Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Personalized Stamp Giveaway

Confession time!
Over the years, I have bought a lot of books for my classroom.  A LOT! 
The silly thing is, that I don't put my name in my books.  GASP! I know.  Risky.  What can I say? I like to live on the edge.... 


I also have an insane resistance to writing in books for any reason.  I assume this stems from some childhood trauma that I can't remember.  I seriously feel guilty if I write in a book.  The other reason? I don't know what to write.  I have sooo many teacher friends who have their maiden name in their books and then their new married names in books too.  This just helps feed my craziness.  I didn't want write the wrong name.  I always assumed I would get married and was fearful of writing the wrong name in my books. Let's not forget, I don't like to write in books in general.  
Well, this nonsense is all about to change.  I am buying a stamp with my new name! I WILL stamp my name in the books that I own.  I will NOT feel guilty.  The book gods WILL forgive me for vandalizing my books! 

The best part...I decided to make it a giveaway! Soooooo...when the book gods come after me they're coming after YOU too because you'll be stamping in all your books like a crazy person right along with me.

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101 comments:

  1. See Me TeachMay 29, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    My favorite classroom book are Mo Willems books :) My favorite adult book changes daily. I love to read :)
    aconnolly1216@gmail.com

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    1. RandiMay 29, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      My favorite classroom books are by Mo Willems too! Anything with the Pigeon and I'm in!

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  2. Journey of a Substitute Teacher (Ms. T)May 29, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    My favorite book is Charlotte's Web.

    To read to kids, my favorite book is any Shel Silverstein.

    ttlusty07@yahoo.com

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  3. Where the Wild Things LearnMay 29, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    My favorite classroom book is "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" :) My favorite book for me is Harry Potter! I lOVE to read :)

    Great idea!

    Amelia
    wherethewildthingslearn

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    1. RandiMay 29, 2013 at 9:33 PM

      Oooh.. I love Harry Potter too. I was very sad after reading the last one. I love to read as well.

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  4. CeciliaMay 29, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    My favorite classroom book is probably Leo the Late Bloomer.
    cbartram @kitcarsonschool.com

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  5. MeaganMay 29, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I am getting married too and I have always been too afraid to write in my books because of the wrong name thing! My classroom favorites are Mo Willems! My favorite.. umm I am not sure too many to pick from!

    Meg

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    1. RandiMay 29, 2013 at 9:32 PM

      Love it! I'm not alone....this would be perfect for you!

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  6. KatieMay 29, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    My favorite books are Judy Blume books....Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing, Superfudge

    Katie
    Smiles from 2nd Grade

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  7. MelissaMay 29, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    My favorite book is Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch. I love all of his books but this one is my favorite to read a loud!

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  8. LorenaMay 29, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    My favoirte book is Anne of Green Gables. I love it so much.

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  9. Stacia Seagroves - Stacia's ScoopMay 29, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I seriously can't pick a favorite. I'm trying...nope, can't do it. I love them all! I can't write in a book either. I have a small name sticker on the bottom of the back cover.

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  10. Missy SnyderMay 29, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    My most recent favorite book is Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein. This story is one that I am going to read on the first day of school next year! It is an important lesson for students to learn and this book is wonderful!

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  11. TheresaMay 29, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Love reading Kevin Henkes and Robert Munsch!!!

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  12. Tamera WilsonMay 29, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    My favorite is Wilfred Gorden McDonald Partridge - I love the sweet innocence Wilfred shows to the people at the old folks home. Not to mention it reminds me of my Grandmother!
    :)
    Tamera
    My Heart Belongs in First

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  13. Mrs. BrownMay 29, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I love Skippy Jon Jones! The kids love it and you should see the big high school football players read it for a read aloud!! Its great!! :-)

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  14. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    My favorite book (right now anyway) is Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems. We just did a huge author study on him and I giggled as much as my students doing a read aloud with that book!

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  15. NicoleMay 29, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I have to go along with the Mo Willems books!! I absolutely LOVE reading them, and my kids always love them, too!! :)

    Nicole :)
    All Things Apple in 2nd

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  16. LizMay 29, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    As a mother of two adopted children, my favorite book is " A Mother for Choco".

