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First I want to say THANK YOU for a wonderful SITS Day and all the Comment Luv from my bloggy buddies. Gosh, what a gift that was. It was exactly what me and my blog needed!
THEN I want to do a shout out, giveaway and review to my hometown girl and author Teri Kaminski-Peterson. As you may know, I don’t do giveaways and reviews very often. But there are times when I just can’t help myself. If I find something awesome that blows my mind, I immediately want to tell the world. That’s just the way I roll. 🙂
That’s how I feel about Teri. The first time I met Teri I thought DANG..she has more energy in her little finger than I have in my whole body! Then I found out she was a Pediatric Speech Therapist and I though “double DANG!”
Then I saw her book and, not to sound like a complete cheeseball, but my heart sang.
Seriously.
Bright, cheerful, and BIG, this book just cries “read it to me Mom”! But this delightfully illustrated and written book is designed for more than “read to me Mom”, it is meant to be interactive adventure. A book to help parents with the challenges of keeping their child seated and attentive during story time.
The Big Book of Exclamations is an educational children’s book designed to promote speech sound development, and imitation of gestures, sounds, and words. Unlike most books, it doesn’t have a story to read. Instead, along the bottom of each page, there are prompts which teach parents/caregivers how to act out the illustrations and interact with children using gestures, sounds, and words. This twenty-four page book is also filled with information intended to help parents understand speech and language development, and also provides resources for those seeking advice.
My 4 year old adores this book and I’m thrilled it keeps her little busy-butt mesmerized until the last page. You can find and buy your copy of this rockin book at her website http://thebigbookofexclamations.com/.
Win! TWO (2) lucky readers will win a copy of The Big Book of Exclamations!!HOW TO WIN – Maximize your chances of winning. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Only valid after you complete the first mandatory entry. Open to USA & Canadian residents:
MANDATORY:
* Go to Teri’s website and tell me one thing about The Big Book Of Exclamations book or about Teri the author. http://thebigbookofexclamations.com/
ADDITION ENTRIES TO WIN !(leave as separate comments..but only if you want to. I am not trying to be a big time-sucker here)
*Tweet about this Giveaway and leave me your Twitter link.
*Subscribe to this blog.
*Become a follower or tell me if you already are.
*BUY The Big Book of Exclamations (3 entries-leave sep. comments)
*Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/FranticMommy
ADDITION CYB-ing (“cover your butt-ing): Please leave a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. Winners have 72 hours to claim prize (I know most bloggers do 48 hours, but I know how hellishly busy life can be sometimes). Giveaway ends February 23rd 2010 at midnight. Winners will be chosen via random.org. Good luck, have fun, and thanks for stopping by!
**franticmommy was compensated for this review and giveaway**
MommyToTwoBoys says
Wow, I am an idiot! I just realized I am a day behind! Oh well! Let me know if you do another giveaway of this book!
MommyToTwoBoys says
I am following on Twitter!
MommyToTwoBoys says
Giveaway tweeted:
http://twitter.com/JaysMomIsHome/status/9582755342
MommyToTwoBoys says
I follow your blog!
MommyToTwoBoys says
Here’s an easy one, the book is 24 pages. This would be ideal for my son, as you pointed out to me! This will help me do some speech therapy at home with my 3 year old and still non verbal 15 month old. Thanks! I really want this book!
Martha says
I am a new follower!!!
mchopko3@hotmail.com
Martha says
I have never heard of a book like this one that prompts parents on how to act out the gestures within its pages. What an awesome concept. I have a busy 14 month old, he does not sit for long when I am reading books. I am definately interested in something like this.
Twincerely,Olga says
this book gives you prompts on how to communicate to your child!!I think my twins would love this book and are at the perfect age for this kind of awesome reading/Fun!!!
CindyScent4U says
CindyScent4U said…Congratulations! A publisher from Brainerd Lakes, YOU ROCK! Would love to work you in as a guest speaker into my classroom! cindyjbunt@yahoo.com
krissy says
I am a follower to your blog and really love reading it auntie. We love you and miss you all. See you in June!!!
E-mail is krissytina198403@msn.com
krissy says
This twenty-four page book is also filled with information intended to help parents understand speech and language development, and also provides resources for those seeking advice.
this statement from her page really stands out to me. That it’s not only for the kids but parents to is very cool. We love interactive books. Thanks for such a great review.
Julia says
i follow you on twitter!
Julia says
Teri is a speech pathologist?? i’ve always thought that was fascinating!! looks like a fun book!
