Mommy's Favorite Things: READING ROCKS: Go back to school with National Geographic & Giveaway



Friday, August 14, 2015

READING ROCKS: Go back to school with National Geographic & Giveaway



I received items from National Geographic for the purpose of this review

National Geographic has recently released 11 new titles perfect for preparing kids for back to school!!! We had the chance to receive all 11 titles and you can see them all below!


Explore My World series (ages 3-7, $4.99 each) -  These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing to curl up with together and read aloud. In Explore My World: Baby Animals readers learn about a day in the life of a baby animal, from mama's care to the great world beyond.  Explore My World: Nighttime delves into the nighttime and all its mysteries, from the stars to hooting owls.

NG Readers series (ages 5-8, $3.99 each--  Each book in the best selling National Geographic Readers series is written in an easy-to-read format and falls into one of five reading levels and is labeled by level on its front cover. The simple, fun text is only the beginning: National Geographic photography and kid-friendly diagrams draw kids in and get them reading about their favorite subjects. Developed by National Geographic in close consultation with literacy education experts, this series is one teachers, librarians, parents, and grandparents know they can trust to nurture every child's love of reading. New this season is NG Readers: Flutter, Butterfly (Level 3), NG Readers: Coral Reefs (Level 2), NG Readers: Ugly Animals (Level 2), NG Readers: Pope Francis (Level 1) and NG Readers: Rosa Parks (Level 2).

Inside the Level 2 Coral Reefs

Chapters series (ages 7-10, $5.99 each) -- This chapter book series picks up where the Readers series leaves off.  For sports fans and animal lovers, Chapters:  Hoops to Hippos, True Stories of a Basketball Star on Safari is a slam dunk. San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography! Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with lions, and discovers why you should never come between a hippo and its watery home. In Chapters: Hoot, Hoot Hooray and More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues kids meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. 

Inside the Hoot Hoot Hooray

Look & Learn Series (ages 2-5, $6.99 each) - Even when their backpacks are almost as big as they are, reading together is critical for developing a lifelong love of books. The Look and Learn series of board books  Look & Learn board book series is developed in association with child education experts and introduces concepts with context reinforcement so learning sticks.  This Fall features two new titles, Look and Learn:  Dig and Look and Learn: Ocean Creatures

Inside the Look and Learn: Ocean Creatures

My kids have been loving all these books and I love that I have a child in each range as well! My kids are 8, 3.5 and 1.5! So they are all getting use out of these. The books are engaging, educational and FUN!!

One reader has the chance to win ALL 11 titles above at a value of $48! 


*Disclaimer* I received an item directly from National Geographic in exchange for a review. I was not paid to try out these products*
A big thank you goes out to National Geographic for allowing me to review this product and for offering a giveaway


47 comments:


Darlene said...

My six grandchildren are ages 1-6


Janet W. said...

My grandson is almost 6 years old and would enjoy these books!


kellyr78 said...

My kids are 7 and 9 and they like reading about nature and the world so they will enjoy these books.


Talia said...

My sons are 1 and 4, and they are big readers! I feel like finding quality non-fiction books for children can be difficult, and I'd love to win these!


SnowflakeDay (Audra) said...

My daughter is 6 and she would just love these books! She likes learning about animals and nature; really great bedtime reading material. -Audra O'Hara


Amanda said...

Dd is 7 and she would love some of these books! The ones that she's too old for would be perfect for my 3 and 4 yo nieces!


Brian&AshleyParks said...

My kids are 20 months and 4 years! My 4 year old is reading on a 2nd grade level and LOVES books!! We definitely need to increase the amount of non fiction literature we have around here!


Unknown said...

My boys are 5 and 9. They would absolutely love these books.


ken ohl said...

my little niece is 5 she would love these. thankou, ken pohl19@comcast.net


Unknown said...

My grandsons would love these books, my oldest is in preschool and almost 4 and my other grandson will be 1 in December, thanks!


Lauren said...

My kids would love these books! They are 8 and 6.


Natalie B. said...

My grandson is 2 1/2 & he would LOVE these books! He loves being read to and "reading" himself too. :)


ReggieMann said...

My niece is 8 she would love these books!!


matope said...

mine is 3 and he'd love them but id love to give them to my best friends 6 year old


aperry said...

They are 3 and 5, we would use these in our homeschool group.


jdeemarie said...

My children are 3, 5, and 7 and they all love books. The boys especially love books that teach them about animals.

Jodi J


CarrieAnn13 said...

My boys are 5 and 7 and they would love these books. My oldest especially is all about nonfiction books.


Unknown said...

My daughter is 8. She loves books like these.


Unknown said...

My daughter is almost 5 and she would love to read these books with me!


Nina H said...

My boys are 4 and 6 and they would love these books!


Melissa said...

My 4yo will love these!


Amber Ludwig said...

My son is 2 1/2 and he would love to look at these!! He loves reading and having things read to him!!


Unknown said...

We have a 13, 7 and 2 yo...our 7 yo is really into national geographic and would flip if she won! Thanks for the opportunity!


Hannah Avery said...

I have an almost 5 year old who I homeschool! These would be great for that!

-Hannah Avery
havery@kmbc.edu


Abigail said...

My kids are about to turn 3 and 5. They would both love these - especially the Ugly Animals one!


Unknown said...

My graandchildren are 12,9,4,18 mo,and one due in September


clc408 said...

My great-nieces and nephew are 1,3, and 12. They all love books.


tisme143 said...

I have a couple of grandsons who have been asking for these for so long, just out of my reach,, so am keeping me fingers and toes crossed for them :)


Unknown said...

my kids are 12 8 and 6 they would enjoy this


Erin S said...

My son is 7 and loves these books!


Pat said...

My grandson is 6 and would enjoy these books!


susan1215 said...

My niece is 7, she would love these books.


Michelle said...

My daughter is 8 and really likes learning about animals!


Unknown said...

Both my 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter would love these!


Kasee said...

My kids are 21, 14, 10, and 7. The two youngest will LOVE these books, and I bet my 14-year-old will read them, too!


Jen Pierce said...

I have a 6yr old son and a 4yr old son. They both would love to have these.


Natalie Parvis-Nichols said...

4 and 1. They would love it!


Anonymous said...

My nephews would love these. They are 1, 5, 7 and 11.


Sandra Watts said...

I have 3 grand kids and another on the way ages 7, 5, and 3. I know my grand sons would love them.


wildcat32 said...

My son is nine and loves learning new things.


Unknown said...

My Granddaughter is 6 and she is a nature lover so she would enjoy these books, they would make an awesome Christmas gift for her.


laurasloves said...

They are 4 and 6. They would both love looking at these books.
Laurie Emerson
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com


tina reynolds said...

I have three kids ages 9, 8, and five


Sharon Schoepe said...

My twins just turned 7 and they would love these books


Candie L said...

My kids are older (15 and 13), but they enjoy reading and learning still. Thank you

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com


trixx said...

With such vibrant photos, my daughter would love 'em! She's 3.


Tylerpants said...

My kids are 4 and 6. I think they'd really enjoy these books! Lisa L tylerpants(at)gmail.com