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  17. ElizabethMay 29, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    My current favorite book is Wonder. It's an amazingly inspirational book. I love this giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!!
    Elizabeth

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  18. dbednarsMay 29, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    The last few years, I'd have to say Mo Willems. I love the students' reactions to the illustrations, the font, etc. Last year we did a class book using the pigeon as the main character & the kids absolutely loved writing! dbednarsk@yahoo.com

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  19. lifelearn37May 29, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    So many favorites...Leo The Late Bloomer, anything by Kevin Henkes or Robert Munsch.

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  20. KariMay 29, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    I love Giggle Giggle Quack, Click Clack Moo and all the Farmer Brown books!
    Kari :)
    karianne1120@gmail.com

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  21. Cherrie McCainMay 29, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    My favorite book is Anne of Green Gables but in the classroom I love to read Kevin Henkes books.

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  22. KiahMay 29, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Growing up I loved the Boxcar Children series, and now my favorite book to read as a teacher is Frog and Toad!

    Kiah
    kiah.m.berg@gmail.com

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  23. Stacey @ Riedmiller's RoomMay 29, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    My class loves Patricia Polacco books! Thunder cake was our favorite this year :)

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  24. LizMay 29, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    I commented on my Facebook page about this give away. My favorite book is "A Mother for Choco"

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  25. LizMay 29, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I commented on my Facebook page about this give away. My favorite book is "A Mother for Choco"

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  26. foodiesforlifeMay 29, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    This is such a good idea. I was considering address labels that say "this book belongs to..." On the inside cover but I think I like this better.

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  27. Fern Smith's Classroom IdeasMay 29, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark
    ~Fern
    Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas!
    Fern Smith's Pinterest Boards!

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  28. DaniMay 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I never used to write in books until college. I was a literature major and my Lit 1 professor basically forced us to write in books, saying that was how to interact with them. I still hate writing in the margins, but at least it got me to where I don't mind writing my name in them! I understand the maiden name thing though - I'm getting married next summer, so all my book names will be wrong!

    I could give a list a mile long of all my favorite books, but I'll just leave it at a book one of my students reminded me of today: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

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  29. KelliMay 29, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    My favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham!

    Kelli
    kmclaird83@gmail.com

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  30. Melissa M.May 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Wow, I have too many to name. I love all children's book of any kind. I guess one would be Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt. They are so funny, cute, and really well written. I, too, am funny about writing in books but I try to remember that this is different and it is not meant to destroy the book. Thanks for everything!!

    Melissa
    mizemelissa@gmail.com

    Creations by Mrs. Mouse

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  31. Courtney PetzoldMay 29, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Do I have to pick one? I don't know if that is possible. I just reread a Wrinkle in Time with some of my students and loved it as much as an adult as I did as a kid.

    I definitely have the same dislike/fear of writing in books! I usually write on a label and put it in the book (not that labels ever peel off well, it just diminishes the book guilt a bit! A stamp is a great idea :)

    Smiles,

    Courtney
    petzold.courtney@gmail.com

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  32. ChrissyMay 29, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    In the summer, I hang out at Barnes & Noble in the children's section; I miss reading to my kindergartners!
    ReadWriteSing

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  33. LoriMay 29, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Asking a teacher to choose a favorite book is like asking a mom to choose her favorite child! ;) I always tell my first graders that my favorite book is Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. They soon realize that EVERY book is my favorite!

    lori.heydt@gmail.com

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  34. Courtney PetzoldMay 29, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Here is the pinterest link; http://pinterest.com/pin/6473993187303458/

    :)

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  35. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I laugh when I see books with my maiden name because I have been married 10 years this year! I think wow this book has held up pretty well.
    My favorite books to read for fun are books by Vince Flynn and James Patterson.
    As my kids tell me, I have too many favorite books. They tell me I say that about everyone! How can you pick just one? I love See the Ocean.
    Laura Nabors
    lnabors@kingwoodchristianschool.com

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  36. Melissa M.May 29, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I am not sure about this one entry so I am going to post my pinterest account just in case.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/91268329921375387/
    http://pinterest.com/pin/91268329921375314/

    Thanks,
    Melissa Mize (http://pinterest.com/mizem2060/)
    mizemelissa@gmail.com

    Creations by Mrs. Mouse

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  37. MarkishaMay 29, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    My favorite books are Judy Blume books.

