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The Great Scholastic Book Giveaway!

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UPDATE:  While I am publishing most comments, please read the criteria for this contest carefully since only comments meeting contest criteria will be eligible to win.  The winner’s name will be posted here on Saturday and must contact me within 48 hours to claim the collection of books.  Otherwise, another eligible reader will be eligible to win.

From this blog, it probably appears that Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer spend all their time on the computer. Believe me, we don’t. Most of our days are spent playing and reading books.

Perhaps it is because I used to teach first grade or maybe I’m just a library geek but I love books. I can’t go into a bookstore without buying something. When I used to teach, I could never resist adding to my classroom library through monthly book club fliers. I also love the library which we visit quite often.

Scholastic heard about my love of books and got in touch with me to offer Tech Savvy Mama readers the opportunity to win a collection of the most beautiful brand new Scholastic children’s titles and a Scholastic bookbag with a retail value over $100.00!

Books include:

  • Zen Ties (Jon Muth)- A beautifully illustrated book about compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.
  • Good Night, Sleep Tight (Simon Ludvigsen Gaines)- The perfect bedtime book for toddlers and preschoolers that comes with a blanket that allows children to tuck each adorable animal into bed.
  • What Pet to Get? (Emma Dodd)- Jack’s mother says he can choose a pet . . . but what pet to get? An elephant? A polar bear? What about a Tyrannosaurus Rex? The last page reveals Jack’s final choice, and a big surprise!
  • I Lost My Kisses (Trudie Trewin)- Matilda Rose loves to kiss. But one day, something goes terribly, horribly wrong. She loses her kisses, just before her daddy is going to come home. Matilda goes on the hysterical and thoughtful search to find her kisses and learns that you can never really lose your kisses — they will always be there when you need them.
  • What’s the Weather?– With lift-the-flaps, pull-tabs, foil, and glitter, this is a wonderfully fun interactive book that explains what weather is and what causes it to change. Children can facts about where rain comes from, what snowflakes really are, and the truth about thunder and lightning!
  • Little Scholastic’s The Crawly Caterpillar– This first nature book with rhyming text and realistic textures lets your child touch & learn about the miracles of nature. Feel the caterpillar as it grows, turns into a chrysalis, and changes into a beautiful pop-up butterfly. Little Scholastic is a new line of books created by Scholastic and designed to give babies & toddlers a head start in learning.

To win this amazing collection of Scholastic’s new titles, post a comment telling me how you heard about Tech Savvy Mama and a suggestion for future site content.

For an additional chance to win, join my Lilaguide.com group, Tech Savvy Parents. Tech Savvy Parents is a place for moms and dads to share and discuss favorite websites, technology, and other computer issues relating to children using Lilaguide, a brand new online community just for parents. Click here to join Tech Savvy Parents and for another chance to win!

I’ll post the winner’s name on Tech Savvy Mama on Saturday, May 3. Good luck and be sure to check back to see if you won!

Thanks for reading and many thanks to Scholastic for providing such a fabulous giveaway!

The fine print:

  • Midnight EST Friday, May 2 is the deadline for posting all comments to Tech Savvy Mama and joining the Tech Savvy Parents lilagroup in order to be eligible for the drawing.
  • This blog post is original to Tech Savvy Mama and may not be reposted without permission.
  • Tech Savvy Mama does not do paid posts.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. MamaBird says

    Great contest! I heard about the Tech Savvy Mama site through your insightful commentary on DC Urban Moms, advising a parent about technology issues. I’d love to see you review kid-focused peripherals, like mice and keyboards made especially for small hands. Also, I’d love your insight on digital storage of kids’ art and photos, and fun ideas for utilizing said art and photos into fun gifts/projects. Thx!

  2. Jen says

    I heard about your blog from your post on DCUM. I don’t think I’ve seen you post about cybersafety as a blogging parent (e.g., to post pictures or not, etc.).

  3. Thien-Kim aka Kim says

    I love Scholastic books! I wish I was a teacher so I could order from their kids’ book clubs. I heard about your blog from Jessica of A Parent in SS.

    As for future topics, do you know of any web resources (games, online storybooks, etc) to teach a second language for our kids (teeny to not so tiny). I’m specifically looking for Vietnamese but anything would be helpful.

  5. hollibobolli says

    Faith specifically wants to enter the giveaway for the precious panda book – eeek, look at how cute that is!!!

