Saturday, March 26, 2011

Once Upon A Bedtime - Audio Books for Children Review & Giveaway (2 winners) Ends 4/9

If there is one thing that young children love to do before bedtime, or any time really, it is listening to a good children's book being read to them.  I know that when I was younger, we would always bring a book to either my mom or dad before bedtime and ask to bed read another bedtime story.  It didn't matter if we had heard it numerous times before, we still loved it.  And I am sure that your children are like that today as well.  

I want to introduce you to a company named, "Once Upon A Bedtime" that creates and specializes in making audio books for children ages 4-9 years old.  For a one time fee, you can download any of the audio books that she has created onto your computer and listen to them with your children as often as you would like to.

Natasha (the owner of Once Upon A Bedtime) sent me two of her audio books to review with my little brother and sister (ages 7 and 5).  The first one that we sat and listened to together is called: "Letty the Determined Leaf Lets Go."  

"Letty is unlike the other leaves.  Her difference sets her apart when the the time comes for the leaves to launch themselves into the unknown with the winds of Fall.  Holding on tight, Letty finds herself alone in the old oak tree for Winter.  This story tells of how she is never really alone, and journeys with Letty through her self-discovery of what it is that gives her the courage to let go." - Taken directly from the Once Upon A Bedtime website.

The second audio book that we were sent to listen to is called: "Magnus Mouse and and the Halloween Scarecrow."

"Magnus Mouse and the Halloween Scarecrow is the story of a little Mouse who enjoys the pleasures of summer days filled with fun and friendship.  When the beauty of nature goes to sleep for the winter, taking with it his creature friends, Magnus Mouse experiences new and strange feelings of loss and loneliness.  As his first tear falls, the Halloween magic begins to unfold.  In this journey, Magnus Mouse learns how his loving heart can combine with a touch of fairy-magic to give life to a lonely old Scarecrow and ignite the joy of friendship." - Taken directly from the Once Upon A Bedtime website.

I thought that both of these audio books were adorable and very well created.  Natasha is very gifted and I can tell that she has a huge passion for creating these stories for young children to enjoy over and over again.  The only recommendation that I would have for the future would be to see if these stories can be created using video as well.  I do realize that that would be a lot of work drawing more pictures for the children to watch, but I think that a lot of children would love to watch and follow along with colorful photos as well.  

All in all, I was very impressed with how much work and effort goes into making these adorable audio books.  I know that young children will love to listen to them over and over again.

BUY IT: You can buy these audio books and a few different ones that weren't mentioned in the review at Once Upon A Bedtime's website.

WIN IT: Two lucky winners will each receive a downloadable copy of either "Letty the Determined Leaf Lets Go" or "The Little Munchkin and the Fairy Ring."  

MANDATORY ENTRY: 
*Head on over to Once Upon A Bedtime's facebook page and become a fan.  Comment back here with  your profile name.

Please complete the mandatory entry above before doing any/all of the extra entries.


EXTRA ONE TIME ENTRIES:
*Follow me via Google Friend Connect and/or Networked Blogs on the left sidebar <----- and then comment here with your follower ID.  One entry for each way that you follow.
*Follow me on Facebook and/or Twitter on the right sidebar -----> and comment back here with the name that you follow under.  One entry for each way that you follow.
*Subscribe to my Email Updates on the left sidebar <----- and comment here that you did.

EXTRA DAILY ENTRIES:
*Tweet and/or share this giveaway on facebook and please place the link to where you shared here.  You can  use the share buttons below.  One entry for each place that you share, per day.



This giveaway will end on April 9th at 11:59pm EST.  Two winners will be chosen using Random.org and then emailed and notified on the blog.  The first winner to reply will be able to choose which story they want out of the two that are being given away.  The second to respond to their winning email, will receive the other story that was not chosen.  The winners will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prizes or  new winners will be chosen.  This giveaway is open to fans worldwide.

Once Upon A Bedtime sent me two of their audio books to review and keep in return for hosting this review and giveaway.  I received no financial compensation to write this review.  All of the above opinions are my own.








60 comments:

Anonymous said...

liked Once upon a bedtime FB page

Anonymous said...

Also a follower on the GFC as well :)

Snowy Summer said...

Like Once Upon A Bedtime's facebook page

fb:suzie p. santos

spdls0215@yahoo.com

Snowy Summer said...

Networked Blogs follower

spdls0215@yahoo.com

Snowy Summer said...

