Monday, February 4, 2013

Naughty Leprechaun Story and Giveaway!

 

 Yay!! My Naughty Leprechaun Story came in the mail and I am SUPER excited about it!! My students had a blast with the Elf On The Shelf and I know they will just get a kick out of this!!!
The Naughty Leprechaun comes with a special coin. The coin allows students to choose who will visit each night--Liam or Leyland.  One leprechaun leaves a small treasure as a reward for doing your best. The other leprechaun creates mischief and pranks! 
If the students are good throughout the day then they get to choose which leprechaun will come to visit (I have a feeling mine will love the mischief and pranks!) But, if they don't work hard and do their best, then they don't get to choose...it is just up to luck!


The book explains the story behind the two brothers and at the end explains how on the last night before St. Patrick's Day both brothers will visit the class! They will even leave behind a small (hidden) prize.

 Overall, the basis of the story is to get children to do their very best! I am excited to try this out with my kids for the first time this year. I am hoping it gets them motivated just like our class Elf did!! :)

You can read more about the Naughty Leprechaun Story HERE.

You can also enter to win your free book and coin below!! Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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96 comments:

  1. Lori RosenbergFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Oh, I know every little one would enjoy having these little critters in class! For sure!
    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

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  2. The Daily AlphabetFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Oohh...neat, I haven't heard of this book before! Thanks for sharing!!

    Angela
    The Daily Alphabet

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    What a fun book!!! I love that coin too. So cool. Thanks Caitlin! :)

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  4. NannyCFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Book sounds Great, thanks for posting.
    I'm ordering a copy today!
    My head is spinning with ideas.
    NannyC

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  5. KRFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Yes! I think my kinderkids would love it!

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  6. dbednarsFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I'm confident my 1st graders would love this just like the elf. Thank you for the chance to win. dbednarsk@yahoo.com

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  7. Literacy Without WorksheetsFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    My son's name is Liam...he would have a blast with this book :)

    Bridget
    Literacy Without Worksheets

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  8. KrystiFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I think my kiddos would love this story - I'm sure they would choose the pranks!!

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  9. KookyKindersFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    My kids would love this!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    My kids would LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing!

    ❤ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I just started an interim position for Kindergarten for the rest of the school year. I would love to win this for me new students :)

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  12. CeciliaFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Oh I think they would love this!
    cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com

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  13. CindyFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Yeppers my kiddos would love the leprechauns! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  14. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Mine would love this!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Love this idea!

    Nickicole30@hotmail.com

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    This sounds perfect for my class. We couldn't do Elf on the but this sounds very interesting.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Of course they would!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

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  18. Courtney KeefeFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    my little kinders would LOVE this!!

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  19. Brooke KendallFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    This looks like so much fun!!! I would love it!

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  20. Tangelia C.February 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I think this Leprechaun activity would be great in my classroom! I would LOVE to try it out!

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  21. Maggie's Kinder CornerFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Oh my goodness! I have been wanting this book, but a free one would be better! Thank you for the opportunity to win one. I am a member of your blog (maybe again), but I didn't want to take any chances ;) Love,
    Maggie
    maggieskindercorner@yahoo.com

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    We also had an elf on the shelf and my students loved him. I know they would love to have a leprechaun visit too! veronica.varela@live.com

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  23. Jennifer K.February 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    We always do a big leprechaun unit in March -complete with visits, traps and a school-wide hunt. I know my students would LOVE to add this book and coin to our activities - I am crossing my fingers big time!

    Jennifer

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  24. TiffaniFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    We loved Elf on a Shelf this would be so much fun.
    ✿Tiffani Time 4 Kindergarten

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  25. leinaFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    How cute! I've never heard of this!

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  26. HeatherFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I think they would love this! And I'd be interested in trying it out!

    Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

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  27. Kimberly AnnFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    This looks great!! My kiddos would love this!!

    Kimberly Ann
    Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten

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  28. RachelFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    My kiddies would love them in the classroom! Hope to win!

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  29. HeidiFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    This is so neat. I have never heard of it before and think my kiddos would just soak it all up :)

    Heidi
    My (Not So) Elementary Life
    mynotsoelementarylife@yahoo.com

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  30. Special Teacher for Special KidsFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    My nehpew has that story. I think it is something that my special education boys would love. They aren't into the elf thing. But this guy I may have a chance.