    I am here by way of Silicon Valley moms.

    I’m looking for a really good software program that incorporates reading music into game playing. I would love to read something about that!!

  7. Bonggamom says

    Hi from a fellow SV Moms Group Member (I blog on the SV Moms blog) — love your blog and thanks for the great Scholastic book contest!

  8. Tech Savvy Mama says

    Holli-
    The panda book, Zen Ties is beautiful! I saw it in Barnes and Noble and fell in love with the watercolor illustrations. I know Faith will love it too! Good luck!

  9. Catherine says

    Those books look AWESOME! I hope I win! I “know” you through DC Moms (I’m a Chicago Mom) and I’m up for any and all book giveaways. 🙂

  10. Kim Moldofsky says

    I heard about your site through the DC Metro Moms Blog.

    Balancing tech-savvy with life savvy is always a good topic for me, um and my kids, I mean.

  11. Tara says

    I came across your blog randomly, but I love technology and am married to a computer geek. Our child is almost 1 and has her father’s inquisitive nature, so I’d like to be up to date on ways to tap into that (thus is why I’ve linked to you on my blog).

    As for future topics, I’d have to say that I’d appreciate Mom-specific technology info (planners, etc). You may have already presented something similar, but I’m fairly new to your blog…a few weeks.

  12. Smarty Pants Mama says

    I learned from you :-)!
    I’m interested to learn how to safely allow a toddler to use a computer without the fear of him/her clicking something that may “hurt” the computer.
    Smiles
    SmartyPantsMama.blogspot.com

  13. Vicky says

    I found you through DC Metro Moms and would love to see a section maybe once a month about consumer reports type stuff or other helpful tech blogs to go to. There are so many…

  16. Rockin' Mama says

    I heard about your site from Don’t Try This At Home and I think I’d like more blogging pointers…how to navigate the different platforms, how to personalize/customize, etc.

    I signed up for your Lila Group

  17. Elise says

    New topic – spying or keeping in touch? – all there is to know about the nanny cam

    I heard about tech savvy mama through my awesome workout partner at Stroller Strides!

  19. Bess says

    I learned about this sight from you (oh and smarty pants mama too) Great idea for a giveaway! As a speech pathologist in an elementary school setting, I’m wondering if you know of any REALLY great websites that teach early language skills. I’m hoping to pass some along to the parents of my children for the summer.

  21. CanCan says

    I heard about you from Goodies for Mom.
    I am interested in those child locator GPS things that help you know where your kid is wandering. That would be a good review!
    This is an awesome giveaway!

  22. ihchicky says

    I found out about your site while doing a random blog search through google. I am not really sure what to suggest. Possibly if there are any programs or specific shows that aid very young children in learning sign language. Thank you for the chance!

  24. Nicole says

    I know your site throught good ole’ DC Metro Moms!

    I’d love to see a post on good educational boardgames… I have a problem holding my 4 year old’s interest with boardgames –
    thanks 🙂

  25. laura says

    We love books, and this looks like a fantastic set! Stephanie is right, you can never have too many books. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.

    Oh, and I heard about you from Goodies for Mom.

  30. adrienne says

    I just heard about your site and great contest from Kim at Hormone Colored Days.

    As for content, we’re also HUGE library fans and love to read tips about how other families use their local libraries.

  31. Linda says

    Leticia,
    I found out about your blog from your recent post to those who took your Children’s Lit class…. and it is great! I’ve been exploring and finding lots of interesting things.

    I’d like to see posts about online tools for moms – like organizers – rating sites for daycares – etc.

    Great work on this blog – there is plenty to explore.
    Linda

  32. Amy Starr says

    I heard about you from the babycenter Momformation blog -and I plan on joining your lilaguide just the kind of stuff this “techmama” needs! Thanks!

  33. Michelle DeRepentigny says

    I was googling for ways to get “free childrens books” to help with a literacy outreach program when I ran across a mention of your contest on blogher.com, where I am a member.

    My children are older, but these books would be put to excellent use, allowing a child who may not have ever owned a book to have one!

    As far future post ideas, my homeschooled teenager has fits with foreign languarges – there has got to be something out there?

  34. PS says

    I found you from Prizey and I’m loving your site, though I’m having a problem commenting, forgive me if I’ve doubled up! You’ve got lots of great info!!

  35. Amira M says

    I was searching around for websites for my sister who will be a first time mom next month.

