Saturday, August 2, 2008

The Travel Adventures of Lilly P. Badilly: Costa Rica Review and Giveaway!

I love to read. My husband loves to read. We are hoping that Sara Rose is going to love to read. We love to sit together as a family and read. So when I was given the chance to review a children's book, I jumped at it!

If you have a child, you need this book. Talk about a fun time! Sara Rose and I just finished reading and listening to The Travel Adventures of Lilly P. Badilly: Costa Rica written and illustrated by Debbie Glade. It is silly and fun. It was a little long for Sara, but it would be perfect for ages 4 and up. Sara also seemed to really get a kick out of the CD.

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The Travel Adventures of Lilly P. Badilly: Costa Rica is a children's book with accompanying CD. It follows the adventure of Lilly P. Badilly. Lilly P. Badilly is an plucky little piano-playing millipede who takes a journey with her grandparents. They go from their little house in Miami International Airport to the rainforest in Costa Rica. They have many adventures on their way to the rainforest. Lilly has many fears that she manages to overcome along her journey. She uses her music to help her overcome them. There are a number of catchy songs that correspond to the illustrations. And the illustrations are just gorgeous. It all works together to make a really fun and good time experience. We can't wait to see where Lilly goes next!

You can purchase the book here. And I STRONGLY suggest you doing it. You can see a few of the book pageshere.

One of my lucky readers will not have to buy it, since Debbie was generous enough to offer a copy of her book and CD for a giveaway.

How to enter:
Head on over to Lilly P. Badilly and take a look around. Let me know why you would love to win this book and who you would be sharing it with in the comment section. As always, you can get an extra entry by signing up for my feed (make sure you leave a comment letting me know that you are signing up):. I will pick a winner on August 13.

Rating:
Appearance- 5
Customer Service-5
Cost- 5
Quality- 5
Functionality-5
Overall-5

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57 comments:

Rockin' Mama said...

I'm first!?! I love the message behind the book...working through fears...something children can struggle with...I'd share it with my BF's little girls and my son when he's a bit older

jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

Bunny B said...

I'd love to win this book because my niece can then learn to read and sing with this book! Thanks!

bunnybx at gmail . com

Bunny B said...

Subscriber!

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Tarasview said...

I would love to win this book because the illustrations are so vibrant! I would be sharing it with my three children.

Wehaf said...

I love the child-like illustrations, the setting, and the message. My nephew is just the right age to enjoy this book, and I would love to share it with him.

urchiken at gmail dot com

louiseb130 said...

I'd give it to my grandson to help him

agordon10 said...

Love 2 win, my son would love to read this with me.

kaylee8 said...

As a teacher, I would love to share this with my class as part of their multi-cultural education experiences.

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

would share it with family then donate to library at school

mverno said...

would you think because i would like to read it and my sister

kathy55439 said...

Love the pictures.... I would share with the 4 kids I am hoping to be nannying for soon

chromiumman said...

youngest is just the right age for this

Anonymous said...

Kids love humor and adventure and this book seems to have plenty of this! I would enjoy reading this with my 3 nephews.
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Jenn S. said...

my daughter is really into learning about new cultures and places. I would thoroughly enjoy reading this book with her.

dwhogan said...

I'd like to learn everything I can about Costa Rica for a future trip

sweetsue said...

I would love to win this because my two year old grandaughter loves stories about bugs; and I love stories about grandparents.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this for my grandson who loves bugs

DOODLEGIRL said...

I'd like to read this to my daughter who likes to garden with me

Nikki said...

I would love this book to teach my daughter about the rainforest!

danosor said...

This book is educational to everyone.I would share it with my nephew.

vboackle said...

my grandkids would love this fun way to learn.

Unknown said...

What a wonderfully illustrated book with a great message! I would love to share this with my granddaughter. Thanks for the chance to win!

proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

Unknown said...

I'm a subscriber!!

proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

kristilb19 said...

I'd love to win for my baby boy on the way! I'm trying to start him a book collection so would love this!

kristilb19@yahoo.com

Denise S. said...

I love reading and I'd share it with my three young children.

madangle said...

would love to read this to my grandchildren, the wonderful illustrations would keep them very interested.

Rachel said...

I am an avid reader and my children just can't put books down! This book wouldn't only be wonderful for my little 3 year old daughter, but my 7 and 9 year olds would love them also! I just love when my daughter climbs up on my lap with a story and asks me to read to her! This but looks so unique and I want to get my hands on it!
Rachel

Sharon said...

beautiful illustrations...would LOVE to win this for my granddaughter!
THANKS :)
fenway07@msn.com

esper_d said...

This book reminds me so much of my own adventures to Costa Rica. If I could share a piece of that excitement with my child, it would make my day!

Unknown said...

I would love to win this book to read to my nieces and nephews about Costa Rican culture this book is so vibrant and colorful sure to keep their attention glued to the book

pooka1953 said...

This is a great book, great illustrations, my 5 year old granddaughter Mya is a bug nut, she NAMES them and claims she recognizes them outside, she would LOVE Lily




pookacat at gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Travel adventures sound so exciting, I'd love to get my hands on this book!
osufan6996@hotmail.com

Tim Sternberg said...

I love the message behind the book.

SeahorseLady said...

I would love to win this to give to my God son. He just got back from vacation in Central America and got to visit the rain forest. He tooks lots of pictures of the rain forest to share with me.

Millie said...

My son loves anything animal related and where they live so I think he would like this book because it opens his world up to other places and he loves to learn. Thanks for the chance to win this great book!

Millie said...

I am a subscriber!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Finamoon said...

Oh! I love the artwork! The illustrations are beautiful! My boys would so much enjoy this book and my daughters would love the CD.

phxbne said...

I want to take my daughter to Costa Rica. And a book is a great way to talk about overcoming her fears - usually she changes the subject!

Anonymous said...

For my niece Hannah who loves to travel

theyyyguy@yahoo.com

r0xjo0 said...

This looks like something my daughter would enjoy. I would love to win this for her.

said...

I'd love to win this for my young cousin.

Jinxy and Me said...

I love the illustrations - so bright and colorful. I would love to share this with my nephew!

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

I would share this with my one daughter

kananee said...

This will make learning fun for my kids! They like learning about geography and different plants and animals!

lokeelanee (at)netzero(dot)com

Jill said...

We are getting ready to move cross country and this looks like a great book to share with my kids. Perhaps they could relate to the adventures.

klp1965 said...

my son loves to read and i would be sharing it with him :)

justicecw said...

I love the illustrations. I would be sharing it with my son who loves books as much as I do!!! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love to read and the illustrations are fabulous for kids. I'll be sharing this with my son and granddaughter. Thank you for the contest!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this book because I would like to read it over the phone to my granddaughter who lives 3 states away.
cherylfrancisco@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I would love to win this book because it has a great adventure story, an inspiring message and beautiful illustrations. My granddaughter would love to read it. garrettsambo@aol.com

mrstrooper said...

I love to read about travels and I would share this book with my husband who love reading about travels too!

37 Questions said...

Great prize! My husband and I spent our honeymooon in costa rica, and I spent about 2 months there previously. Would love to share a taste of it with our kids!

Donna said...

My daughter would like it.

lilyk said...

I would love to win this book because it sounds interesting. I would share it with my friend.

ms-texas said...

I would love to win this book as my niece would enjoy it so much & I would be the best aunt ever!

Just A Mom said...

I would read this book with my son. He fasinated by bugs now and having the main character be a millipede would be cool to him. Plus he would be learning about other places, traveling, animals and bugs without realizing it. Thanks for the chance to win!