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Story Time Felts

CanCan, 20 May 2009,
Categories: Books for children, Educational products, Giveaways, Reviews, Toys
Tags: educational, gievaway, Mom Most Traveled, review

When I was six years old I went to a religious school. Once a week (or maybe twice) we attended chapel, where we would sing songs and some times have a FLANNEL BOARD STORY!
Now, I did grow up in a home with a television, but for some reason I was absolutely entranced with the flannel board presentations. Maybe it was how the colorful pictures brought the story to life. Or maybe it was because only the teacher was allowed to touch the temptingly soft pieces with all of their enticing accessories.

I remember that feeling of awe, and no matter the motivation, I can say that there is definitely something about felt stories that draw children like a magnet!
Story Time Felts has complete and diverse felt sets for all kinds of activities and subjects for hands-on learning and play.
Their product range is very broad, with things like felt board stories, felt story figures , felt paper dolls , activity books, holiday themed felt, math felt, music felt , science felt, and even history felt !

I find that these sets are both fun and educational! We were sent the lovely Aesop’s Fables Activity Book and CD.
I love this set because it has lots of great pieces and is a complete set for playing along with 15 different Aesop’s Fables!
All of the 57 pieces are stored easily in pockets that are placed on the backs of the 5 felt pages that make up the book.
The text of each fable is printed out for you to read, or you can use the included audio CD to tell the stories along with snappy songs!

I LOVE fables and folktales because they usually have a moral to the story. The stories included in the Aesop’s Fables Activity Book and CD set are intriguing for children, but have a message that even grown ups could benefit from:

* The Boy Who Cried Wolf - “There is no believing a liar, even when he tells the truth.”
* A Man and His Sons - “There is strength in unity.”
* The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing - “Those who intend harm to others often bring harm to themselves.”
* Mercury and the Woodsman - “Honesty is the best policy.”
* The Hares and the Frogs - “There are always others worse off than you are.”
* The Dog and His Reflection - “Be content with what you have.”
* The Tortoise and the Hare - “Slow and steady wins the race.”
* The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat - “Be loyal and stick by your friends.”
* The Boasting Traveler - “Deeds, not words, reveal the man.”
* The Lion and the Mouse - “Sometimes the weak are able to help the strong.”
* The Sick Lion - “Learn from the mistakes of others.”
* The North Wind and the Sun - “Gentle persuasion is better than force.”
* The Demise of the Frog - “Some things are better not known.”
* The Miser - “Unused riches create no good.”
* The Trees and the Axe - “If we want our own lives protected, we must protect the lives of others.”

Story Time Felts are made in the USA (Utah, to be exact!) and are a safe, high-quality, low tech toy!

Oh, and it is QUIET, and WASHABLE, too!

Jojo enjoys telling stories with his felts, or sometimes lining them all up to have a “parade”.

I love our Aesop’s Fables set and to be honest I want one of everything on the Story Time Felts website! Somebody stop me!

1.) To enter to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Story Time Felts, leave a comment here telling me a another felt set (besides Aesop’s Fables) that you would love to have! (You may enter once a day - subsequent entries don’t require you to answer the question).

Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.

One winner will be chosen at random.

This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.

This contest will close May 29, 2009, 11:59 CST.

Closed! congratulations Terra Heck, comment number 15!

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1 Sara
20 May 2009, 8:07 pm

Oh, those are just beautiful! i love the Figures to Tell series. But, how can I decide between Nap Time, Busy Bunny, and The Perfect Strawberry? Oh, Linnea’s favorite, Say Goodnight. Definitely.
2 Sarah @ Prayerfuldrivenlife
20 May 2009, 10:08 pm

I would love to have felts to teach my kids with at home! That is what I learned on at Christian school, my kids are homeschooled. I want the Miracles of Jesus and the Story of Creation set. I can still remember how it impacted me in Kindergarten to see pictures to help me understand the massive thing creation became from nothing.
3 Sarah @ Prayerfuldrivenlife
20 May 2009, 10:08 pm

