I don't even know if I dare tell you guys about this. You see, I have always wanted to be a writer. I alternate between wanting to write children's books, juvenile, or novels. I've written a few children's books, but have never tried to have them published.But I might now have my chance.
I don't even dare hope.
And you get a chance too.
So first, before the review and giveaway, I have to tell you about the Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Children's book Contest.
Cheerios® is searching for the next great children's book author. It could be you! (or me?!)
I am having the hardest time deciding which story to enter. Or if I want to write a new one. I thought about putting them here on my blog and having you guys vote but then Eldon said what if someone steals my stories and enters it first. I know my readers wouldn't do that....
So once I have it down to the next few I might email it to some of you and have you vote that way. Let me know if you are interested!
Anyway, we are all about the books here at my house. We have way more books than food storage so if there is a catastrophe we'll starve but we won't be bored! ;) We were sent a box of stories to review and my kids just love them! I know I've got my work cut out for me to even be in the running after reading these fabulous stories!
And guess what??!! They are going to send a set of these books to one of my lucky readers!! Want to win?
Here's how you win:
(Required for initial entry)
Tell me what your favorite children's book is and/or tell me if you've ever wanted to write children's books and why.
Tell me what your favorite children's book is and/or tell me if you've ever wanted to write children's books and why.
For extra entries after the initial entry above
(please leave a separate comment for each one):
(please leave a separate comment for each one):
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I would love to review your stories for you! My two favorite children's story books are Ferdinand the Bull (my fave from childhood) and The Monster At The End Of This Book (Sesame Street's Grover).
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ReplyDeleteI'm also a future author. :) I would be happy to vote on your stories and I promise not to steal your ideas.
ReplyDeleteONE of my favorite children's books is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." I think it's hilarious. The illustrations are simple and funny.
ALSO, I have my idea for a children's book already. I've even written an outline for it. It's about a young tortoise who wants to grow up to be a courier or transport animal and who is mocked for his dreams. But just you wait...
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ReplyDeleteI love children's lit! I actually collect it! Some of my favorites are Make Way for Ducklings and the Polar Express!
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ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite children's books is And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon, oh yeah, and Guess How Much I Love You. I'd review your stories also, but you already knew that. :)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite book to read the kiddos right now is "Sometimes I'm Bombaloo!" No, I have never wanted to write children's book, I will stick to reading them.
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Our favorite book right now is Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar. Thanks for the chance.
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One of my faves is One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Oh, just pick anything by Dr. Seuss. I have had fleeting thoughts about writing a children's book, but then my children interrupt me;)
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't have to put the whole story on here, just a summary and we could vote on the summaries!
Favorite children's book? Wow, tough one. We love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom around here, because it's so catchy.
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ReplyDeleteOne of our favorite books right now is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They kids love it. I do too.
ReplyDeleteToday outside the daycare kiddos found a caterpillar, they wanted me to line all the food up from the book for the caterpillar to eat.. Whoo had to talk fast to get out of that one.
Thanks!
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I am a subscriber, Thanks
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I follow your blog, Thanks so much!
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I follow you on Twitter, Thanks!
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pat the bunny...he was fuzzy...by the time the 3 of us read and reread the book...he had a mangy bit on his body. no, i have never wanted to write a kids story but i love reading them to kids and finding good ones to give to my grandnieces and nephews.
ReplyDeleteplease write your book! there can never be enough good books for kids!
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ReplyDeleteI actually loved clifford the red dog. I think because my brother had all the books and loved him too. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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I hope your dreams come true, Sharla! I *might* enter this contest too. I have always wanted to write a children's book. Something rhythmic and beautiful and fun. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite children's books are probably "Only You" by Robin Cruise, "Green Eggs & Ham" by Dr. Seuss, and "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown.
I love children's books. I think I enjoy them as much as my kids do. Right now, our favorites are Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs and The Giving Tree.
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My favorite books are the Dr. Suess books. I just love reading Green Eggs And Ham to my grandson. A long time ago I thought about writing a children's book but couldn't figure out how to go about putting it together.
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ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a *ahem* stalker/follower. I'll tweet bout it. And maybe Facebook it as well. Congrats for wanting to get your work out there. If ya want me to look over your book I'd LOVE too! I LOVE writing as well. Just went to a LDS writer's conference end of April. We should go next year together. It would be fun!
ReplyDeleteMy FAVE book is Chroncles of Narnia. LOVE it!
Also Fox in Socks book. (LOVE it when tweedle beetles battle....)
Judy Blume books ALL of them
(really like Sheila the Great though)
My favorite book is "Goodnight Moon"! It's one of my daughter's favorites, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
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My favorite children's book is The Pokey Little Puppy. I just love that story. Thank you!
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Go Dog, Go! was my favorite as a kid, and I LOVE that my toddler loves it, too.
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I don't think I've ever wanted to write a children's book. Maybe when I was a child I wanted to write a book...is that the same thing? :)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite children's book is The Pokey Little Puppy. I loved that book as a child and I enjoy reading it to my son. I thought of writing children's stories briefly, but I don't think I'm creative enough.
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I follow your blog.
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I follow on Twitter. (talonsmom731)
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I posted on Twitter.
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My favorite is Goodnight Moon. My boys favorite, at the moment, is Sail Away.
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