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If you want to keep your kids' minds sharp this summer, two bookstore chains might help.

In Barnes & Noble's program, kids in first through sixth grades complete a downloadable journal by reading and writing about eight books. Return the journal to a store and the child can select a free book from a grade-appropriate list.

Borders offers a similar program. Children 12 and under read 8 books, list them on a form, and then return the form to the store where they will get a coupon to buy some selected items for $4.99.

And, if you're not sure what your child should be reading, check out the state of California's reading list for Kindergarten through 12th graders. The list is sorted by reading level as based on the California English-Language Arts Standards Test.

Calling all leaplings: The Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies will help you "party like it only happens once every four years" with Leap Day events from around the world. The Web site also has fun facts and links, and helps you find celebrities who share your birthday.

If you are among the estimated 200,000 U.S. babies born on Feb. 29, here's some deals for you. Papa John's wants to treat those born on Leap Day to an online-only offer of a free large one-topping Papa's Perfect Pan pizza. Papa John’s will give customers whose birthdays fall on any of the other 365 days of this year other special online offers on Friday, like three large pizzas with three toppings, all for $29.29.

Would you rather celebrate Leap Day with a weekend getaway? Kimpton Hotels is also offering a birthday special for leapies. Participating hotels have special rates and packages.

If you're feeling left out for not having a Feb. 29 birthday, fear not. Ronzoni Healthy Harvest is offering customers a free box of its pasta on Leap Day as a way to encourage people to "take small leaps for heart health."

Bummed to be working on Leap Day? Boston Market is offering a Leap Year contest for those working on Friday. Enter by today for a chance to win a free catered lunch for you and 19 of your favorite co-workers.