This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted. Congrats Lance!
Let me introduce you to one of Hailey’s favorite new toys:
This is Zaki the chameleon and Hailey absolutely loves this toy!
And also- I love Zaki the chameleon from Life’s Building Blocks! So- what does Zaki do? Zaki tells stories that all have the theme of making the right choices. While he tells the stories there are lights on his back that light up based on the choice the child in the story is making- green means it is a good choice, yellow means it’s time to for the child to slow down and think about the choice he or she is about to make and red means the child is making the wrong choice. It’s an excellent tool for helping you as you teach your child how to make good moral choices.
Do you know what else I like about Zaki? He does not have one of those very annoying voices that are enough to drive any mother crazy. And I’m sure you all have a few of those very annoying voiced toys around your house. Plus if Hailey ignores him for a few minutes he announces that he is going to take a nap and turns himself off.
There is also a song called “Zaki’s Song” that Hailey and I both love:
Hailey is dancing along with “Zaki’s Song.”
Zaki is just perfect for Hailey (she just turned 2) and is great for kids up to age 6. There are also chapater books, activitiy books and a board game that teach the same important lessons and are geared for kids ages 6-11.
Here is some more information about Zaki:
Whether it’s a fairy, an angel or a cricket named Jiminy guiding them toward the right choices, children have always responded well to fictitious helpers. There’s just something about having a cute little icon there to help guide kids through the questionable times that really works. And, because parents can’t always be with their children to answer questions, a little angel on the shoulder is a good thing to have. Only now, that little angel has been reborn in the form of a cute little chameleon named Zaki.
The company is the brainchild of Vikash and Juli Sanyal, two southern California parents. Having spent years coaching young kids and observing interaction between elementary age children at school and at play, Vikash and Juli felt passionately that there was a need for character building products that would be fun for kids and easy for parents to use. So with the help of character and game development experts, they developed an award-winning line of character education tools that every parent wants, and every child needs.
Because children of different ages require different learning strategies, Life’s Building Blocks has developed age-appropriate products. In addition to creating Zaki, a lovable, talking, plush “character chameleon,” because children respond to other children, the company has placed Zaki in the midst of the Spruce Street Six — a group of best friends in the third grade.
Through actual storytelling, chapter books and activity books, the close friends who make up The Spruce Street Six are faced with many of the common ethical challenges that confront every child. Each adventure highlights the strengths, weaknesses and virtues of each of the children that are highlighted. The Spruce Street Six share a bond that is extended to children, helping them to learn how to make better ethical decisions.
So- now that you must want your own Zaki the Chameleon, chapter books and activity books- let me tell you what you need to do for a chance to win:
- Stop by Life’s Building Blocks and look around. Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me something you saw on their site (anything at all).
Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.
- Blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then leave me a comment with the direct URL.
- Subscribe to my RSS feed and then leave me a comment letting me know you’re a subscriber.
- Stumble this post (please leave a short review) and leave me a comment letting me know and tell me what your name on Stumble is.
Can’t wait to see if you win?
- Save 20% off a purchase of $15 or more using the code code livin20. This is good until 12/31.
This giveaway is open to US shipping addresses and will end on December 11, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on December 12, 2008 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.
This giveaway is part of the Cafe’s Holiday Expo.
Jenny says:
I love the board game, “What would Zaki do?” I also like Zaki himself. Cool idea – Thanks for sharing this!
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rebecca snodgrass says:
I learned that Storytelling Zaki\\\\" has six (6) fables written into short stories and rhymes starring the Spruce Street Six.
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Carol says:
I learned their Mission Statement, and it’s quite impressive:
:To develop children’s moral reasoning skills (to know what is right) and build character (to do what is right), by providing fun, family interactive products that promote adult/child interaction.
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Shilo Beedy says:
I saw there board game What Would Zaki Do. It teaches honesty vs. kindness, self control vs. persistence, etc.
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Tiffany says:
I also liked What Would Zaki Do. My girlfriends step-son has that game and absolutely loves it.
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Cherie J says:
I loved the What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game. This would be wonderful for my little girl. Thanks for the contest!
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Stephanie V says:
love the tab for educators — what a great resource for them!
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Margaret Smith says:
Thank you so much for offering this giveaway. Zaki is just so adorable. I also love the Kindness Activity Book. This is such a wonderful toy. I’d love to win this for my kids. Thanks for this giveaway and please enter me and Happy Holidays.
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Maja says:
What woudl Zaki do is cool.
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Kelly Ann T. says:
I saw the What Would Zaki Do Board Game and I liked the character development program. This would be something else the family would like.
