Aug 16
Are you looking to teach your children about the environment? Well, here’s a feature length documentary to help aid you in educating your children (and yourself) about the state of our planet. Topics such as global warming, deforestation, mass species extinction, and the depletion of the oceans’ habitats are addressed in this documentary. With the help of over fifty of the world’s most prominent thinkers and activists, including reformer Mikhail Gorbachev, physicist Stephen Hawking, and Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai, The 11th Hour documents the grave problems facing the planet’s life systems.
The most prominent aspect of this documentary is not how bad things have become and will become, but the hope and solutions offered by scientists and environmental advocates. Learn how we need to redesign our modern living so we can bring about a positive change.
“The 11th Hour†is opening on August 17th in New York and Los Angeles. On the 24th it opens in more cities, and in the following weeks across the country. It would be great if you could go see it and bring a friend. You can go to 11thhouraction.com to sign up.
As for people like me who don’t live in US, we just have to wait for it to reach us. I have been told that overseas showings are scheduled to start in October 2007. Woo hoo! Can’t wait to see this. It sounds like a film with a crucial message that needs to be heeded by all. Plus, I’m sure it will make a great lesson on the environment.
Jul 31
contest
Not only is Malaysia celebrating 62 years of independence (MERDEKA!), but my children are also celebrating their birthdays. It seems to be an exciting month. To add to the spirit of celebration, here is an easy and fun contest. How to enter?
1. Come up with an interesting / funny / witty caption for the picture above.
2. Leave your answer as a comment on this post.
3. Closing date is 31 August 2007.
4. One entry per person.
5. My children will decide which aunty/uncle has the best imagination.
6. We will post the winners name at VALUE BOOKSHOP’s homepage and will contact the person through email. So, please make sure I have your email when you enter.
7. Winner gets a gift voucher worth RM30.00.
Jun 21
sell booksSomeone had suggested that I open up the option for people to sell their books to me. Well… Okay! I thought about it and figured out a way to make it feasable. So, if you want to clear your shelf, do a little spring cleaning, get rid of the books your children have outgrown, earn a little money to subsidize your future book buying, send me your list.
Of course they are terms and conditions. Details are over at the information page — CLICK HERE
Oh, and keep in mind that the bookshop is DEDICATED to children and parents. So, only list books that will appeal to such audience. Thanks.
Apr 01
Announcements contest lucky drawDO YOU WANT A RM20 GIFT VOUCHER FOR FREE?
Then join our lucky draw contest.
What do you have to do?
Visit Value Bookshop and scroll down to “Karina’s Korner” to locate her contest questions. Click “comments” at the end of this post and give us your answers. Your name will then be entered into our lucky draw box. One name will be picked out at the end of the month, and that name will receive a complimentary RM20 gift voucher.
Easy peasy right?
Now, don’t be selfish and invite your friends to join this contest. Email them (you can use our tell-a-friend feature) or blog about this and link backto this post (link code can be found at the end of this post). Help me liven things up at the store and you can look forward to more contest and more prizes.
Contest ends on the 30th April 2007. Drawing will be on the 1st May 2007. Announcement of the winner will be done on the same day as the drawing. Make sure you leave us your email address so we can send you your prize.
Don’t forget, leave your answers as a comment and earn yourself a shot at becoming our first lucky draw winner!
Oct 20
Just finished creating this free report. Phew! Consider it my gift for this Deepavali and Hari Raya celebrations. “Happy Deepavali and Selamat Hari Raya” to all my Indian and Malay friends.
The report is basically a compilation of articles that will help parents with suggestions and ideas on how to promote reading in the home. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for parents to take an active role in teaching their children to read. Reading begins in the home and NOT in schools. We are the most important teachers in our children’s lives. Are we doing ok in that job of ours?
Anyway, I hope this report proves beneficial to parents everywhere. Enjoy!
HELPING YOUR CHILDREN LEARN TO READ
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