I am a follower and subscriber.
4 Corrie Kolbe
20 May 2009, 11:40 pm

I love the “Paper” doll felt sets! I know they’d be for DD, but I do believe I’d be playing right along with her. =)
5 Corrie Kolbe
20 May 2009, 11:45 pm

I’m a new subscriber!
6 Ellen C.
21 May 2009, 12:07 am

I like the animal tales figures. Thanks for the chance.
7 Courtney
21 May 2009, 10:33 am

I’d love to have the In the Jungle Toggle Book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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8 Courtney
21 May 2009, 10:34 am

I’m a subscriber

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21 May 2009, 10:34 am

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21 May 2009, 10:36 am

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21 May 2009, 10:38 am

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21 May 2009, 10:39 am

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13 andrea V
21 May 2009, 10:47 am

Lots of cute ones, grandpas farm and good night moon are my favorite.
14 andrea V
21 May 2009, 10:47 am

email subscriber
15 Terra Heck
21 May 2009, 11:03 am

I’d like to have the Fashion Doll Dress Up Paper Dolls in Felt. Thanks.
16 Terra Heck
21 May 2009, 11:05 am

I’m an e-mail subscriber.
17 Jill W.
21 May 2009, 3:08 pm

I would love to have the tall tales for my daughter-thanks! They are all so cute
18 Jill W.
21 May 2009, 3:09 pm

I’m an email subscriber, thanks!
19 Jill W.
21 May 2009, 3:18 pm

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20 Veronica
21 May 2009, 4:03 pm

The Tall Tales Felt Board Stories looks like fun!
21 Veronica
21 May 2009, 4:04 pm

I’m an email subscriber!
22 Jaclyn Reynolds
21 May 2009, 4:20 pm

My youngest would love the Good Night moon felt set.
23 Kristy
21 May 2009, 5:27 pm

5/21 entry
24 Courtney
21 May 2009, 6:23 pm

i really like the paper doll set! Adorable
25 Courtney
21 May 2009, 6:23 pm

i subscribe:)
26 Laurie
21 May 2009, 6:49 pm

I LOVE the Christmas Joys set!
27 Colleen P
21 May 2009, 7:01 pm

My daughter loves the story of St. George and the Dragon. Thanks for the giveaway!
28 Colleen P
21 May 2009, 7:02 pm

I’m an email subscriber too. Thanks!
29 Colleen P
21 May 2009, 7:14 pm

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30 c. clemens
21 May 2009, 7:52 pm

Good Night moon felt set for my kiddo
31 susan varney
21 May 2009, 11:13 pm

i like the Down on the Farm Felt Activity Book
32 Laureen
22 May 2009, 4:50 am

Grandpa’s Farm looks like a lot of fun. My kids, like most, love animals. Thanks!
33 Laureen
22 May 2009, 4:50 am

I’m a happy subscriber. Thanks!
34 shannon Baas
22 May 2009, 5:37 am

tall tales
35 andrea V
22 May 2009, 10:40 am

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36 jeanine
22 May 2009, 12:43 pm

as a homeschool family, we would really get a lot of use out of this! i’d also enjoy the scripture stories set.
37 Denyse
22 May 2009, 1:38 pm

I love the The Pirate Island Set.
38 Kristie
22 May 2009, 2:15 pm

I like the Terrific Twins Boy/Girl Twin Toddler Felt Dolls!
39 Kristie
22 May 2009, 2:16 pm

I’m a subscriber.
40 gloria mckellar
22 May 2009, 4:20 pm

The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a favorite of ours!
41 Kate
22 May 2009, 4:30 pm

I would love the Wacky Learning Factory Activity Book
42 Courtney
22 May 2009, 5:21 pm

i like the animal tales!
43 Courtney
22 May 2009, 5:22 pm

and i subscribe@
44 Laureen
22 May 2009, 9:15 pm

Happy Friday!
45 Michelle E
22 May 2009, 10:47 pm

There are several of our favorite books on there (among other great felt activities; love all the toddler ones) but I’d have to go for the Froggy Gets Dressed set. Love it! Another great giveaway…
46 Michelle E
22 May 2009, 10:48 pm

I’m an e-mail subscriber as well.
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23 May 2009, 1:48 am

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48 Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)
23 May 2009, 2:01 am

I’d love to have the Noah and Moses Toggle Book for my daughter to take to church.

