Welcome to my “Maryse’s Countdown to Christmas Giveaways”!
Today I’m giving away a $25 Gift Card to Amazon (or Barnes and Noble). Get yourself those books that have been hovering on your wish list (or that great-looking series that’s just been conveniently bundled). Or anything you can buy with those.
I love to give books away for Christmas, but I never know who has what book, so now, the lucky winner gets to choose, instead!
Time to give away a $25.00 gift card to one lucky winner here today! (and I will also be making a donation to the “St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital” organization (https://www.stjude.org)
How to enter for a chance to win the gift card? Just leave a comment below indicating the very first book you remember reading (example: Mine was “Chicken Little”) and indicate whether you would prefer the B&N or Amazon gift card, and tomorrow by 11pm EST (Sunday December 15th 2013), I will randomly select ONE winner (to win a $25 gift card). The winner will be contacted and once I receive a response back confirming the address information, I will send off the gift card.
NOTE: The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification. If no response is received, I will randomly select another winner. Make sure to check your email, so you do not lose your chance. This is open to anyone that can receive an emailed giftcard from either of these two companies.
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The first book I can clearly remember is Enid Blyton’s Famous Five (thinkI I’m showing my age now 🙂 ) Amazon please
I loved the story of Ferdinand the bull and all of Amelia Badelia’s books! I would love to win an amazon card! Thanks for the giveaway and merry Christmas!
My first book I remember reading was book one of the babysitters club. I blew through the entire series and loved it!
Amazon 🙂
My first “chapter” book that I read and still remember was “Where the Red Fern Grows”. I even had my boys read it and they enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for the Giveway. amazon, pls and TY
The first book I remember reading is The Little Pig. The book that got me obsessed with reading is Twilight!
The first book I think I remember was Three Little Kittens (remember the Little Golden Books version?) when I was really little. I was very blessed to have parents that valued reading and gifted me many book treasures every Christmas and birthday. Hope you have a great holiday Maryse! Enjoy your family, friends, and a great read. And if I win…Amazon please. 🙂
Clifford the Big Red Dog was the first book I read on my own – I would love an B&N Gift card. Merry Christmas! 🙂
First book I read was Twighlight. Amazon. And I think it’s freaking awesome that you are giving to St.Jude. That’s what Christmas is all about. Xxoo
The first book that I read that hooked me on reading was “Baal” by Robert R. McCammon.
Oops, B&N please.
The first book I can remember was Nancy Drew lol
The first book I remember reading is actually called “My Christmas Story”. It’s a personalized book my mom bought that has my name and picture in it. Obviously I thought I was cool and I had it memorized before I could even read 😉 my first chapter book was “Bridge to Terabithia”.
Nancy Drew and I believe it was called the mystery of the clock tower. Amazon please.
The first I remember reading of kids’ books were Beatrix Potter, and the first non-kids’ books were the Sweet Valley High series, I think. I’d love an Amazon card. Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh and Amazon please!! 🙂
Pippi Longstocking was the first chapter book I believe. Thanks for all you do, you rock! Amazon please.
I remember Where the Wild Things Are.
Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to win an amazon card. My first book I read was probably Red Riding Hood.
Merry Christmas!
Hmmmm the first book I remember reading was Pablo the Penguin. If I remember correctly he didn’t like being cold. Lol amazon please
Oh jeez, um…..I can’t remember my first book but a chapter book I loved when I was younger was “are you there god, its me Margaret”. ……..Amazon please
My mom had a collection of condensed classics when I was growing up, you know the little books with a few words on one page and a picture on the other? It was basically a summary of classic books. I must have read The Secret Garden a dozen times. I’d like an Amazon gift card please. Thanks so much!
Anne of Green Gables
The Babysitters Club!
The first book I remember and enjoying was To Kill a Mockingbird. I so wish it was available for my Kindle. Amazon please
My first book was Sarah’s boots! I still have it today and I love it. Was the best.
Amazon please and merry Christmas everyone.
I’ll love you forever. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading is “The dragon with the red eyes” by Astrid Lindgren. Hope you have a Merry Book Christmas! An Amazon gift would be a great gift and help me with the many books I want to purchase in the coming weeks 🙂
The first book I remember reading was Tiger Eyes. I think Judy Blume wrote it.
The first book I remember reading was actually a series of raggedy Ann and Andy Books. My dad read to me from this series every night when I was little, and I eventually began reading them myself. I am lucky that I had such a great reading role model. I would prefer a barnes and noble gift card.
The first books I remember where the Curious George books amazon please
I know it was one The Berenstain Bears but I do not remember which one specially. Amazon please.
Are You My Mother? I remember loving I could read it myself!
Amazon please.
Thanks Maryse!
I remember Harry the Dirty Dog. I would prefer a Barnes and Noble gc. Happy holidays!
Ten little monkeys
The first book I remember (and still love) was Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Amazon please 🙂
Happy holidays!!
My first book I really remember reading on my own was the first Sweet Valley Twins book. I read them all after that!
Amazon:)
Merry Christmas!
A book called “What Are You Looking At.”
Amazon card
One of the first books I remember reading was The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. I would like Amazon if I win.
I read a lot but the first book I remember reading over and over is Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume. Amazon, please.
My first book I remember is Anne of Green Gables :). Amazon… Merry Christmas 🙂
The first book I remember reading was “Little Red Riding Hood”. The first big girl book that started my reading obsession was “Bared to You.”. Merry Christmas Maryse! I love your blog! Amazon please!
One of the first books I remember reading as a teenager was: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, To this day it is as vivid in my memory as the first day I read it.
I would like a gift card to Amazon please if I win! Thanks Maryse!
Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day:-)
Beverly clearly books….Amazon pls!
I remember reading “The Boxcar Children” with my father. Amazon please.
Harold and the Purple Crayon. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. If I am selected, I would like a Barnes and Noble gift card. Thank you, Maryse!!!!
Ohh! Great idea!! The very first book I remember reading was “The Monster at the End of This Book” with Grover!! Followed by The Wind in the Willows! Amazon for me, too!
Thank you, Maryse!
I believe mine was those Disney books that had volume 1-50. Something crazy like that. LOL! Amazon please.
Thank you!
Sweet Valley High books. Kindle for me please.
The first book i picked up i was given by a friend as a young adult. it was called Paint the Wind. I have seen this title many times since but not the same story. After that book i started reading as much as possible.
Very Hungry Caterpillar….read it to my class in kindergarten and had my boys read it when they were old enough also
Socks by Beverly Cleary
The very first one that I clearly remember reading myself was John Bellaire’s The House With the Clock In the Walls. Great supernatural read for kids! And if I should be the lucky winner, I’d love an amazon gift card
I remembered reading Nancy Drew hardbound books which was kinda heavy.lol But Archie comics really started my love for reading.
