June 1, 2009

Scratch and Sketch Activity Books

Written by Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

I myself am taking a long car trip this summer. Really really long. So long that I want to change the topic now. I am stocking up now on activities, new books, workbooks and more to help stave off boredom without just turning on a DVD. Oh, I'll be bringing some of those too, but I try to reserve those for nighttime driving or complete meltdowns.

One product from Peter Pauper Press that I am beyond impressed with is the Safari Adventure Mega MagnaForms – Magnetic Play Set (There's also a Princess set). Now this is a perfect car or airplane activity. I have several criteria for such activities, and this fits them all: It's portable and self-contained (with a nice sturdy pouch to hold the pieces), it has several different activities within the one set, and it's easy enough for my child to use on his own.

Some of the activities include a junior picture sudoko (reusable, because it uses the magnets), several different play scenes to use the magnets on, tic-tac-toe, pattern completion, and several other games. You can see see some of the different two-page spreads at the Peter Pauper site. It's perfect for ages four and up.

The Scratch & Sketch books from Peter Pauper Press are wonderful to have on hand when the summertime "I'm bored's" come to your house.

They are also a great gift idea (I personally love it when my children receive disposable activities), and there are Scratch & Sketch books for any sort of interest: from fine art, to princesses, to dinosaurs, to superheros. The way that the pages are structured make it equally attractive to my five-year-old and my ten-year-old.

A word of warning: it is messy. Some of you who value cleanliness over quiet entertainment might not get this set anywhere near your car, and that's okay. I myself put a high emphasis on self-entertainment when we are in the car. If you don't mind black shavings in your car, or if you want to have a newspaper underneath, they are a nice self-contained car activity set. This would not be an everyday car toy, but it will definitely be coming along in my little bag of tricks this summer (Did I mention that we are taking a long, long car trip?).

We have a Scratch and Sketch book of your choice for one winner (U.S. or Canada). Check out all the different subjects offered over at Peter Pauper Press, and leave a comment saying which book interests you most.

Find out what other books and activities are up for grabs at the Summer Fun Giveaway main page. We will announce all the winners on June 11.

Filed under Children's Books, Fun and Games, Gift Ideas, Jennifer, ages 3 - 6, ages 6 - 9, ages 9 - 12 by Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

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June 1, 2009

Martha C @ 10:03 pm

I think this sounds like fun! We'd love one!

JDSG @ 10:17 pm

I know a child who would love the ANCIENT EGYPT SCRATCH & SKETCH.

JDSG

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Kelly Ann T. @ 10:56 pm

Pirates or Knights would keep the boys busy for hours. Either of these would be perfect. Thank you

Stacy @ 11:50 pm

My 14yo would love the Dragons and Mythical creatures book. My personal favorite would be the Flower Fairies.

June 2, 2009

Marla Taviano @ 12:13 am

Totally want the Wild Safari one for our ZOO TRIPS!

Dena @ 12:39 am

I would love to have the Fashion Show Scratch and Sketch book for my daughter.

KRistin @ 12:52 am

My son would love the Under the Sea or the Dinosaur scratch and sketch! These are perfect to strengthen his pencil grip for OT (handwriting).

Lindamarie @ 9:04 am

My kids love these! The Fine Art one is my favorite.

Amy Reads Good Books @ 9:22 am

My 10-year old loves these! She had one tucked under her arm constantly until she finished it all!

Carey @ 10:31 am

The Pirate Scratch and Sketch would be a big hit in our family.

Lindsey@A Kindred Spirits Thoughts @ 11:20 am

Flower fairies! I've never seen these before but they look fun!

Jenny Martin @ 12:08 pm

Oh my daughter would love the Fashion Show book (she has the Fairy book already) and my son would love the Batman book!

Linda @ 3:48 pm

I know a special someone who would like a Princess set. Put my name in the hat!

Terra Heck @ 3:49 pm

The SCRATCH AND SKETCH BUTTERFLIES AND FRIENDS would be great for my step-daughter. Thanks.

GAhome2mom @ 3:50 pm

These are cool. We like the America book. Thanks.

gahome2mom at gmail dot com

MJ @ 4:16 pm

We'd like Flower Fairies.

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Elizabeth Sprague @ 5:07 pm

I like the Sand Art Book!

