Lauren's Book Adventures with Usborne Books & More

06/07/2020

Diversity is so important in all aspects of life. Especially the value of children seeing characters that look like themselves, but also that offer a glimpse into the lives of other children too.
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19/06/2020

Let’s celebrate the dads in the days leading up to Father’s Day!

“From Me to You” is a beautiful story about the relationship between a father and child. As the day unfolds in a quiet Italian village, a father encapsulates his hopes and dreams for his young child. Wise, moving and inspirational, this is the perfect story for fathers to share with their children.

13/06/2020

The cutest little kits for your crafty kids 🧵 🧵 🧵 Mom even enjoys "helping". Eva and I had some great mommy and me time sitting and learning how to embroider with the unicorn kit :-)

12/06/2020

Can anyone relate?!?

https://www.readbrightly.com/everyday-activities-that-help-siblings-get-along/?ref=PRHE8C38EF8CE&aid=randohouseinc3235-20&linkid=PRHE8C38EF8CE&fbclid=IwAR07RRAvb--_2nWgjyZ1hP53BuY_kBU4fT_pmAjYh-i4EUVl2lPoG3Rxri4

What types of activities promote sibling bonding? Almost any kind, as long as they meet these three criteria.

11/06/2020

09/06/2020

Need to diversify your library? Here’s your guide to take action in your own home. Go through your child’s bookshelf and ask yourself these questions...

• Are the characters in these books accurately representing the population & the world we live in?

• Are my children mostly seeing characters that look & live like them?

• What lessons & experiences are being told in these stories that my child is reading over & over again?

By diversifying your home library you are not only showcasing books that hit your child’s interests but also giving them the opportunity to read stories about different backgrounds, experiences and skin colors.

07/06/2020

Have you ever wondered how UBAM makes flap books??

Watch how...

What surprises you about this process?

https://youtu.be/OM3GKcZDwBw

Ever wondered how flap books are written, designed and illustrated? Well here's a behind-the-scenes video of Usborne Publishing's offices to show you how. Tr...

05/06/2020

Let’s celebrate our differences and peek into the homes of people around the world. What do we have in common? What do we see that may be different from our own homes? A great conversation starter for your little ones about what makes a house a home. 🏠 ❤️

Hardback, $12.99
3-7 years old

02/06/2020

Wanna 👀 inside our CUSTOMER SPECIALS?! Choose ONE with every $40 you spend. The EXCLUSIVE, “Board Book Pack: Jungle, Garden, Zoo”...THREE books for little hands! 😲😲 Plus, "Once Upon A Timely" & "The Prince, The Witch, The Thief and the Bears!" While supplies last. Which title(s) would your readers enjoy MOST?!📚📚

https://youtu.be/2g9MMq05cwk

You may select 1 Customer Special at it's discounted price per $40 spent during the month of June. *while supplies last See your consultant for details. book...

30/05/2020

In light of events happening in our world today I think it is important to be constructive. I know Paul and I have made a commitment to raising our kids on a foundation of understanding and celebrating diversity. Can you share with us one thing you do in your house to appreciate diversity?

https://youtu.be/D2XaC4y0hCc

Learn three ways that Diversity in Children's books can make a difference in your childs' lives and the lives of others.

25/05/2020

In honor of Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice many men and women made on behalf of our country, I am highlighting our Usborne title The World Wars.

It is a combined volume of The First World War and The Second World War. It is also internet-linked which then makes this an AMAZING resource as it has add'l videos, maps, letters, articles, images that correspond with the book. With these internet-links this book can be a complete unit for home study or a way for parents to commemorate days like today with their children.

Some of the internet links...

Find out about trench warfare and its effect on soldiers
https://youtu.be/_G4ZY66BG38

Watch a clip about the Christmas Truce of 1914
https://youtu.be/Fk-LjY16zdM

Would you have joined up when war broke out?
https://youtu.be/lv9MndCh8oU

Visit Auschwitz today and find out about the notorious death camp
https://youtu.be/9O5-4uCU3T4

A film about the wartime role of American women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDdVoiLHcg

A study guide to the Second World War, with test-yourself quiz
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9s9q6f/revision/1

See all the internet-links at...
https://www.usborne.com/quicklinks/eng/catalogue/catalogue.aspx?cat=1&loc=usa&area=H&subcat=HWW&id=2495

Thousands of miles of trenches were built during World War I and, for the soldiers living in them, their day-to-day life was nothing short of horrific. ...

23/05/2020

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23/05/2020

Let's pretend to pull on our wellie boots and go down to the FARM! Help the farmer to feed the chicks, match the cows and label the tractors. Meet lots of animals along the way but mind you don't get lost in the country lanes!
https://usborne.com/play-and-learn-at-home/virtual-days-out/down-on-the-farm/

Take a virtual visit to a farm with activities from Usborne

21/05/2020

hey guys!! I am doing a flash sale in my VIP group. Here are the items on sale. If you are not already in my VIP group and want to grab a good deal, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaurensBookAdventures/

19/05/2020

Our boxes are updated and I’ve run a few super successful Cards for a Cause fundraisers in the past couple months! Do you know how easy these are?

-$30 for 30 cards

-sell 15-25 boxes (once a day post on your fb page followed by some private messages to anyone local asking if they want a box!)

-donate $13 cash per box or $20 in books per box😱

Liz just ran one to donate books to her students at home this summer and is at almost $400 in books to give with 20 boxes sold-we just ran it right with her party last week and her guests were SO excited to get a box of cards for $1 each🥳❤️📫

Another one ran lately was to donate Frys gift cards to families in need/out of work right now!

🎉🎉I am going to mail out a sample card pack to a lucky winner! Comment below with an organization, place, or person in need of some books or cash for your chance to win! (You’re not committing to do a fundraiser! I just want to hear where could use some resources!)

19/05/2020

It has been so much fun to be home with Saela during maternity leave. It will be bitter sweet to go back to work (luckily it will be work from home right now). One of my most favorite things is to lay on the floor and play with her. Those baby noises are the best!

19/05/2020

Drum Percussion Month
Happy May!! Drums are certainly a fun instrument for kids to try to play! Have you checked out our drumming books?! Take a peek inside of them here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poot7TtC848

15/05/2020

It's Friday! It's Friday! Drop a GIF of your Current Mood.

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13/05/2020

Would you like to see dinosaurs in a MUSEUM?! Well, don’t let the current situation stop you!
With our activity sheets and links to websites with video tours and activities, you can have a virtual trip!
https://usborne.com/play-and-learn-at-home/virtual-days-out/going-to-a-dinosaur-museum/

10/05/2020

To celebrate all the mamas here is a fun give away. Comment below with the weight of your 1st born child for a chance to win an awesome book prize!

24/04/2020

Friday Funday!! What are you doing to celebrate the weekend?
We are using our magic painting books.

Are you into coloring as a stress reliever? Our Magic Painting Books are awesome for you and your readers too!

Open this book to see stylish, black and white illustrations… then brush water over them using the water pen provided to see them change before your very eyes, as a rainbow of colors magically reveal itself and bring each scene to life!

22/04/2020

Who loves a good deal! 🙋🏻‍♀️I know I do. Check out these specials. I just ordered an embroidery kit for Eva, I am excited to see how it comes out.

22/04/2020

Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating today? Jaxon is doing a science experiment for class using ice outside. Check out some of these awesome books to support your child learning about our earth.