Reading is something I’ve always enjoyed. My parents never had to make me read, because I wanted to read. Now that I have kids of my own, I hope to instill my love of reading in them. We’ve started using Before Five in a Row and I read to Bryson before bed every night. When I say “It’s bedtime, Bryson.” his automatic reply is “You read a book to me, mommy?” and my answer is always “Yes.”
I am thrilled to announce that Scholastic and Kellogg have teamed up on a back-to-school literacy campaign. Their key message is “Read every day. Lead a better life.”
“Research also shows that having books in the home and reading frequently has a significant impact on improving student achievement:- Children who grow up in homes where books are plentiful go further in school than those who don’t. Children with low-education families can do as well as children with high-education families if they have access to books at home. (Family scholarly culture and educational success: Books and schooling in 27 nations 2010)
- Ninety-one percent of children ages 6 to 17 agree with the statement, “I am more likely to finish reading a book that I have picked out myself.” (2010 Kids & Family Reading Report)

This fall as parents fill their shopping carts with new backpacks, school supplies, and snacks for back-to-school at Walmart, they’ll also have the opportunity to get a free book from Scholastic Book Clubs! Select specially-marked Kellogg’s products, including Raisin Bran®, Mini-Wheats® Little Bites Original, Nutri-Grain®, Eggo®, Pop-Tarts®, Cheez-it®, and Rice Krispies Treats®, which are available now exclusively at Walmart. Parents who buy two of these products can redeem the codes found inside for a free $5 coupon for a free book from Scholastic Book Clubs or the Scholastic Store Online.
This campaign doesn’t end until 7/1/2012 and there is NO limit on the amount of books you can redeem!
Giveaway
One winner will receive a Breakfast & Books prize pack (valued at over $65) that includes classic books from Scholastic Book Clubs, an assortment of delicious products from Kellogg’s and a $15 Walmart gift card.
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This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and ends at 11:59PM CST on October 2, 2011. Winner will be chosen via “And The Winner Is” and notified by e-mail with 48 hours to claim prize. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
We received a Breakfast & Books gift pack, but no other compensation was provided. All opinions remain my own, as always.
This giveaway has ended and the winner (littlegray88@) have been notified via e-mail.
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