BTW I think it’s great that you are giving to the ST Jude’s Research hospital. It’s a great organization, and the majority of the proceeds go to the actual hospital and not to the administrators. People should be aware of that when donating money to organizations in general. Merry Christmas!
The first books I remember the whole title and everything is The Babysitters Club. However, when I was far younger and first got to go to the library I remember I got a chapter book and read half of it before needing to return it. I don’t know the title, and it had ghosts and I was so freaking proud of myself.
By the way,I would love an amazon gift card.
I read a ton as a child, but the first book series I was crazy about and clearly remember is Sweet Valley Twins. 🙂
Amazon,please! Thanks!
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Amazon please!
It was a Baby-Sitters Club book. Amazon for me please.
Mine was Dr. Seuss books! Lol then got older and love the Babysitter Club books! Amazon gift card please!! 🙂
The first book I remember reading was Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman.
Amazon please.
Thank you and Have a Very Merry Christmas.
the first book i remember reading is green eggs and ham, and if i win, i would prefer the barnes and noble gift card please. 🙂
The Three Little Pigs…very violent! Amazon please. Wonderful blog!
One of the 1st books I remember reading was a brown hardcover book which was an anthology of different fairy tales. I can’t remember what it was called. My earliest chapter book memories are of Charlotte’s Web and Trumpet of the Swan.
I remember reading Goosebumps! Thank you for the giveaway and dontation. [email protected]
The first book I remember reading was ‘Green eggs and ham’! Amazon gift card would be great as my husband was just commenting on the amount of charges from me ordering books for my Kindle, Lol:)
I forgot to say that I prefer Amazon. Thank you!
Little women as it was a gift but any of the Judy Blume books as a teen, couldn’t get enough. Amazon please! Please help appease my husband, he gets a little bent out of shape as my amazon book bill is around 100 a month. You are feeding my addiction!
Charlottes Web
I remember reading Where the Wild Things Are. Now I enjoy reading it to my kids.
Green Eggs and Ham..my son now loves to read it!
Amazon gift card…thanks and Merry Christmas!!
The first books I remember reading were the boxcar children back in elementary school!
Amazon Please! Thanks!
The first book I remember reading and loving is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. I love how my kids also read it in school. Amazon.
The first book I remember reading if Fire Cat…my dad was a firefighter for over 20 years, and I can remember my mom reading this to me all the time. I would love to win an Amazon gift card. Thanks for your generosity and Happy Reading!
I think one of the first I read was Paddington Bear. I would love an Amazon gift card. I would also like to thank for making the donation to St. Jude. It is such a worthy place to give your money.
The first book I clearly remember reading was The Monster at the End of this Book. My kids love it too.
Amazon 😉
Ooh! Babysitters club was awesome! Although, I think Light in the Attic came first!
Amazon please!
The first book I remember was from La comptesse de Segur serie and the title was Sophie’s choice. After that I never stop reading. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading voluntarily was one of The Hardy Boys series. I checked it out at the school library. Got to use the Dewey Decimal system and everything!
Dick and Jane! Amazon please.
Guess I liked paranormal books at an early age because the first chapter book I remember reading that I would consider a favorite was Christina’s Ghost. When my daughter was old enough to read it she did & loved it too! Amazon please! Merry Christmas!
Hmmm I remember reading The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe in middle school. I wasn’t a big reader when I was young. I would always fall asleep. But about 5 or 6 years ago I found books that I enjoyed reading so much that it now causes me to NOT fall asleep lol. Thanks for the giveaway!
Susie
The first books I remember reading were:
Judy Blume’s Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing, Sarah Plain and Tall, Johnny Tremain, and Where the Red Fern Grows!
The first book I remember reading was Ramona the Bravw. Amazon please and thank you!
Mine was Disney’s Classic stories. Oh Maryse an amazon gift card would be awesome! Thanks for the giveaway! Godbless and Merry Christmas 🙂
The babysitters club ….amazon please
Happy Holidays!!!
Bernstein Bears! That’s the 1st one I remember from way early on.
Amazon, weeeeee! <3
Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes
The first book I remember reading was Where The Wild Things Are. Wow that’s been a while and my book choices have changed a lot. An Amazon card would be great!! Thanks
I was a little advanced and got all my school work done in the morning. So to pass the rest of the day, I read the Little House series in 3rd grade. Now I read on my iPad Kindle app from Amazon.
The first chapter books I really remember reading on my own were the Nancy Drew mysteries…
Thanks for the giveaway Maryse!
Junie B. Jones series. Loved those books. Can’t wait for my daughter to read them so I have an excuse to read them again!
Amazon !
A Room For Cathy was the first book I remember. Amazon please! Enjoy your holidays !
The Monster at the End of This Book. I used to read it to all of my stuffed animals when I was little. I still have the book, and I read it to my daughter when she was little.
Amazon. Thanks for the giveaway!
The first book I remember reading was The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack 🙂
There is a Monster at the End of this Book. Read it to my sons, still makes me giggle. I would prefer Amazon. Merry Christmas.
First book was Where The Wild Things Are. Amazon card please
My first chapter book was Tiger Eyes. Amazon!
I hated reading as a kid! The first book I remember reading that I enjoyed was Pet Sematary by Stephen King. Now I’m on amazon checking my wishlist 20 times a day because I just can’t get enough books!
Barenstein Bears. Still the best 😉
I remember reading Hansel and Gretel! Amazon please : )
Thanks!
Charlottes Web is what I remember. Amazon 🙂
I remember reading the very hungry caterpillar. Amazon gift card
Oh GOSH Hmmm I’m going to say the first book I remember reading that wasn’t forced upon me by school was Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 🙂
Oooops an its Amazon giftcard
The Twilight Series then FSOG got me hooked to reading. I never leave home without my Kindle. Amazon gift card please. Thank you!
I was a Judy Blume fan! Amazon, please, and thanks for the chance to win.
Shoot that’s a good one Vicki I forgot Charlottes Web!
I used to go to the library with my mom alot when I was little. I always got at least one Clifford book. That is the first one I remember reading.
The Boxcar Children. Amazon! 🙂
The Giver
The first book that I remember “loving” was Tom Sawyer followed by Huckleberry Finn. I rather have Amazon.
Charlotte’s Web! amazon giftcard would get put to great use.
