book reading challenge

I'm not sure but I think we own over 200 children's picture books. For Christmas alone I believe Ellie received about a dozen children's books. So I'm excited to join this challenge from theresabook.com

For January my goal will be to read and review at least 20 picture books. Stay tuned... ;)

Here's the rules from There's A Book's site:

* The objective of the Read to Me Challenge is to read with the kiddos in your life and/or enjoy picture books in general.
* Books must be ones written expressly for children ages 9 and under. Board books, early readers, picture books, etc.
* Print or eBook format is acceptable.
* Anyone can join. You don’t have to be a blogger, and you don’t have to live in the United States. Open worldwide.
* You do not have to have an blog to participate.
* You can join at anytime. Deadline to join is November 20, 2011. (not 2010 you still have PLENTY of time to sign up!) The challenge runs from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.


How To Participate:

1. Decide which challenge level you’ll be doing (see below). We're going to shoot for the "Harvesting" level.
2. Decide if you intend to read them with a child or on your own. Sorry, but those who read with a child get twice as many entries each month. Although those that do read with a child need to share their experience with the them in their review.
3. Grab a button. Obviously, I'll be reading with Ellie!
4. Create your own post to let all your readers know you’re taking part in the challenge and at what level. Make sure to link back to this page with either one of the buttons or a text link. done!
5. Use the link form below to enter into the challenge by sharing your challenge post url and your name (either your name, blog name, or both). Please only use the comment section to participate if you do not have a blog. All other participants should use Mr. Linky below with a direct link to your challenge post. and done!
6. Submit your reviews as you complete them on the designated monthly post to be qualified for monthly prize drawings.
7. There will be a “wrap-up” completion link-up at the end of the year to sign up for to share in your successes.

Challenge Levels:

Reading with a Child:

* “Planting” – Read 12 picture books with a child during the year.
* “Watering” – Read 36 picture books with a child during the year.
* “Feeding” – Read 72 picture books with a child during the year.
* “Growing” – Read 120 picture books with a child during the year.
* “Harvesting” – Read 200 picture books with a child during the year.

Reading on Your Own:

* “Board Book” – Read 12 picture books on your own during the year.
* “Unjacketed” – Read 36 picture books on your own during the year.
* “Jacketed“ – Read 72 picture books on your own during the year.
* “Early Reader” – Read 120 picture books on your own during the year.
* “Chapter Reader” – Read 200 picture books on your own during the year.



Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/read-to-me-picture-book-reading-challenge/#ixzz1AE2nRvxN