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49 Kristy
23 May 2009, 2:16 am

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50 Duncan Beach
23 May 2009, 7:39 am

Down on the Farm sounds like something my grand-niece should have, since we live in Iowa.
51 andrea V
23 May 2009, 11:02 am

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52 James Jenkins
23 May 2009, 1:24 pm

wow, great contest
53 Susan C
23 May 2009, 3:24 pm

The Sleeping Beauty Story Felt Figures would be fun for my granddaughter-it’s one of her favorite stories!
54 Peggy Gorman
23 May 2009, 4:04 pm

My favorite is the Bug Book Felt Activity Book.
Too cute,the grand kids would love it!!
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23 May 2009, 4:04 pm

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23 May 2009, 4:06 pm

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23 May 2009, 9:45 pm

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64 Laureen
23 May 2009, 10:46 pm

5/23 entry. Thanks!
65 Duncan Beach
24 May 2009, 7:59 am

I made a comment yesterday, so if I understand the rules correctly, technically I shouldn’t have to say anything at all, but I will say that I liked the Noah’s Ark book…
66 andrea v
24 May 2009, 11:03 am

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67 judy brittle
24 May 2009, 2:28 pm

I would love Katie the Paper Doll set. That would be wonderful! Thank you!
68 judy brittle
24 May 2009, 2:29 pm

I’m a subscriber.
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24 May 2009, 2:29 pm

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70 Marianna
24 May 2009, 9:29 pm

Daniel and the Lions Den (scripture stories)
71 Cindi
24 May 2009, 10:37 pm

Hi, I have loved this felt stories for quite some time.
The “Stone Soup” would be a delightful one!
Many thanks, Cindi
72 Cindi
24 May 2009, 10:37 pm

I am an email subscriber to your site!
Again, many thanks…..Cindi
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24 May 2009, 10:41 pm

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74 Laureen
24 May 2009, 11:20 pm

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24 May 2009, 11:30 pm

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76 Corrie Kolbe
25 May 2009, 10:57 am

I’m doing a free daily entry! I totally forgot we could do this!! I still think this is an amazing giveaway! And I passed the felt story website along to our school librarian!
77 andrea v
25 May 2009, 11:41 am

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78 judy brittle
25 May 2009, 3:10 pm

My Monday entry.
79 Ann Williams
25 May 2009, 7:47 pm

I always liked the Ant and the Grasshopper.
80 Ann Williams
25 May 2009, 7:48 pm

I subscribe.
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25 May 2009, 11:25 pm

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82 Laureen
26 May 2009, 3:16 am

5/25 entry. Thanks!
83 andrea V
26 May 2009, 10:40 am

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84 Denyse
26 May 2009, 2:13 pm

Today’s entry
85 Kristy
26 May 2009, 3:10 pm

5/26 entry
86 Monique Rizzo
26 May 2009, 5:33 pm

I love the Katie Paper Doll set!! Thanks for the chance.
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87 Karen Gonyea
26 May 2009, 11:20 pm

5/26 entry
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26 May 2009, 11:56 pm

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89 Laureen
27 May 2009, 3:51 am

5/26 entry. Thanks!
90 andrea V
27 May 2009, 10:35 am

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91 judy brittle
27 May 2009, 4:31 pm

My entry for today
92 Jennifer M
27 May 2009, 6:47 pm

I’d like The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
93 Kristy
27 May 2009, 8:50 pm

5/27 entry
94 Lisa W
27 May 2009, 9:17 pm

I like Dress Up Paper Dolls in Felt. Thanks. angel_2417@yahoo.com
95 Lisa W
27 May 2009, 9:17 pm

