Can you believe that September is already here? The next thing we’ll be saying is, “Yikes the Holidays are just a few weeks away.” Thought you might like to hear about four books that are coming out that would make perfect gifts to give. Each have agreed to offer a book launch to one lucky winner. Just leave a comment to get in the running. Reblog, or tweet, or talk about it on facebook with a link and you will get additional chances to win. Just let me know the other things you did to share the good news, so I can put in the right amount of tickets in my basket for you before drawing the winners.
Thank you to everyone who participated. I you are a winner, please email me your address, so I can send it out to get you your book.
The Four Winners of the September Book Give-Away Are as Follows:
Suzy Leopold – Hazel Mitchell’s – WHERE DO FAIRIES GO WHEN IT SNOWS
Sindhu Vijayasarathy – Chris Burton – THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO AMERICA
Darlene Beck-Jacobson – Phyllis Naylor’s – A SHILOH CHRISTMAS
Michelle Kogan – Eileen Spinelli’s – THANKFUL
America’s Favorite beagle is back with Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s fourth book, A SHILOH CHRISTMAS in the Newbery Award–winning Shiloh series—following Shiloh, Shiloh Season, and Saving Shiloh—is full of heart-thudding suspense, as well as comfort and joy.
You can pre-order now. Pub Date: September 22nd
Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out, readers are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. Spinelli exhibits her endearing storytelling with this engaging poem, reminding children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming picture book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.
Every December, The Nutcracker comes to life in theaters all across the United States. But how did this 19th-century Russian ballet become such a big part of the holidays in 21st-century America?
Meet William, Harold, and Lew Christensen, three small-town Utah boys who caught the ballet bug in the early 1900s. They performed on vaudeville and took part in the New York City dance scene. Russian immigrants shared the story of The Nutcracker with them, and during World War II, they staged their own Christmastime production in San Francisco. It was America’s first full-length version and the beginning of a delightful holiday tradition. http://www.cathygendron.com/
Hit the bookstores this past Tuesday. Click here to buy or read more.
Award-winning illustrator Hazel Mitchell teamed up with author Liza Garden Walsh for her latest book coming out October, 15th. Both Hazel, Liza, and their publisher, Down East Books, are from Maine, so they probably are experts when it come to knowing where fairies go when it snows.
Everyone knows fairies love spring flowers and summer sun, but what happens when autumn comes and the days get shorter and colder? Now, Liza Gardner Walsh, acclaimed author of the Fairy House Handbook and Fairy Garden Handbook, explores the matter in a charming children’s picture book of rhyming questions. Combined with delightful illustrations by Hazel Mitchell this whimsical book will help children discover just where fairies go when it snows and offer a subtle lesson about the importance of helping one another.
Click here to pre-order the book.
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy
These look like fantastic gifts for kids (and big kids, too)!
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By: Nancy Furstinger on September 3, 2015
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Thanks for always keeping us informed about new books and giveaways! Congratulations everyone!
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By: Kim P on September 3, 2015
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Hi, I love Phyllis Naylor. i hope I win. I tweeted this and pressed it. Plan to share on facebook too. 😉
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By: MaryHill on September 3, 2015
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PS, I would love to have you link up on my blog at : http://www.maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-moms-library-tips/
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By: MaryHill on September 3, 2015
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Reblogged this on Darlene Beck-Jacobson and commented:
ALL these books look like winners! I tweeted, reblogged, and shared on FB. Good luck and Congratulations to all the authors!
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By: darlenebeckjacobson on September 3, 2015
at 4:14 pm
These books look like winners for sure! I tweeted, posted on FB, and reblogged this post. Fingers crossed!
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By: darlenebeckjacobson on September 3, 2015
at 4:15 pm
Thanks so much for the great gift ideas. I have two young nieces to shop for and these look like wonderful options!
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By: Mary Warth on September 4, 2015
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Thanks for sharing these books, Kathy. They all sound like wonderful reads. 🙂
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By: Tracy Campbell on September 5, 2015
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All of these books sound delightful! I’m always interested in hearing what’s new in the world of literature.
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By: Carleen M. Tjader on September 5, 2015
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My 3 year old would enjoy listening to all of these stories. And I’m a huge fan of Hazel Mitchell’s illustrations!
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By: Kim Ardelian on September 9, 2015
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Ahhh, I want all of them!
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By: Angela Barney on September 9, 2015
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These books look great! I’ve just become a Relax Kids Coach and these would be great in my sessions! I’ll share the link onto the Coaches page and Training pages 🙂
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By: Yvonne Bradley on September 9, 2015
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Hazel Mitchell is someone I admire very much, I would love to know where fairies go when it snows. I will tweet this on waughtercolors.
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By: Sandi (@waughtercolors) on September 9, 2015
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Beautiful artwork, interesting topics. seasonal and authors I adore !
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By: merrileelarsen on September 9, 2015
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Would love any ne of these great books.
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By: ritaborg on September 9, 2015
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These look like great books for the upcoming season! Can’t wait!
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By: Jenn Jones on September 9, 2015
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Thsee look fantastic. They would be great in the hands of any child.
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By: Danielle Kyler on September 9, 2015
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Great gifts ideas! All of the books look very interesting, but my daughter favorite is Where the Faries go when it snows. The illustrations are excellent and the story wonderful! Good luck to the author. You are making many children, especially little girls happy!
