The "I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track" book looks cute too!
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missybeetoo said...

Cowboy Camp is my choice for my first great-grandbaby (a boy) who is due in May. :)

Marcia said...

Great gift idea for those grandmothers like me who get tired of reading after 5 or 6 books! I like the looks and sounds of "I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track".

mail4rosey said...

I like "We go together."

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mail4rosey said...

My tot's favorite nighttime story right now is "If I were a Polar Bear." It's a full-sized popup book by Piggy Toe Press. It's really catchy and neat, I love it too.

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Three Cooking Sisters said...

Probably "Twelve Dancing Princesses" for my niece. :)
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Three Cooking Sisters said...

Our favorite bedtime story is still "Goodnight Moon"
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saturdaynightfever said...

Cowboy Camp!

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Anonymous said...

My son would like Jack and the Beanstalk.

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Anonymous said...

His favorite story is the very hungry caterpillar.

SolDucky said...

I think my daughter would really enjoy Perfectly Arugula!

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SolDucky said...

My daughter's current favorite book is Baby Animals. It's a touch and feel book and she just loves to name the animals and pet them.

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jandsfox_143 said...

The Twelve Dancing Princesses
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Terri Dell said...

think this one looks cute I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track

Terri Dell said...

I love You Forever by Robert Munsch is a favorite

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Steph said...

I think my boys would really like I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track! Thanks!

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Amy delong said...

cowboy camp sounds great!

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Amy delong said...

my sons fav is green eggs and ham right now

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Trina said...

We would like I Saw an Ant on the Railroad track.
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Trina said...

My sons favorite book right now is Marvin K Mooney Will you Please Go. But he also likes Guess How Much I Love You.

fancyfeet48 said...

I would love to win this Thank You for this great giveaway fancyfeet45@earthlink.net

A said...

I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track.

My kids would love that. :D

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Candie L said...

I like the We Go Together!. Thank you

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Candie L said...

My sons loved us reading Harry Potter books to them (they are getting older (as mommy sniffles). Thank you

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vegan4life said...

twelve dancing princess.
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cman said...

Guess how much I love you