I subscribe
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27 May 2009, 10:26 pm

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97 renee
28 May 2009, 1:29 am

I’d like the Pirate Isnald felt set. Arrrrrrrrr!
98 Laureen
28 May 2009, 2:14 am

5/27 entry. Thanks!
99 Duncan Beach
28 May 2009, 5:43 am

The ‘Tall Tales’ felt board sounds neat!
100 andrea v
28 May 2009, 12:55 pm

5 28 entry
101 Erin H.
28 May 2009, 3:03 pm

The Bug Book Felt Activity Book also looks fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
102 judy brittle
28 May 2009, 3:36 pm

Thursday entry!
103 Sheila R
28 May 2009, 4:02 pm

I would like Grandma’s Favorites!
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104 Sheila R
28 May 2009, 4:03 pm

I subscribe via email!
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105 Laura B
28 May 2009, 4:07 pm

Love the pirate set. Lots of pieces too, seems like a good value.
106 Melanie
28 May 2009, 6:58 pm

I love the Diverse People Felt Figures.
What a wonderful way to teach your kids about diversity.
107 Paula H
28 May 2009, 8:08 pm

I like Grandpa’s Farm.
108 Kristy
28 May 2009, 8:16 pm

5/28 entry
109 Denyse
28 May 2009, 8:44 pm

Grandma’s favorites.
110 Karen Gonyea
29 May 2009, 12:12 am

My 5/28 entry

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111 Jen Mc
29 May 2009, 12:53 am

This would make a great travel toy. I like Jack and the Beanstalk.
112 Jen Mc
29 May 2009, 12:53 am

Subscriber.
113 Rachel H
29 May 2009, 2:27 am

I like the nursery rhymes cd. My daughter likes to read and learn new words. Thanks for having this giveaway.
114 Laureen
29 May 2009, 3:17 am

5/28 entry. Thanks!
115 Pamela S
29 May 2009, 2:45 pm

I like the “Blonde Girl Paper Doll with Clothes”. Thanks.
116 judy brittle
29 May 2009, 3:01 pm

5/29 entry Thank you!
117 Marci
29 May 2009, 3:16 pm

My daughters would enjoy the Paper Dolls.
118 Marci
29 May 2009, 3:16 pm

Subscriber!
119 Duncan Beach
29 May 2009, 3:28 pm

This is my entry for today.
120 Lisa
29 May 2009, 4:24 pm

The Boy Dress Me Bear is super cute!
121 Lisa
29 May 2009, 4:24 pm

I’m a subscriber
122 Denyse
29 May 2009, 8:06 pm

Pirate Island
123 Kristy
29 May 2009, 9:57 pm

5/29 entry
124 Lori Z.
29 May 2009, 10:54 pm

I love the Four Grandma’s Favorites, but our favorite is Three Pigs.
125 Jen Mc
30 May 2009, 12:50 am

Friday entry.
126 Tracy
30 May 2009, 1:02 am

I like the bible stories
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30 May 2009, 1:03 am

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128 Randy Bailey
30 May 2009, 2:19 am

Fairy Tale Castle Set
129 trixpixel
30 May 2009, 3:05 am

I subscribe via email!
130 trixpixel
30 May 2009, 3:06 am

I like the Felt Fashion Dolls, my daughter would enjoy playing with them!
131 Laureen
30 May 2009, 3:20 am

5/29 entry. Thanks!
132 Janet
30 May 2009, 3:31 am

I heart the “Paper” doll felt sets!
133 Gianna
30 May 2009, 4:33 am

I love The Tall Tales Felt Board Stories
134 Donna K
30 May 2009, 4:42 am

I would like the The Star Spangled Banner Felt Board Figures
135 Donna K
30 May 2009, 4:42 am

subscriber
136 Lily Kwan
30 May 2009, 5:49 am

I love the Busy Bunny set!
137 Lily Kwan
30 May 2009, 5:51 am

I subscribed by email.