    I love this post because, although its a website that focuses around technology, you are encouraging reading and spending quality time with kids.

    I think future posts about the promotion of literacy would be a welcome addition to the site :).

  36. Kristie says

    I heard about Tech Savvy Mama through Prizey. I didn’t have the internet for several years and have been busy with kids and really feel out of the loop when it comes to technology-so your sight is great!

  38. brandy w says

    love to win
    i heard about you from prizey
    i’d love to see more contests and child related articles/books
    bwalleshauser AT yahoo DOT com

  39. felicepd says

    I found your site on Blogher. This is my first time visiting, so I’m not sure if I can offer too much in the way of suggestions. I’m interested in helping my son learn a second language, so I’m always looking for good resources related to language acquisition. Thanks for the contest!

  40. Audra's Little Scraps says

    I found you blog from you last giveaway! I am enjoying your blog- As for me I love reviews of new products. There are so many great things out there I never know about until I hear it from another mom. On a seperate note- I’m having trouble signing up for your group… any suggestions.

  42. Danielle says

    I heard about you from a friend. I would love to see a list of sites that are educational & toddler/young child safe.

    mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com

  43. Deen says

    Great giveaway! Wow. I’m a teacher as well and I too cannot resist books. I learned about Tech Savvy Mama through the Prizey blog. I’ve jointed the Tech Savvy Parents lilagroup as well under the nick “N.A.” (they are my real initials!)

    Suggestion for future site content: I see that you’ve website reviews and so on…it would be nice if they were all compiled in one easy-to-access page…where they are categorized by topic or age etc. The list on the page can be linked back to your blog entries for anyone who wants to read the details. I think that will make an awesome resource.

  44. Naomi says

    found you via Prizey

    I’d love even more tips on using technology in parenting and how to stay abreast of it when I am so… old…

  45. khaki says

    Hi! I found your site through PRIZEY listing this giveaway. I would love to see an article on the pros/cons of Educational Software/Games for kids–like Leap Frog, etc…also a review on the various kinds…I get overwhelmed by all the options!

  46. Piseco says

    Hi! I found you through PRIZEY which listed this giveaway. I’m interested in reading about whether or not you think there are computer language learning programs for kids that are truly useful – and if so, what those programs are!

  47. Panjo Kids says

    Great contest! I found your blog just today through Prizey. It looks really great! I can’t say what I’d change or add to it right- what I saw in reading through it so far is very diverse and important information- thanks!

  49. windycindy says

    Hi, I have found your delightful site via PrizeyBlog! Your Scholastic Book giveaway contest is a blast! My sister is a retired first grad teacher. We both love children’s books as much as the kids! I would like to see how one can keep the computer/internet safe and what you think about My Space. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  50. Alyce says

    I found your site through the momformation blog. I would like to see information about learning tools online and internet safety and appropriateness for younger children.

  52. JudyNV says

    I heard about your site from Virginia DeBolt’s post on BlogHer today. My suggestion is that you check out the kids’ books by Alexander McCall Smith. He is my favorite adult author and I have found that his Akimbo series of detective stories about a boy (9 years old?) who’s father is a ranger in an African national park are suburb at giving a real world flavor to that part of the world. I think every kid who reads one of these books will secretly wish that he could be a kid like Akimbo.

  53. Cathy says

    I found you on “Prizey.” I would be interested in reading comparisons of the many web services that moms use. More contests would work, too.

    cathy at domesticpsychology dot com

  54. Judy Bruso says

    I found you through PRIZEY…what a great giveaway!! I’d like to see some educational sites for the middle school set.

  56. Beth says

    I found you through Prizey. Great website! I especially like the website of the week. Always looking for great things for preschoolers!

  57. hetz-junk says

    I found you throuh Prizey. I would love some help in creating a safe computer environment for my child. How to keep him safe on the internet really concerns me.

  58. Marcia says

    I also found you through Prizey and I believe I saw you mentioned on Blogher.com as well. I love that you are offering children’s books! My daughter spends more time than I like with her “DDD” player (dvd). I read to her and she likes that, but it’s hard to keep it interesting with only buying one new book every month or two. We read 5 or 6 at a time several times a day so I get bored but try to make them sound exciting. I’d love to add some new ones for her collection!

  59. Leeanthro says

    What a great giveaway. We could always use fresh books at our house.

