Enter to Win a Collection of Books for and About Babies

Enter to win this collection of books — plus a DVD — valued at $115

By Carolina Parent staff

Published: February 15, 2017

If you read "5 Ways to Create a Literacy-Rich Environment for Infants and Toddlers," you know the importance of exposing your little one to books at an early age. This collection includes books you can read to and about your baby. Valued at $115, they will bring a smile to your face, and your baby's!

Enter to win by filling out the form below. We'll choose a random winner from all who enter Wednesday, Feb. 22. Good luck!

Feb. 22 update: A winner is being contacted. Thanks to everyone who participated!

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NCAA DI Men’s Soccer College Cup Championship

NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup returns to Cary December 13 and 15 at WakeMed Soccer Park! Catch the best men's soccer in the nation right here in your own backyard. Click here to secure...

Cost: Ticket prices vary

Where:
WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Drive
Cary, NC 27511
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Sponsor: Cary Parks & Recreation
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AMBabies On The MOVE - Mini Movers: 0-6 Months

Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about tummy time alternatives, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to...

Cost: 24.00

Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AMBabies On The MOVE - Master Movers: 7 Months - New Walkers

Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about carry positions, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to crawl,...

Cost: 24.00

Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
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11:45 AM - 3:15 PMOh Tannenbaum, Oh Tannenbaum

Create artwork inspired by the Christmas tree. Ages 6-10. Register online. Choose course #126771.

Cost: $31/resident, $40/nonresident

Where:
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave.
Cary, NC 27511
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1:00 PMDisney on Ice Presents "Road Trip Adventures"

Embark on a wild ride with favorite Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and many others in this fun-filled getaway featuring unexpected hijinks and character interaction. Purchase tickets...

Cost: $15 and up

Where:
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PMGeocaching 101 at Harris Lake County Park

Geocaching is a treasure hunt where participants use GPS coordinates to track down hidden "caches." We will learn how to use traditional GPS units and the Geocaching App (by Groundspeak), then hike...

Cost: Free

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC 27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PMHoliday Gift Making for Friends

Holiday Gift Making for Friends They're back! Come learn how to sew the perfect sized scrunchie - an excellent holiday gift for friends. Choose from a variety of fabrics, colors, and...

Cost: $5.00

Where:
The Studio School of Durham
1201 W Woodcroft Pkwy
Durham, NC 27713
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Sponsor: The Studio School of Durham
Telephone: 984-377-4502
Contact Name: Danielle Sunde
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3:00 PM"Live From Nashville: Merry Country Christmas"

Favorite Christmas songs are presented in authentic Nashville country style with dazzling guitars and fiddles along with soaring harmonies. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $25/person

Where:
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
405 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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4:00 PMTriangle Wind Ensemble Presents "'Tis the Season"

The ensemble performs favorite holiday tunes as well as the soundtrack to "The Snowman" as it is shown on a large screen. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: See website for fees

Where:
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave.
Cary, NC 27511
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5:00 PMDisney on Ice Presents "Road Trip Adventures"

Embark on a wild ride with favorite Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and many others in this fun-filled getaway featuring unexpected hijinks and character interaction. Purchase tickets...

Cost: $15 and up

Where:
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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7:00 PM"Live From Nashville: Merry Country Christmas"

Favorite Christmas songs are presented in authentic Nashville country style with dazzling guitars and fiddles along with soaring harmonies. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $25/person

Where:
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
405 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSpecialized Recreation: Holiday Dance

Ages 15 and older enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, a winter wonderland photo booth and more.

Cost: $3/person

Where:
Century Center
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMFamily Features: Winter Wrap Up

Winter is a great time to explore nature at the park! Join a naturalist to learn how to identify tracks, explore conifers, and drink pine needle tea. Then observe snow and ice through hands-on...

Cost: For all ages; FREE. Registration is required for everyone

Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
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Telephone: 919-662-2850

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6:00 PMBasketball Ham Toss

Family members join teams to shoot foul shots for a chance to win a holiday ham. See website for age divisions and times. No registration necessary.

Cost: Free

Where:
Apex Community Center
73 Hunter St.
Apex, NC 27502
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Telephone: 919-249-3402
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6:30 PM - 8:15 PMSpecialized Recreation: Movies @ The Cary

Ages 11 and older with special needs enjoy a showing of "Home Alone." Register online. Choose course #128732.

Cost: $2/resident, $3/nonresident

Where:
The Cary Theater
122 E. Chatham St.
Cary, NC 27511
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8:45 AM - 11:00 AMDuke School: Middle School Info Session

Please join Admissions, Division Directors and our Head of School as they talk about Duke School’s unique program, specifically for students entering 5th-8th grade for the 2020-21 school year....

