One of the ways I “still” myself during the holiday season is to sit and sip tea while perusing my collection of favorite and familiar Christmas and wintry books. There’s something magically lulling about those beloved images and the lilting language. Looking at the covers, I can almost hear a cheery “welcome back” before I even turn the first page.
Knowing you love children’s book and might very well love to give a book to a child you love, Frog on a Dime is offering a very special holiday giveaway for you to giveaway!
There are three outstanding children’s books up for grabs . . .
JAKE and LILY by Jerry Spinelli
FLORA & ULYSSES by Kate DiCamillo
EXTRA YARN by Marc Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
To enter:
Step 1: Invite a friend to follow Frog on a Dime.
Step 2: Leave a comment on this post to let me know which book you’d prefer (with a 2nd choice, just in case) AND let me know that you’ve invited a friend. You don’t have to name names. We’ll be on the honor system. (Just remember, “he” knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.)
I will draw three names on Friday, December 12 at Noon. Each winner will receive a book—and I’ll even gift wrap it with my own little hands, if you like. Then I’ll send them off to the lucky winners spit-spot!
Enter today!
Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home! ~ Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers (1836)
Happy holidays to you and thanks for this giveaway! All of my FB friends have been invited to follow Frog on a Dime.
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Thank you for visiting and “liking” AND inviting. Much appreciated, Erin. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday!
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I’m inviting my friend Alice, an aspiring author, to follow your blog. I know she’ll find a great deal of inspiration here!
One of your many fans,
Kris Remenar (who’d love any of those beautiful books!0
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Alice would be most welcome! Thank you for inviting her. Wishing you a beautiful holiday with your lovies, my Sweet Friend!
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Great idea for a holiday contest, Vicky. I invited a friend to follow your blog, but she probably already does. If I win, any of the books would be great. Happy holidays!
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Thank you for inviting a friend, Ann. I wish you a splendid holiday with your wonderful menfolk!
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I invited all the squirrels that come to my writing window everyday looking for almonds (which they get), and they promised to invite all their friends to visit Frog on a Dime. After chatting with them a bit, we agreed that Jake and Lilly was our first choice. But we wouldn’t turn away Extra Yarn!
Merriest of Christmases to you!
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I adore squirrels! Who wouldn’t want to be followed by a bunch of them. How fun. Thank you for inviting your squirrelly friends, Randy. I wish you and yours a fabulous Christmastime.
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Happy Christmas to you, Vicky! Thank you for the awesome giveaway. I invited a friend to follow your blog and would love Flora and Ulysses (Jake and Lily second choice). I look forward to reading your blog each time, so why wouldn’t my friends?
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Aw, what a sweet thing to say, Danielle. Thank you for entering the giveaway. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!
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I invited all my lovely FB followers to follow your blog. What a fun giveaway! I would love Jake and Lily and or Extra Yarn. Merry Christmas!
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Are you the kindest person or what, Jennifer? If you were anyone else, I might say you’re just being sweet to get on St. Nick’s good side, but I know you’re nice all year long! Thanks so much and a merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Wow, you’re like Santa Claus, except not nearly so round and hairy. I invited my friend Doug Marshall from the West Coast to subscribe, but now it occurs to me he’s probably already a member of the Vicky Fan Club (as am I.)
I’d like Flora and Ulysses if I could win. Thanks for the chance.
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I’m a Charlie Barshaw Fan! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Thanks, Vicky, for reminding me about the holiday children’s books I hold close to my heart, especially the Polar Express and The Giving Season. I’d love to receive either Flora & Ulysses or Extra Yarn in the drawing! I invited Kathy Gilson to follow Frog on a Dime!
Lisa Healy
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Thanks so much for visiting and for inviting a friend to follow Frog on a Dime. I wish you a very merry holiday season!
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