Heart Burn
We could not resist merging our client Sarah L. Thomson’s novel about the true 1892 exhumation and heart burning of an accused 19-year-old vampire with the popular tattoo graphic of a burning heart. Yes, the giveaway for this book IS a temporary tattoo. Thanks to illustrator/designer Marty Braun for this beauty. Where can you sink your fangs into one? At the launch party for Mercy: The Last New England Vampire (Islandport Press) on 10/1/11 in Portland, Maine or ask for one (or more if you are a librarian) to be mailed to you here. Share...
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Quack away, my dear friends, because a group of national schools and libraries just won signed copies of Pond Babies by Cathryn Falwell (there she is signing right now!) Thanks to the kind and clever folks from Down East Books, this toddler picture book will be paddling through the mail to the fine folks below. But, my dear ducks, you can all win by downloading a FREE Pond Babies Story Hour Kit with animal matching games, fun movement prompts, and a rather sweet craft. Dedham School Dakota County Heritage Library MCLS: Bedford Branch Ben Franklin Elementary Adrian School...
Read MoreJoe & Sparky Zooming
Copies of Joe and Sparky Superstars! and Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels are zooming through the mail thanks to the kind folks at Candlewick Press and author Jamie Michalak. The fine libraries below should keep their eyes peeled for a special delivery by Super Flash 5000 (and stay safely inside until the vehicle is safely parked). Safety First! All others should remember to DOWNLOAD the Activity Kit and take the Joe & Sparky Personality Test for a spot of fun. Congrats to these Superstar Libraries… Hillcrest Elementary School BC Bristol Public Library CT Mabry...
Read MoreKids Make It Better Educator Giveaway
Author Suzy Becker is holding a Great “Adorable*” “Gem**” Book Giveaway for Educators for her new book, Kids Make It Better: A Write-in, Draw-in Journal. Enter here to win. Kids Make It Better: A Write-in, Draw-in Journal (Workman, Paperback $8.95 ) is a Tillywig-Award-winning interactive children’s book that engages kids’ empathy, imagination and intellect to solve some of the world’s biggest problems– from pollution to prejudice. **”This gem will allow students to become solution-focused citizens in a creative,...
Read MoreKindergarten Teacher Giveaway!
Curious City was happy to help Toni Buzzeo design a giveaway for her new title Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten. To celebrate the book’s release, Toni will be giving away 10 backpacks with Adventure Annie books and school supplies inside to Kindergarten and Pre-K teachers! Kindergarten and Pre-K teachers will also be able to enter their favorite school librarian to win a backpack of books from her Mrs. Skorupski picture book series as well as R is for Research and The Library Doors. Tell your favorite K or Pre-K teacher to enter before the 10/8/10 deadline! Come...
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