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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Children's Book Week Giveaway Hop!

Happy Children's Book Week! In celebration, we have joined up with I Am A Reader Not A Writer's CBW Giveaway Hop! To join us simply enter our giveaway below then hop to the other blogs linked up at the bottom of this post and enter their giveaways. Happy hopping!


This week we are giving away a very special prize: the ENTIRE Walden Pond Press library! Curious about what you might win? Here's the list:


The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy (hardcover)
Neversink by Barry Wolverton (hardcover)
Guys Read: The Sports Pages edited by Jon Scieszka (ARC)
Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka (hardcover)
Guys Read: Funny Business edited by Jon Scieszka (paperback)
The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander (paperback)
The Fourth Stall, Part II by Chris Rylander (hardcover)
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu (hardcover)
Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowksy (paperback)
The Mask of Destiny by Richard Newsome (hardcover)
The Emerald Casket by Richard Newsome (hardcover)
The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome (paperback)
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce (paperback)
Finding Danny by Linzi Glass (hardcover)
The Last Words of Will Wolfkin by Steven Knight (hardcover)
Max Cassidy: Escape from Shadow Island by Paul Adam (paperback)


More about Children's Book Week: Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. Each year, books for young people and the joy of reading are feted for a full week with author and illustrator appearances, storytelling, parties, and other book-related events at schools, libraries, bookstores, museums, and homes from coast to coast! Administered by Every Child A Reader and sponsored by the Children's Book Council, Children's Book Week celebrates the transformative power of literacy.



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72 comments:

  1. I think the audio to Hero's Guide is awesome! I couldn't read the prologue to anyone without accentuating the same parts in the same way that the narrator did!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kelly! Glad you enjoyed it :)

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  2. I'm loving the audiobook! Bronson does a great job!

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    1. So glad to hear that, Aeicha! Thanks for listening and entering our giveaway!

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  3. I think the Hero's Guide audiobook sample is fabulous. I've actually listened to it a couple of times. It makes me really want to read the book in person. Plus, I love the illustrations. So awesome!

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    1. Molly, Thanks so much! It's so good to hear that the audio book makes you want to read the book :). Thanks for your comments and for entering our giveaway!

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  4. Whoever wins this (if they are anything like me) will think they've died and gone to heaven!

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words - that is so sweet!

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  5. I think my daughter would listen to it.

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    1. Lovely - I hope she gets a chance to listen to it too!

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  6. Bronson has a great voice that will soothe the listeners into the book. Good choice.

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  7. Thanks for the great giveaway! The audiobook sounds great!

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  8. Hero's Guide audiobook my grandson would love I have audiobooks as my eyes are not so good and need large print to read, so these audiobooks are wonderful.

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  9. Omg, That's hilarious. I have and ARC of Hero's Guide, but I might just have to get the audio book.

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  10. Fascinating! I'm going to put this on my Goodreads List! Bronson shocked me! He does an amazing job! I like the different Prince names!

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  11. Oh thats great I'll have to get it for my mum she'd just love it right up her alley

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  12. I enjoyed the Hero's Guide audiobook. The narrator did a wonderful job. Thank you for this great giveaway.
    :)Jeanne B.T.

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  13. I love when authors give us a new look at fairy tales and this sounds wonderful. Actually I might have to get the audio instead of the print version. Sounds exciting!

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  14. I haven't heard Bronson Pinchot since that terrible 1980's TV series - great narrator!

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  15. I'm not one to usually listen to audio books, but this is good. I think I'll give this one a try. (kkilpatrick7)

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  16. Bronson Pinchot? Holy 80's flashback, Batman! I've wanted to read this book since I'd heard of it. Now I want to hear it as well.

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  17. Bronson Pinchot!?! How amazing! I enjoyed the section of the audiobook--thanks for making that available. I bet my nephews would love it.

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  18. That sample sounds amazing! Might have to pick it up!

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  19. Hero's Guide is the #1 book on my to be listened to list!

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  20. I would LOVE to win this! Eeek!!! :)

    The book sounds amazing. Really looking forward to getting my hands on it soon.

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  21. Yeah... Knowing who the narrator is from the 80's and 90's really shows my age, but so-be-it. He reads the book very well. A perfect voice for it, as he is very clear and not at all dull.

    Good luck to all who enter!

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  22. Hero's Guide sound like an amazing book. I think I'd like the hardcover if I win this giveaway.

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  23. Thank you for doing this fabulous giveaway! Honestly, I'm not one for audiobooks (I'm easily distracted if I'm not looking at something), but I like the sample! He's got a very clear, distinct voice and I love the pauses and inflections.

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  24. Loved the audio sample! The music at the beginning is perfect for the tale and I love the narrator's voice.

