You all know I love to do children’s book giveaways for two reasons. Number one is that I am a total book addict and it makes me incredibly happy to get a new book. Especially for free. Number two is that I love to give you all the chance to win a book. Especially this book.
The book, Winter’s Tail, is completely captivating.
This non-fiction book with stunning photos and great story-telling is the tale of a dolphin who survives a run-in with a fishing net, is rescued and is eventually given a prosthetic tail. This book is written for children, but I was entranced.
I can tell you now that when MVP comes home from college for Thanksgiving, he’ll be reading it.
It’s a read-aloud for younger readers and a great independent read for older elementary school kids.
The lucky winner will receive this prize package:
- Dolphin Plush
- Dolphin Key Chain
- Winter’s Tail game for Nintendo DS
- Copy of Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again Book
Leave me a comment telling me who you’d love to give this killer gift to and I’ll choose the winner next Friday by random number generator. Good luck!
Oh, my goodness, 10yo SnakeMaster would LOVE LOVE LOVE to receive this prize package!! He is into watching Animal Planet and Discovery Channel just for the joy of learning new things about animals and nature. He wants to grow up to tell others about his love of animals, the great outdoors, and conservation. Steve Irwin is his hero. (I think SnakeMaster would enjoy a conversation with MVP!)
Posted by: kcinnova | October 02, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Hi Jenn, I'd love to give this to my cousin- she's 8 years old and completely obsessed with animals and nintendo DS, so she'd be over the moon to receive this. Thank you for taking the time to do a giveaway!
Posted by: Katie Jennings | October 02, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Aww my little one would love that book and toy. He is seven and has just learnt to swim Butterfly (or Dolphin as he calls it - never sure exactly why it is called Butterfly!).
But I think I live a little too far away to be included in your prize draw!
Posted by: Reluctant Blogger | October 02, 2009 at 05:30 AM
I'd love to give this to my dear daughter, who just moved to the Wild West from the ocean and misses it so much!
Posted by: Ashley | October 02, 2009 at 06:52 AM
I'd give it to my youngest (age 10) who is a non-fiction fan and loves his Nintendo DS. I will admit the plush animal will likely become a dog toy because that's what happens to ALL plush animals in our house!
Posted by: Just Mom | October 02, 2009 at 07:15 AM
I love love love this dolphin. It's at the St. Petersburg aquarium. They have some awesome animals there. My DD is a huge animal lover and this would have a place of honor in our home library.
Posted by: Michele D | October 02, 2009 at 07:58 AM
I think both my kids would love this book. DS could read it to DD. They always liked the dolphins at the aquariums we go to.
Posted by: kellyg | October 02, 2009 at 08:01 AM
My 9 year old daughter is dolphin-crazy; she would adore this!
Posted by: Tracy | October 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Oh my gosh! I know just the little girl for this gift! *fingers crossed!*
Posted by: Middle-Aged-Woman | October 02, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Hi,
I've just started reading your blog (I've read through most of the archives and I got hooked). This book sounds amazing! I've always been fascinated with dolphins. I would love to give this book to my nephew because he always wants to look at the glass dolphins I have when he comes to visit. This would be much safer! He's only 3 but he has always loved books and I know he'd enjoy it being read to him until he can read it himself!
Posted by: Shannon | October 02, 2009 at 09:49 AM
My great-nephew would absolutely love to have this - count me in.
Posted by: wenderina | October 02, 2009 at 09:50 AM
My 2 boys - 10 and 6 love dolphins and they could split this little package perfectly!! They would have to share the book but the 6 yr old would get the stuffed animal and the 10 yr old would get the DS game! Love your site - it keeps me giggling and it reminds me I am sane!
Thanks!
Posted by: MOM22BOYS! | October 02, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Wow this looks like a great book and even if I don't win it I will probably buy it for my 10yo daughter who wants to be a marine biologist. She is so into animal studies that the Internet isn't enough for her current report, she "needs to go library because the Intenet isn't as good as reading a book."
Posted by: Patti Flesher | October 02, 2009 at 10:41 AM
My duaghter is in high school, but she would LOVE this! I might like it, just a little, too. :)
Posted by: imom | October 02, 2009 at 10:46 AM
That sounds like such an interesting, captivating story!