Kristin @ 5:10 pm

Either the Knights or the Pirates would be perfect for my kiddo.

Sonia @ 10:35 pm

So neat. Princesses or fairies would be perfect.

June 3, 2009

Tammy Gordon @ 6:13 am

My girls would love this!

Nicole C. @ 9:05 am

My daughter would love the Flower Fairies Scratch and Sketch!!

Randy Bailey @ 9:51 am

Batman

Danetta @ 10:35 am

I love the Jurassic & Beyond Scratch and Sketch book. My son would love it as well. He loves all things dinosaurs!

Jenn S. @ 10:51 am

The SCRATCH AND SKETCH DINO DUDES sounds really cool.

Abby @ 11:48 am

The princess bella book looks really cute!

Charity S. @ 11:49 am

I like the WILD SAFARI SCRATCH AND SKETCH.

Thanks

Erin @ 11:57 am

I'd love to win an ANCIENT EGYPT SCRATCH & SKETCH for my Egypt-obsessed daughter!

pamr @ 12:01 pm

I know my son would love the Knights book; this looks like so much fun!

Michael Capp @ 12:10 pm

I'd love to win!

Mama Zen @ 12:48 pm

My daughter would love the Ancient Egypt!

Michele @ 1:56 pm

The SPOOKY SCRATCH & SKETCH sounds great to me!

Margaret Smith @ 3:19 pm

My son would love this book. He really loves pirates, so I would choose the Pirates scratch and sketch book.
Thanks so much.

susan varney @ 3:58 pm

pirates would be great for my grandson

Patricia Hill @ 5:55 pm

I would go for the pirates or the knights.

Sue @ 6:15 pm

My seven year old would love the Pirates. Thanks for sharing~

Mozi Esmes Mommy @ 7:30 pm

I've seen these and thought they looked like a wonderful idea! Would love to give one to my daughter.

DanielleC @ 7:35 pm

The Wizard of Oz! That is so sweet. Did you know that the story started as a story a father would tell his kids, then the neighbor kids wanted to hear it too and it took off from there. One day the kids asked what the place was called – Dad looked over at his file cabinet and one of the drawers was labeled "O to Z" and that is how the word OZ came to be

MRS.MOMMYY @ 8:53 pm

looks fun

Lacey @ 10:35 pm

The flower fairies would be the best for my daughter.

Sue @ 11:36 pm

looks great for my artist nephew

June 4, 2009

alicia wallace @ 6:11 am

The Brainiac's Bug Book looks neat.

scarlette @ 8:29 am

I like the brainiac's gross out book!

Aimee Davis @ 8:57 am

How cool!

Susan C @ 10:24 am

These look like so much fun-I don't mind messy! I think my grandson would like the Sppoky Scratch and Sketch.
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Katherine @ 10:32 am

These are a super idea. The Rainforst looks super for my clan

Linda @ 12:08 pm

Our favorite would have to be Batman Scratch and Sketch!

Cathie F @ 12:38 pm

I have to choose just one? Okay the page is bookmarked cause if I win one mom's gonna have to buy more. Oh is she gonna love me LOL. My granddaughter would LOVE the Fashion Show.

Monique Rizzo @ 3:04 pm

The Rainforest looks VERY cool! Thanks for the chance.
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beth shepherd @ 5:08 pm

I like the RAIN FOREST SCRATCH AND SKETCH for my kids.
Thank you for the chance
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Vicky Boackle @ 5:25 pm

my grandkuds would love the safari.

Maria Delgado @ 7:02 pm

I woudl love to win the Batman scratch and sketch!

CINDY @ 7:34 pm

my son would love these!

jeanine @ 10:24 pm

the brainiacs secret agent activity book would interest my 11 year old.

Elaine R @ 10:33 pm

These look like great activity books -I like the Merry Christmas Scratch and Sketch.

June 5, 2009

Karen Medlin @ 3:40 pm

Fashion Show my gals

Kathy Scott @ 7:06 pm

My son would love the animals.

June 6, 2009

corinne @ 10:11 am

They all look terrific! I think we'd start with Wild Safari. Thanks for the opportunity!

Rosey @ 10:17 am

The rain forest is the most appealing. Thank you.

Pat @ 11:30 am

Scratch and Sketch America sounds cool.

