Fantastic Mr. Fox Contest, All-New Polar Express Website
Posted by Karen on 17 Nov 2009 | Posted in: Contests, Houghton Mifflin
Children’s books are being reinvented these days. Classics become movies, they get their own websites, and, in the process, they inspire even more readers. Here are tips about new resources available for two favorite children’s books:
 The movie version of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox opens nationwide this month! Three lucky Learning readers will win a prize pack, which includes a movie poster, a copy of the book, a version of the book for younger readers, a sticker book, and the movie soundtrack. Hurry, the contest ends on Friday, November 20! To enter, click here now to go to the Learning homepage; then click on the Fantastic Mr. Fox info on the right. |
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 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of a holiday classic, The Polar Express. At www.polarexpress.com, you’ll find ideas for using the book across the curriculum, games, and discussion guides for all of Chris Van Allsburg’s books. Plus, each day in December a special 25 Days of Polar Express Christmas Countdown Calendar will feature a new activity, recipe, game, or contest. What a fun addition for the holiday season! |
What’s your favorite movie based on a children’s book? Post a comment on our blog by Monday, November 23, to win a prize pack of new children’s books! (Update: Congratulations to Leah. Her prize pack of books is on the way!)
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My favorite book turned into a movie is actually for older kids, but younger kids can enjoy the movie. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley was probably one of the best movie adaptations of a book. Ever. As far as I’m concerned! LOL! Francis Ford Coppola is a genius!
I was so surprised when I saw a trailer on TV for the Fantastic Mr. Fox and I was even more surprised to see a contest on your blog about it. I am so excited to see if I can win some books for the classroom!
The Polar Express is not only a Family Christmas Tradition, but also a classroom one as well. My students are able to wear their PJs to school to have a Polar Express Day once before we go on Christmas Break. Student get to hear the Polar Express read by the author and watch the video in our Media Center.
The Polar Express Movie has become a must during Christmastime in my home as well. Reading Aloud the Polar Express is a favorite family memory as we await Christmas Day!