    Thanks for the chance to win. Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com
    :o) V.
    Special Teacher for Special Kids

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  31. KinderglynnFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    OMG My kinders would love it. What a great way to springboard a writing activity or journaling!! (not to mention I am sure my Kinders this year have a lot in common with that naughty leprechaun!) Maybe he can give me some hints on how to help them behave. LOL
    Donna
    kinderglynnclass@gmail.com

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  32. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    YES!!!!!!!! I, I mean, THEY would LOVE IT!! This will go perfectly with everything I already do, including a tiny leprechaun door! Thank you for doing this giveaway!!

    Kim
    TheVeryBusyFirstGraders

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  33. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Too cute!! Peek-A-Boo Elf was so much fun. What a fun way to celebrate learning in the month of March!!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Stacey
    swhite@cfc.k12.wi.us

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  34. KarynFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    This is so cute! I've never heard of the "Naughty Leprechaun Story" before! My kids would absolutely love this! :o)

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

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  35. rlawrukFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    ive never heard of this! Looks cool!!!
    lawruk86@gmail.com

    Ray:)

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  36. Michelle's MusingsFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks for letting me know about this book! Super cute!

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  37. R.SmithFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I am so excited to see this. I wasn't able to do the elf on a shelf. This would be awesome! My students need something to perk them up.
    Thanks,
    Robin
    smithrc563@aol.com

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  38. R.SmithFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I am so excited to see this. I wasn't able to do the elf on a shelf. This would be awesome! My students need something to perk them up.
    Thanks,
    Robin
    smithrc563@aol.com

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  39. Kerri BucknerFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    This is so cool. My kids would love love love this!
    Ms. Kerri and her Krazy Klass

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  40. Lisa FeikertFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Of course they would love this!
    mfeikert@embarqmail.com

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  41. SaraFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    My kids would LOVE it! What a fun way to beat the winter blahs!
    ilovekdgt@gmail.com
    Sara
    Polka Dot Kinders

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  42. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    My little ones would LOVE IT! St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays. The book would go great with my leprechaun trap.

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  43. MikesMomFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I've never heard of this before. would love to share this with my students.
    jkmatuch@aol.com

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  44. RaeFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    i'm not able to have an Elf on the Shelf in my classroom, but I know that some of my kiddos really love having it in their home. I think my kids would totally love having a Naughty Leprechaun in our class :)

    Rae
    Mindful Rambles

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  45. Mrs. BrownFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Most definitely...this is the first time I have seen this book! Would love to have it!

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  46. ErikaFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Super cute!! I definitely need this for my firsties.

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  47. kindermomFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Great book! where did you find such thing?

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  48. CupcakeFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I need these, Caitlin!!! :)
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  49. Journey of a Substitute Teacher (Ms. T)February 4, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    This sounds super fun! I think any kid would enjoy it!

    Journey of a Substitute Teacher

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  50. Jay PeaFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    So cute and I have never heard of it either!! The kids would so love this!
    Jprowell11@gmail.com
    Jana

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  51. DaphneFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    My kiddos would love this!
    dsmyrl@yahoo.com

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  52. NiseyTFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    This looks like soo much fun! My kids still ask about our elf so I know they would love this!
    Denise

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  53. JulieRFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I didn't do the Elf on the Shelf in my room and was envious of how much fun other classes were having with it. This book like a similar concept, fun and very motivating. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    My kids LOVED the Elf on the Shelf this year. A Leprechaun would be sooo much fun!! Thanks so much for this offer!
    Stacey
    School Safari

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  55. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    My class loved Elf on the Shelf and keep asking if he will come back to visit! They would soooo love this! :)
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

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  56. Elizabeth PolstonFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Of course, it would be so fun to see their reaction to having a leprechaun in the classroom!
    epolston at rowland dot k12 dot ca dot us

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  57. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Can't wait to add this book to our classroom!!

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  58. LeanneFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I would LOVE this book to add to the fun in my classroom! My kiddos would enjoy this just like the elf. They asked me the other day if the elf would come back. So cute! 22.lrosloniec@nhamail.com

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  59. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Can't wait to get this book. Thanks for featuring it.

