Friday, September 24, 2010

Site Review: Little One Books (CLOSED)

The Big Train Trip [VHS]

Little One Books is a web site run by a set of grandparents who wanted to find things for their own grandchild and then in turn found things for all kids! They handpick and review books, music and movies for kids from newborn to 5 years old.

Their main purpose is to help parents choose between the overwhelming amount of materials for this age group. The site is organized by age group and also by media type. However, the part that meant the most to me was the "Why We Chose" section on each product page. It's more than just a generic product description. You can tell they've actually watched the video, read the book, etc.

I have been honored to review their site as well as The Big Train Trip from their site.

As you're aware (if you've been reading my blog for a while) my son is only slightly obsessed with trains. He does occasionally play with an airplane! We even have a train bathroom and have to go every Thursday evening to the local train yard to watch a train go through! Yeah, obsessed.

Anyway, I knew my son would love this video and I was right. He sat and watched every second! I like that it was narrated by a child and that it explained scientific concepts in a way he could understand. He liked that they passed another train and went into tunnels! When it was over, he looked me right in the eyes and said "Thank you momma. Can we watch it again?"

I was really happy with how fast the movie got here from the site. The order was acknowledged and a notice came when it shipped as well.

I'm also excited to tell you that they are giving a $25 Gift Certificate to the site to one of my readers!


Entry Methods:
All entries MUST have your email in them. If a winning comment does not have an email, a new winner will be chosen.

First, and mandatory, entry: Go to the website and tell me what you would order! (1 Entry)


Other entries (leave a separate comment for each), please notice that some entries have changed:
1 entry - "Like" Little One Books on Facebook, let them know you're referred by Faithful Finances


1 entry - Follow Little One Books on Twitter


1 entry - Become a public follower of my blog. The link is on the right hand side of the page. If you're already a follower, leave a comment letting me know.


2 entries - Blog about this giveaway, with a link back to the giveaway (leave a link in your comment so I can verify)


1 entry - Subscribe to my blog by email (link is just under the followers) or let me know if you already subscribe.


1 entry - Become a Facebook fan of Faithful Finances or let me know if you're already a fan.


1 entry: Place my button on your site (You must leave a link so I can verify)


Giveaway Rules: Please be sure you read these before 
you start posting comments. 
Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada only. Winner will be chosen, with the True Random Number Generator (Random.org), Sunday, October 10 at 10 PM CST. Winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. All entries MUST have your email in them. To keep Spam Bots from snagging you, put your address like this: name(at)server(dot)com

I received a copy of the DVD for review purposes. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you to Audra from Little One Books for allowing me this opportunity!

56 comments:

Megan Earley said...

I'd love to have the Frog and Toad Are Friends book.
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Megan Earley said...

I like Little One Books on FB
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Megan Earley said...

GFC follower
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Megan Earley said...

email subscriber
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Megan Earley said...

I like you on FB
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Sheryl said...

it's tough to choose just one but i think i'd choose The Little Engine That Could because we don't have that one and we need it.

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Sheryl said...

I am a follower of your blog!

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Sheryl said...

i subscribe via email

Sheryl said...

fan of Faithful Finances on facebook

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Sarah Hull said...

I would love to get Daddy Cuddles and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
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Sarah Hull said...

I "Like" Little One Books on Facebook and let them know you referred me http://www.facebook.com/LittleOneBooks?ref=ts&v=wall#!/LittleOneBooks?v=wall&story_fbid=165088820173868
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Sarah Hull said...

I follow Little One Books on Twitter (@trvlgrl121)
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Sarah Hull said...

I publicly follow your blog
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Randi said...

I'd order "My Name is Chicken Joe Storybook with Music CD". I think it'd be a hit with my girls.
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tyson2468 said...

I would order "Have You Seen My Potty" Potty training isn't going so well - I could use all the help I can get! :) Thank you for the chance to win!
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tyson2468 said...

Following @littleonebooks via twitter. @HeidiHMc
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tyson2468 said...

Following via gfc! Heidi McMahon
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Ashley R said...

I would love to get "Have You Seen My Potty?", and "I Love Planes!"
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Ashley R said...

"Like" Little One Books on FB and I wrote on that wall that you referred me! (Ashley Reynolds)
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Ashley R said...

Follow Little One Books on twitter! (@reynoldsmom)
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Jennifer said...

I know I would start with:
The Going to Bed Book!
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Jennifer said...

I "Like" Little One Books on Facebook!
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Jennifer said...

I follow you!
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Meredith said...

I would get Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed and The Three Bears.

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Meredith said...

Following little one books on twitter.
@merrydithmama

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Baby Mama said...

Daddy Cuddles!
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Baby Mama said...

Liked little ones books on fb
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Baby Mama said...

I liked you on FB
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Baby Mama said...

GFC sarah_roxy_21
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Amanda said...

I would like to have a copy of the book Stellaluna.

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Amanda said...

I am a Facebook fan.

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Amanda said...

I follow on Google friend connect.

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kdschirado said...

I would get the frog and toad are friends!

Julie said...

http://www.littleonebooks.com/Five-Little-Chicks_p_329.html get this one
thanks for the giveaway
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Julie said...

like Little One Books on fb-Julie S Laws
left message on wall
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Unknown said...

i would get "How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?"
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one frugal lady said...

I would get the
The Complete Adventures of Curious George
by H. A. Rey!
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stash mama said...

I love the ten tiny babies by karen katz!!!!
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stash mama said...

I already am a facebook fan of little one books.
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stash mama said...

I already follow litle one books on twitter.
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stash mama said...

I am a new blog follower!!
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stash mama said...

I am a new fbook fan of yours!
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Brooke C said...

I would get How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
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Brooke C said...

I like little one books on facebook
(brooke comperchio)
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Brooke C said...

I follow little one books on twitter
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Brooke C said...

I subscribed via email
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trixx said...

I'd pick the Count with Dora! book for my daughter. She loves Dora! peanut[at]nyc.rr.com

Unknown said...

My Daughter would love another of the Mouse" books. Like Mouse...cookie
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Unknown said...

I follow you via GFC (Cassie Dow) almostcrazycouponladyatgmaildotcom

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I follow you via FB(Cassie Dow) almostcrazycouponladyatgmaildotcom

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I follow Little one via Facebook (Cassie Dow) almostcrazycouponladyatgmaildotcom

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I follow Little One via Twitter (almostcrazylady) almostcrazycouponladyatgmaildotcom

Tylerpants said...

I'd get the I'm a Big Brother book for my son since he will be a big brother in just a few months! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

I'm an email subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

maryjaco1 said...

I would select Chicka,Chicka, Boom,Boom book.
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