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  25. I loved the audio! I enjoy listening to audio books- and I found this one to be quite entertaining. I certainly learned a lot about Prince Charming or Charmings (love the humor).

    This is an AMAZING giveaway. After reading Breadcrumbs I would be thrilled to win and read the rest of the books on this list! Thanks so much.
    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  26. This sounds so cool! I love how it's so non-traditional! Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Rachael Henzman

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  27. The audiobook is great! My son loves audiobooks, and I played the sample for him and he really enjoyed it!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  28. Charming opening. Very funny.

    colleen at myartsite dot com

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  29. Audio books are so great for the whole family when traveling in the car. The kids think it is a special treat to "listen" to a book, instead of reading them. LOL Thanks for this awesome giveaway.

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  30. The audiobook sounds great!! Thank you for the amazing giveaway!

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  31. I thought the audio book was excellent. I teach fifth grade and it sounds like something that the kids in my class would really enjoy. They love read aloud and reading so much. We have had the chance to listen to a couple of books this year and they liked following along with the text while they listened. Thanks for the preview.

    I love this giveaway. I would love to win and I know my students would be excited, too!

    ~Stephanie
    GFC: Lizzy Mackerville
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  32. My daughter loved listening to the audiobook sample, thanks for such a great giveaway!!

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  33. I really liked the narration :) Thank you!

    dvdgossett915@gmail.com

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  34. I liked the audiobook, it made me go to the website to look inside the book :D

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  35. the book was great, I bet the voices are fabulous!

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  36. The audio sample was great. Entertaining without being too over the top. Nicely done!
    Tracy Awalt Juliano

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  37. The audiobook sounds excellent! May have to pick up a copy of the book for my niece!

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  38. I like the music. It made me smile.

    The story sounds funny, and I definitely am going to enjoy this. However, I think I would prefer to read the book, rather than listen.

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  39. I've always loved Bronson Pinchot. And clearly I'm a huge fan of WPP's books. I couldn't think of a better pairing of two of my favorite things!

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  40. This Sounds so good I've bought the audio and will get it read soon!

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  41. I like the intro music. It is very fitting of the essence that is The Heroes Guide. And I think Bronson has a great reading voice! Can't wait to read this! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. Love the audio sample! Thanks for the opportunity to win this fantastic collection of books~!

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  43. I want to listen more ... especially on my long summer roadtrips.

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  44. Bronson Pinchot was a great choice! Love the music, too.

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  45. Loved listening to the sample of the audiobook. Looking forward to hearing the entire book. Appreciate your generous giveaway!!

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  46. Interesting audiobook; I'm so intrigue now. Adding it to my Goodreads after this.

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  47. Is that Balkie Bartakomis from Perfect Strangers? Awesome! And the audio sample sounds great.

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  48. My boys would love this book!

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  49. Made me lol. Funny already, I think my kids would be mesmerized by it!!
    melanieinoh2003@yahoo.com

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  50. Thanks for the great giveaway, the audiobook sounds great

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  51. I absolutely LOVE the prologue! Thank you for the sample. Bronson Pinchot's voice is great for this story. He has a very matter of fact way of speaking.

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  52. Wow this audiobook reminds me of the little record stories I used to play as a child. I'd win this for my kids, but not gonna lie I'd be listening right there with them.

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  53. I think, from the sample of it that I heard, that it very nicely done!

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  54. I've heard so many wonderful things about this book from book bloggers. Bronson Pinchot does a great job in those first 5 minutes--I'm certain the rest of audiobook is similarly awesome.

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  55. I don't usually listen to audio books, but as I listened to this sample my ten year old came in and LOVED it so much. We both sat and listened to this wonderful reading with smiles on our faces. I think this is an audio book that I will need to buy so I can have more of those fun book moments with my sweet girl!

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  56. I'll admit that I really struggle with audio books... So... Ahem...

    But, it's actually not awful!! :P I actually really quite like it! And since I have the real book... I TOTALLY love this story! Like seriously! :D

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  57. Loved the audiobook want to hear the rest.

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  58. Nice voice to listen to and the story sounds intriguing. Now I am going to have to get the book. :)

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  59. Started laughing as soon as I heard, "Read by Bronson Pichot!" What a wonderful voice. If the rest of the story is as entertaining as the prologue, readers are in for a treat!

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  60. I love the audio sample, Bronson is great!
    Thank you :)
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  61. Oh Bronson Pinchot. . . i will never stop loving you. AND i'm totally sold on wanting to read or listen to the rest of this immediately.

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  62. More please? Sounds intriguing. My kids want more too.

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  63. Bronson does a great job narrating. I am not really a fan of audio books for kids, but he is the perfect person for the book.

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  64. Loved it I even got my son to sit down and listen and he liked it too :)

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