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  60. LisaFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    I've never heard of this book. I love the idea of inspiring the kids to do their best. And I agree with you about which leprechaun the kids would choose!
    Lisa
    rlelr@verizon.net

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  61. RandeeFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    My lil' love muffins LOVED having "Bell" visit in December...I'm sure the leprechauns would be a big hit also! I've never heard of this book!
    randeeschatz@hotmail.com
    How about them apples?

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  62. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    This looks so cute! I know my little lovelies would love this!!

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I think my boys would love for the naughty elf to come and help them stir up some trouble.

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  64. Cindy CalentiFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    This is adorable... I would love to win a copy of this book. It sounds like so much fun!

    Cindy
    Granny Goes to School

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  65. AndreaFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I am pretty sure my kids would love this book! I think the a.m. would enjoy the treats but the p.m. class would get a kick out of the pranks!
    Thank you for the giveaway.
    Andrea
    aaparsons@hotmail.com

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  66. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    My class would LOVE this story! Thanks for putting on the giveaway!! :)

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  67. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    My kiddoes LOVED the Elf on the Shelf! I'm sure they would love this little guy as well!

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  68. susanluluFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I have never heard of this book, but it sure looks like fun for my kids.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  69. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    My students would love this book! We're also building leprechaun traps as a family project in March. I love fairy tales and mythical characters. they help teach young children abstract concepts and open their imaginations to endless possibilities!

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  70. Lori RFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    My class would love this!

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  71. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    My Kindergartners were very confused when I mentioned leprechauns briefly the other day. I told them I'd tell them more in March. This would be so fun!

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  72. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I think my kiddos would have a blast with this!

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  73. AmandaFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I know my little ones would LOVE this! They loved the elf on the shelf so much that I know they would have a blast with this......and let's be honest so would I! :)

    Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten

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  74. Lisa R.February 5, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    My class LOVED Elf on the Shelf so I know they will adore this!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Lisa

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  75. alawsonFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    They would love it!

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  76. Lucy CarterFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I think my little ones would love this story. Thank you so very much for giving this away! Good luck everyone!

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  77. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Oh my - My students would LOVE this! They still ask about Effie - our elf and wonder what she is up to. This would be fantabulous!

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  78. SarahFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Wow! How cute! I mentioned you on my blog tonight..I purchased your winter reading packet and looovee your work! My kiddos would love this book! :)

    Sarah
    teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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  79. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    What a great giveaway! Love it!

    Ashley
    The Teacher's Treasure Chest

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  80. LynneFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Sounds like a ton of fun!

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  81. LynneFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Sounds like a ton of fun!

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  82. LynneFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Sounds like a ton of fun!

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  83. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    My little kinders would definitely love this!

    Krista

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  84. MollieFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    wow this is so cute! I want to do this with my 1st graders!

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  85. justhave2teachFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    CUTE!!!

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  86. Dr. NationFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I haven't heard of this before and just might need it in my class :) Thanks for sharing!

    mrsnationsclass@gmail.com

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  87. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    This was my first year doing "Elf on the Shelf" and you're right the kids loved it. I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
    Kyp (teacheskids@yahoo.com)

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  88. aclarkFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I think my kids would love this! We didn't have an Elf on the Shelf in class, but some of them did, and I'm still hearing about it. :)

    Ashley
    arclark2012@gmail.com

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  89. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    I have some big ideas for the little man this year. This book and medallion would be a great addition to my plans!!
    Valerie
    Georgia Grown Kinders

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  90. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    My kinder-bears loved having Carlos, The Elf, residing in our classroom. We, definitely, need some more magic in our classroom to help us make it through until Spring Break.

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  91. k5rocksFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    This sounds like a fun addition to ANY classroom! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  92. D. KellerFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I think my kids would LOVE this story! Thanks for sharing!

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  93. KhrysFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    I know my kids would absolutely LOVE this! What a super cute idea :)

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  94. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Totally! They would go nuts!!!

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  95. EllenFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    What a neat book, my Kinders will love it!

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  96. abbeycatherineFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    My sweet babies NEED this book;) Thanks for the idea!!!!!

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