Do you remember back in August when I posted a cover reveal for Viviane Elbee's second picture book, I WANT MY BOOK BACK? It releases on March 1 and here's your opportunity to win a copy of this fun, book-friendly and make-any-librarian-happy picture book.
REVIEW
Darryl's passion is introduced immediately in the opening of this book.
His problem is also introduced: his book was NOT for sharing.
Over and over again his mother renews his favorite book until one day, Darryl realizes that he can't put it on hold any more. When his mother tells him it's time to share it with others, Darryl responds with:
No amount of cajoling from his mother helps. Darryl is angry and inconsolable.
And no amount of dinosaur tricks help him get his book back.
The next day when he returns to the library, he is shocked to discover that the librarian is holding HIS BOOK! Darryl is ready to let out another enormous roar when the fast-thinking librarian asks him to share the book with his friends. Darryl not only does that, but he--
--demonstrates what dinosaurs do!
So, what happens next?
Everyone joins in!
GIVEAWAY
For a chance to win, leave a comment with your email address, or send me an email if you prefer. If you share this on social media, you will get one extra chance; if you follow my blog you will get another chance. Tell me what you have done and I will enter your name accordingly. U.S. addresses only. Giveaway ends March 3 at 9AM.
If you live in or around Charlotte, Vivianne will be reading and signing books at Park Road Books on March 12.
30 comments:
I remember when our son was young he had a couple of book favorites...DANNY and the DINASOUR and a book about KING SNAKES. he would check them out, renew them and check them out again. I WANT MY BOOK BACK looks like a book a young boy would love.
Please enter my name in the book giveaway.
Gail Hurlburt
gailhurlburt@gmail.com
Thanks!
Thanks, Gail. Your name starts the list!
This book is wonderful-- story and the illustrations. I'd love to win a copy. As a long ago children's librarian, I can promise you that this book is based on an oh so true story!
Thanks, Barbara. I didn't know that once upon a time you were a children's librarian!! You're in twice since I know you follow my blog!
Yes, I've seen this happen! Sounds like a cute read!!
Sharing on FB!
What a cute idea for a picture book. I look forward to reading it. I will step aside on the drawing since I recently won a book here. Thanks for telling me about this sweet book.
Oh this looks great! I know some small children who feel the same way about their favorite book. Thanks for including in the drawing to win this
This looks like a very fun book that kids will love.
Thanks Lois, Gwen, and Connie. You're all in twice- Connie you're in three times. Thanks for sharing on FB.
This book will be fun to read and has a great message too that all book lovers will enjoy sharing with future readers/book lovers. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/677350863258435584/i-want-my-book-back-a-picture-book-review-and
This looks like such a fun book! I’ve been excited to read it ever since I saw the cover. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Cute book! Kids will love it!
Thanks Danielle, Cathy, and Becky. Danelle--thanks for sharing. You're in three times; Cathy and Becky as faithful followers you're in twice.
What a great idea for a book! I was literally in a webinar last night discussing how it's okay for kids to want to re-read a book - this is a great example of how we can allow that, AND help kids find additional books to love!
Thanks, Veilance. I'd love to include you in the giveaway but I need your email address to do so.
This book looks great! What a good concept. Congrats, Viviane & Nicole!!
This sounds like a great book. My children and grandchildren have all had favorite books that they don't want to share. I follow your blogl
I love this idea! I have lots of students who love to hang on to that special book. My email is donna.johnson77@att.net. I shared the Twitter post as well on my work account, CRCubsLibrary. Thank you for the chance!
Thanks, Donna, for commenting and sharing! I'll put your name in twice! (and if you don't win, come back again, I give away LOTS of books!)
Thanks Carol and Marci--you're both in twice!
Didn't Ramona Quimby solve a similar dilemma by writing her name on every page of a beloved library book so she wouldn't have to return it? I imagine many readers can identify with Darryl's dilemma. (I subscribe to your blog and am retweeting this post.)
I don't know, Janet--but sounds very likely! Thanks for subscribing and the RT!
You are correct! I loved it!!
thanks for sharing.
Hewi Mason
You're in, Hewi!
Thank you Gail, Barbara, Connie, Rosi, Lois, Gwen, Danielle, Becky, Cathy, Veilance, Marci, Carol Gwin, Donna, Janet & Hewi for your kind words. I hope you will all enjoy the book!
This looks adorable! I'm sure my only child would totally relate. :)
(M Roe).
Thanks, Monica. I knew you and Raven would like this!
Sounds like a fun book kids will easily relate to! I have one grand in particular that will enjoy it.
Thank you for sharing. This looks like a wonderful book!
Thanks, Esther. It is!
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