RainSplats says
OK – I’m a FranticMommy follower for another chance to win this awesome book 🙂
racheltera [at] gm ail [dot] com
RainSplats says
Thanks for sharing this book!
It seems I have 4 children who are just the right age for this book – one who is in speech therapy who this would be absolutely perfect for.
I love the notes on how to be an interactive reader….and the knock knock and waving to the people on the page. I really need to draw Seraph out to get her to talk. and there are simple words on the page that my 4 yr old can sound out.
I love it! Stopped by from SITS and I’m so glad I did. I hope I win a book 🙂
racheltera [at] gm ail [dot] com
Linzi says
Following you!
lindsayrpeterson@yahoo.com
Linzi says
Oh! I love all of the exclamations all around the pages! How fun!
lindsayrpeterson@yahoo.com
Mandy P says
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!!!!!!
What a great post. I love a good children’s book. =) I also love your writing style. You had me laughing out loud. I am a new follower! Feel free to stop by any time…Have a great weekend!
http://www.mandypmommyof4.blogspot.com
Amy says
I like that the book can be enjoyed by the child but be teaching the parent about development as well.
Stesha says
I follow you on twitter.
@SteshaSimsSays
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Stesha says
Okay here’s my entry:
Teri is a Pediatric Speech Pathologist.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
hotchocolatecaramelmocha@gmail.com
Unknown Mami says
I follow you on Twitter. Username: UnknownMami
Unknown Mami says
I follow you.
Unknown Mami says
The book cost $14.95.
Kaffeine Addict says
I have a little something for you over at my blog..
The Sunshine Award
Enjoy x
Amy says
This is awesome – thanks!
Anti-Supermom says
Already a follower.
Anti-Supermom says
She lives in Brainerd, I’m figuring near you 🙂
What a fun giveaway – I hope you get lots of entries!
Just Breathe says
I don’t know what happened to my first one.
It’s like you are the actors for this book. You act each page out.
Just Breathe says
I am following you on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/foryourtears
Just Breathe says
I am following you.
Michelle L. says
I am now following your wonderful blog!
Michelle L. says
This books looks so sweet. As a grandmother, my goals with my grandchildren are similar to this book-to help children learn. I really like to try to find educational toys and books for me to keep at home for the grandkids when they visit.
Small Burst says
Oooh, I want this book. Teri, would like to teach parents of alternative ways to use books. I’m intrigued!
The Muse says
neat! wow you have a glowing review of her work…i will check that out!!!
Mommy Kennedy says
I’m following on Twitter
@MommyKennedy
Mommy Kennedy says
I’m a follower
Mommy Kennedy says
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/MommyKennedy/statuses/9182160216
Mommy Kennedy says
“A fun, educational book designed to promote speech sound development, and imitation of gestures, sounds, and words.”
Sounds perfect for my 19 month old!
Jenny says
Hi, visiting from SITS and this looks like a great giveaway. I am a new follower though so I don’t feel right signing up for it!
The Blonde Duck says
Popped in from SITS! What a great giveaway! The book sounds lovely. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Saturday during Sharefest!
MiMi says
What a great giveaway! That book sounds really cool. 🙂
JoeyRes says
The author is a pediatric speech language pathologist (I learned that on her website).
I’ve been through a lot of speech therapy with my daughter and I think this book is a great idea!
Marie's Cozy Corner says
you have a great blog, great giveaway….visiting from sits.
rachel... says
Also, I’m a follower! 🙂
rachel... says
I love how the book encourages participation from both reader AND child! And that it’s promising to keep my kid sitting still! ha!
The Redhead Riter says
tweeted
http://twitter.com/TheRedheadRiter/status/9109063019
The Redhead Riter says
she’s a board certified speech pathologist which means she has lots of patience LOL
The Redhead Riter says
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Come and view my note to you…
http://theredheadriter.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-spy-valentines-day.html
Newzmomma says
You don’t have this listed as an entry, but I also shared the link from LAMS on my Facebook. 🙂
Newzmomma says
Ok, consider it Tweeted and myself now a follower:
http://twitter.com/newzmomma
Newzmomma says
I was so excited when I saw this book! This is how I try to read to my 15-month-old, using gestures, sounds, etc., at parts of the story. And now she acts them out with me while I read to her. The book looks fabulous! So great that she’s a local author, too.
Katherine says
What an awesome book. My three year old has a notoriously short attention span and we rarely get to finish a book. So I love the idea that this book is full of sounds instead of a story.
Petite Little Bee says
Great post! Thanks for sharing and Happy Valentine’s Day. Lia