Disclosure: I received the books below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
The Jim Henson Company wants kids to Get Caught Reading, in a partnership with the campaign launched by the Association of American Publishers. The Get Caught Reading campaign was started to remind people how much fun it is to read! For the campaign, two NEW posters are available from the AAP featuring adorable characters that are “caught reading”, perfect for classrooms, libraries and homes.
The posters are available for everyone at http://www.getcaughtreading.
One of the posters features the girls from the new chapter book series, Enchanted Sisters. This new series targets newly independent readers ages seven through nine, featuring the stories of the four sisters. The Sparkles – Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer – come together every three months to join their Mother Nature in a ceremony that changes the seasons in our world.
Continuing the longstanding Jim Henson Company tradition, the message in these stories about strong girls making bold choices are clear: embrace and celebrate our differences; anyone can be a hero; and families come in lots of different packages. The books are co-authored by Elise Allen, author of the book Anna’s Icy Adventure (DisneyFrozen),and Halle Stanford, eight time Emmy-nominated children’s television producer and senior vice president of children’s entertainment at The Jim Henson Company. Paige Pooler, whose artwork can be seen in American Girl magazine, and the Liberty Porter, Trading Faces, and My Sister is a Vampire middle grade book series, is the illustrator.
The Enchanted Sisters books is a four book series with the newest title being Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games
Summer has always secretly enjoyed hanging out with Thunderbolt, one of the mischievous Weeds who bring disaster and mayhem everywhere they go. Sure, the Weeds have acted poorly in the past, but they can’t be all bad . . . right? Summer’s sisters couldn’t disagree with her more-especially after the boys ruin Summer’s bonfire party. When the two teams of magical siblings are encouraged by Mother Nature and Bluster Tempest to settle their disagreements in a series of competitive sports, Summer and Thunderbolt are forced to stop talking. But is winning and siding with their siblings really worth ruining their friendship?
This is an adorable hardcover book that is perfect for readers who are just past early chapter books. It is 100 pages but a bigger font and there are pictures throughout the book in black and white. You don’t have to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one as it is just another adventure for the Enchanted Sisters. This book features a sort of Olympics event between the sisters and another group. The games spark competition and they have to make decisions on what to do. It features great lessons throughout the story on working together, making decisions, being friends and having fun. While my daughter is too young to read them on their own, I have started to read the story to her and I can see her little brain turning as she pictures the story. It is a great story and I know my daughter will love the whole series even more once she can read them herself.
Three additional Enchanted Sisters books in the series are available: Autumn’s Secret Gift
Want to help others “Get Caught Reading”?
Anyone can get together to help increase reading achievement and literacy by organizing a book drive. This tool kit (http://www.serve.gov/toolkits/book-drive/index.asp <http://www.serve.gov/toolkits/book-drive/index.asp ) provides the basics to run a book drive, organize your group, and make an impact.
Or, simply commit to donating your gently used books to local organizations.
Here are some tips:
Consider libraries, non-profit children’s organizations for homeless, foster children and struggling families, Goodwill and Children’s Hospital’s thrift stores, and after-school programs.
Call the charity or organization and see if they accept used children’s books and what their guidelines are.
Go through your books and make sure all pages are present, readable and stain-free.
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Fiona N says
My son really loves Mickey Mouse
Thank You
Jeanette R. says
My daughter wants to grow up to be a librarian since she loves reading so much. She’d be so thrilled to receive books like these.
coutney b says
my daughter’s absolute FAV book is the hungry caterpillar!
she LOVES it… every night w read it.
desiree says
the kid would love to read these and then i am going to blog on it if i win
rebecca day says
my nephews love Captain Underpants.
Jennifer Tilson says
My seven year old daughter is really into the A to Z Mysteries series of books now that feature a trio of kids that solve mysteries.
Andrea v says
My daughter is enjoying diary of a whimpy kid
Deborah W. says
My granddaughter would love these books. She loves reading and they sound like fun.
Paol Trenny says
My daughter’s favorite right now is Charlie Bone.
Kim Hampton says
My oldest daughter’s favorite book series is “Wings of Fire.” My youngest daughter likes “Don’t Forget the Oatmeal” which is a Sesame Street book.
mycraftingworld says
that would be any book about the Princesses. It doesn’t matter
jessica z says
My child’s favorite book character would be Skippy Jones
denise low says
Her favorite book would be Dora Dora.
Gina H. says
Favorite character is Minnie Mouse.
xty cruz says
My nephew loves Spongebob
Leela says
Captain Underpants.
stephanie macdonald says
Ayyting with animals
Nannypanpan says
He likes the horrible Harry series
D Schmidt says
My child’s favorite book is Where the Wild Things Are
Denise S says
My son likes The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
ken ohl says
my little niece loves Dora everything is Dora. Thankyou, ken
Sharon Kaminski says
Our child’s favorite book is dr. seuss’ green eggs and ham.
Darlene Sullins says
My oldest love “Pony Crazy”, or anything that involves girls her age and animals!
charlene says
Where the wild things are was always a favorite
Jan Lee says
My great niece loves the story of Cinderella. She always wants to play Cinderella with her Barbies. She loves the movies of Cinderella too 🙂
Nancy says
Right now she likes books with photos of animals.
janetfaye says
My granddaughter likes Garfield books.
Linda Manns Linneman says
My granddaughter loves books with cartoon characters, princess, etc
vickie Couturier says
harry potter books so far
Megan A says
I didn’t know The Jim Henson Company had books, so cute!!
Patricia says
Mine like Splat the Cat.
Mia says
My granddaughter really enjoys Madeline.
Tara O. says
My daughter loves the book Big Red Lollipop!