Cost: $0

Where:
Duke School
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
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Sponsor: Duke School
Telephone: 919-416-9420
Contact Name: Logan Blaylock

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11:00 AMHappy Dan the Magic Man Performs

See Happy Dan perform magic, comedy and more.

Cost: $5/person

Where:
Renaissance Centre
405 Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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1:30 PM - 3:30 PMCitizen Science Thursday

Assist with our habitat box monitoring. Tasks will vary depending on what needs attention and may include: cleaning or repairing habitat boxes or installing new ones, monitoring our current boxes...

Cost: Free

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC 27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PMPizza and a Movie

Enjoy a family-friendly movie and a slice or two of pizza. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $5/person. $2 for ages 2 and younger

Where:
The Halle Cultural Center
237 N. Salem St.
Apex, NC 27502
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNature Fun-Days: Dino Discovery

Kids hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Register online. Choose course #127199.

Cost: $9/resident, $12/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC 27518
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PMNature Lab: Kids Get Holiday Crafty

Bring your kids to the park for a day of crafting and nature while you take advantage of a few more hours of holiday shopping. The crafts your child creates will make great keepsakes or gifts for...

Cost: $16 per child

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC 27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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6:00 PM - 7:15 PMCandy Making

Ages 11-17 create old-fashioned taffy and hard candy using ingredients like caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Register online. Choose course #127044.

Cost: $18/resident, $23/nonresident

Where:
Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave.
Cary, NC
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMNight Out in Nature

Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Register online.

Cost: $15/resident, $19/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMNight Out in Nature

Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Register online.

Cost: $15/resident, $19/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PMFamily Dance

Traditional dance caller Connie Carringer teaches fun dances for the whole family: squares, circles, Appalachian and more accompanied by old-time, string band music performed by local musicians. No...

Cost: $2/person or $5/family

Where:
Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N. Salem St.
Apex, NC 27502
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PMRaleigh Boychoir Carols of Christmas

No Christmas season is complete without your family experiencing The Raleigh Boychoir’s shining “Carols of Christmas.” This year we are excited to invite community members to sing...

Cost: $10 Students, $15 Seniors, $20 Adults.

Where:
Edenton Street United Methodist
228 W Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Raleigh Boychoir
Telephone: (919)881-9259
Contact Name: Erin O'Hara
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AMRaleigh Redhawks Tag Rugby

Give rugby a try. Take part in tag rugby pick-up games every Saturday morning at Baileywick Road Park, near the Second Shelter. No experience necessary. All ages.

Cost: Free

Where:
Baileywick Road Park
9501 Baileywick Rd
Second Shelter Field
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Sponsor: Raleigh Redhawks Rugby
Contact Name: denise travis
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AMHoliday Yoga Workshop

Ages 5 and older move through yoga poses set to holiday music, decorate a special treat and drink hot chocolate. Registration required online. Choose course #127393.

Cost: $19/child

Where:
Middle Creek Community Center
125 Middle Creek Ave.
Apex, NC 27539
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PMSuper Fun Saturday

Ages 4-12 enjoy free arts and crafts. Registration not required. Children must have adult accompaniment.

Cost: Free

Where:
Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N. Salem St.
Apex, NC 27502
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PMGingerbread House Decorating Workshops

One ticket admits the entire family to decorate a special gingerbread house. Supplies provided. Workshops available at 2 p.m. Allergy-free workshop available at 11 a.m. Registration required...

Cost: $40

Where:
Family Preschool
4907 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707
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Sponsor: Family Preschool
Telephone: 919-402-1500
Contact Name: Sue Henson
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PMWagon Ride with Santa

Harris Lake will welcome a special holiday visitor this December! Santa will take time out of his busy schedule to join us for a cup of hot cocoa and a ride on our wagon along the back roads of the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC 27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PMAmerican Girl Doll Christmas Teas

Girls ages 5-12 take their favorite doll and have a creative time together preparing for the holidays. Register by emailing llpolkhouse2@gmail.com.

Cost: $22/attendee, $20/sister

Where:
Historic Polk House
537 N. Blount St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Telephone: 919-676-6368
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PMTales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire

Discover what's happening in nature as the sun sets and listen to stories around a campfire. All ages with adult. Register online. Choose course #127675.

Cost: $18/resident, $24/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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5:45 PMSolstice Lantern Walk

Take part in this annual walk to celebrate the winter solstice. Take a handmade lantern (white lanterns/lights only, handmade is requested, no fire allowed). Participants will gather at the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Downtown Hillsborough
, NC 27278

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