The Box Car Childeren
I spent an entire summer reading the nancy drew mystery novels! I have such a vivid memory of them:-)
Oh and amazon, please
I loved The Talking Eggs by Robert San Souci definitely one of my faves remember my teacher reading to us in class and than I’ve read it lots of times by myself 🙂
Babysitters Club (amazon)
The very first book I remeber reading was The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Amazon please:)
My favorite time of year!! Thanks for this giveaway! The first book I remember reading is Sweet Valley High! Got me started on ya and romance 🙂 but the first book I remember my parents reading to me was Charlie the Caterpillar!
I “read” Green Eggs and Ham to my mom and she was so proud. But I felt terribly guilty because I had actually just memorized the words. Beyond that the most memoriable book I read as a teenage was The Outsiders. ❤️ Amazon!
Hmmm your testing my memory… I would say it was either Babysitters Club or Black Beauty. B&N for me please.
My first book was Harold and The Purple Crayon. I loved that book (and still do). Amazon please. Thank you?
The first book I remember reading is Animal Farm. 🙂
The babysitters club, amazon please.
Queenie Peavey 🙂 Amazon Please …..and thank you so much for the giveaways 🙂
Twilight!!!! Amazon please Maryse 🙂
Baby sister club……Amazon please
The dog on Barkenham Street…amazon..thanks
The Runaway Bunny. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading was part of the Amelia Badelia series. Then it just snowballed after that. lol. 🙂 Amazon please.
Fudge by Judy blume. Amazon please
I remember reading The Babysitters Club!! Amazon please. Have a Merry Christmas!
I am sure I read books before this but Judy Blume…Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing is standing out in my mind. The memories!!!
Amazon….pretty please!!
The first book I remember actually reading along with and understanding the words was “Are you my Mother?” When I got into chapter books and independent reading, it was Sweet Valley Twins, then Sweet Valley High and pretty much anything Sweet Valley that was published! (Ugh… I’m dating myself here. LOL)
Amazon would be awesome…!
Loved the little women books and nancey drew-amazon gift card would be great!!!!
Judy Blume tales of the fourth grade nothing.
Amazon please.
I loved The Babysitters Club. Amazon please
Christopher Pike books….amazon please
The first book I remember reading is “the pokey little puppy”. Amazon would be my choice for gift cards. Thank you.
I remember reading Gulliver’s Travels in the 1st grade.
V. C. Andrews – Flowers in the Attic (so scandalous back then).
Amazon.
Not my first book but my first “obsession” was with Flowers in the attic.
Madeline! My fave. Kindle Please!
This is really dating me but the first book that I read by myself was the “Dick and Jane” books from First Grade. LOL Run Spot Run!!!! Amazon!! 🙂
I would have to say, Dear God It’s Me Margaret. Would love the amazon card.
My first book was one from Marcos Rey…. I used to love all of his books
I loved The Babysitter’s Club when I was little! Would love an amazon g.c.!!!
I’ve been a book worm since I was in second grade I remember the fist book I read was The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Karl
I remember reading Corduroy! Amazon please! Happy holidays Marysr!!
The Cat in the Hat is the first book I can remember reading. Not as good as the Afterlife Saga…which I can’t believe you haven’t read….you would so love the series. Amazon please…pick me pick me!
Charlotte’s Web!! Amazon 😉
First book I remember reading was “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak 🙂 We also had to act this in a end of year school play in primary school lol
Amazon please and thank you 🙂 Merry Christmas Maryse!! 🙂
One of the first books that I remember reading that made a lasting impression was The Outsiders. It is still one of my all-time favorites!
Ops…Amazon please
Bernstine Bears, amazon please!
The Secret Garden. Amazon pls.
I know it was probably another one when I was younger but The Girl Who Owned a City has stuck in my head from the 6th grade. I remember loving it. Amazon please.
The Giving Tree. Thanks for the giveaway I love your site.
Where The Wild Things Are… how awesome that your making a donation to St Jude
Ok I was not a big reader when I was younger. I really rather hatred it. Now I love reading. And the first books that got me reading was 50 shades.
Oops forgot Amazon.please
Babysitters club!! Amazon, please!!
The first book i read by myself was a Bernstein Bears book.
Amazon please
Curious George was a favorite childhood book!
Amazon, thank you!
Miss Nelson is Missing is the 1st book I can remember & loved. Amazon please. Merry Christmas!!!
The 1st book I remember reading was Velveteen Rabbit!! I would LOVE an amazon gift card!!! Thanks for the fun giveaways 🙂
The first book I remember reading is Are You There God It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume. I would Love an Amazon gift card and think you are the best for donating to Saint Jude’s!
When I was younger I wasnt much of a reader! My first kindle book was The Hunger Games. I would love an Amazon card please!!
My first book was The Giving Tree. Barnes and Noble, please. 😎
The first book I ever read was Cat in the Hat! Amazon please.
I hated reading but did like on mulberry street. Reading was a struggle for me but five sons later and an introduction to Twilight. I soon found my escape to some fantastic places in my now beloved books. Love this site and I’d love an amazon gift card.
I know I read a lot of Judy Blume but the first book I really remember was The Rainbow Kid by Jeanne Betancourt. It was about a girl who’s parents were divorcing. I got it from the schools BookMobile. It made me sad my parents were not divorced! Lol
Charlotte’s Web. Amazon pleaseee 🙂
I remember many, but the one that will always stand out was “The Big Friendly Giant.”
I would prefer Amazon please.
thanks 🙂
Spring green! Amazon card,please. 🙂
One of the berenstein bears books
Tales of a forth grade Nothing and Judy Blume started my love for reading.
I would like Amazon please
I don’t remember my first, but I read every Sweet Valley High book out there. I also was obsessed with V.C. Andrews. My mom took us to the library all the time when we were little. We were always reading! Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading is “are you my mother?” By Dr. Suesa
Little House on the Prairie series (amazon)
The Poky Little Puppy. Amazon please
the cat in the hat
Amazon
my first “real ” book was Emma by Jane austen. i was fascinated by the language and the witty writing. english is my second language and it was wonder that my first serious book is of different kind of english. lol
It was either Anne of Green Gables or Sweet Valley High…Amazon please!
The first book I remember actually reading was Bambi!! (Amazon please)
First book I remember as a kid was Harold And The Purple Crayon. The series that started my book obsession as an adult was Sookie. Stackhouse.
Where the wild things are that was my favorite book
The 1st book I remember reading is catcher in the rye. Great book and that really started my love of reading. Amazon please. Thanks Maryse!!’
“On Beyond Zebra” by Dr Seuss! B&N, please
The first book I remember reading is Amelia Bedelia. Amazon would be my choice.
The first book I remember is There’s a Monster at the End of the Book. I would love the Amazon gift card.
One of the first books I remember reading was a Nancy Drew book…not sure what title it was though.