June 7, 2009

Carlene @ 9:13 am

Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Elizabeth J @ 10:00 am

My daughter would love the Fashion Show or Flower Fairies scatch and sketch books

Kathy D @ 10:02 am

SCRATCH AND SKETCH BUTTERFLIES AND FRIENDS really nice

Bob @ 10:15 am

RAIN FOREST SCRATCH AND SKETCH for my grandkids they are home schooled and my daughter is always looking for new cool things to do with them

Dave @ 6:02 pm

My nephew would love the Knights Scratch and Sketch book. Thank you for the fun give-away.

James R. Kane @ 7:53 pm

Looks like good passenger travel materials.
If i win I will take it with me on the plane.

June 8, 2009

corrie @ 10:24 am

my son is big into dino's lol so he would love the dinosaur scratch and sketch!

Rachel Higgs @ 10:55 am

The rainforest seems great

Heather H @ 11:36 am

The rainforest one looks great for my boy and girl to share.

Brooke @ 12:36 pm

All look great for the kids… Right now Wee Man is all about Dinos so I think he would get a kick out of the SCRATCH AND SKETCH DINO DUDES… if it's animals or reptiles he is all about it

Beth @ 12:38 pm

My granddaughter would LOVE the Fashion Show one.
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Christine @ 1:24 pm

This looks like fun! Thanks for the chance.

Paula H @ 2:19 pm

My kids woul like the Under the Sea one.

Brittney O'Keefe @ 10:30 pm

I would use them. I'm a freelance artist.

Christine Walker @ 11:51 pm

These look like so much fun!

June 9, 2009

Erma H @ 6:25 am

I like the Pirates or Knights for my son.

ky2here @ 7:54 am

Fashion Show Book for our grandson.

Ali Hammons @ 9:47 am

DRAGONS & MYTHICAL CREATURES SCRATCH AND SKETCH
That looks really great! That would be enjoyed between both my son and husband very much!

gloria mckellar @ 10:28 am

The Pirates would be great or the Dragons!
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Pamela S @ 11:58 am

I have a little boy that would LOVE the pirates one! Thanks.

Amy Tucker @ 12:16 pm

BRAINIAC'S SECRET AGENT ACTIVITY BOOK is my pick.

LaVonne @ 12:39 pm

The flower fairy one looks the best. Thanks for the chance to win.

shawna @ 1:28 pm

My daughter would love these.

Cynthia Mercado @ 2:03 pm

My son would loooooooooooove the Batman scratch and sketch.

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Bree @ 2:26 pm

My daughter would love the Butterflies & Friends.

Bekki Lindner @ 2:42 pm

My daughter is sitting with me and just chose, "Butterflies and Friends" as the pick she would like to win. Thank you for the chance.

Marie @ 3:21 pm

My daughter would love the ANCIENT EGYPT SCRATCH & SKETCH — she loves reading and learning about Ancient Egypt.

chantelle @ 4:30 pm

The pirate one looks cool! Thanks for a great giveaway! -ChantelleSabino at mac dot com

Adrienne Gordon @ 4:48 pm

Pirates are cool.

Jennifer C. @ 4:56 pm

My daughters would love the Fashion Show Scratch and Sketch.

chastidy @ 5:02 pm

My boys would like the WILD SAFARI SCRATCH AND SKETCH. Thanks

Gabriel J. @ 5:38 pm

I like the Scratch and Sketch America.

Marianna @ 6:58 pm

I remember getting small books like this at the book fair at school when I was young. I know my kids would love them! Thanks for the chance to win!

Erin @ 8:09 pm

The Egypt one!

Laura G @ 8:16 pm

Pirates scratch and sketch book would be awesome for my nephew

Nicole Schatz @ 10:05 pm

I would love to give them to my friend's twins.

Colleen Yamamoto @ 10:43 pm

thanks for the chance

Chrysa @ 11:55 pm

I like the Sand Art book.

June 10, 2009

Melanie @ 12:29 am

I like the SAFARI ADVENTURE MEGA MAGNAFORMS.

Michelle H. @ 1:43 am

While my girls would love "Fashion Show", my boys would love "Jurassic and Beyond".

Jessica @ 2:59 am

My favorite is the Flowers and Fairies. Thanks for the car shaving warning..my husband would probably lose his head if the kids had shavings all over the seat.