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  38. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    My favorite book is: What was That?

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  39. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    pinned it

    http://pinterest.com/pin/137570963590511989/

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  40. MelindaMay 29, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    My favorite book is A Sick Day for Amos McGee.

    melindacasas@gmail.com

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  41. mcoop1125May 29, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I love Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini.
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@gmail.com

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  42. CindyMay 29, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    My favorite book is The Pout Pout Fish...by Deborah Diesen. I loved this book BEFORE Kohls made it even more famous!
    KindergartenLove.
    Cindy
    kindergartenloves@gmail.com

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  43. Teacher Gone DigitalMay 30, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    My favorite books are the "My Father's Dragon" series.
    Teacher Gone Digital

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  44. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    In a People House by Dr. Suess is my favorite book!

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  45. Mrs. BrownMay 30, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Oh I love Daisy-Head Mayzie! My kids always get a kick out of it!

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  46. Mrs. BrownMay 30, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I pinned it here:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/34480753369762276/

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  47. Saddle Up For 2nd GradeMay 30, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I dont know if I could ever pick just one favorite. I love the Amelia Bedilia books! They are always a huge hit!

    Marcy
    Saddle Up For 2nd Grade

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  48. Mrs. BrownMay 30, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    I shared on facebook...hoping I am right:

    https://www.facebook.com/kelly.b.brown.3

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  49. LizMay 30, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    My fav classroom books are anything by Mo Willems. My kids just adore them!
    Liz
    Teaching in the Valley

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  50. CherieMay 30, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I love all the "If You Give A..." book series!

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  51. EliseMay 30, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I love reading Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech aloud to my class. It's a little deep, but it's a fabulous story! I also love Roald Dahl books- we do a whole study on him and then read his books. My 4th graders eat him up!

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  52. Suzy QMay 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Growing up, I loved the Little House books. Laura and Mary felt like sisters to me!

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  53. 1stgradefireworksMay 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    My kiddos LOVE..."I 'Aint Gonna Paint No More"...Love the rhymes....wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com

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  54. ChristyMay 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I love reading Junie B. Jones to my first graders. They connect so well to her antics. Personally, my all time favorite book is The Help.
    ~Christy
    Mrs. Holder’s First Grade

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  55. JessicaMay 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Congratulations on the engagement! I am glad you have decide that now is a good time to start writing your name in your books :-)

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  56. EMpoweredMay 30, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    My favorite to read aloud is The Wizard of Oz!!

    Emily
    eah719@hotmail.com

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  57. Primary PossibilitiesMay 30, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Yeah!! My favorite books are nonfiction books!!

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  58. CindyMay 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I love the Splat the Cat books! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  59. The Polished TeacherMay 30, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    My favorite book is Interrupting Chicken.
    Where did you get the book stamp? If I don't win, I would love to purchase one! I am guilty of the same thing! I need to add my name to my books!

    The Polished Teacher

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  60. Sarah CooleyMay 30, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    My favorite book this five minutes is Dragons Love Tacos. HILARIOUS. We read it at bedtime at our house almost every night!

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  61. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I love to read my class The Mouse and the Motorcycle or Trumpet of the Swan. I laughed when I saw the part about maiden name and married name in the books - that is totally me!
    mturner@rosalia.wednet.edu

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  62. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I love all books by Kevin Henkes.
    Michelle
    mjaquillard@oregoncs.org

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  63. A. ReedMay 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I love this giveaway!! My favorite books is Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse!

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  64. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Such a great idea - my handwriting is always not 'perfect' when I go to write in the book also~ With a stamp- it will always look perfect! My favorite book is "All the Places to Love" We also love to read Charlotte's Web at the end of the year. jenbrett jsteinacher@meeker.k12.co.us

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  65. Cindy LMay 30, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I love reading the Gooney Bird Greene books to my second graders. They enjoy them as well. I would love to win the stamp as I hate writing my name in all of my books.

    Cindy
    Luoma@Mentorschools.org

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  66. YearntoLearnMay 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I love Patricia Polacco books.

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  67. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I LOVE to read Skippyjohn Jones to my students. I don't teach anything from them - they are our "just for fun" books!

    I love the personalized stamp idea!