Ooops Amazon please!
admitting this is going to totally show my age but the first book I remember reading was ‘ Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ by Judy Blume.
When I was a child I really liked the Babysitters Club books and Goosebumps, but what really started my addiction to reading was the Twilight series and your website. Without your website & reviews I would have missed out on a lot of great books. Thank You! {Amazon}
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss was the first book I read. But, my Dad who worked really long hours, would read a chapter or two to my sister and I every night. We read the Little House on the Prairie Books, The Nancy Drew Books, and of all things The Foundation by Isaac Asminov. I treasure those times and I hope my kids get the same love of reading as I got from Dad. Have a great holiday.
Dick and Jane books in my special reading group. Mrs. Rae got me hooked on reading. Amazon please.
It came with my family’s first Encyclopedia Britannica set. It was a yellow book filled with the children’s version of bible stories.
Amazon please.
Mine was “Madeline”. And I still remember it. I had it memorized. “In an old house in Paris, that was covered in vines lived 12 little girls in two straight lines”. I still love that book. I recite it to my son….
This is an awesome giveaway!
The first book I remember reading is Cat in the Hat! Amazon gf is what I would prefer! Thanks!! You rock!
The first book I remember checking out from the library and reading all by myself was Little Women.Still makes me cry. Amazon gift card, please.
I loved the Nancy Drew books as a child. I really enjoy your blog and have read some great books as a result. Thanks for all you do for us!
Amazon please
Mine was a Care Bears book. Amazon gift card please. Thanks!
First memory of reading is Dr Suess!! ALL of them!! 🙂
Amazon please!
The first book I remember reading was Scuffy the Tugboat. Amazon please. Thanks for the giveaway!
Enid blyton books. The Wishing Tree I think was the first. I have to go through this list to buy for my girls! Amazon please!
The first book I remember reading green eggs & ham. Amazon please.
Thanks for the giveaway. I love your website!
Ella the Elephant is one that I remember reading. I still have my Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy books. Amazon, thank you.
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling 😉
Amazon please!
SuperFudge by Judy Blume
I remember reading Encyclopedia Brown books. I’d love an Amazon card.
I honestly can’t remember! I remember the first ‘real’ book I loved, however, and those were the Little House on the Prairie series. 🙂
Derp. And Amazon.
For sure, it was “The Poky Little Puppy”:) Loved that book back then, and even at 39 years young, still do!!!!
Amazon card please!!!!!
I loved reading the book Screamy Mimi
I loved reading the book Screamy Mimi. Amazon gift card please.
Amazon Kindle plz and the first book that comes to mine is “Are You There God It’s Me Margret” by Judy Blume.
First book Ana Frank …Amazon pls!
I would love an amazon gift card. Thanks. My first reader memory is reading Dr. Seuss books. I loved all of them.
The first book I remember reading all the way was Pete’s Home Run! I was so proud. —–Amazon 🙂
I devoured the Babysitter’s Club series when I was younger (surprisingly, this is the earlier book I remember reading, although I’m sure there were tons more!) I prefer Amazon please =)
My first book was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Amazon thanks!
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish by Dr. Seuss. Amazon please.
Thanks for the giveaway,
The Madeline books! Amazon please and thank you.
The first book I remember reading was James and the Giant Peach. Amazon GC please. Thanks for the giveaway! Triva
I am from South Africa and went to Afrikaan school. The first book I remember was Trompie en die boksom bende
Sorry forgot – Amazon gift card pls
Melenios’ big journey by Eugenia Fakinou
Oh I remember my first was The Boxcar Children. Loved every word. Amazon please and Merry Christmas! !
The first book I remember reading was Amelia Bedelia. I prefer Amazon. My wish list has over 50 books on it…..hahahaha.
i’m sure there were other books read to me but the first book i remember reading myself is snow white. amazon for me please! c”,)
I read a lot as a kid, but I think the first one was either The Cat Book or The Pokey Little Puppy. I was four so I honestly don’t know which memory came first. 🙂 Amazon please.
It was go dog go
I have had my reading binges throughout my life and I am currently in one. The first book I read was Go Dog Go! It was in Spanish! My first language. Amazon would be great!
What the Witch Left. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading was One Fish, Two Fish by Dr. Seuss. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading by myself was Nancy Drew. My family read each night so many were read to me before then. Amazon gift card please. Thanks
The first book I can clearly remember is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, my brother gave it to me as a birthday present, that’s probably why it was significant. I remember thinking it was an odd book and couldn’t completely understand what made it meaningful. haha.
The first book I remember reading, or is it because it hit me hard was the diary of Anne franck…
Please, amazon 😉
Thank you 😉
The first book I read on my own was Where the Red Fern Grows. I love it to this day.
I prefer Amazon.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
The first book I remember reading was nancy drew. I believe it was something about a haunted house. Amazon please.
The first book that I remember reading completely on my own was Eagle Feather. I remember how proud I was and what a world it opened up. It started a lifelong love of books. Great question. (I prefer Amazon)
The first book I read was Bambi from the Disney movie, I was obsessed a “little” with the movie – Amazon please.
The very first book I remember reading was in kindergarten and it was a Danish book called “Viggo, The Vampyre”. I started young 😉 I would for the gift card to be mailed from Amazon! Thank you so much for these amazing giveaways <33
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Oops, Amazon!
I remember reading A Charlie Brown Christmas before the cartoon. Great memories! Amazon please
ramona quimby books
The first book i read was Sweet valley high, which actually made love reading . 🙂
Amazon gift card Please .
Merry Christmas !
Ciao Maryse!
First and foremost I love your blog-I always read your reviews and recommendations before buying a book, the only problem is I can’t keep up with my book-hoarding habit!
The first book I remember reading is white fang by jack london-I still love it!
In case of winning I’d prefer amazon
Baci dall italia!
Babysitters club and RL Stein books. I remember having a lot of golden books when I was little but not which ones. Amazon please.
First book I remember is Nancy Drew. Amazon please
First books I remember was Nancy Drew! B&N please. Merry Xmas!
I think my first book was Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in Pre-K. My teacher was super sweet and read that book to the class every so often 😀
Amazon please! Happy holidays!
The first book I remember reading is “Where’s Goldie?” (A First Little Golden Book). I still have the book and can’t wait to read it to my baby…I’m pregnant with my first! I would love an Amazon card. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!
First Book: Are You My Mother.
Amazon gift card 🙂
The first book that I remember reading and was my absolute favorite was Tubby and the Pooh Bah. It is out of print now so unfortunately I can’t relive my childhood:(. I would love an amazon gift card.
The first book I read on my own is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which reminds me of my beloved grandpa. I was always encouraged to read, when I was little. One day, he brought me to a book store and asked me to choose my first book, I picked it by its green cover.
