Thursday, April 23, 2009

Silver Dolphin Kids Book Review and Giveaway (closed)


As we probably all know, reading to our kids is super essential. The younger you start, the better off your child will be. I was so happy that I got a chance to review some books from Silver Dolphin Books! DS just loooooved them. Of course you know, if you child loves something, they are going to be more responsive to it. Reading can be tough to build a habit of. But remember, it's cheap, it's fun, and can take you anywhere without leaving the house!

Silver Dolphin Books
publishes activity, novelty, and educational nonfiction books for preschoolers to 12-year-olds. With this age range, you're bound to find something you and your child will love! Silver Dolphin Books is an award winning company. Several of their books have won the Parent's Choice awards. (You can click here to see the extensive list)

DS and I were given the chance to review Reptiles by Maurice Pledger & A. J. Wood and Field Guide to Dinosaurs by Nancy Honovich. Both were such great books! DS just wanted to read these books over and over again! Both books were hardback with high quality paper.


DS especially loved Reptiles. Reptiles is a touch based book. So, while we were learning about the different reptiles covered, we were also learning what their skin felt like too. I actually found that kind of neat myself! The illustrations were wonderful! This is the description straight from Silver Dolphin:

"Ssssssss! Who’s that slithering in the grass? What cold-blooded creature is hiding in the shadows? Don’t be afraid—it’s a reptile! This scaly extravaganza explores the fascinating world of creatures like lizards, snakes, crocodiles and turtles. Filled with Maurice Pledger’s beautifully detailed wildlife illustrations, each spread features detailed keys to the creatures appearing on the page. Designed for kids ages 4 to 6, this touch-and-feel adventure gives young readers a tactile, interactive learning experience."


Field Guide To Dinosaurs was another great book! We learned so much about dinosaurs! The illustrations were just jaw dropping great! DS (with my assistance) loved putting together the little dinosaur skeleton models that came with the book. This would be a great book for the lil paleontologist in your family. This is the description straight from Silver Dolphin:

"The Petrified Forest of Arizona seemed like the perfect place to start to search for fossils,” writes our hero in his 1929 journal. Thus begins the exciting hunt for dinosaurs and their prehistoric secrets in The Field Guide to Dinosaurs. Through a series of journal entries, kids will uncover the mysteries of the dinosaur kingdom-from the speedy and agile Coelophysis to the existence of Pangaea, the landmass of the earth some 227 million years ago when all of the continents were one. Junior paleontologists can experience the excitement of a dig as they rifle through maps, illustrations and engaging interactive elements, including eight dinosaur models and a museum-ready diorama that they can easily assemble themselves. Dino-crazy kids ages 8 and up will dig this lively adventure"

Silver Dolphin Books offers great quality inexpensive books for your children. They are definetly worth checking out! We loved our books and will be return customers. The customer service was absolutely great!

Silver Dolphin Books is offering a chance for you to win a book for your child! Nice huh? So how do you enter?

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This contest starts today and will end on 5/7 at 11:59pm EST

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received these Silver Dolphin Books for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of these did not sway my opinion.
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82 comments:

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Jennifer, The Lady Riposter said...

I was a history major so I would pick History in Action Medieval Castle.

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I would love to have the Kaleidopops Book: Bugs. I need more science orientated books.

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My son would pick Field Guide to Safari Animals! They have a great selection!
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I would chose Reptiles!

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Katrina said...

I like the Explore Within a Pirate Ship by Paul Beck

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judybrittle said...

I would love the Maurice Pledger’s Sounds of the Wild: Dinosaurs book. That is really nice. Thank you!

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Sue said...

I'd get Field Guide to Ocean Animals. My kids have the Dinosaur and Safari Animals field guide books and love them! Thanks for sharing~

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Sasha222 said...

Field Guide to Dinosaurs! my daughter loves dinosaurs

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wigget said...

i'd pick the Bugs & Insects Sticker Activity Book

oona. said...

My six year old would be thrilled to win Explore Within an Egyptian Mummy!

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Tamara B. said...

My grandson would love the Reptiles by Maurice Pledger & A. J. Wood

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quelleheure4 said...

These are such wonderful books! I would definitely choose the one called, In the Ocean by Maurice Pledger. I LOVE it!
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My boys would love the Uncover a Dolphin book! Thanks!

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Lori said...

We have Snappy Sounds Farm and my son loves it. So I'd continue with that series and get Snappy Sounds Boo. Thanks!
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rebecca said...

I would pick "Explore Within a Medieval Castle."

Sounds like a wonderful read.

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I would love to get the Ultimate Guide: Space for my son.
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I would pick By The Seashore. We have been talking about lakes and oceans and collecting shells lately.

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I love the Snappy Sounds Moo! by Derek Matthews. My daughter loves animal sounds, she would go crazy with this book.

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I'd choose the Amazing Baby Rock-a-bye baby book.
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Jill said...

My youngest luvs Animals of all kinds. She would be delighted to Win Animals by Steve Parker :)

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I love their books. I would choose Fine Art Studio Sculpting for my teen who is into fine arts. Thanks! arteachersusan at gmail dot com

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Maurice Pledger’s Sounds of the Wild: Jungle for us!

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3-D Explorer: Oceans by Jen Green

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Spinning Globe Night Sky, my girl love learning about the stars

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Ashes said...

I would love to win Maurice Pledger’s Sounds of the Wild: Dinosaurs. I know my nephews would love it! Thanks so much for the awesome contest!

Carolyn said...

My son would enjoy 3-D Extreme Scary Bugs!

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I'd love to win Moving Windows: Wheels on the Bus for my grandson.

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