    Future content- since you are techies, how about some posts about must-have electronics/software for families.

  61. Hélène says

    I heard about you from the Goodies for Mom website. I am looking for some recommendations for classic, wooden toys for children ages 1-3.

  62. momoftwinz says

    Wow…this is an awesome giveaway! I actually just heard of your site through this giveaway on Prizey. It seems like we are reading books all day long to our 20-month old twins. We always love new books!! I would love to see favorite books of children grouped by ages as a future post.

  63. whymommy says

    What a great contest! I heard about your blog from A Parent In Silver Spring and have been following you since!

    I’d be interested in more discussion about what kind of screen time is appropriate for preschoolers and kindergartners.

  64. Chic Shopper Chick says

    What a refreshing and beneficial giveaway! I found you through PrizeyBlog! I spent a bit looking around and I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve seen your site. I would love to see some info on how to keep our kids safe on sites like Myspace, and also maybe some info on how we, as bloggers, can protect our children! Thanks for the chance to win!

  66. Katie says

    I found you through Prizey.
    I would love to read about recommendations for websites with good games/activities to do with the kids.

  69. Kristine says

    Oooo, we love Scholastic books!!! What a great prize! i found you from Prizey, and I love all the topics you’ve got here! I agree with a few others that it would be nice to have reviews of toddler/preschool games and websites. Thank you!

  73. tvollowitz@aol.com says

    fantastic contest! Heard about you from prizey. Love your site. Would love a book re section about multi-cultural people (loving all people, races, and religions).
    Stephanie V.
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  76. PhotoChick says

    I found your wonderful contest through Prizey! and this is actually my first time onto your site. It’s so lovely! And such an awesome giveaway! I can’t imagine something that I could love more. Even though my little girl’s just now getting into easy books, they’re something that never go out of style. I also have triplet cousins who are just a bit older, and are already ‘getting’ the big kid books (they’re 3 and a half!)

    So, as for future giveaways, I really love the book idea – they’re essential in every household whether your kids are 6 or 36 (grandkids, neighborhood kids, or kids of friends love to read too!)

    Thank you so much for such an awesome contest, and thanks too for letting me take part. Much love to you and yours, take care and God Bless.

  79. chris says

    I heard about you on prizey. what a great give away to instill the joy of reading in children. my son would love it!!

  80. Kristinia says

    I found your site from Prizey Blogs. My son loves me reading to him, he’s only 14 months old, he actually grabs a book and makes me read it twice, each time! Its too cute but at least he’s learning, and what better way than through books!

    I think your doing a great job on your blog! We have bookmarked and are looking for an RSS feed!

    kristinialeanna @ yahoo.com

  81. zmama09 says

    I found you through DCUM! I love the idea of your blog and think it is such an important aspect of raising kids today!! My 15 month old loves to read and would love these scholastic books and she is also VERY interested in all the tech gadgets we have around the house. She is totally into her dad’s phone and the computer, laptop, wires, things with buttons etc. I need help figuring out how to take advantage of this kind of curiousity! I want to avoid screen time with her but yet want to take advantage of her curiousity about these objects! Please help!!
    Also I just signed up for your lila guide group! I’ll submit an additional post as my additional entry!! Thanks so much!!
    zmama09 at yahoo dot com

  82. zmama09 says

    Here’s my additional entry for the lila guide group! Thanks!
    zmama09 at yahoo dot com

  86. Beki says

    i heard about this website through Prizey.

    I would love to hear reviews of diaper bags/laptop bags that are fun and stylish (not to mention practical – read washable).

    After I type this I’ll comb your archives to see if you have uncovered one that would fit my needs already in case this has already been done.

  87. Paige says

    Great books! My little guy would love it if I read those to him. I found you through Prizey, and it looks like a great contest and a great site.

  89. Ginny says

    I heard about you on the DC Urban Moms site & then I also saw this contest on prizey. Great blog, I’m joining that other site right now!

  91. maeflower says

    I found you through prizey. Suggestions???…I would love to read reviews about different video edu games for children.
    Thanks!!

  92. Sharla says

    I love books! I found you through Prizey but I’ve got you bookmarked now. Your page already has a lot I want to read about and I can’t think of anything to add. thanks!

  96. Scarlett says

    I don’t remember how I found your blog (it’s been in my bookmarks for a while). Maybe the 5 Minutes for Mom party?

