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Benjamin & Bumper to the Rescue Book & Mouse Craft Kit {Review & Giveaway}

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I know that my boys are a bit addicted to books. And for the longest time I think I was a bit addicted to buying them for them. That is, until my huge bookcase became overflowing and they starting to infiltrate the nearby dresser. I’ve since weeded some of them out and now I’m a bit more selective about what I choose to add to their library. After seeing the adorable cover and synopsis of the children’s book, Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue by bestselling author Molly Coxe I thought it was a perfect time to add a new book into the mix! With real photos an adorable mouse and elephant heroes, how could I resist?

Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue is a truly unique picture book that delivers a pint sized view of a larger than life adventure. Photographs of incredibly detailed dioramas and a story chock-full of ingenious plans, humorous situations and surprising twists make this endearing tale of Benjamin, a fuzzy mouse and Bumper, his true-blue elephant friend, an instant bedtime classic. Skillfully photographed by Olivier Toppin, Coxe’s uncommonly endearing felted wool characters are wonderfully alive, and her carefully gathered props of buttons, antique toys and cracked dishes are perfect for kids who delight in searching the illustrations for all of the tiny details that reveal themselves at the turn of every page.

Check out this video to get a closeup look at this fun adventure!

Both my boys were captured by Benjamin and Bumper. I wasn’t sure what they would make of the wool characters and if they would see them as heroes or simply stuffed animals. I needn’t have worried. Warren has a favorite stuffed elephant that he must sleep with each night so he loved being able to imagine him as Bumper. I think both of them enjoyed the story even more knowing they could imagine their own adventure using their stock of animal friends.

It is a longer story but one that easily kept my boy’s attention, with their interest engrossed in both the adventure and detailed photographs.  This sweet tale is sure to be a hit with your children as it was mine.

In order to add to the fun, I’ve got a giveaway that not only includes a copy of the book but also a Make a Mouse Kit, which will make two mouse friends for your child! (Don’t worry if you aren’t crafty, sewing is optional and I will send you instructional video!)

Buy it:

You can purchase Benjamin and Bumper to the rescue at a list price of $16.95. It is currently available for a reduced price with free super saver shipping on Amazon and can be purchased from Barnes and Noble or try your local bookstore. If the mouse kit is just what you are looking for, you can purchase it from Brave Mouse Books for $14.95 (plus $3 s/h) or as a set with the book for $28.44 (plus $4 s/h).

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{ GIVEAWAY }

One of my readers will win a hardcover copy of Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue and the Make-A -Mouse Craft Kit, a $28.44 value!

MAIN ENTRY: Tell me why you’d love to win and who the book would be for!

Want more entries? (I have no doubt!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

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-Blog about this contest (must be at least 30 words) with a link back here and to Brave Mouse Books (3 entries)

This contest will end on 9/15/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. & Canada residents 18+ only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review.  This has no bearing on my completely honest thoughts above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared are 100% my own.

About Emilie

Emilie is a mom of three boys ages 12, 11, and 7. She loves to share recipes and crafts along with stories about parenting, travel and awesome products. Favorite activities include watching football, cuddling with kids and spending time in the kitchen. Not a fan of laundry, nagging, or drama. Join her here and on her dessert blog, ohmysugarhigh.com where she shares her love of baking!

Comments

  23. Amanda says

    August 31, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    I would love win this book because I love the story and the illustration look amazing. I would love to win this for my girl.

    Reply

  40. Donna Warrington says

    August 31, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    I love to read to my granddaughter, introducing her to a wonderful world through reading…I would love to win this for my granddaughter.

    Donna

    Reply

  60. Deanna says

    September 1, 2010 at 7:05 am

    I have already purchased this book, and the make-a-mouse kit. I think it’s adorable. Just waiting for it to arrive in the mail. If I won, this second set would become a gift for my niece.

    Reply

  68. katklaw777 says

    September 1, 2010 at 11:24 am

    I’d luv to win cause it is so much fun to do crafty stuff with my kids. The book would be for my daughter, thanks.

    Reply

  76. Steph says

    September 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I would love to win because not only is a great book but it comes with a really cool craft kit. This would be for my 2 kids.

    Reply

  81. evelyn says

    September 1, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I love the Make-A-Mouse kit (we like to craft) and the book looks great. I Liked this on Facebook and I left a comment that I saw Benjamin for the first time on your site!

    Reply

  105. Susan says

    September 2, 2010 at 10:50 am

    I would love to win this set for my niece. She is an avid reader and I had never seen these books before. She also loves crafts, so this set would be perfect!

    Reply

  111. Melissa R says

    September 2, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I think this is absolutely adorable. my son would love the book while my stepdaughter would love to make the mice.

    giveawaymommy at yahoo.com

    Reply

  120. joanne major says

    September 2, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    i am raising two of my grandkids who love to read new books with me. we have such a good time reading and chatting. they love crafts too. i would give these for them
    jmajor4870(at)aol(dot)com

    Reply

  161. angela m says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:32 am

    i would love to win this for my daughter who is just starting to learn to read
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply

  168. chrissyb says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I’d love to win this book set for my son! What a great way to make the story come alive than by building your own mouse character!

    Reply

  177. Marj McClendon says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    I would like to win this for our Church’s After School Program. It is in a large mobile home park with lots of children that need to be occupied. What better way than reading and crafting.

    Reply

  179. Megan says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    I’d love to win this because books are even more fun with a hands-on-activity. This would be for my daughter.
    mearley1979 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  186. Cindy Moore says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:32 am

    I would love to win this for my neice because I love to read with her and we would have a blast with the craft kit!

    Reply

  209. Theresa N says

    September 9, 2010 at 7:45 am

    I’d love to win this for my granddaughters. I babysit them and this would be a wonderful way for us to spend our time.

    Reply

  264. kate says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    I’d love to win since we LOVE books at our house, my daughters love to read & do crafts, this would be a fun gift for them!

    Reply

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