Amazon please! Merry Christmas!
Does Dick and Jane count. I remember reading that to my dad when I was in first grade. Otherwise…it would have to be The Hungry Thing, by Jan Slepian…also First Grade. I still have my copy, which I would read to my kids. I remember the smell of the new books when they would come in the Scholastic Book order at school. My love of books began right there.
Oops! Amazon! Thanks. 🙂
“Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingles Wilder. That started my love for series reading back when I was I think in grade 3ish! An Amazon card would be a lovely treat. The best to you and your family at Christmas.
The first book I remember was Little House on the Prairie.
Amazon gift card please
My first book that I remember reading by myself is Charlotes Web.
Amazon please! Happy Holidays!
I have memory of reading many books, but To Kill A Mockingbird is the one I remember reading most vividly. And now I am on to a whole different kind of genre 😉 Amazon, please. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Wonderful to give to St. Jude’s.
I think one of the first books I read was The Three Little Pigs. I love your blog! I prefer Amazon.
R. L Stines the babysitter. Amazon please. 🙂
Little House on the Prarie. Amazon please 🙂
My first chapter book was Charllotte’s Web
The first book I remember accurately is Robinson Crusoe by Dafoe.
Love love love your Blog, Maryse
and Greetings from cologne in germany, Diana :-)!
(Amazon, please.)
Hedi. Still one of my Faves!
the first one that comes to mind is…Green Eggs and Ham.
amazon gift card please.
I hated reading when I was young, but I think the first book I read was Charlottes Web. I prefer Amazon.
First book was Black Beauty – read it every night with my great grandmother! I prefer Amazon. Thank You.
The first book I read all by myself was Dr. Seuss One fish.Loved Judy Blume especially Are you there god? Its me Margaret.”I must I must increase my bust” still giggling!
The first book I remember reading is the Diary of Ann Frank. I am sure there were some kiddie books before that but cannot remember. Would love the amazon card.
Little Red Riding Hood. Amazon pls
Besides children’s and school mandated books, the first book that sticks out in my mind was “Are You There God It’s Me Margaret” by Judy Blume. I loved it. I’m with Amazon. Merry Christmas Maryse!
First book I remember reading (on my own) is ARE YOU MY MOTHER? I would prefer and Amazon Card.
My first set of books were the Busytown books by Richard Scary!
First book I remember reading was “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”
Amazon card please. Merry Christmas!!
I really enjoyed reading the Sweet Valley High series. Amazon – thanks for the giveaway Maryse. Merry Christmas!
My very first book was Disney: The Jungle Book. Amazon please. Thank you!
I remember being obsessed with Richard Scary’s School House book & trying to teach myself how to write in cursive. Amazon please. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!
The first books I really remember reading are the Nancy Drew series. I still have them! Love your blog. amazon please!
House on a haunted hill.
The first books I remember reading were Eat Your Peas Louise and Hot Rod Harry!!! I remember reading them over and over again!! Amazon please and thank you!!
My first book was Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. I was also an actor in the Kindergarten adaptation of the story. I was a tree.
Runaway Bunny. I still get warm feelings whenever I read this book to a friends baby or a niece or nephew. I loved it so much when I was little . Amazon please 🙂
not sure what my first book was. It must have been a Peanuts book because I had a crush on Snoopy.
I remember reading goldilocks and the three little bears! A lot different then what I am reading now;)
If I should win I would please like an amazon gift card. Ty
The book I remember was The Box Car Children I loved those. B&N please Thank you
My grandmother had a whole shelf of children’s books, but my favorite was Curios George. My Dad reading it to me is one of my fondest childhood memories.
Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott – not well known, but I loved it! Amazon please.
First book I remember reading was The Bread Winner. Don’t remember the author but great story.
The first book I can remember reading was Charlotte’s Web! I still read that to my children. They also share my love of reading and my 8 year old is already into middle age books! Thank you for the giveaway!! I would need an Amazon one please 🙂
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume. Amazon, please. Merry Christmas, Maryse
When I was real little I remember reading My Magic Telephone. LOL. When I was old enough to pick a book I read'”Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.’ by Judy Blume.
The very first book I read completely was Fast Food Nation, that was back in 1998. I haven’t stopped reading since. Now, I am a book junkie!!!
The first book I read on my own is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which reminds me of my beloved grandpa. I was always encouraged to read, when I was little. One day, he brought me to a book store and asked me to choose my first book, I picked it by its green cover.
Amazon please! Thanks and merry Christmas!
oops I forgot- I prefer Amazon
Tales of a 4th grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Amazon
The first books I remember reading were Little House on the Prairie. Loved that series!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Amazon please;)
I have always been a huge reader, the first book I remember reading on my own was Charlotte ‘s Web or maybe Little Women. I would need a amazon card please. Merry Christmas Maryse!!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is the first book I can remember reading. I can also remember being fascinated by all the colorful pictures in that book.
The first book I clearly remember reading was Of Mice and Men. I think that was a 5th frade assignment.
My first book that I read was a sesame street book featuring Oscar!
My dad gave me a collection of Disney books that I have passed on to my grandchildren. Those are the books I remember first with stories like Bambi and Cinderella. Amazon. Thank you
I jumped up and down when someone mentioned “The Boxcar Children” because it was my first too:) Ammy card please? and Thanks!
I know I read other books before this one, however l don’t remember them. My book addiction started with this one and its the 1st one I really remember, its a little gem by S.E. Hinton called Outsiders. This started my love of books and bad boys!!!! Thank you tot helping my addiction with your reviews and rec’s. Oh and amazon please and thank you!!!
First book I remember reading… the babysitters club. However, I remember my Grandmother reading a nursery rhymes book to me all the time! First book that made me fall in love with reading was Twilight!
My first reading memories belong to Ramona Quimby!
Amazon
The Diggingest Dog, This Nest is Best, The Cat in the Hat, first chapter book Charlotte s Web. Amazon please! merry Christmas
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish — Dr. Seuss. Amazon, please!
This is the first one I recall reading — besides the ‘see jane run’ books
TOO MANY LOLLIPOPS by Robert Quackenbush — the 1st time I heard the book was in Kinder when the teacher read it to the class and fell in love with it.
The first book I remember reading was Charlotte’s Web. Preference is Amazon. Thank you!
My first book was probably Little Brown Bear by Elizabeth Upham. Amazon
I remember reading “Rumpelstiltskin”. I loved that book and had the cassette tape to read along with me. Amazon gift card, please.
Thanks for all of your great recommends, Maryse!
Merry Christmas.