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susan varney says:
the tab for educators look good
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ky2here says:
I saw a Fairness Activity Book.
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adrienne Gordon says:
saw the tab for educators
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Leann H Swinnney says:
I saw honest activity books for ages 6-12
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MRS.MOMMYY says:
like their statement :To develop children’s moral reasoning skills (to know what is right) and build character (to do what is right), by providing fun, family interactive products that promote adult/child interaction.
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Dree says:
What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game
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sito says:
Rick Rubel, Director of Character and Moral Development at Life’s Building Blocks, is a retired Navy captain and taught a Core Ethics course at the Naval Academy.
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Carol Lawrence says:
Ilike The What Would Zaki DO board game.
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Junglewife says:
ANYTHING on their site? All right, how about the Maple St/Spruce St sign on the homepage?
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Jen says:
I like the Zaki character and the things to go along with it.
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Angela M. says:
The \"What Would Zaki Do?\" game seems interesting in that there are no right answers. Seems like a good way to start teaching kids that not all answers in life are black & white.
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Susan C says:
They have a cool parenting development program for the older children (ages 6-11).
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Liz C says:
They have a 6 month Character Development program to all families because there’s no quick way to develop one’s character
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jenna says:
I like the What Would Zaki Do game. Thanks!
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Janet says:
The Big Mistake Ages 6 – 11, Chapter Books with moral dilemmas.
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Janet says:
I blogged the contest. TY
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Janet says:
I subscribed. Sorry, I didn’t see your feed button earlier.
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jennifer bowen says:
wow i love to try and win this for my little one and well i realy dont have afave but please enter me in to this i just know my little one would like this too
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jennifer bowen says:
wow i love to try and win this for my little one and well i realy dont have afave but please enter me in to this i just know my little one would like this too
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jennifer bowen says:
wow i love to try and win this for my little one and well i realy dont have afave but please enter me in to this i just know my little one would like this too
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Erin says:
The Virtue Specific Activity Books looked pretty interesting!
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Erin says:
I’m a subscriber!
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Beverley Justice says:
What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game
My grandchildren would love this!
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judy brittle says:
I like the What Would Zaki Do? board game. We love games at our house.
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I’m a subscriber
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Brook says:
I have a little four year old guy named Zack who has trouble with lying and other issues (I am a developmental psychologist, I know kids don’t learn what lying is until they are 6 or 7), but I think that Zaki the cameleon would be great for our Zacky! I also love the chapter books for our kindergartener. Too bad there aren’t retail stores in MO or NE!
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Clifton Wade says:
I like the board game. Thank you for this great contest and prize!
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Baba says:
I found the Character Building 6month program interesting.
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Valerie Mitchell says:
the board game looks fun!
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Abby says:
I love that they focus on morals and values Wow awesome!
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Staci A says:
The board game looks a wonderful way to teach children about choices. I like there are no right answers, but that it allows parents and kids a chance to talk about different situations.
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Staci A says:
I’m a subscriber to your feed.
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Andreah says:
I think Zaki is a great product. I would love to get him for my son.
I learned that there are no retailers in my state =(
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I’m a subscriber.
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Mia J. says:
I like that they are teaching children moral reasoning.
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Sharon Jones says:
I saw
” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game-
thanks
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chris says:
I like the What would Zaki do board game.
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Hil'Lesha says:
” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game
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Amy B. says:
I liked the activity books. Thanks for the chance.
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ellen cunningham says:
I think the board game, What would Zaki Do?, looks fun to play. Thanks for the chance.
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Allison says:
That these are a good alternative for video games!
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Heather Weber says:
Love the Character Development Program!
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Eloise says:
I love the variety of Activity books, it’s hard to pick just one set because my daughter could definitely use them all, thanks for such a great giveaway!
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Janet F says:
I am subscribed.
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David Bertolo says:
The tab for educators is an excellent link.
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Julie says:
What a great mission statement!
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Kate says:
I like the virtue of the month books, what a great way to talk with and teach kids about important values and character traits
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Marci says:
Love their Mission Statement: To develop children’s moral reasoning skills (to know what is right) and build character (to do what is right), by providing fun, family interactive products that promote adult/child interaction.
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beth shepherd says:
I also like the ” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game. Thank you
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REBECCA TOWNER says:
I checked out the chapter books-my granddaughter can\’t wait to start reading chapter books
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Gloria Dornin says:
I like that they build character
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Deane says:
The What Would Saki Do game looks like it would be fun.
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cari king says:
I like the character development program. I love what each month teaches.
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Vicky Boackle says:
what would zaki do game.
