Back in June, I reviewed Joy is the Greatest Gift the debut title of Focus Friends, LLC., a series of children’s picture books and related products for ages 2-9. Now, their second book Appreciation Party! is available and they are giving away a copy to one Mom in the City member.

Although I’m not crazy about the main character’s name (Appreciakate), I like this book. Similar to the first title in this series, Appreciation Party! is beautifully illustrated with a positive “non-preachy” message. Eris Klein (the illustrator) is very talented and shares realistic depictions of a racially diverse group of kids. The storyline of the book involves a party being held in order to celebrate the gift of appreciation. Then, various things that kids can appreciate (family, toys, etc.) are revealed. I like that at the end of the book, there is a page that allows the kids to write their own “Appreciation List”.

Mom in the City newsletter subscribers can enter to win the book by leaving their name in the “Comments” section along with one thing that would be on their personal “Appreciation List” or by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with “Appreciate” and the answer in the Subject line by December 15th (just in time for holiday gifting!).

Posted by Kimberly on 20 Nov 2008 at 11:38 am | Tagged as: Books, Contests & Giveaways