First book that I can remember are the judy Blumenthal books- Tales of a 4th grade nothing and Superfudge come to mind.
Amazon
The first book I remember reading is The Poky Little Puppy (Little Golden Books). From a young age, I had a love of reading. I would love to win an Amazon gift card. Happy Christmas Countdown!
I remember asking my parents to read Goodnight Moon to me every night when I was little. It was the first book we bought for our son. Thanks for everything you do Maryse! I would love an Amazon gift card. Merry Christmas!
one fish
two fish
red fish
blue fish
by dr seuss
i would love an amazon card. thx!
Frosty the Showman. I still have the book. I had drawn stars in pencil all over it. I’ve always had a love for books. An Amazon gift card would be awesome:)
The Boxcar Children. We read a section of it every day at school.
I remember The Dream Eater. Amazon please:)
Green eggs and ham for me! Amazon 🙂
The first book I remember reading is “There’s a monster at the end of this Book” featuring Grover from Sesame Street.
Amazon please!
The first book I ever remember reading was Charlotte’s Web 🙂 Amazon please! Thank you so much for all your generosity!
The first books I remember are Matilda and the babysitter club series. Amazon
The first book I remember was Dr Suess Green Eggs &Ham
I would love the B&N gift card. I have a large wish list. LOL
I love your blog & recommendations.
The first real book I read was Of Mice and Men! I would love an Amazon card. Thank you!
The first book I remember is one I still have. Its a First Little Golden Book called When Dog was Little by Lugille Hammond. It came out in 1983 and it was read to me and it was one I read when I first started to read. It has went through 2 kids now and about to go through a third.
My first book I remember reading is Charlotte’s Web. Amazon please!!!
The first book I remember reading was the baby sitters Club! Oh how I loved that series. (Amazon)
The first book I recall reading is Green Eggs and Ham *lol* Merry Christmas and thank you for the giveaway!! Should I be lucky enough to win I would like an amazon card please!
I know I had to read before this but my 1st memory is the Laura Ingalls Wilder series. An amazon card would be great! St Judes is a great place to donate. I also believe in pay it forward so if you pick me can you give me a 15 card and add the other 10 to your donation please! Happy holidays! 🙂
The first book that I recall actually reading (out loud of course, i was so proud!) was Dumbo! Thanks for the giveaway. Amazon please.
The first book I remember reading was Amber Brown is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger. Amazon please 🙂
My first book I can remember reading is The Monster at the End of the Street. I loved Sesame Street!
Amazon Please.
Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff is the first book I remember reading as a child. My grandmother used to read it to me over and over because I enjoyed it so much. She passed away last year, but she instilled a love of reading that I will always be thankful for. Amazon please 🙂
Thanks for this giveaway! I would love to win =D If I did win, I would love the Amazon gift card.
When I was little, my mother used to read me books all the time. One of the first books I remember reading myself was the Berenstein Bears. The first novels I used to read though was Goosebumps and The Babysitter’s Club!
Merry Christmas!
The first book I remember reading was Little House on the Prairie 🙂
B&N if I win please Thank you for the chance at this awesome giveaway 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours <3
My first book was charlottes web from my aunt and now she has also bought both my daughters the book. Amazon
Three little bears. Amazon please
Dick & Jane readers…my brother was learning to read and he was 2 yrs older. I so desperately wanted to be able to read, too, so I sat with them and learned at the same time as him!
Goodnight Moon and it’s my son’s favorite too 🙂
Amazon please 🙂
I remember reading The Fairies’ Shoemaker by Enid Blyton when I was young. But over the years I wasn’t really reading anymore. I actually thought reading was boring during primary school and secondary school. It wasn’t until I read The House of Night series 4 years ago that I fell in love with reading. And now I can’t live without books!
I would love the one from Amazon.
The first chapter book I remember reading was The Bobbsey Twins. My aunt had the book when she was younger, and she gave it to me to read when I was young. I don’t remember the cover or much about the story, but I remember loving it and craving more. I always got books from her for Christmas after that. Amazon
I read all the time as a child & learned to read @ a very early age. I remember (and my mom loves to tell this story) when I was 6yrs old & I picked up my Dad’s copy of The Godfather & read the entire book before my parents even realized I had it. Then I did the same thing with my mom’s copy of Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon. My love of mafia/hitman books was born at an early age!! Amazon, please Maryse.
The pokey little puppy and amazon. I think it’s great you are giving to st Jude’s. S
Where the wild things are! My first book that got me into reading was City of Bones. Amazon please 🙂
I remember it was Clifford the Big Red Dog or Eloise.
The first book I remember reading on my own and really started enjoying reading was Judy Blume “Where are you God, it’s me Margaret “. Who doesn’t remember ” I must, I must increase my bust.”Amazon gift card please.
I remember reading Choose Your Own Adventures.
Ann Likes Red. Would love an Amazon gift card.
I remember reading a book with collection of stories of Akbar and Birbal and Tenali Ram. And the book that increased my intrest in reading and my favorite is The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton 🙂
Amazon GiftCard would be great
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodson Bernett. Still one of my favorite books. Amazon please. Merry Christmas!
My first book was vein Anos de Soledad (100 years of loneliness) by Gabriel Garcias Marquez it’s in Spanish (I’m from Colombia) and I think it was to advanced for me at the time
The first book that I personally remember reading was my collection of Nancy Drews. I haven’t stopped since! If I am lucky enough to be selected, I’d love an Amazon card.
Have the happiest of holidays!
The Trixie Belden, The Secret Mansion is the first book I remember reading. 🙂 Amazon please.
Boxcar children, trixie Belden, nancy drew, then took a big jump and we t to Gone with the wind, Jane Austin etc. and the. In college Sweet savage love came out and have been hooked ever since. Amazon pls. Love you Maryse !
My first that I remember is Charlottes Web! Merry, merry…
The first book I remember reading was “Are you there God? It’s me Margaret.” and therefore started my love of reading.
Shel silverstein books where a sidewalk ends and A light in the attic. I remember when I was young I always read…sweet valley high books and the goosebumps, Judy Blume and Ramona books. Thankfully I have always been an avid reader.
The first book I read was probably a Dr. Seuss book, Honestly, I don’t remember… 🙂 I just subscribed to your newsletter. Amazon. I love my Kindle!
Oh and I would like the Amazon card please 🙂
The first book I remember reading all on my own was Frog and Toad are friends. I was so impressed with myself. 🙂
amazon.
Babysitters Club books were the first books I enjoyed reading to myself.
My very first book is the Grimm’s Fairy tales! 🙂 I remember that I always have it with me, even in bed too! I always put it under my bed along with my Mickey Mouse coloring book. <3
Oh! The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is the first book I remember reading 🙂
Still my favorite book of all time.
