On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... Ralphina the Roly-Poly

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It's the Last Day of Christmas -- Happy Three Kings Day to everyone! I've had a wonderful 12 Days of Christmas on Bonggamom Finds, and I've enjoyed reading all the comments on each of the giveaways. Our final winner of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway series will receive a copy of Ralphina, the Roly-Poly(value $24.95). No, not Rolie Polie Olie, this is a story about another kind of Roly Poly my kids love -- the real kind.

Did you know that roly-poly bugs are part of the crustacean family? Or that they breathe through gills? These are just some of the fun roly-poly facts I learned when I read Ralphina, The Roly-Poly, a charmingly illustrated book by artist and former teacher Claudia Chandler. This is the first book I've seen that stars roly-poly bugs, (it's about time, given that every kid I know is fascinated with the little buggers). Other than the strange choice of character's name (Ralphina?), we all enjoyed the cute, simple story of a little roly-poly bug who wants to become friends with a little boy.


* To enter to win a hardbound copy of Ralphina, The Roly-Poly, leave a comment on this post and tell me your kids' favorite creepy-crawly creature. Don't forget to include your email address so I can contact you.

* For an extra entry, blog about this giveaway on your own blog and include a link to this post. Leave an extra comment with your name, email address and a link to your blog.

* For a second extra entry, Twitter about this giveaway and include a link to this post. Leave an extra comment with your name, email address and a link to the twitter post.

* For a third extra entry, put my "12 Days of Christmas" button (you can find it on this post) up on your blog's sidebar. Leave an extra comment with your name, email address and a link to your blog (the blog button must be displayed through January 6th to count).

The contest ends at midnight PST on January 17, 2009; I will draw a winner at random on January 18, 2009 and post the winner's name on the same day. For the full giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!

33 Comments, Leave yours here:

Staci said...

My son's favorite creepy-crawly is the Rhinoceros Beetle. He loves reading about bugs and learning more about them. Thanks for the chance!
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Lindley said...

My son's current favorite is the ladybug (which I learned through his Alphabet Beetle Book is also a type of beetle). Looks like a great book- we have tons of roly polies in our front yard.
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judybrittle said...

My granddaughters love little ladybugs. My grandsons love just about any bug. I just don't want them to show me. I do like those curly bugs though. Thank you!

nanja said...

All my children were fascinated by fireflies! and so am I!
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betty R.~Simply Southern said...

Grandboys fav is the granddaddy spider! Next is roly polies and stink bugs. yep! ;0

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MJ said...

I've never heard of this! sounds cute!!!!

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Buki Family said...

maybe the stinky lady bugs

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silverhartgirl said...

My son loves lady bugs
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windycindy said...

What a delightful children's book!
My two sons adore frogs and turtles.
They would love this book. Please enter my name in your drawing. Many
thanks.....Cindi
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Timster said...

Thanks for the chance!

Andreah @ Life's A Hoot said...

I don't think they are creepy crawly but my son likes Crickets.

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LeeAnn P. said...

My son's favorite is the praying mantis.
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Renee G said...

My boys love lady bugs.

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Nad said...

My little girl loves ants and my boy is all about scorpions.

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A Frugal Friend said...

she hasn't seen too many creepy crawlee's yet.....but she has a book that has ants in it.

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adennispac said...

My daughter's favorite creepy crawlers are ladybugs!

Thanks for the giveaway!
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~Mommy+Me~ said...

My daughter really loves ladybugs. She tries to hang on to them for a really long time. ;)

Anya said...

My son always loved the roly polys. Thanks.

blueviolet said...

My kids always liked something they called a potato bug. I have no idea what it really was though.
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traymona said...

Liz likes ladybugs and little green lizards. Tristan can't stand ANY bug even if it's made of plastic.
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Leah said...

Daddy Long Legs have our creepy crawly hearts! : ))) My ds thinks they are the cutest spiders ever! Me too! : )))

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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Leah said...

And, I TWITTERED about this fabulous give~away.......user name: leahita.

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Bonggamom said...

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to the winner, MJ!