Through the incredible generosity of Anna at Hachette Book Group, I am hosting a giveaway for 3 audio copies of Mr. Popper's Penguins, a must have for any library! Remember, we are talking penguins here. Penguins !Pudgy and family will be so ecstatic!Mr. Popper's Penguins remains a classic, read and remembered by generations of loyal fans. Now, 70 years after its publication, it will be given a fresh new voice as an audiobook to attract a new generation of listeners.
About the Author: Before his death in 1948, Richard Atwater was a newspaper columnist and a professor of Greek. He is best known for writing Mr. Popper's Penguins with his wife, Florence, who finished the novel when he fell ill. Together, they were honored with the 1939 Newbery Honor Award.
Okay, kids ( from 1- 101), here are the "rules".
For your first official entry : post a comment on why you would like to win this book.
For an extra 3 entries : become a public follower. If you are already a follower, that counts too.
For one more extra entry, post a link to this contest in your sidebar.
Don't forget to leave me an e mail address. Winners will be notified by e mail.
Contest ends May 15th at 5 P.M.
Residents of US and Canada only, no P.O. Boxes.
Thank you and good luck.
I would love to win this, because it is one of my favorite books from childhood. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOk, now that I've stopped laughing at how great it is you're doing this giveaway, I'll go post in my side bar and then be back to enter :)
ReplyDelete1. I want this book because I think I can remember Captain Kangaroo reading it to me - anyone else remember that??? I'd love to read it again and share it with my niece.
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3. posted in my sidebar
meah56 AT gmail DOT com
Thanks for hosting the giveaway, Kaye!
I'd love to win this! My kids have never heard of Mr. Popper's Penguins, and I think it they would love it:)
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*Already a follower
Mary, how could I not do this giveaway?
ReplyDeleteKathy, you had very good taste in books even as a child!
I teach kindergarten. I'd love this for my classroom!!
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mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Please enter me--I loved this book as a child, and my two-year-old is a big penguin fan. I follow you on Blogger!
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Did you say PENGUINS?? Definitely put me in for the contest. I have many, many penguin books including Mr. Popper's Penguins.....but not on audio.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to read all the Newbery and Newbery Honor award winners but I haven't gotten to this one yet. I don't believe I've ever read it though!
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Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love books for children. We homeschool and I'd love to add this one to our library. I also have 4 grandchildren to read it too. (3 yr old at home too) :)
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gahome2mom at gmail dot com
I found you from Hachette Book Blog.
I just became a follower at Blogger. Come follow me too. :)
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Hiya! I wanted to be entered into this one! I've always wanted to read this with my little man! :)
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Melissa
Also I'm publicly following you as Melissa or Booklady (however it shows up!)
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Melissa
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No need to enter me. I'm dropping by to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win "Mr Popper's Penguins." First, I do love penguins. Secondly, I bet it's fun to listen to the story by audio. Thirdly, I would like for my new grandbaby girl to hear it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Please enter me!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this one before and I'd love to give it a try!
BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm a follower!
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I think this would be a great book for my daughter and me to listen to together.
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I would love to be entered in this contest. My little nephews would adore it. Thanks for the offer!
ReplyDelete- I am a devoted follower.
- I am adding this to my sidebar.
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5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]net
I've actually never heard of this book. Makes me wonder what I've been missing! Would love to win it so I could listen to it with my niece. I think she'd love it.
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librarygrinch at gmail dot com
This audiobook would be great for Liz and Tristan to listen to while we are in the car.
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I would like to be able to share this with my boys because I remember reading this when I was little.
ReplyDeletersgrandinetti(at)Yahoo(dot)com
Can't enter, Im in Australia but I've post your comp on Royal Reviews as of Mon 11th :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great giveaway!!
ReplyDeletePls count me in! I would love to win this - I'd read the book as an adult after hearing so much about it from a friend. It was such a fun read, I stayed up all night. I know that my niece would love this too.
+ I'm a new follower
+ I've posted a link to your contest on my blog's sidebar
www.startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
thanks!!
I can't imagine how I ever missed this book growing up. My daughters love penquins, so they would really enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm now following your blog.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Cheryl
cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com
Don't enter me -- just posted a reminder of this on Win A Book.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to listen to in the car on our way home from school.
ReplyDeleteIt takes us a half hour everyday.
sarose22(at)bellsouth(dot)net.
Grandma Sally
I would love to share this with my grandson, he would love it. I would love to have my name entered for your drawing.
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Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
I am a follower.
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Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
I feel so left out because I have never read Mr. Popper's Penguins. I am also a google reader follower.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book as a child and I'd like to win it to give to my best friend's daughter to enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower. Thank you!
zoeyredbird9@gmail.com
This is a great book! I have loved this since I was a child. I'd love to win it and share it with my son. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete(And, yes, this is penguins, after all!)
We collect audiobooks, btw, some through purchase, some through free (and legal) downloads, and others through recording ourselves. So fun!
ReplyDeleteI am a public follower!