Get Caught Reading! (and win Dinosaur Train Books!)

May 9, 2011 by Samantha 115 Comments

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Celebrate Get Caught Reading Month with DINOSAUR TRAIN and SID THE SCIENCE KID with FREE posters (a nominal shipping charge applies) AND giveaway for three Dinosaur Train books from Grosset & Dunlap.

DINOSAUR TRAIN’s “Buddy” and SID THE SCIENCE KID’s “Sid” are participating for the first time this year in May‘s Get Caught Reading Month, organized by the Association of American Publishers as part of its annual nationwide campaign devised to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.

As part of the campaign, both Buddy and Sid are depicted “caught reading” in posters made available to teachers and parents for use in classrooms, libraries and other locations.

According to the Association of American Publishers, research indicates that early language experience actually stimulates a child’s brain to grow and that reading to children gives them a huge advantage when they start school. To that end, the members of the association hope to encourage people of all ages to enjoy books and magazines and to share that pleasure with the young children in their lives. The “Buddy” and “Sid” posters will be available at http://www.getcaughtreading.org

Dinosaur Train

Sid The Science Kid

All posters are free, with a $5.00 per set charge for shipping & handling, whether you order one poster or 12. A set is defined as any number of posters that you order between one and 12. The order form can be found at http://www.getcaughtreading.org/orderforms/GetCaughtReading-PosterOrderForm.pdf

Get Caught Reading Month has been supported in the past by such well-known figures as former First Lady Laura Bush, Drew Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Derek Jeter, Vernon Jordan, Jake Lloyd, Rosie O’Donnell, Dolly Parton, Jane Seymour, Sammy Sosa, Erik Weihenmayer, and Robin Williams, all of whom have been “caught reading” their favorite books and magazines for print ads and posters seen by millions of people across the country. In addition, more than 200 Members of Congress have been photographed “caught reading” on Capitol Hill. All of these images are available at http://www.getcaughtreading.org/

Several Dinosaur TRAIN and SID THE SCIENCE KID books are available to encourage children and their parents to Get Caught Reading in May.

Don’t forget!

The hit television series Dinosaur Train™ airs daily on PBS KIDS® (check local listings). Dinosaur Train on PBS: find your local time here- http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/

Make sure you find out when Sid the Science Kid is on, too! 🙂

Here are a few more ways to interact with your favorite dinosaurs, and science kids!
The Jim Henson Company: www.henson.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hensoncompany
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hensonparents

Geocache: www.geocaching.com/dinosaurtrain

Among the DINOSAUR TRAIN book titles are:

The Buddy & Friends board book, from Grosset & Dunlap, join Buddy as he travels aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN to introduce kids to some of his friends. Packed with full-color images from the show, this simple book is a perfect introduction to DINOSAUR TRAIN’s many species! SRP $5.99. Ages 3–5.

A Surprise for Mom!, from Grosset & Dunlap, is a beautiful picture book that follows Buddy and his siblings as they begin to plan something special for Mrs. Pteranodon on her special day. Read along as Team Pteranodon searches high and low for the best gifts ever! SRP $3.99. Ages 3–5.

Tiny Learns to Fish, from Grosset & Dunlap. The first reader in the Dinosaur Train program follows Mr. Pteranodon as he takes the kids to the big pond to teach them how to fish. There’s just one problem. Tiny can’t catch a fish, and Buddy can’t fly, so they team up to catch fish together! This Level 1 reader is perfect for young fans, who are starting to read on their own. SRP $3.99. Ages 3–5.

Additionally, SID THE SCIENCE KID books are available from Harper Collins, including:

Sid The Science Kid: Why Are My Shoes Shrinking?
Sid can’t wear his favorite shoes to school anymore, now that they’re too small for his feet. But why don’t they fit anymore? Could it be that Sid’s favorite shoes are shrinking? Sid is ready to do some investigating as he learns all about growth in this fun new story. SRP: $3.99. Ages 3+

Sid The Science Kid: Why Can’t I Have Cake For Dinner?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you ate cake all the time? Why do you need to eat a lot of different kinds of food? Read and find out all about nutrition with SID THE SCIENCE KID! SRP: $5.99. Ages 3+.

Sid The Science Kid: Why Did My Ice Pop Melt?
When Sid discovers that the ice pop he left out overnight has melted, he starts to wonder: why don’t ice pops stay frozen all the time? And why does water turn into ice in the freezer? With a little help from his family, friends and teacher, SID THE SCIENCE KID is ready to investigate all about reversible change! SRP: $3.99. Ages 3+

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No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to US shipping addresses only. Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends May 29, 2011.