We love books. We have so many in our home, we could give one away every day for a year and still have some left over. I started introducing the Classics to my kids when my oldest was five. I bought the fully illustrated versions, to make them more enjoyable. But the illustrations aren't necessary. My kids love a good story.
So it gets me excited when Hollywood makes movies based on books. Oh sure, the books are usually better, but when Hollywood really puts some thought into it and tries to stay true to the novel, then the end result actually motivates more people to go and buy the actual book and read it - many of whom might never have even considered doing so before. And if they read and enjoy that one, then they might even go buy (or borrow) another one.
So it gets me excited when Hollywood makes movies based on books. Oh sure, the books are usually better, but when Hollywood really puts some thought into it and tries to stay true to the novel, then the end result actually motivates more people to go and buy the actual book and read it - many of whom might never have even considered doing so before. And if they read and enjoy that one, then they might even go buy (or borrow) another one.
So when Warner Brothers asked me to offer a giveaway, I said yes. Because I'm a book/movie lover. The movie is probably best suited for older children (I'm talking high school, Gente), but I don't want the younger kids to feel left out. And this giveaway includes something for everyone in the family.
One MommyMaestra reader will win the Grand Prize package.
The Grand Prize includes:
• THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY One Sheet
• The Hobbit Book
• 2" x 7" Double Sided Bookmark
• Tattoo Booklet With 17 Tattoo Sheets
• 12" x 12" Wall Calendar
• 2.25" Button
• Youth Map T-Shirt
• Gandalf's Hat
• AND ADMISSION FOR TWO to THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Hollywood Movie Money (Hollywood Movie Money is a free admission voucher to see a predetermined film (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) redeemable nation wide starting 12/15/12 through Thurs., 01/10/12 in any theater excluding AMC Theaters.)
To enter this giveaway, just count and submit the number of Dwarves you see on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey poster shown at the top of this post!
The deadline to enter is 11:59 EST, Thursday, December 13th. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. and contacted via email - so be sure to leave a valid email address in your comment! (If I have no way to contact you, I'll have to choose someone else!)
And to increase your chances of winning, you can:
1) Follow MommyMaestra on FB.
And to increase your chances of winning, you can:
1) Follow MommyMaestra on FB.
3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet the following: Enter to win "The Hobbit Book" Family #Giveaway from @LatinMami http://bit.ly/Xv39IM
Don't forget to let me know by posting a separate comment for each entry!
By entering this giveaway, you agree to the Official Sweepstakes Rules. No purchase required. Void where prohibited.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, though the giveaway and images are offered courtesy of Warner Bros.