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I WANT MY BOOK BACK! A Picture Book Review and Giveaway

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 Do you remember back in August when I posted a cover reveal for Viviane Elbee’s second picture book, I WANT MY BOOK BACK? It releases on March 1 and here’s your opportunity to win a copy of this fun, book-friendly and make-any-librarian-happy picture book. 


REVIEW

Darryl’s passion is introduced immediately in the opening of this book.


 His problem is also introduced: his book was NOT for sharing.

Over and over again his mother renews his favorite book until one day, Darryl realizes that he can’t put it on hold any more. When his mother tells him it’s time to share it with others, Darryl responds with:



No amount of cajoling from his mother helps. Darryl is angry and inconsolable. 


And no amount of dinosaur tricks help him get his book back.

The next day when he returns to the library, he is shocked to discover that the librarian is holding HIS BOOK! Darryl is ready to let out another enormous roar when the fast-thinking librarian asks him to share the book with his friends. Darryl not only does that, but he–


–demonstrates what dinosaurs do!

So, what happens next? 

Everyone joins in!



The smart librarian offers him a different book and Darryl finds out that there is more than one book in the library he can love. The librarian earns her stripes and young readers learn that every book is meant to be enjoyed, shared, and celebrated.

GIVEAWAY

For a chance to win, leave a comment with your email address, or send me an email if you prefer. If you share this on social media, you will get one extra chance; if you follow my blog you will get another chance. Tell me what you have done and I will enter your name accordingly. U.S. addresses only. Giveaway ends March 3 at 9AM.

If you live in or around Charlotte, Vivianne will be reading and signing books at Park Road Books on March 12. 

 


Published by carolbaldwin

Carol enjoys teaching writing and has presented at many educators' and writing conferences. She has published widely in newspapers and magazines and along with Rebecca Wheeler, co-publishes Talking Story, a newsletter for educators and media specialists. When she isn’t reading, writing, or blogging, you’ll find her walking with friends, golfing, or gardening.

60 thoughts on “I WANT MY BOOK BACK! A Picture Book Review and Giveaway”

  1. I remember when our son was young he had a couple of book favorites…DANNY and the DINASOUR and a book about KING SNAKES. he would check them out, renew them and check them out again. I WANT MY BOOK BACK looks like a book a young boy would love.Please enter my name in the book giveaway.Gail Hurlburtgailhurlburt@gmail.comThanks!

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  3. This book is wonderful– story and the illustrations. I'd love to win a copy. As a long ago children's librarian, I can promise you that this book is based on an oh so true story!

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  6. What a cute idea for a picture book. I look forward to reading it. I will step aside on the drawing since I recently won a book here. Thanks for telling me about this sweet book.

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  14. What a great idea for a book! I was literally in a webinar last night discussing how it's okay for kids to want to re-read a book – this is a great example of how we can allow that, AND help kids find additional books to love!

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  21. Didn't Ramona Quimby solve a similar dilemma by writing her name on every page of a beloved library book so she wouldn't have to return it? I imagine many readers can identify with Darryl's dilemma. (I subscribe to your blog and am retweeting this post.)

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  25. Thank you Gail, Barbara, Connie, Rosi, Lois, Gwen, Danielle, Becky, Cathy, Veilance, Marci, Carol Gwin, Donna, Janet & Hewi for your kind words. I hope you will all enjoy the book!

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  31. I remember when our son was young he had a couple of book favorites…DANNY and the DINASOUR and a book about KING SNAKES. he would check them out, renew them and check them out again. I WANT MY BOOK BACK looks like a book a young boy would love.Please enter my name in the book giveaway.Gail Hurlburtgailhurlburt@gmail.comThanks!

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  33. This book is wonderful– story and the illustrations. I'd love to win a copy. As a long ago children's librarian, I can promise you that this book is based on an oh so true story!

    Reply

  36. What a cute idea for a picture book. I look forward to reading it. I will step aside on the drawing since I recently won a book here. Thanks for telling me about this sweet book.

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  44. What a great idea for a book! I was literally in a webinar last night discussing how it's okay for kids to want to re-read a book – this is a great example of how we can allow that, AND help kids find additional books to love!

    Reply

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