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Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories *Review & Giveaway*

June 5, 2009 By Tanya 119 Comments

cheerios_logo2We love to read stories to the kids. I am always on the lookout for new stories for the kids. It is so important to read to your little ones. It really helps them learn so many things, as well as the bonding is just so special.

Over the past seven years, Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories has given away more than 35 million children’s books by distributing them free inside cereal boxes and has donated nearly $3 million to First Book, their non-profit partner, which provides books to children from low-income families.

In addition to encouraging children to read, Cheerios is looking for anyone interested in writing children’s books. Now in its third year, the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories New Author Contest is a way to encourage previously unpublished, up-and-coming children’s book authors and to continue to nurture a love of reading. Entries are being accepted March 16 through July 15, 2009 and will be judged on appropriate story and content for children ages 3-8, emotional connection, writing quality, uniqueness, and read-aloud potential. More details on the contest can be found at www.spoonfulsofstoriescontest.com.

Shellie Braeuner, the first year’s winner, won for her book “The Great Dog Wash”. This nanny from Nashville won a $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to have her book reviewed by Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. Simon & Schuster offered Shellie a book deal – and will publish her book, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, in hardcover this summer. In addition, Cheerios will be featuring “The Great Dog Wash” free inside 1.5 million boxes of Cheerios. The book has been specially printed in paperback in both English and Spanish and will be available free inside boxes of Cheerios this spring.

Cheerios is also announcing the winners of the second New Author Contest:

  • Lori Degman, of Vernon Hills, Ill., won the top prize for her story, “1 Zany Zoo.” In addition to winning a $5,000 cash prize from Cheerios, Degman earned the opportunity to have her book reviewed by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Simon & Schuster has since offered Degman a book deal; her book is expected to be released in 2010, initially in paperback distributed inside Cheerios boxes, and later in hardcover sold in the market.
  • Cheerios also named two runners-up in the contest: Tameka Fryer Brown, of Charlotte, N.C., for her story “I’m Not Eating That!” and Joan Stradling, of Star Valley, Ariz., for her story, “Who Invites a Pig to Dinner?” Both Brown and Stradling will receive a cash prize of $1,000 from Cheerios.

Cheerios® is searching for the next great children’s book author. It could be you!
Just enter your original children’s book story by July 15, 2009. Meet Lori Degman. Her story, 1 Zany Zoo, won the Grand Prize in the 2008 Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories New Author Contest. She won $5,000 from Cheerios®, and will have her book published by Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing.

You can see her book come to life on www.spoonfulsofstories.com.

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Are you or someone you know an aspiring children’s book author? Be sure to encourage your friends and readers to enter the contest- or just spread the word about the importance of reading and the amazing Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories program.

How would you like to win a fun Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories gift set which includes a copy of the “The Great Dog Wash” as well as three other books from the Spoonfuls library? We have these books and adore them all! I have to say that the kids really do love these stories!

What you win

  • Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories gift set which includes a copy of the “The Great Dog Wash” as well as three other books from the Spoonfuls library (FOUR books total)

How to enter

  • Post to me what some of your favorite stories are to read to your little ones.
  • If you want to write children’s books, be sure to stop by and sign up www.spoonfulsofstoriescontest.com

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  • ONE (1) winner will receive Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories gift set which includes a copy of the “The Great Dog Wash” as well as three other books from the Spoonfuls library (FOUR books total)
  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
  • US & Canada entries only
  • Contest ends on June 19, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    Gianna says:
    June 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Popeye Climbs a Mountain :)

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    Chrysa says:
    June 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    “Hippos Go Berserk” is a great one!

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    kathy pease says:
    June 19, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    our favorite book is charlottes web :)

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    Lentil says:
    June 19, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I love reading Dr. Seuss to my baby because the words are so lyrical and playful

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    Ed Nemmers says:
    June 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    “Good Night Moon” and “Where the Wild Things Are”

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    Leslie S. says:
    June 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I love reading the Junie B Jones books to my kids.They laugh so hard.Thanks!

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    amy delong says:
    June 19, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    a couple are green eggs and ham&I read him one on manners last night!

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    sharon says:
    June 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    favs this week are goodnight moon, no no yes yes!and ten seeds…

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    Monique says:
    June 18, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I’m a subscriber.

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    Monique says:
    June 18, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    My kids favorite books right now are the Biscuit books. My 5 year old reads them to my 2 year old – it’s very cute.

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    Susan Smith says:
    June 18, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    My daughter loves the book No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

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    Jammie says:
    June 18, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I love Dr Seuss. Green eggs and ham is my favorite

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    June 18, 2009 at 2:39 PM

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    We love the B Book, ANY Sandra Boynton book (especially But Not the Hippopotamus and Snuggle Puppy), and the Brainy Baby books.

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    Erma says:
    June 18, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    We like The Very Hungry Catapiller and Good Night Moon.

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    Heather says:
    June 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    My very favorite book right now is “Peek-A-Who?” by Nina Laden. My toddler just GIGGLES and giggles as we read each page and then find the tiny mirror in the back.

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    Paula H says:
    June 17, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I like reading the Dr. Seuss books Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb; The Foot Book; and Hop On Pop. My son loves them.

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    Stacey says:
    June 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    My boys and I read lots of books together. THeir current favorites are Tumble Bumble, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and anything with trucks!

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    I love global babies and the belly button book. My daughter loves all the pictures in them.

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    My son loves Winnie the Pooh.

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    Jessica says:
    June 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    My daughter loves Spongebob books. I seem to be always reading those to her.

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    Lusea Lewis says:
    June 15, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    My son is only 3months old right now and he doens’t really enjoy being read too, but I do have a book by baby enstien I read to him called me & my mama.