Twitter follower

@spdls0215

Snowy Summer said...

Email subscriber

spdls0215@yahoo.com

Princess Mia said...

I like their fanpage
im_not_a_princess@Hotmail.com

Princess Mia said...

GFC
princess mia
im_not_a_princess@hotmail.com

Kristin Wright said...

Followed you on FB!! Great giveaway!! THANKS!

Diana said...

I like Once Upon a Bedtime on Fb
hrddiana556@gmail.com

Diana said...

I like Mama V's reviews on FB
Diana Bradford hatch
hrddiana556@gmail.com

Diana said...

I follow you on twitter
hrddiana
hrddiana556@gmail.com

Diana said...

I follow you on GFC
Diana Hatch
hrddiana556@gmail.com

Diana said...

i follow you on twitter
Diana Hatch
hrddiana556@gmail.com

Mandy said...

I like them on FB
Mandy Hatch Agnello
cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

Mandy said...

I like you on FB
Mandy Hatch Agnello
cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

Mandy said...

I follow you on twitter
@jeffandmandy
cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

Mandy said...

I follow on GFC
cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

scentsbydawn said...

would be SO nice to win! mrsdwelch@hotmail.com
Dawn Zavatsky Welch

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Fanned them on facebook as Amrc Giveaways
amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Following va gfc as amrcgiveaways
amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Follow you on facebook as amrc giveaways
amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

AAF on twitter as @chizfillyhoejut
amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Shared on facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=203223629700379&id=100002166996292

amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/chizfillyhoejut/status/56730067459510272

amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Amrc Giveaways and Reviews said...

Just started following via networked blogs
amrcgiveaways@yahoo.com

Kristi S said...

I liked her facebook! As Kristi Summit
eksummit(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristi S said...

I follow via gfc as Kristi S!
eksummit(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristi S said...

I follow you on facebook! As Kristi S
eksummit(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristi S said...

I follow you on facebook! As Kristi S
eksummit(at)gmail(dot)com

Heather R said...

I am a fan of Once Upon A Bedtime's facebook page
(T.h.Ransom)

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow your blog via GFC
(Heather Ransom)

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow you via Networked Blogs
(T.H.Ransom)

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow you on Facebook
(T.h.Ransom)

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow you on Twitter
(@THRansom)

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I am an email subscriber

thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I shared your giveaway on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/mamavsrreviews/posts/217918031557230

thransom@gmail.com

Nan said...

Like Once Upon A Bedtime on Facebook
Nan Bixby

nono916@gmail.com

Nan said...

follow you via GFC (Nan916)
nono916@gmail.com

Nan said...

follow you via networked blogs
nono916@gmail.com

Nan said...

follow you on Facebook
Nan Bixby
nono916@gmail.com

Nan said...

Subscribe to your emails
nono916@gmail.com

Nan said...

Shared on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=213033158708066&id=596391306

nono916@gmail.com

Chandra (Fanatic about Saving) said...

I liked once upon a bedtime on fb!
Chandra Johnson Morse
Morrisonmom01 at yahoo dot com

Chandra (Fanatic about Saving) said...

I follow you on gfc!
Morrisonmom01
Morrisonmom01 at yahoo dot com

Chandra (Fanatic about Saving) said...

I like you on Fb!
Chandra Johnson Morse
Morrisonmom01 at yahoo dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

I like Once upon a bedtime on fb
Adalia M
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

GFC follower
Adalia
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

Follow you on Networked Blogs
Adalia M
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

I follow you on Twitter
@midiaadiablog
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

I like you on facebook
Adalia M
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

I'm an email suscriber
I suscribed as adaliadelcompar at gmail dot com
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/MiDiaaDiablog/status/56927788069957632
apremios at aol dot com

Diseños de Uñas said...

shared on fb
http://www.facebook.com/admd080/posts/138315472907398
apremios at aol dot com

Jen said...

I'm a fan of Once Upon A Bedtime on FB- Jennifer Johnston Tippets

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com

Jen said...

I follow you on GFC- Jen

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com

Jen said...

I follow you on Networked Blogs- Jen T

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com

Jen said...

I follow you on Facebook - Jennifer Johnston Tippets

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com

Jen said...

I follow you on twitter- @Tipuli

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com

Jen said...

I tweeted about the giveaway! :)

http://twitter.com/#!/Tipuli/status/57125119683858432

mykidsrmyjoy at gmail dot com