Purpose of this Blog...

You may have noticed that not all books are equal in capturing children's imaginations and in cultivating those innocent, tender souls. My goal is to help you find the ones that do!
(Painting by Mary Cassatt: "Mrs Cassatt Reading to her Grandchildren" -1888)




Monday, November 12, 2012

ADVENT CALENDAR GIVEAWAY 2012


IN ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS

Giveaway: ADVENT CALENDAR from Monastery Greetings
From November 12, 2012 - November 14, 2012 (at midnight PST), you can enter my Advent Giveaway for a chance to win this beautiful 25-day Advent Calendar.
Drawing Results*: November 15, 2012  Giveaway over 11/15/12. Congratulations to mom2eleni!
This beautiful calendar artwork is by
Ruth Sanderson, from her picture book The Nativity.

HOW TO ENTER:
1- Leave a comment here or on any of my blogs posted today (11/12/12) through November 14, 2012. 
2- "Like" or comment on this post (or any others I post through 11/14/12) on Facebook.  
3- Share this post from my Facebook page to yours, and I'll enter your name in the drawing twice.

Advent Calendar description: Mary lovingly embraces the newborn child Jesus in this manger scene. Prepare for Christmas by opening a window each day during December to reveal a special picture.
The front is accentuated with glitter. Bible texts that follows the story of the Nativity are presented on the back of each window. This Advent calendar measures 8 1/4" x 11 3/4". Easy to hang or display anywhere. 

Watch for my upcoming post on how to incorporate books into your Advent traditions.
Thank you to Monastery Greetings for participating in this Advent Giveaway with me!  You can visit their wonderful website, HERE

*I'll be using List Randomizer for the drawing results.  Winner will be chosen on November 15, 2012.  

18 comments:

  1. We have already gotten our Christmas cards...I know it's early, but since it snowed here about 2 weeks ago I felt ready!
    I ♥ the "Story of Christmas" set of tiny books by Mary Packard that you sent 2 years ago. I gave it to my sister with younger girls, so that they can read it together as a count down!

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    1. Chinaberry was kind enough to partner with me on that two years ago. They did a special sale on the book last year - I've been keeping my eyes open this year, but I'm not sure if they'll do it again.

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  2. Oh how fun! This looks so beautiful and I would love to win! I am getting so excited for Christmas, I cant wait. And this year I've promised myself that I will really slow down and savor the season. Thanks so much for the opportunity! I'll share it on FB as well!~

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    1. Ruth Sanderson's artwork is so beautiful. I'm excited to have found this calendar!

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  3. I've got all of our nativity things ready and I can't wait to get them out. This calendar is lovely - thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. The Nativity season seems to creep up more quickly each year! So joyous, but it definitely helps to do some planning ahead. :)

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  4. I would love this for my family! I also shared on Facebook! :)

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  5. Thank you - it looks beautiful! I am trying to gather Christmas books for my little one this year, and have been thinking about the jesse tree project!

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    1. Have you seen the one from Festal Celebrations blog? http://festalcelebrations.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/jesse-tree-project-2008/

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  6. What a great giveaway!
    The book idea looks so sweet, a great idea in the classroom too!
    Thanks for a great giveaway and a wonderful blog :)

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  7. Such a well timed post! I've been trying to think of a way to make the advent countdown special!

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  8. Wonderful giveaway!!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  9. I love this! All you can find in the store are Santa Advent calendars. Bwah!

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  10. Very nice! Is there a way to purchase for those who don't win? Of course, I'd love to win, but if not, I would be interested in getting it anyway. I have not been able to find an Advent Calendar that I was happy with (most are too secular Santa themed). Thank you for this opportunity!

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    1. It's available from Monastery Greetings. Here is the link: http://www.monasterygreetings.com/product/Madonna_and_Child_Advent_Calendar/Advent_Calendars

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  11. Count me in! My kids would love it!

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