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Have you ever had a pleasure of discovering a new children’s book that completely delights you?
I love children’s books and have many favorites. But, recently, Penguin Kids sent us a review copy of The Thing About Yetis by Vin Vogel, and the girls and I fell in love.
Because, the thing about yetis is that yetis are completely delightful.
So delightful that we were inspired to make our own cute yeti craft.
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To say we were enchanted by The Thing About Yetis by Vin Vogel is an understatement.
We all know that yetis adore winter. Right? But that’s not all yetis delight in.
You’ve got to read to find out!
This book is perfect for your little ones and makes a great read aloud. We loved the whimsical pictures and by now we’ve read it about a million and a half times.
It’s fun, it’s sweet, and it’s not just for winter.
To go along with the book, we couldn’t resist making our own yetis using supplies we already had at home. We modeled ours after the book, because that is the cutest yeti I’ve ever seen.
Cardboard tube
White paint
Glue
Cotton balls
Googly eyes
Red pipe cleaner
Bead
White paper
Step 1: Paint your cardboard tube white. Let the paint dry a bit before continuing on to the next step.
Step 2: Pull apart your cotton balls and glue them all over the tube. We found that using a sponge to apply the glue helped it go on more evenly.
Step 3: Once your tube is completely fuzzy, add your googly eyes and the bead for a nose. Cut off a small piece of the red pipe cleaner to make your mouth.
Step 4: Draw two arms on your white paper. Cut them out and glue them to the sides of your tube.
That’s all it takes to make your own cute yeti craft!
Decorate with them or use them for pretend play.
Because the thing about yetis is that yetis are quite adorable.
Fun With Elephant & Piggie: Cardboard Tube Piggie Craft
“Ladybug Girl is sooooooooooooo awesome.” sighs my 8-year-old after we put down the last book in the pile. Yep, we read them all in one afternoon. It was a perfectly delightful afternoon.
My girls have some messages for you.
“Mama, can you tell them I like Ladybug Girl and Bingo the best. It’s so funny.” says my 6-year-old.
“Mama, tell them about The Super Fun Edition. I love it. The book jacket folds out into a poster and there’s paper dolls inside. They’re so awesome! And, they’ve got reusable sticker costumes for Ladybug Girl to wear.” says my 8-year-old. (I’ll tell you more about this one later.)
And I want to say thank you to Penguin Kids for sponsoring this post and giveaway.
Disclosure: Penguin Books sent us complimentary copies of the Ladybug Girls books and are providing the prize for the giveaway. All opinions are my own. This post also contains Amazon Affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more details.
After reading the Ladybug Girl books, I paused. There are so many life lessons to learn from Ladybug Girl – not preachy life lessons – just simple lessons from a girl who always stays true to herself.
From Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, we learned that if you compromise with a friend, you can have so much fun! After all, it’s more fun to play with friends than to argue.
From Ladybug Girl at the Beach we learned that it takes some bravery to try new things. But, if you do, you can have more fun than you did did worrying about it.
From Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad, we learned that friends care about how each other feels and it’s important to say you’re sorry when you hurt someone’s feelings – even if you did it on accident.
From Ladybug Girl and Bingo we learned that everyone has responsibilities and you can still have fun while taking care of those responsibilities.
From Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow we learned to always look on the bright side even when everything seems to be going wrong.
From Ladybug Girl and the Dress-Up Dilemma we learned that it’s best to always be yourself. You’re you and that’s what makes you awesome!
From Ladybug Girl and the Best Ever Playdate, we leaned that friends are better than even the most fantastic toys.
Thank you Ladybug Girl for showing us how to be kind, brave, and true.
Penguin Kids is celebrating Ladybug Girl books by David Soman and Jacky Davis with a brand new gift edition of the first Lady Bug Girl book. Ladybug Girl: The Super Fun Edition has been a favorite with my girls ever since it landed on our front porch. Not only do you get a hardback copy of Ladybug Girl, but it’s packed with other fun stuff. The book jacket folds out into an awesome poster of Ladybug Girl and Bingo. Plus, the best part ever as described by my daughters, it contains Ladybug Girl and Bingo paper dolls along with two pages of reusable sticker outfits in the back. The paper dolls have already gone on many adventures at our house.
I’m so excited that I get to give away a copy of Ladybug Girl The Super Fun Edition to one of you. (US based addresses only, please). You can enter below. Giveaway ends October 28, 2015.
Summer reading is not a huge struggle for us.
We usually participate in our library’s summer reading program and tend to read above and beyond what it expected of us.
My kids love reading. But, I know not all kids are as motivated to pick up a book. (Or, they might be like my daughter who will get obsessed with a particular series of books *ahem… Junie B. Jones* and read them over and over and over…)
Whether you’re looking to motivate your kids to read or you just want your kids to branch out a little and read different things, I’ve got a fun free gift for you.
Challenge your kids to read their way through this library scavenger hunt. They’ll have a lot of fun and they’ll hopefully discover some new favorite books along the way.
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I made two versions of the library scavenger hunt. Both are available to download and print at the end of this post. One is for kids who are reading chapter books, the other is for kids reading (or listening to) picture books.
Can you find and read a book about… a mystery, history, an adventure, or a biography? How about a book that makes you laugh out loud or one written before you were born?
Or maybe a picture book about the ocean, a farm , the ABCs, or one with no words?
I’ve left plenty of room for your kids to write down the name of each book they read. Each scavenger hunt has 12 different topics, so hopefully your child won’t get overwhelmed. This should be a fun summer reading challenge!
Challenge your kids to search through the library themselves to find books that match. This will help them get more and more comfortable with the library.
Use the time to show them around, especially if they are unsure of where to find a specific book.
Where are the biographies kept? Show them or let them ask a librarian.
How do I find a book written before I was born? Teach them where to find that information in a book.
Are you ready to get reading? Click below to download and print the library scavenger hunts. (Each hunt is only one page.)
Download the chapter book scavenger hunt here.
Download the picture book scavenger hunt here.
Biography: Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer by Michaela DePrince
A Kid Your Age: Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot by Anna Branford
A Kid Your Age: Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
That Makes You Laugh: Geronimo Stilton: A Cheese-Colored Camper by G. Stilton