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Christine W says:
I like the What Would Zaki Do? Board game! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
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Gina says:
I love this-it\’s like Jiminy Cricket for the 21st century. This is great because I am always talking to my kids about making good choices even when it is hard or others are making bad choices.
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Lindley says:
I thought the Help Me Build My Character Avtivity Books looked interesting-thanks!
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Deirdre says:
the ‘What Would Zaki Do’ board game is educational and sounds like it would start good conversations
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Deirdre says:
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Marcy says:
The Family Activity Cards look pretty cool!
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valerie mabrey says:
“What Would Zaki Do?
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Cassandra says:
Monthly Thank You Cards
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rebecca says:
You can listen to Zaki’s song on the site!
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rebecca says:
I am an RSS subscriber, thanks so much.
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Janelle says:
Storytelling Zaki” has fins on the back which change colors when the kids are in situations where they should stop, slow down and think.
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Janelle says:
Blogged here: http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2008/12/full-to-brim-kids-book-giveaway-list_08.html
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LisaW says:
The ” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game looks like fun. Thanks!
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Carolyn D says:
Those chapter books would be perfect for my son!
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Jaclyn Reynolds says:
I love the site! The what would Zaki do board game caught my eye and my boys would love the prize package!!
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Danielle says:
I saw a Spruce St. sign!
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Terra Heck says:
This would be great for my son. I saw the ” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game which would be great for my son as well.
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Kari Follett says:
What a great character building product!! I love the looks of that board game too.
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Erma says:
I saw honest activity books for ages 6-12. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Kathy Conley says:
The What Would Zaki Do board game looks like fun! I read the Educator information and found it interesting! We need more character education!
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Jennifer hedden says:
What Would Zaki Do? Board Game
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Malaika says:
I appreciate their mission statement and the needs that they set out to fulfill. God bless them for the inovativenes with which they are filling the void.
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Betsy P says:
I was excited to learn that as children age, Virtue Specific Chapter Books build on Zaki’s foundations.
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Liz S says:
The What Would Zaki Do? Board Game appears to be a great conversation stimulator for children old enough to express themselves (stated 6 yrs and up,) and the game helps children realize how complex issues can be in life.
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Susan Ledet says:
I think that What Would Zaki Do? Board Game would be great for family game night. It looks like a good learning tool also.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
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Susan Ledet says:
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Lance Pearson says:
What Would Zaki Do? Board Game
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Ed Nemmers says:
Family Activity Cards
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Lisa says:
I like the “What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game. Looks like an interesting concept. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jennifer M says:
I like that they state their objective is moral development.
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Steve Scott says:
The activity books would be great for our 67 mile drive to go shopping.
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Marion B says:
My daughter would like the chapter book titled “Spooky Mansion”
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Sheila Capell says:
I liked the activity books, especially the honesty one. Being a former teacher, I would have loved these in my classroom!
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sarah b says:
they are on the corner of Spruce and Maple st.
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Storm says:
I like that there’s Virtue Activity Books.
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Brenda S. says:
I also liked What Would Zaki Do. Thanks!
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Nanette Olson says:
I liked the What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game.
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kathy pease says:
id love to get the ” What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game-
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Jessica says:
Fairness Activity Book
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Katherine Frazier says:
I like their mission statement -
To develop children’s moral reasoning skills (to know what is right) and build character (to do what is right), by providing fun, family interactive products that promote adult/child interaction.
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Rosanne M says:
I saw the What Would Zak Do? Board game for my 8 year old granddaughter
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Steph says:
I liked the What Would Zaki Do? Board Game. Looks like a good one.
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Marcy Strahan says:
What Would Zaki Do.
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Lily Kwan says:
I love the Storytelling Zaki talking plush doll!
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Donna K says:
I am a subscriber.
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xenia says:
My daughter is too young for them, but the Virtue Specific Chapter Books look pretty different from everything else out there. Thanks!
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Beverly M says:
I like the “What would Zaki do” board game. Zaki is really cute. Thanks for having the contest!
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Pamela White says:
I like the What would Zaki Do Board game.
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Beverly says:
I like their Virtue Specific Activity books. They will learn and have fun at the same time. Books are on virtues like fairness, kindness, etc. I think they’d be great.
Thank you for the giveaway.
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Veronica Garrett says:
I saw What Would Zaki Do? board game. It would be a good Christmas present.
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Miranda Allen says:
What Would Zaki Do?” Board Game
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Doreen Riopel says:
THERE WAS LOTS THAT I LIKED BUT TO NAME ONE IS THE What Would Zaki DO board game. COOL
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Gianna says:
I love the Board Game
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Janet says:
I heart the Virtue Specific Activity books!would be great 4 my grandson:)
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Jessica C says:
I love the board game
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