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Setting The Example With Books

17 Feb

Late last year I started reading actual paper books as opposed to books on my iPad (or not reading at all). When the boys saw me with a book, they wanted to read too. With Cameron quickly losing interest in reading and Logan having no interest, I realized I needed to take advantage of this new found realization. I’m going to set the example with books!

In the past, when I would read a book I’d go to the bookstore and buy it. With two kids, the money available for such luxuries isn’t what it used to be. Then I had another aha moment when I remembered my library card.

Somehow I can never find what I’m looking for at the library and the librarians intimidate me (stop laughing), so I needed to find another way. Enter the internet. I could actually find the book I wanted at the library and request it to be held at the desk for me to come pick up. How easy is that? I walk in, give my name at the desk and they hand me a book to read. THIS I could handle.

Fast forward to about two weeks ago when I decided to pick up a new book. I had a trip coming up and needed something for my travels. I did a little Googling and before I knew it I found a few books to keep me occupied.

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Book 1 in my 2017 challenge

I finished the first of them and really enjoyed it so I picked up the next one on my list. As I sat reading it yesterday I had a thought, I’m going to read 17 books in 2017. Some of you are probably thinking, “I read 17 books a month!” Well, I think I read maybe 5 books in all of 2016 and even less in 2015, so 17 is going to be a challenge. Add to that the fact that I’ve decided to do this seven weeks into the year, so I’m starting out behind.

I’m not a big reader, I never have been, but it seems to inspire and motivate my boys to be readers when they see me reading. I’ll become a reader if it helps them.

I have my first 5 books mapped out and after that I’ll find some more. So far I’ve read A Walk in the Woods (Bill Bryson) and I’m reading Wild (Cheryl Strayed). Next I will be reading Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer), The Lost Continent (Bill Bryson) and Into Thin Air (Jon Krakauer). Oddly enough all of those books involve the outdoors. I’m not sure if I’ll keep that trend going after these books or if I’ll switch to a different subject.

Setting the example

Book 2 in my 2017 challenge

So wish me luck and keep me accountable as I start my journey into becoming a book person AND get my boys to be book people too.

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Larry Gets Lost Review & Giveaway

23 Oct

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Larry is an adorable pooch who seems to always get lost and now he’s lost in Philadelphia.

In Larry Gets Lost in Philadelphia we follow Larry through some of Philadelphia’s most famous landmarks. More than just a story about Larry and his little boy Pete, the book is full of fun information about all the landmarks that Larry and Pete see.

We’ve made reading Larry Gets Lost in Philadelphia a family affair. With a young reader in the house I try to take ever opportunity to keep him reading. Logan, Cameron and I sit together and I read them the story. Then we go back and Cameron reads the facts about all the landmarks. I love that it brings us together to enjoy a story that takes place so close to home.

The artwork is fun and vibrant and really adds to the charm of the book.

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If you like Larry you can read about his adventures in Chicago, NYC, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, Texas, Alaska, Portland, The Twin Cities, Boston and even Prehistoric Times.

Sasquatch Books has been kind enough to offer one lucky Mommyland reader their own copy of Larry Gets Lost in Philadelphia. Want a chance to win? All you have to do is use the widget below.

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Winner will be notified and announced on November 1, 2013. Good Luck!!

Have you read any of the Larry Gets Lost books? Which ones are in your collection?

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