Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids (Kids Can Earn Free Books)!!

Looking for a fun way to keep your kids busy this summer and reading at the same time? The Barnes and Noble has a Summer Reading Program for kids that gives kids a free book when they read 8 books over the summer. How cool is that?

This year's 2016 Summer Reading Program is called Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Triathlon. You can either visit your local Barnes and Noble's children's section and find the Summer Reading Program display to get a Reading Journal for your child OR you can print one from their site - Reading Journal (English) or Reading Journal (Spanish). 

Once you have the Reading Journal, fill out the student information on the first page of the journal. A parent must sign on this page in order for the child to get a free book.

In the reading log, your child will need to pick 3 of the 4 triathlon events to get their free book. They can choose to answer the following questions:

1. What book made you read faster than ever before?
2. What is the longest book you've ever read?
3. In which series have you read the most books?
4. What book made you stretch your imagination the most?

For the ones that they choose, they'll need to complete the title and author of the book.

To get your child's free book, just bring the completed and signed Reading Journal into your local Barnes and Noble book store between May 17, 2016 and September 6, 2016. Present it to an employee and they will let your child choose a book from the free book list. You can also head back to the Children's Section and find the display with the books and have your child select one from their eligible grade category and then take it to the register with your completed journal (this is typically what we have done in the past).

This year's 2016 Free Books available from the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program are:

Grades 1 & 2 are eligible to receive one of the following books:

• Detective Camp (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #1)
• DK Readers Level 1: Jungle Animals
• Dr. Seuss: The Great Doodler
• Jorge el Curioso: El pueto de limonada
• Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson Series #1)
• Pet the Cat: Scuba-Cat
• Pinkalicious and Planet Pink
• Stowaway! (Puppy Pirates Series #1)
• The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

Grades 3 & 4 are eligible to receive one of the following books:

• The Bell Bandit (The Lemonade War Series #3)
• Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
• I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survive Series #2)
• Justice League vs. Bizarro League (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Series)
• My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish
• Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
• Stuart Little

Grades 5 & 6 are eligible to receive one of the following books:

• The Bravest Princess
• Chomp
• Esperanza renace
• Lea Dives In
• The Night Gardener
• President of the Whole Fifth Grade
• Story Thieves (Story Thieves Series #1)
• Travel Team

The Barnes and Noble summer reading program website also has an educator activity kit (perfect for parents too). This kit includes fun activities about reading that can be completed with a child. The Barnes and Noble summer reading program is only available to school-aged children in grades 1-6. Sadly Rose has grown out of the program but she participated in it while in K-6 and it was a fantastic motivator to get her reading over the summer. Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal and choice must be made from the selected books available at the store.

If you weren't already aware, Barnes & Noble has an events calendar on their website for all their locations and it is filled with author appearances, events for kids, events for adults and more! Be sure to check out the events at the location nearest you for fun activities all year round!

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Win an My Amazing Monster Prize Pack (THREE WINNERS) - #Giveaway Ends 3/31/16

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We recently had the pleasure of reviewing the My Amazing Monster kit with Gobble the Monster! My Amazing Monster is perfect for any young one (and even adults) who are battling illnesses, doctor visits, bullies and even fears in general. Gobble is a great tool to help ease those fears.

Check out my Review here!

The My Amazing Monster Kit is currently available for purchase through their website, but check below because they are letting us give away THREE My Amazing Monster Prize Packs so make sure to enter for your chance to win!

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Enter now for your chance to Win 1 of 3 My Amazing Monster Prize Packs! Prize Packs include the "Gobble" Monster Plush, My Amazing Monster Book, Freaky Germ Notepad & Medicine Pen. Giveaway ends on 3/31/16!

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Give a Personalized Keepsake Book to Your Little Ones this Easter with I See Me Books #iseemebooks

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Books are a very big part of most of our lives and they are one gift that I love giving whether to my husband, daughter or my many nieces and nephews (eleven of them in total). When I was little, I received a personalized fairy tale book from my aunt and uncle that I loved reading over and over. I still have it tucked away as a keepsake. 

I See Me Books has a wide assortment of Personalized Books and Gifts for all occasions such as Lunchboxes, Puzzles, Coloring Books, Placemats, Stickers and Growth Charts. They have categories sorted by Baby Gifts, Girls, Boys, Holidays, Themes and more - all to make your shopping experience easy in navigating their site. As most of you know as you have followed my blog, I have five nieces and nephews thanks to my sister alone (aka #'s 1-5) and the littlest goobers are currently both two years and under. I thought it would be awesome to get the little ones their own personalized books as keepsakes. 

I See Me Books has a large selection of Spring and Easter themed books and products you can personalize! I chose the M is for Me Personalized book in Blue for my niece Ashlyn (aka #4). This book has six color choices for the cover - Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Yellow and Turquoise.

I chose the Goodnight Little Me gift set for Audrey (aka #5) with the plush little lamb - perfect way to send her off to sweet dreams each night!

I love the personalized dedication page and the use of my nieces' names throughout the book in the background! I can't wait to give these books to them for Easter and see their faces when they hear their names in the story!

Sign up to receive I See Me's email newsletter for discounts and notifications about special promotions and deals! This is one gift that will be treasured forever. Interested in ordering in time for Easter gifts? Make sure you place your order my March 11, 2016!

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My Amazing Monster Book Series Helps Children Face Fears and Worries by Making Them Disappear! #MyAmazingMonster

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My husband and I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG) this past November. We both had a chance to check out new toys, games, activity kits and more in an up-close, hands-on way that you don't normally get to experience. Plus we were lucky enough to meet some of the owners, creators and even authors of these neat products!

One of my favorite items that touched me personally was the book and plush monster by Beth Cimler called My Amazing Monster. The premise behind Gobble (the Amazing Monster) is he helps children battle fears whether through illness, bullying or other worries by allowing them to write down those worries/fears, crumple them up and "feed" them to Gobble and then the parents or caregivers can remove them symbolizing the elimination of their fears.

About Gobble:
Gobble is a special monster sent on an “amazing mission” to spark imaginations and to lend a jaw to anyone battling illness. In order to do this, Gobble must be hugged by a very special child and only then will he receive his amazing appetite.

As a child, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at a young age. It was a very scary time for me filled with countless doctors, hospitalizations, invasive procedures, medications and more. When I saw Gobble at the Toy fair I immediately thought to myself that I would have really benefited from having him. Just the symbolism alone of writing down your fears and troubles, which I had a lot of them while hospitalized on and off for four years, and then it being eliminated or removed is a powerful message to your mind. 

Inside dust jacket of the My Amazing Monster Book

My Amazing Monster is such a special book series with it's main character Gobble. There are currently two books available featuring Gobble - My Amazing Monster Goes to the Hospital and My Amazing Monster Meets the Bully. Both of these books (and plush) are available on the My Amazing Monster website.

I love that Gobble the monster was a special idea close to the author, Beth Cimler's heart. When her father was in the hospital battling heart disease years ago, she gave him a Monster to help fight off his illness but bringing joy and laughter to her father and those around him. 

Gobble and the My Amazing Monster book series are truly heart-warming and perfect for any child (and even adults) who are battling illnesses, bullies or tough times in their life. Feed Gobble your worries and they will disappear!

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Disclosure: Coupon Savvy Sarah receives products in order to conduct reviews. No monetary compensation was provided unless noted otherwise. All opinions are 100% my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that I receive commission or payment from in exchange for referrals. In the event of a giveaway, the sponsor is responsible for delivery of the prize, unless otherwise noted in the posting. I only recommend products or services I personally use and believe will be a good fit for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 225: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"