Chronicle Books is hosting its 2nd Annual Happy Haul-idays Giveaway for the blogging community. This year, they're not only giving away up to $500 worth of Chronicle books to one lucky blogger and one commenter on the winning blog post—they're also asking the winning blogger to choose one charity to receive up to $500 of books. It's so much fun to imagine spending $500 on their terrific titles, stationery, calendars, and other items!
If I were lucky enough to win, my charity of choice would be Reading by 9, a literacy initiative aimed at kids in grades K-3 that is spearheaded by the Los Angeles Times.
Here's the list of what I would get for myself (an eclectic mix if I do say so!):
Boo: The Life of the World’s Cutest Dog $12.95
City Walks: Los Angeles: $14.95
Mini Goals Notepad
By Mary Kate McDevi $9.95
Hope Valley Sticky Notes & To-Do's
Out of Sight
By Pittau & Gervais $19.99
Ivy and Bean Boxed Set 2
By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall $19.99
The Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box
By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall $19.99
Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types
By Sharon Werner
and Sarah Forss $19.99
I Know a Lot of Things
By Paul and Ann Rand $16.99
Tools
By Taro Miura $15.95
Mini Masters Boxed Set
By Julie Merberg
and Suzanne Bober $19.99
Passover: Celebrating Now, Remembering Then
By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Karla Gudeon $17.99
Let Freedom Sing
Giant Pop-Out Farm $10.99
Photobooth Dogs
36 1/2 Reasons to Laugh
Disneystrology
Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids
By Jill O'Connor
Photographs by Leigh Beisch $19.95
L.A. Bizarro
By Anthony Lovett
and Matt Maranian $19.95
Hooked on Hiking: Southern California
By Ann Marie Brown
Maps by Lohnes and Wright $16.95
Moleskine 2012 18 month weekly planner pocket black soft cover $14.95
Typewriter Ecojournal: $10.95
Total: $498.99
Leave a comment below for your own chance to win if I'm the lucky blogger winner!
Ha! My total was also 498 something. I'm loving seeing everyone else's picks, and also finding fun new book blogs to follow!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like you've chosen quite a variety of things. What a fun idea this is.
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh, Milk and Cookies! I am so hungry right now! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteLove the list! Good luck to both of us!
ReplyDeleteEclectic mix, yes, but lots of interesting picks. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love lists? But they take so much time to do them right... I enjoyed yours.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to us both ;D
Love that you've got such a wide variety! :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
-- Rhianna
I love the variety! We have some books in common, which probably means I'd like the other books you chose!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you!
--Elisquared
My Happy Haulidays!
F in Exams is on my list too :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi, Margo. You have a fun list; in fact, this contest just blew my last hour, as I'm preparing my dream gifts, too. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMy list is media-obsessed. I enjoy seeing everyone's.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. I have a few of those cookbooks on my list as well. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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This contest is just about the most amazing thing ever.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
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My kids would love the Ivy & Bean books. Thanks for the chance to win with you.
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Great picks! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Best of luck to everyone!
ReplyDeleteYou have a really great list of books! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my list here
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I am so so very fond of the city walk decks! Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteMy list: http://www.bavarianerin.com/2011/11/chronicle-books-2nd-annual-haul-idays.html
Love The Onion! Didn't know they worked with Chronicle, I have kids books on my brain these days.
ReplyDeletegreat list!
ReplyDeletelove for you to stop by & comment on mine :-) amyreneonline.com
This is an eclectic mix. I'd like to have all of those books about L.A.--I guess I missed those when I made my list.
ReplyDeletefind my list at:
Tossing It Out
Lee
Really nice list. I like how you added it all up.
ReplyDeleteGood choice of books. Good luck with the competition. Great charity.
ReplyDeleteLots of different books
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteWonderful list! The Onion calendar sounds great and I also have Ivy and Bean (but the paper dolls) and a moleskine in my own list! Great charity, too! Good luck!
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Wow, you got really close to $500! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and happy holidays!