    As for suggestions, I really love the kid-friendly website posts. Someone already said my other idea of multifunction kid-and-tech bag reviews.

    hello DOT scarlett AT gmail DOT com

  102. Reiza says

    I found you through Prizey.

    I’d love to see some articles on using more technology in homeschooling. It’s overwhelming how much software there is out there. I’d also like to see more geared towards school-aged children. I see “Pre-k” and “toddler” under the labels, but I don’t see anything for specifically for children older than that.

  105. royaldixie says

    I heard about you from Prizey. I would love to see more articles about Children’s health and safety.

    THANKS for the AWESOME giveaway!

  106. Lisa says

    I also found you through Prizey.

    Since I am new to the site, I am not sure what you have covered in the past, but I have a preschooler, so that age focus is great for me. And of course more giveaways are always great. 😀

  107. nor_lou says

    I found you through prizey.
    How about some reviews of kid computer programs. I have been wondering about Jumpstart World. I am not sure if kindergarden or first grade would be best or if I should get both

  108. nor_lou says

    I found you through Prizey

    How about review for kids computer programs. I have been considering JumpStart World. I am not sure which to get kindergarden, first grade or both

  110. Bebemiqui says

    I found you through Laura Williams Musings.
    I’d like more reviews of blocking software. Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  111. Christi says

    I found you through Laura Williams Musings as well! FANTASTIC contest, and I signed up for your group! 😀

  112. melonkelli says

    I found your site through PRIZEY.

    I’m interested in limiting screen time for younger kids. What are the pro/con for getting kids into technology at an early age?

  113. ohchicken says

    first time visitor, here via prizey.com for such a fantastic giveaway! i would recommend more book giveaways like this in the future for your site, especially as we parents navigate the balance between technology and keeping our kids reading!

  114. Andrea says

    I heard about you through another blog that had your contest posted on it! 🙂 And I love it when blogs do giveaways for kids books…so I’d suggest doing more of that…it’s hard to find giveaways for kids books, and I think books are so important for kids. 🙂

  115. Corianne Martinez says

    I found this through the BlogHer website. I was looking up other mommy bloggers. I just recently had a baby boy, and I also have a 2 year old daughter. I’m the store manager for AT&T, the headline “Tech Savvy Mama” attracted me.

  116. thehuffs says

    Oh I hope I’m not too late! We would love to be entered in this contest.
    I heard about you from Prizey and I would like to see books catagorized by age and maybe content. Like, good for Dads to read to sons for example.

  117. lace says

    I found your site from Laura Williams Musings.

    Great new software or online games for preschoolers. My niece loves to play games online but we find it hard to find some great ones besides Peep, Nick Jr, and Playhouse Disney. Any others out there?

  118. Brooke says

    I heard of your site from Prizey. I’d be interested in seeing stuff on technology related to education – specifically in public or private schools. I’d like to get ideas to help support my kids’ schools.

  119. Kristen M. says

    I heard about you through Prizey. I also love books and often feature children’s books on my blog. I’m glad to have found your site.

  120. sweetsue says

    I heard about this site just today. I saw it on prizey and wanted to enter for the books. I am glad I found it because I need all the help I can get.One thing I would like to see is reviews of which programs work best to get rid of spyware and other bad things.

  121. Jenny says

    I saw this on Prizey! An idea for future content could be software designed especially for kids: is it worth the money, or can tech savvy parents work this out for themselves? Which ones are best? I love books too, and these look like good ones!

  122. Amy Starr says

    I commented earlier, but realized I didn’t answer your question – sorry! I heard about you from the babycenter Momformation blog -and I plan on joining your lilaguide just the kind of stuff this “techmama” needs! But I’ve had trouble – anyone else told you that?

    I would love to learn about more websites for preschoolers, specifically to learn how to type.

    Thanks – great blog!

  123. Stacey says

    I heard about your site from prizey blog, and I would love to see content on websites for stay at home moms / playgroup ideas

  124. Terri Fisher says

    I heard about your site by perusing the prizey site, actually. However, I was fascinated when I found it with your content…I have a wide range of ages in my house, and you cover so much that is of pertinence to me. Thanks! I would like to learn more about other technology, besides the computer itself, that you would recommend for toddlers and preschoolers. I noticed that Captain Computer has a Leapfrog Leappad…I would like to know more about those types of products and others out on the market. Thanks for asking for our input!