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The Robot Book – Live Show Giveaway (10/28)
By Daddy Troy Monday, October 25th, 2010
This week we are giving away THREE copies of “The Robot Book” by Heather Brown.
The Robot Book
Book description: The Robot Book (Accord Publishing) by Heather Brown is an interactive story that will enchant tinkerers of all ages. The working – and moving – gears, cogs, nuts, and bolts mounted on each beautifully illustrated spread will keep little fingers busy and imaginations engaged as the charming story reveals the secret behind what really makes the robot tick.
The Robot Book is a unique way to introduce children to one of life’s most important lessons: It’s what’s on the inside that counts. With striking artwork, interactive components, and a poignant message, it’s impossible not to fall in love with The Robot Book.
There are two ways to win.
BLOG – Drop a comment on this blog telling us your favorite robot memory from your childhood. We will draw a winner from the entries on Thursday, October 28th following the DadLabs Live Show.
WINNER! – Congrats to vtkid for winning a copy of “The Robot Book” via posting on this blog.
LIVE SHOW – Tune into the DadLabs Live Show on Thursday, October 28th at 2 p.m. EST. Drop a comment in the chat area to be entered in a drawing. Winner selected at end of show. TWO winners.
Check out the Live Show at either one of these links:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dadlabs
About the DadLabs Live Show:
The DadLabs Live Show is thirty minutes of dad and parenting news and comedy. We discuss topics in the news, what’s going on in our own parenthood, and interview experts and authors. It’s fun and fast paced. Each week, we give away some great prizes to a few lucky viewers. We’ve given away BabyBjorn merchandise, a First Year True Fit Premium car seat, gift certificates, and a lot more! Check it out every Thursday at 2 p.m. EST.
Live Show Giveaway of the Week (6/10)
By Daddy Brad Monday, June 7th, 2010
Join us Thursday, June 10th at 2 p.m. EST for the best half hour 45-minute parenting show on the web.
What’s the show all about? It’s forty minutes of dad and parenting news and comedy. We discuss topics in the news, what’s going on in our own parenthood, and interview experts and authors. It’s fun and fast paced.
Each week, we give away some great prizes to a few lucky viewers. We’ve given away BabyBjorn merchandise, a First Year True Fit Premium car seat, gift certificates, and a lot more!
This week’s giveaway is a Father’s Day Gift Pack of a BabyBjorn Comfort Carrier and a copy of our book “DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood”. Read the rest of this entry »
Pop Culture: Dragons, Swedes, Droids and Zombies
By Daddy Clay Thursday, March 25th, 2010
My parents invested a tidy sum in my liberal arts education. My teachers, from grade school to graduate school, worked diligently to imbue in me an appreciation for literature.
Oh, well.
I hope they’ll all forgive me because lately it’s been nothing but pot boilers, sci-fi and first person shooters. Woot!
During my injury rehab, all I’ve been limited to the stupid elliptical trainer, a drudgery made livable only by my new subscription to Audible and my iPod. So the oldie has been sweating to Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly. This abridged version is tailor made for the gym, just enough transporting action to make the pain go away, but not demanding enough for the listener to break stride.
Consuming Kids Worth a Watch
By Daddy Clay Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Every once in a while the semi-literates here at DadLabs put down the remote and actually read a book or two. One of my all time favorites (I say “favorite” even though it really disturbed me) was Juliet Schor’s “Born to Buy.” It’s easy to wring your hands about the marketing media directed at children, we all are disposed to worry about it. Bringing some data to the discussion is what I really appreciate, and Schor’s work has that by the chapterful.
The trailer for “Consuming Kids” seems to fall back on a bit more alarmist stance, but it leaves me wanting to see the entire film. Should we host a screening here in Austin?