    Karen Rowland
    Adventures With Firsties

    karenrowland112677@yahoo.com

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  68. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I love the Madeline series by Ludwig Bemelmans--to the point where I was actually pleased to have an appendectomy to have a scar to match Madeline's!

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  69. Mrs. AndersonMay 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I love all of Robert Munsch's books and so do my first graders. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
    Connie Anderson:)
    email: matya105@aol.com

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  70. Kelly DonovanMay 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    My favorite book of all time is "The Giving Tree." Such a great message for young and old.

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  71. Beth ShavelsonMay 30, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    I love the book Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. It is a real tearjerker! beth.shavelson@browardschools.com

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  72. Bethany McClureMay 30, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    My favorite book is "The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash." I also love everything by Patricia Polacco!

    ❀Bethany❀
    bethanymcclure@icloud.com
    Learning is a Journey
    Polka Dot Parlor

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  73. BriawnaMay 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Chrysanthemum :) I love it!
    briawnacallahan@gmail.com

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  74. RachelMay 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

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  75. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I love Guess How Much I Love you?. So sweet!

    Karen
    anappleadayinfirstgrade@gmail.com
    Anappleadayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com

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  76. RachelMay 30, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    My favorite book is Holes. Such a great story, that keeps you hooked and all comes together at the end.

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  77. K. MoMay 30, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I love The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. I read it to my kids every year!

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  78. EmileeBMay 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I love Kate Dicamilli as well. We read Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn Dixie in my class!

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  79. Lori RMay 30, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I like Jan Brett books!

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  80. lmmMay 30, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    My favorite books are the 3 Bunny Trouble books. Great to read at Easter time

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  81. JackieMay 31, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Hard to pick just one but if I have to Charlotte's Web would be it.
    Jackie
    jw2054@yahoo.com

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  82. KristyMay 31, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I would really love to pick a favorite book, but I am a book junkie, so...I guess they're all my faves!
    Teachin' First

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  83. Diane StricklandJune 1, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Picking a favorite book would be like picking a favorite child...canNOT do it. :-O

    I had the same aversion to writing in books. I have graduated to writing my name in RED Sharpie on the COVER of books that I really, really don't want to lose. (It helped that I was married before I started teaching.) :D

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  84. BrianneJune 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I love Eric Carle's Books!!
    Brianne elizabeth

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  85. Cassie ReynoldsJune 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Al Capone Does My Shirts is a favorite amongst my middle schoolers!

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  86. TaniaJune 1, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Because of Winn Dixie is one of my favorite chapter books.
    Tania
    My Second Sense

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  87. luckeyfrogJune 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Favorite adult book- The Road Home by Ellen Emerson White.
    Favorite kids' book- The BFG!
    My favorite picture book always changes, but I love Exclamation Mark right now.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Jenny
    Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

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  88. UnknownJune 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    This stamp is soooo cute!! I would love to use it on my books. I use to have one but not that cool but I can't use it anymore because I have different last name :(

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    1. UnknownJune 2, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Also My favorite book is The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle

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  89. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Flat Stanley series! The kids are always begging for me to read just on more chapter!

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  90. O FISH ally a First Grader (Corinna)June 2, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Oh it's so hard to pick a favorite. I just love books...books...books! I love all the Kevin Henkes and Robert Munsch books. I also like The Chocolate Touch and Ralph S. Mouse. Thanks for sharing this giveaway!

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  91. MikesMomJune 2, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    It's so hard to pick a favorite, but the kids really love Skippyjon Jones.

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  92. Mrs. PhillipsJune 2, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I love Robert Munsch books!

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  93. Online PhD Schools from January JonesJune 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    It is very common to want to avoid writing in any books. I believe that was a usual request when many of us were younger. Librarians did not enjoy students writing in their books. The stamp is a smart alternative. My favorite children’s book is almost anything by Dr. Seuss.

    My Webblog: http://online-phd-uk.co.uk/

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  94. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    My favorite kids book is Chicken Little. My favorite adult book is The Other Boleyn Girl. :)

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  95. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I have so many favorite books...I can't choose just one. :) I love so many different authors too!

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  96. KarynJune 3, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    My favorite children's book is The Chocolate Touch by Lorna Balion. It's not well known but it's a touching and sweet children's book! I pinned the sharpener here: http://pinterest.com/pin/216032113346206516/

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

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