Borders and Waldenbooks is having a reading challenge for the summer of 2009. The challenge will take place this year from May 26th until August 31st. Children ages 12 and under may participate by reading any 8 books, list them on the summer reading challenge flier and have a parent or guardian sign the list to verify that they have completed the books. Parents are also encouraged to read to their children as part of the challenge. The children my choose any book that they like and there is no purchase required to take this challenge. When your child has completed their list of the 8 books that they have read they can turn their reading challenge flyer and coupon into any Borders or Waldenbooks and receive one of the reading challenge items listed below for $4.99. That is 50% or more of the retail price.
Melissa & Doug 4 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box
Bunnicula 3-Book Collection
Drawing & Painting Horses Kit
E.L. Konigsburg 3-Book Collection
How to Draw SpongeBob SquarePants Kit
Learn to Draw Manga Kit
Super Doodle Kit
Visit http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/summer_kidschallenge.pdf to see their promotion and download the challenge flyer.
This looked like a great way to encourage kids to get excited about reading!