Posted by: Johannarupp@yahoo.com | October 02, 2009 at 12:02 PM
I would definitely give this to my son. He is only three, but he loves books like this! He loves any story about animals.
Posted by: Honey Mommy | October 02, 2009 at 12:25 PM
My daughter would definitely adore it. She is only two years old and she is crazy for all animals especially dolphins and dogs. I believe that she would go to bed with this lovely dolphin plush and I would read her that book. She would dream about oceans while sleeping with her dolphin toy. Thanks...
Posted by: umur kocak | October 02, 2009 at 01:02 PM
I have a very special student who would shine up like a Christmas tree over this book... I'll pay the postage if "I" win...
Posted by: allmycke | October 02, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I would love to win this prize package for my son. He loves reading and loves animals.
Posted by: Danetta | October 02, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I would love to give this to my daughter, she loves dolphins just like me. THanks!
Posted by: k. C. | October 02, 2009 at 05:05 PM
My youngest are 11 yrs old. But this dolphin stuffed animal looks like the book is marketed for younger?
Posted by: phd in yogurtry | October 02, 2009 at 05:19 PM
I'd give it right to my little Nuts - Big Nut is very into the ocean right now. ("Mom, are crabs friendly?") and both love books.
Posted by: Grumpy Momma | October 02, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Well I think I'd love it for myself! However being the good auntie I am I would give it to my sweet niece who is lucky enough to live in a place where you can sometimes actually see pilot whales (who are cousins to dolphins).
I was lucky enough to swim with dolphins once and it remains as one of the photo highlights in my memory!
Posted by: Deb D | October 02, 2009 at 07:06 PM
That is a cool gift idea. As the mom of boys, nonfiction is always a hit around here...animals top their list, although normally the prehistoric type:)
Posted by: Green Girl in Wisconsin | October 03, 2009 at 09:51 AM
I would like to win this for my two sons! They are 2 and 4 (5 at the end of October! :)
Posted by: Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) | October 03, 2009 at 11:17 AM
I'd love to give this to my niece. She wants to work at Sea World when she grows up.
Posted by: frogmama | October 03, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I would love to donate this book and the goodies to my son's preschool. We read Owen and Mzee all the time and he loves it. He'd love to share it with his friends!
Posted by: Robyn Sarvis | October 03, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Gavin is currently infatuated with Dolphins and tells me there is this place called Sea World where you can really see Dolphins up close. I'm thinking a book is as close as we are going to get while we are living in the midwest.
KEEP BELIEVING
Posted by: Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING | October 03, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I would give this to my friend's son, who want to be a marine biologist.
Posted by: WEHAF | October 04, 2009 at 06:34 PM
My husband has been reading to my son at night and it sounds like something my son would enjoy.
Gregory just loves books. I only wish I could read to him.
Posted by: Angela | October 04, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Oh!!! I'd give it to my daughter! She'd LOVE it!
Posted by: magpie | October 04, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Oh I want this awesome book for my niece! She would love it! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Donna Brown | October 05, 2009 at 02:46 PM
This would go to my 2yo daughter! I'm pretty sure she'd love it...
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Posted by: Winning Readings | October 06, 2009 at 09:18 AM
I'd love to win this for my four year old daughter. She'd love it! thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: pixie13 | October 07, 2009 at 12:32 AM
My son would love the book and my daughter would love the DS gaame! Both love dolphins and would enjoy this immensely!
Posted by: Carolsue | October 07, 2009 at 01:53 AM
I would love to give this to my mom. What a heartwarming story, and she could use it at the children's service at church or with my niece and nephew.
Posted by: Suzy Q | October 07, 2009 at 08:10 PM
My 11 year old daughter would love love love this book!!! She got to swim with a dolphin last year in cancun and she still talks about it! I would be the best mom in the world if I was randomly picked to win this for her.. Thanks!!
Posted by: Kathy James | October 08, 2009 at 04:15 PM
I would give this to my nephew. He's a big fan of both the nintendo ds and science.
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Posted by: Renee G | October 08, 2009 at 11:30 PM
I would give the DS game and stuffed dolphin to my daughter for Christmas; the book, I would let her donate --in her name -- to a local organization that collects new books for young children.
HobartsMama at AOL.COM
Posted by: Jennai | October 09, 2009 at 01:47 AM