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By: Sylvia K. milos on September 10, 2015
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All of these books look fantastic. I’m really excited to see a Shiloh Christmas. Thanks for the opportunity! I did also post this on my FB page.
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By: Marcia Berbeza on September 10, 2015
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Wonderful looking additions to the bookworld. can’t wait to get them into the Children’s Library at SDL.
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By: Christmas Carol on September 12, 2015
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[…] – that is a 22% chance of winning a book. Here is the link to get in on the action: https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/kudos-books-coming-out-great-christmas-gifts/ (must leave comment on the link […]
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By: No Fee Contest & Reminder | Writing and Illustrating on September 21, 2015
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Looks like some great book gifts! Tweeted about the new books, and book launch, @MichelleKogan. I’m partial to Eileen Spinelli and Hazell Mitchell, thanks for sharing all of them with us Kathy!
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By: Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting & Writing on September 21, 2015
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I was captivated by the coverof Eileen Spinelli’s book and went to her web site, I can’t believe I have not heard or read any of her work. Thanks for introducing me to her world. I would love either a copy of her book or Lisa Gardner Walsh’s book.
I have tweeted the link to this competition on my (@matthewsmaria92)
thank you for bringing these authors to my attention.
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By: mudpilewood on September 21, 2015
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What a great collection of picture books. Any kid (or me!) would love these! Thanks for the chance to win…I can’t choose a favorite. They all look wonderful!!!
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By: mona861 on September 21, 2015
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They all look great. Thanks for doing the contest Kathy.
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By: rlkurstedt on September 21, 2015
at 6:46 am
Love that Shilo! Love Eileen’s poetry! Nutcracker & DownEast fairies! They all sound delicious!! I have four books with DownEast–a nice publisher.
I enjoy your post, Kathy and recommend it to beginning writers and veterans as well on my website advice for writers. I shared this contest on FaceBook.
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By: Susan Williams Beckhorn on September 21, 2015
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Thanks for sharing these beautiful books, they all look awesome. I’ve tweeted, too! 🙂
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By: Marcia Strykowski on September 21, 2015
at 7:07 am
I am happy I caught this in my weekly subsciptions. Thanks for the oppurtunity.
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By: Denise N. Fyffe, Writer on September 21, 2015
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All of these books look wonderful. I’d be delighted to win any of them 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity!
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By: writeknit on September 21, 2015
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Thank you, Kathy! You are always paying it forward! XOX
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By: Lynne Marie on September 21, 2015
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Great books.
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By: karcas1 on September 21, 2015
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Thank you , Kathy, for the reminder. I would love to add any one of these books to my collection. I tweeted and facebook posted this offer.
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By: shiela fuller on September 21, 2015
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I always enjoyed buying holiday/seasonal books for my kids when they were little. I would love to read each of these, and I’d like to learn from Eileen Spinelli’s rhyming as well. Thanks for the reminder of the contest, and thanks for having it!
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By: hjtfranz on September 21, 2015
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Wonderful titles! I keep thinking of this little girl in book shop I was in asking for a book, all about fairies! I wouldn’t have known what to recommend to her, until now. I am a huge Eileen Spinelli fan. This is a must get collection of books. Thanks!
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By: katmaz2012 on September 21, 2015
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Your generosity leaves me speechless. As always, my thanks.
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By: sindhusays on September 21, 2015
at 1:31 pm
They all look great, and now I really want to know where fairies go when it snows!
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By: Cheryl on September 21, 2015
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All of these books look delightful. I must read all four, for sure. I tweeted, blogged, and posted on FB.
Thank you.
~Suzy Leopold
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By: Prairie Garden Girl on September 21, 2015
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Can’t wait to read them.
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By: Gloria Eltzroth on September 21, 2015
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These books all look fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway!
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By: valeriebodden on September 21, 2015
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All four books look great and perfect for the upcoming seasonal changes.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this mini library. I would love to surprise my little niece with it 🙂
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By: Diane Richards on September 24, 2015
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Shared the blog article on Facebook and Twitter.
Good Luck Everyone!
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By: Diane Richards on September 24, 2015
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Interested in the Nutcracker one for sure.
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By: Natasha Wing on September 24, 2015
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Beautiful books! Dogs, ballet, poetry, and fairies. Just what my two granddaughters love.Would make perfect gifts.
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By: Carol Samuelson-Woodson on September 24, 2015
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The Four Winners of the September Book Give-Away Are as Follows:
Suzy Leopold – Hazel Mitchell’s – WHERE DO FAITIES GO WHEN IT SNOWS
Sindhu Vijayasarathy – Chris Burton – THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO AMERICA
Darlene Beck-Jacobson – Phyllis Naylor’s – A SHILOH CHRISTMAS
Michelle Kogan – Eileen Spinelli’s – THANKFUL
Please send me your addresses, so I can pass it on to the author.
Thanks,
Kathy
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By: Kathy Temean on September 24, 2015
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Congrats to all the winners. 🙂
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By: Tracy Campbell on September 25, 2015
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How exciting! Hip, hip, hooray! I am so pleased to be a winner of WHERE DO FAIRIES GO WHEN IT SNOWS? by Hazel Mitchell! I am a winner just by reading the many excellent posts by you, Kathy.
~Suzy Leopold
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By: Prairie Garden Girl on October 5, 2015
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