And if I am lucky enough to win, Amazon card please 🙂
I remember the Richard Scary books as a kid, with the animals as people 😉 Maryse I love your blog!!!! I check it every day 😉
The first book that came to my mind was Charlotte’s Web! I loved that story.
I can remember the book.. The Little Engine That Could as my first, and its still useful today! Happy Holidays evryone…
The first book I can remember reading is Little Women.
(Barnes and Noble)
Superfudge in the 4th grade. I was so proud of myself for reading an entire chapter book by myself without skipping any pages!!!! Amazon, please. So many worthy charities to give to. Being the mother of a type 1 diabetic, my family gives heavily to JDRF. But St. Jude’s commercials ALWAYS tear me apart. Thanks for helping to make their lives a little better.
I first remember reading Nancy Drew mysteries. Amazon here please!
The first book I can remember was Alla vi Barn i Bullerbyn by Astrid Lindgren. Amazon.
I remember “reading” The Night Before Christmas to my Grandmother when I was little. Amazon please! Thanks 🙂
Monster goes to the beach, it was one of those easy readers in kindergarden.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Love that book 🙂 (Amazon)
I remember reading Ballerina Bess to my sister. Amazon, thanks!
When I was little I loved to read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Suess Still love those books to this day but the first book that actually I fell in love with and still read to this day is Little Women ………Amazon please Merry Chistmas to you and thanks for the chance to enter
Socks for Supper. I found a copy off ebay so now I read it to my kids. 🙂 (Amazon)
Madeline! Amazon please : ) Thanks!
I remember reading Junie B. Jones. My teacher use to read it to the class while we sat around her in a circle. She made it so much fun listening to her. I caught the fever of reading it that I would to read it on my own. Then there was Nancy Drew Mysteries as well. 😀 Amazon please.
When I was little I would “read” Archie comic books. I prefer Amazon! Thanks Maryse and Merry Christmas!
Hi Maryse! The first book I remember reading alone is probably an expurgated version of The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas), but around the same time I also read Enid Blyton’s Family and Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High Series… I would prefer the Amazon gift card, please. Thanks for the giveaway!
First book is remember reading was Amelia Bedelia books. I, even got my niece and nephews into the books now. Also, I would prefer the Amazon gift card, please. Thanks for doing this giveaway! Love the blog!
The Teddy Bear Picnic! A great book and still so cute! Amazon would be amazing 😉 Merry Christmas, Maryse and thanks for a wonderful year of amazing reads-you have me hooked!
The first book I remember reading was “Fun with Dick and Jane”. I was home sick with chicken pox when the rest of my class was learning to read. When I was well enough to return to school I was way behind my classmates. I remember my teacher taking extra to help me read my first Dick and Jane book. I loved those books! Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card. Although I have a Nook, I buy more books from Amazon to read on my phone. P.S. I can’t wait until you post your favorite books of the year! Merry Christmas Everyone!
I can remember my mom and I reading Rikki Tikki Tavi. I loved it but I asked her to read it so many times that she hated it ha
The Box Car Children was the series that I remember being truly excited to read. I’m sure there were many before it but they didn’t leave the same impression. Amazon
Pokey little puppy and amazon please
The first book I can remember reading is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“The Giving Tree” is the first book I remeber reading. I have both a kindle and a book so either is fine with me!!
First book: “Fred and Ted Were Friends”
I would LOVE the Amazon gift card!!
The first book I remember reading was Where the Red Fern Grows. I would like Amazon please.
I remember the American Girl Seriers being my first. Amazon
The first book I remember reading was Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Amazon Please 🙂
I loved reading when I was a kid, still do, but I devoured every Goosebump book that R.L. Stine wrote!! Amazon, please!
The first book I remember reading was one of the babysitters club series. Amazon please 🙂
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 was the first book I remember. I loved it and can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to read it!
My first book I remember was Dr. Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and they are still my fav characters 🙂 It doesn’t matter which card. Either will work 🙂
First book I remember reading “of my own will” was the babysitters club. Was never a big reader til about two Years ago when i received “beautiful disaster” as a gift. Discovered your bookblog shortly after and have been obsessed with reading since. Read atleast 300+ books since then. Could use an amazon gift card cause this hobby of mine is getting rather expensive. But I love it!
Maryse, as best I can recall, the first book I read on my own was “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. If you pick me, I would prefer an Amazon gift card because I log onto Amazon.com and your blog daily. Thank you for your consideration, and have a Merry Christmas.
I remember Super Fudge by Judy Bloom. Amazon please!!
The first book I ever remember reading is Beezus & Ramona.
Thanks! (Amazon)
The first book I remember reading was a Babysitters Club book..I’m not sure which one.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway! (Amazon please)
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The first book I remember reading was an Enid Blyton book. Can’t remember the title. Amazon, pleaseM
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 was the first book I remember. I loved it and I can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to read it! B&N please.
Goodnight Moon. amazon, please.
I know there were others, but the first one I remember reading on my own was Little House on the Prairie. Amazon please 🙂
Forgot to mention preference (Amazon) so my last comment didn’t happen (you got me?!) My first book was Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. I was also a tree in the stage production.:)
Miss Nelson is Missing. Amazon, please 🙂
Wow!! Lots of great first books I’ve noticed from others!! It’s hard to pinpoint favorites cause I read so much at a young age-little bear/house on the prairie series/nancy drew & hardy boys series & where the wild things were!! I’m thankful you’re helping St.Jude that’s in my neck of the woods!! I’m taking my little girl there this week!! Anyway Thanks again for the opportunity to do this!! I love Amazon!!!
Harry the dog. Loved that book when I was little! Amazon, thanks maryse! Happy holidays everyone 🙂
Charolettes web is the first book I remember.
Amazon please 🙂
Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!
The first book was Go Dogs Go, a Dr. Seuss book. :). One of many!!!
The first book I remember reading was The story of Ferdinand by Munroe Leaf (I have just aged myself). I would read it over and over again. An Amazon gift card would thrill me right now!!!
First book that came to mind was Charlotte’s Web. I would love B&N card.
I remember reading Mouse and the Motorcycle 🙂 Would love an Amazon GC. Thanks!!
I feel sooo old saying this but I remember loving nancy drew and the Hardy boys. Lol
The first books i remember reading were sweet valley twins! Love your blog! Nook please!
The first book i remember reading is “the Little Prince” (St-Exupery).
Thanks Maryse and Merry Christmas!
Nancy drew books and babysitters club started my love of reading.
