Party Demo
Flip Chart
Introductions
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Introduce the show and what they’ll learn.
“We are going to have fun tonight – while we learn a little about how children learn and how to keep
kids reading. Plus, we’ll share 6 Ways to Save Money.”
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Raise your hand if you never attended an Usborne party before.
(not just heard of - this shows the business opportunity to guests)
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Have guests introduce themselves, how they know the hostess
and state the ages of the children in their life. (for which age books to highlight)
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Share 1-2 minutes of your story with Usborne Books & More.
Be Relatable – ex: you had never done a business like this before but all the training was provided so it was easy to get started.
Be Friendly – they need to see you as a person.
Plant Seeds – your story might help them think they can also do this business. But do your actual “recruiting commercial” later in
presentation once guests know you and are more open to you. If you do it at the beginning of your party they might put up a wall as
they aren’t warmed up to you or the products yet.
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Alternate Show: Each guest picks a book and talks about it.
(great for repeat shows and/or when guests are familiar already with books/brand)
A Great Business! My Story…
When asked how many read something for pleasure every day…
The biggest drop is between Kindergarten and 4th grade.
What happened? What can you do about it?
SOURCE: The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease, page 1. Statistics from the Nat’l Reading Report Card - M. Perie, R. Morean, and A. D. Lutkus, NAEP 2004 Trends in Academic Progress: Three Decades of Student Performance in Reading and Mathematics (NCES 2005-464). U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics. (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 2005).
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Reading aloud to your child
creates a lasting bond –
it makes reading pleasurable.
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Children who are read to
at least three times a week
are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25%
on standardized tests than those who are read to
less than three times a week.
SOURCE:
The Read-Aloud Handbook
by Jim Trelease
– Great Discussion Starters
Kane/Miller – award-winning fiction books from around the world which touch the heart.
Usborne’s Illustrated Stories – great for bedtime.
Also a combined volume to save you money.
– Read to Learn
Usborne – non-fiction books that are as interesting & entertaining as TV, magazines and comics…
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“…better prepares children for later schooling,
where they will encounter more nonfiction texts.”
(see Duke & Bennett-Armistead, 2003, for a review)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/classmags/files/Nell_duke_May04.pdf
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4483
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"Boys prefer reading nonfiction,
such as history and
adventure books.”
Based on recent research by psychology professor Judith Kleinfeld - see article
Peter Usborne, Founder of Usborne Publishing
D.U.C.K.S. in books illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Dual-level readers
Unlimited activity
Cut-away illustrations
Knowledge filled
Step by step instructions
Dual-level readers
 Top
line makes a complete story on its own.
Shorter story is great for beginning readers.
Or, to get them to bed sooner!
 Parents
 Grows
can read bottom line to join child in reading.
with the child – can read both the top and
bottom lines as they advance in reading.
Unlimited Activity
 Activity
Cards – FUN for less than $10 each
Great for car rides, waiting rooms, standing in line, at restaurants…
 Slot
Books
 Sticker
 Very
Books
“hands-on” with sturdy
touchy-feely board books and lift-the-flaps
Cut-away Illustrations
Knowledge Filled
Step-by-Step Instructions
According to research in the Read Aloud Handbook…
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Children out-grow books.
Kids need NEW books
as often as they need NEW clothes.
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Children read at one level, and listen at a higher level.
Read at a higher level to introduce them to new words
and ideas – and accelerate their reading progress.
Read smart books for smart kids!
More Reading Tips in Catalog
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You’ll see more reading tips and information about Usborne and
Kane/Miller books in the catalog.
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TRANSITION:
“Now some of you may be thinking…
WOW – I really need to revamp my home library to get my kids
reading.
Or, maybe even… I need to invest in building a home library
because I don’t have one.
So let’s walk through the rest of the catalog together and I’ll
share with you Ways to Save Money with Usborne Books & More
Buy Combined Volumes
(look for the green C/V symbol throughout catalog)
Insert flyers of Combined Volumes
(optional)
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You can print off a few of the Combined Volume Flyers and put in
page protectors to include in your Flip Chart Party Demo.
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It is easier for customers to grasp what you are talking about and
to see the money saving options if they can see a few of the
Combined Volume flyers.
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Download the C/V flyers at the FTP site:
ftp://www.ubah.com/FLYERS%20by%20HOME%20OFFICE/Combined%20Volume%20Flyers/
Internet-Linked Books
A FREE Benefit!
(pictures with a star by them are FREE downloadable pictures)
Go to UsborneQuicklinks.com
Type in the book title and page #
Click on the link to reach the website
If they ever change – we can change our website!
Collections
Look for collections within a series
– bubbles tell you which collection.
$99.99 – #783876
Ages 9 months & up
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Home Library Starter Collection 1 and 2
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IL Reference Collection
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Very First Reading Boxed Set
15 books for $6.99 each = $104.85 A $35 savings!
Home Library Starter Collection 1
$99.99 – #783876
Ages Infant to Toddler
14 Titles = $129.86
Collection = $99.99
$30 OFF
Home Library Starter Collection 2
10 Titles = $121.90
Collection = $99.99
$22 OFF
$99.99 – #783875
Ages 3-7
Collection includes 1 Combined Volume
Total Savings = $116.72!
Internet-Linked Reference Collection
Individually x 3 = $60 Collection = $52.99
Collection includes 3 Combined Volumes.
$7.00 OFF
Total Savings = $160.45
Very First Reading Set
Set includes 15 books and Parent Guide. Retail value = $104.95!
Save Money with Customer Specials
(choose 3 specials with every $40 purchased)
Save Money by
Hosting a Show
Connect with friends
and HAVE FUN!!
Download Current Specials at:
www.myubam.com/consultants/Specials.asp
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No need to print one
for every customer…
print and put one in a
page protector to pass
around at your shows.
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WATCH the cut-off deadlines
and use the next month’s
specials if your show won’t
close before the deadline
for the end of the month.
If you or someone else you know would be interested in
doing a business like this themselves to...
Earn FREE Books
Make Extra Money
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Fun money for you!
Help with family budget
Become debt-free…
Please ask me for a free business info pkt.
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Read aloud at least 3 times a week!
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Read Fiction and Non-Fiction
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And read SMART books for SMART kids!
Drawing – Ask for Referrals
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Fill in your email to keep you updated on our new titles and online specials!
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If you want LOTS of free books and want to help Holly Host tonight, please check yes on your
drawing slip. Holly needs at least three people to book a show to get any book in the catalog for
free! If you aren’t able to do a show in the next two weeks – just mark maybe and we’ll find a date
that will work for you.
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ALWAYS mention the Business Opportunity!
“If you or anyone else you know might be interested in doing a business like this, please let me know
and I’ll give you a business info pkt to go home with.”
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Mention other services Usborne offers: 50% Matching Grants,
Book Fairs with up to 50% in free books, reading incentive programs,
and Card Fundraisers with up to a 43% cash return!
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Time to Shop…
I’m your personal shopping consultant …
if you have any ?’s or need ideas, please consult me.
50% Matching Grants
Book Fairs
That give back up to 50% in free books!
Reading Incentive Programs
that get kids reading and reward them with free books!
Plus, Schools/Organizations earn free books and/or cash.
Cards for Cause
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High quality cards for only $1 each.
Options of two boxes of 30 cards.
Organizations get a 43% return!
15 box minimum to get cash back.
No shipping charged.