Tuesday, November 8, 2016

TODDLER TUESDAY REVIEW & GIVE-AWAY: Goodnight Manger, Written by Laura Sassi, Illustrated by Jane Chapman

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TITLE: Goodnight Manger
FORMAT: Board Book
AUTHOR: Laura Sassi
ILLUSTRATOR: Jane Chapman
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
IMPRINT: Zondervan / Zonderkidz
PUBLICATION DATE: 2015 
ISBN: 978-0-310-75571-8











SNIPPET 
Stars are twinkling.
Baby's fed. 
Mama says, "It's
Time for bed."

Hug him, squeeze him,
Hold him tight.
Dim the lantern.
Say, "Goodnight."

From the moment the cover opens and this delightful bedtime story begins, it's broad appeal becomes evident. It is neither just a nativity story, nor just a bedtime story, but a wonderfully intertwined combination. And while technically a bedtime story, it is spirited and not without clever tension and pacing as angels, shepherds and kings come to welcome the new baby and influence his inability to go to sleep. 

This board book version of Sassi's picture book of the same name is perfect for toddlers as it is strong, durable. Importantly, it introduces elements of the nativity story in a fun, sweet and subtle way, with crisp rhyme that bears reading over and over again. Jane Chapman's art is absolutely charming and delightful, and presents characters that will appeal to children of all backgrounds. 

Zonderkidz is offering one fresh-off-the-press copy of the new GOODNIGHT, MANGER board book to one lucky winner.  To be eligible, you must be a U.S. resident and have a physical address, not a P.O. Box.  

To enter, please leave a comment for Laura in the comment section of this post. A winner will be chosen on December 7th. 

PLEASE CHECK OUT: Laura Sassi's writing advice here:
http://literallylynnemarie.blogspot.com/2016/11/squeak-what-mice-in-goodnight-manger.html

20 comments:

  1. I would love to add her book to our home library just in time for the holidays! I have been a fan of Laura for some time now. ��

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    1. It's a great book, @Veronica Grande! Good luck! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground.

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    2. @Veronica Grande -- you are our Winner. Please contact me via e-mail LiterallyLynneMarie@Gmail.com with your mailing address. Congratulations!

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    3. I'm so excited to receive this book! Thank you! I will reach out to you via email shortly.

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  2. How could anyone resist a fresh-off-the-press copy?
    So glad this sweet story is now in board book form. I know the perfect baby to gnaw...er...read this!

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    1. I know, right? Good luck, @Cathy Ballou Mealey! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground.

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  3. This sounds like a perfect Christmas book for my little ones. We alway wrap up 25 Christmas books, a mix of ones we own and from the library, as our Advent calendar and open one a night in December. I'd love to add this one in. www.kristivaliant.com

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    1. That is a fabulous idea, @Kristi Valiant! Thanks for sharing! This is a great one to add to your collection!

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    2. Laura, You had me at Mama says😍 I love it already and can cross names off Santa's list! 😊 Thank you and congratulations on your beautiful book. ~Yvette

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    3. Isn't it sweet? Thanks @Yvette Elrod for stopping by My Word Playground. Good luck!

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  4. I love this little book. It would be a great gift for my little niece!

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    1. It sure would, @Rebecca Gomez -- good luck! And thanks for stopping by My Word Playground. LOVE your books, WHAT ABOUT MOOSE and HENSEL AND GRETEL!

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    2. I have 5 grandchildren. Would be great to read with them.

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    3. It would, @Susan Edgerton! Good luck, and thank you for stopping by My Word Playground!

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  5. What a lovely gift this would make for my niece! I love the rhyming format!

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    1. I agree, @Lisa Dekker! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground!

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  6. This would be a wonderful addition to our Christmas book collection!!! ����

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    1. I agree @Bethany Armstrong! Thank you for stopping by My Word Playground!

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  7. This looks so lovely. What a gift it would be to have it for my two boys!

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    1. It is absolutely lovely! They will enjoy it! Thanks for visiting My Word Playground!

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