    But I have lots of books sitting on his shelf to read to him when he’s a bit older.

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    Khrys says:
    June 15, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Our fav is Goodnight Moon!

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    Kara Pearson says:
    June 15, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    in ou house we like Robert Munch books and Richard Scary. We read to our kids everynight so more books the better. Our youngest loves good night moon, and my son is really into harry pottter.

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    Christine says:
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    Christine says:
    June 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I love Goodnight Moon and I’ll Love You Forever.

    Thank you,

    Christine
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    PS. I would really love to have these four books to read to my grandson.

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    Kimberly says:
    June 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I like to read Green Eggs and Ham, Blueberries For Sal and Goodnight Moon to my children.

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    Current subscriber.

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    sito says:
    June 13, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Good Night Moon, and we always seek out the mouse in every picture. The new one is Where the Wild Things Are. We’re learning not to be afraid of monsters.

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    Marianna says:
    June 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    My kids love Little Dog Lost!

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    We like reading Frog and Toad are Friends.

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    Chelsea says:
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    We like to read things like “The Bear Snores On”, Goodnight Zoo, and anything Dr Suess

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    sandra says:
    June 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    i like to read goodnight moon because of the rhymes and simplicity

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    Tiffani says:
    June 11, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I like to read them the Giving Tree

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    Kimberly says:
    June 11, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    My kids always loved the Dr. Seuss books as well as the Berenstain Bears. My granddaughters favorite is Goodnight Moon.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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    Jennifer M says:
    June 10, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    My daughter enjoys Where The Wild Things Are and If you Give a Cat a Cupcake.

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    Kelly Ann T. says:
    June 10, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Right now Holt loves “I Need My Monster” and “The Kissing Hand”

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    June 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    The Giving Tree is one of my favorite childrens books to read to my children.
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    Tammy says:
    June 9, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I love to read books to my daycare kiddos and right now my favorite is “Sometimes I’m Bombaloo”

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    Adrienne Gordon says:
    June 9, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    goodnight moon

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    Danetta says:
    June 8, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I like to read The Pokey Little Puppy, Go Dog Go, and Are You My Mommy to my son.

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    Liz Blakeney says:
    June 8, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    I love to read any Dr Seuss book, especially One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish!

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    Katrina says:
    June 8, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    clifford, curious george, goodnight moon

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    June 8, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    I read Thomas The Train and Sesame street stories to my grandson.

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    Kristy says:
    June 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Subscriber!

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    Kristy says:
    June 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    My fave story to read to my daughter is Goodnight Moon.

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    Mary Casper says:
    June 7, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    would love these books

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    madonna cramer says:
    June 7, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    We love books! Thanks for the chance to win some great books. We love Eric Carle..especially Pancakes, Pancakes. David Shannon books about David are awesome. Mo Willems books are great like the Pig/Ellephant books for beginning readers and the Pigeon books too. Love books!

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    Erika M says:
    June 6, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I love to read anything Winnie the Pooh
    (Because they are my favorites) ;)

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    June 6, 2009 at 10:35 PM

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    jenny says:
    June 6, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    i love to read dr suess books to my little one! we read all day!!!

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    June 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Newsletter subscriber!

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    Anne says:
    June 6, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I love reading anything Dr Seuss, Caloui and Beatrix Potter to my grandchildren!

    Thanks very much!

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    Jayne @ Can We Stop This? says:
    June 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Wow. I collect children’s literature, so I’ll stick to naming about five of my favorites: Where the Wild Things Are, Brown Bear Brown Bear, Chicka-Chicka Boom Boom, Catalina Magdalena, and Ferdinand.

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    Beth says:
    June 6, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    We like to read Goodnight Moon, Bear Wants More, and anything by Sandra Boynton or Dr. Seuss.

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    Yvette says:
    June 6, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    My kids love it when I read to them, Jillian Jiggs by Phoebe Gilman it is their favorite bedtime book.

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    Vickie Couturier says:
    June 6, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I am a subscriber

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    Vickie Couturier says:
    June 6, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I follow on twitter an tweeted’vickiecouturierI just entered the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Giveaway @MommyGoggles http://tinyurl.com/pldfg2

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    Vickie Couturier says:
    June 6, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    MY kids loved the book”Mama,Do you Love me?”I cried everytime I read it to them too.

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    Renee Turner says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    I am a subscriber!

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    Renee Turner says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    My favorite books to read to the kids are The Hungary Little Caterpillar, Bear Snores On, Boom Chicka Rock, Uncles and Antlers, Edwina-The Dinosaur who Didn’t Know she was Extinct, any Curious George, Pecorino, any Little Einsteins book.

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    June 6, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I subscribe :)

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    cherice says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    We have been reading “If you give a mouse a cookie”, “If you give a moose a muffin” and the “If you take a mouse to schhol”! Thanks for the chance.

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    Michelle G says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:32 PM

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    Michelle G says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    One of my favorite books to read to my children is I love you forever…makes me cry all the time! lol

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    Cynthia C says:
    June 6, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    We loved Strega Nona and Swimmy.

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    Belinda McNabb says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I love the whole Dr Suess series of books. I used to read them to my son ALL the time. He could not get enough of them.

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    Sue says:
    June 5, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    My boys could all recite Mouse Mess by Linnea Riley word for word. It’s been a favorite in my house for many years. Thanks for sharing!

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    MRS.MOMMYY says:
    June 5, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    where the wild things are, oph the places you’ll go

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    LT says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I am a subscriber

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    LT says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Some of our favorite stories are The Very Hungry Catapiller, Good Night Moon and anything by Dr. Seuss!