The first book I remember reading was Chronicles of Narnia. 🙂
Amazon card 🙂
The first book I remember reading was in kindergarten. It was about Sally, Dick & Jane & their dog, Spot. Amazon please 🙂
Cat in the Hat. Amazon yay!
The first book that I remember trying to read was 101 Dalmatians, but the first book I actually read and absolutely loved was The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe!
The first book I remember reading was a Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes book and I Loved it and still do!
I would prefer an Amazon GC if I win. Thanks for this giveaway Maryse! 🙂
The Outsiders, loved it. Amazon please
The first book I remember reading was “Strega Nona” bu Tomie dePaola. I read it over and over again. The illustrations are breathtaking. I would love a giftcard to B&N please!
Black Beauty…Amazon thanks.
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine…loved that book when I was little. Amazon please. Thx for giveaway!!
The first book I remember reading was a book called Tackle 22. I still have it!
First book was Curious George Goes to the Circus!!
Loved that book!!! I would love an Amazon gift card!!! Happy Holidays!!
First book I remember is Black Beauty.
Amazon please
Merry Christmas!
The first book that I remember reading was Black Beauty. I loved it! Amazon, please!!
The first book I remember reading myself was The Outsiders when I was in 4th grade. I was a late starter when it came to reading for enjoyment.
Blueberries for Sal!! Such a great book. Amazon please.
Oh my gosh! I can’t remember the first book I read, but I DO remember the first series I fell in love with! I used to beg my mom to let me go to the library after school so I could read the books there, (she wouldn’t let me check them out bc she thought I was too young to read ‘those’ books!). It was the ‘Sweet Valley High’ series! I was a rebel even back then! bwahahahaaaaa! I’d love an Amazon GC so I may continue my rebel ways! 🙂
“Go Ask Alice” blew me away and still a fav. I would love Amazon. 🙂
The first book I remember reading was The Monster at the End of this Book. I loved it and would read it over and over. Amazon please..and thanks for the giveaway!
“Cat in the Hat” 🙂
The first book I ever soloed on was Are You My Mother? I still own it. 🙂
An Amazon gc is my choice should I be so lucky as to win this giveaway.
Little Lamb was the first book I remember reading. Amazon preferably. Merry Christmas!!
i cant remember that far back…i think the first book i really remember reading was the first harry potter book and the rest from then on!! loved how magical those books where!
The first book I can clearly remember reading was a french one called “D’un Monde A L’Autre” by Pierre Bottero and it was and still is awesome!! 🙂
If I win, I’d like an Amazon gift card 🙂 thank you!
I remember reading a simple version of Mother Goose’s Book of Nursery Rhymes. Loved that book. It had fantastic illustrations.
Are You My Mother? … B&N. Merry Christmas
We had a See spot run type book that had a page for each day of the year. That book ended up being held together with duct tape…
Sweet Valley Twins! I loved those books! B&N please.
The first book I remember reading is Charlotte’s Web. My mom and I would lay in bed and read a chapter each night. Amazon gift card would be great. Merry Christmas!
I remember reading the Judy Blume books tales of the 4 th grade nothing And super fudge
A Wrinkle In Time!!!!!!!
The first book I remember reading that touched me was “Where The Red Fern Grows”. I remember crying so hard I scared my Mom!
Baby-Sitters Club and Amazon please!
Green Eggs & Ham……Amazon please……thank you so much and Happy Holidays!
There’s a monster at the end of this book!!
I remember reading Judy Blume Books.. loved them … and I would like Amazon Please..
Mine would be Green Eggs and Ham. Amazon please. Thanks so much for the giveaway Maryse! Merry Christmas!
The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss.
Amazon/Kindle card please.
Thank you
I think it might have been a Bernstein Bears book! Thanks! Would love amazon gift card!
My first I remember reading was charolettes web
first book…Sweet Valley High 😉 Amazon!! Merry Christmas
The first book I remember reading was Dr Suess ABC
The first book I remember reading AND finishing was Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. My friend lent it to me but I got so addicted to it he gave it to me as a gift!! 🙂
O Holy Night because brings me very good memories and it’s a peaceful song for Christmas 🙂
Mine would be Amelia bedelia
First book I remember actually reading was “Animal Farm” in high school. Only book I ever actually read that was signed and liked it. (Wasn’t much of a reader, lol) Would like Amazon card. Thank you!
Was not much of a book reader until high school and the first book I can remember is Go Ask Alice by anonymous – amazon
I remember reading a lot of dr suess books as a child but the first chapter book I read that truly stuck with me was Rimwalkers. I still have it!
Peanuts comic books and my sister kept them so now my son reads them. They are falling apart.
The first book i remember reading is “the giving tree” i still love that book and now so do all my nieces and nephews 😉
The first book I remember I was obsessed with was the Nancy Drew series. I wanted to be a detective too…
Amazon please.
The first book i remember reading is ‘Nancy Drew’. Would like an amazon card. 🙂
My first book was Tessa in love by Kate Le Vann 🙂 Amazing! I still cry when I re-read it…
I think I have to go with babysitters club
My first boook was Paul is Alone in World by Jens Sigsgaard!! I prefer Amzon giftcard. Thanks!!! 🙂
Baby its cold outside or we’re walking in the air, is a tough choice.
Thank you for the giveaway, the book choices are great!!!
I remember reading practically the whole series of Nancy Drew. Cannot remember the childrens books but I am sure there were some.
first book Pride and Prejudice..Amazon card :))
Charlottes Web would be my first book I remember reading as a child. I just loved that story! Oh and just in case …Amazon. please …thanks 🙂
Are You My Mother was my first book 🙂
The first book I remember reading was when I was three or four with my mom, it was a peanuts book called Snoopy Come Home. It made me cry every time I read it.
The first book I remember reading was Who’s a Pest. I was really young. Then I remember Other Wise Known as Shelia the Great about 8or 10ish.
I believe it was The Little Red Hen.
Happy Holidays
My 1st books I remember reading are Dick and Jane.
The first book I remember reading had to be.. Are you my mother? Or Goodnight Moon. Thanks for the giveaway. Merry Christmas!!(B&N)
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?
One hundred years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Every one has to read in my school. And I think that was the first book I read.
I think the first book I remember reading was The Little Prince at the school library. Now, one of my favorite books. 🙂 It’s very imaginative, but with deep meanings and themes and I like adventure, exploring, even learning lessons from the book.
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” ♥
I’ll choose Amazon. 🙂 Have a Merry Christmas!
My first book was the Magic Treehouse.
The earliest book I can remember reading was a book called The Land of Dreams unfortunately I cant remem the author
The first book I remember reading was Are You My Mother? I loved that book! It’s still one of my favorites!
I forgot to say Amazon!
The first book I remember reading was Bambi!