If you’ve been reading Design Mom from the beginning, you know I’m a fan of John Segal, the acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator. It turns out that John keeps writing and drawing, and I keep liking his work and wanting to tell people about it. In fact, John’s latest book, The Lonely Moose, just came out. He sent me an email about it — mentioning this particular story was 15 years in the making — and we both agreed that some celebrating was in order. So John is giving away TEN SIGNED COPIES of THE LONELY MOOSE in today’s Giveaway!!!
Ten signed copies = Ten winners!! Ten winners = good odds!!
We just received our copy of The Lonely Moose over the weekend and my kids LOVE it. Ralph, who takes great pride in being able to identify the work of his favorite authors and illustrators, studied it particularly and proclaimed it a hit. The story of an unlikely friendship is sweet, and as usual, Mr. Segal’s illustrations are enchanting. But my kids aren’t the only fans. The Society of Illustrators picked The Lonely Moose as one it’s Best Picture Books of the Year! Nice.
I’ll be honest, one of my favorite parts of having exchanged emails with John, is having signed bookplates to place in our copies of his books. And John Segal understands this fact. He knows how cool it is to have a signed copy of a book. So. To make this Giveaway extra-super-special, here is Mr. Segal’s generous offer: If any Design Mom Reader writes an email to John (johnsegal [at] mac.com) and includes a mailing address, Mr. Segal will personally send them a FREE SIGNED BOOKPLATE that can be placed in their own copy of The Lonely Moose.
You read correctly: ANY Design Mom Reader. Which means everyone can be a winner on this Giveaway. And you should know that it’s not just any old bookplate. It’s darling and John handcolors each one. Plus, you can specify to whom you would like Mr. Segal to inscribe the book plate. For example, “To Ralph, Maude, Olive, Oscar & Betty” or, “To the 2nd grade class at East Elementary.” (You can read more about the free bookplates here.)
As an additional FYI: I know that the last time I posted about John Segal, and he offered up Carrot Soup bookplates, they were super popular. If you missed your chance, it’s not too late. Carrot Soup and The Reluctant Dragon book plates are still available.
Wouldn’t it make a fun surprise for your children/nieces/nephews/neighbors — you could pick up a copy of The Lonely Moose, write to John for your free signed bookplate and put them together as a really lovely gift. Who wouldn’t love such special addition to their library?!
Thank you John Segal!
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Oh, I would love them. Count me in.
I love his illustrations. Please choose me.
My kids just got a new bookshelf for their room. This would be a perfect addition to their collection!
Ah, what a wonderful giveaway ,yes please!
The illustrations are simply adorable! My daughter would love to read these books. Thank you for this giveaway.
That’s awesome! Consider me entered.
Fantastic giveaway!
LOVE children books, and I love his illustrations. Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh! Moose are my favorite!It sounds like a great story.
Oh, I’m crossing my fingers for this one!
This would be so perfect for my schoolteacher sister!
Add me to the many commenters wanting to be entered in the giveaway!
Love John Segal’s stories and illustrations! Pick me, me kids would love them! ;)
The illustrations are fantastic and I would love to win a book. I already requested a “Carrot Soup” bookplate for my son’s book. Thanks for the giveaway!
I too am a John Segal fan and would love a signed copy of his latest and greatest!
Yes, thank you! I am a bibliophile and am working on making my boys the same- I swear it is the only time I will try to mold them to me!
those are such wonderful illustrations!!
Blessings,
Karla
What great illustrations. So sweet!
Lovely illustrations, and who doesn’t love a moose?
I would love to add this book to my child’s library. Pick Me!
Haven’t read any of his books, but would love to!
i wish i may… i wish i might…
After reading what seemed like every book off our bookshelf to my 3 year old last night, I could use a new great book around our house. Please pick me!
I love this book and would feel so lucky to be picked!
How fun!!I would love one!!!!
What a cute book! My daughter A is a book worm! She loves to read at home, in the car, wherever she goes she can be found with a book. I would love to add this to her collection!!!
This looks great. What a generous giveaway! The illustrations look great.
I love these books – my kids would be thrilled to have a signed one. Either way, I’ll definitely be asking for a bookplate. How generous!
Wow! Reading is our favorite thing in this house…that book looks beautiful!
As an aspiring writer, I think it would be good juju to have a signed John Segal book on my shelves:)
Finally.
oh, my, if only I can win this time. It will be perfect addition to my girl’s growing library!
What an awesome giveaway! My daughter and I are both book lovers. We’d love to add his book to our collection! But, like Lydia said previously, either way, we’ll definitely be asking for a bookplate. Thanks!
Count us in. Our little bookworm would love this!
Moose wander through our yard often – it would be so fun to have a great story in our shelves too :) (btw – we live in Northern Maine :) )
Awesome!! I hope me. I love his books!!
John Segal’s books are fantastic! I’ll be honest – it will be hard to decide whether to keep this for my own library or pass it on to a young friend. Either way, it would be much appreciated!
Please pick me!
my kid would love it! put my name in the hat for them.
Thanks for introducing me to John Segal. I’m excited to check out all of his books.
Great illustrations!
Very cool for my son’s blossoming library!
I would be thrilled to win this book! John Segal’s illustrations are beautiful and I really love moose.
I even sculpted one out of clay in high school… but unfortunately I gave it away.
We love moose at our house!!
I would love a new book for my “wild three”!
Thanks John Segal and Design Mom!
This book looks darling. My 4 year old son would love it!
Oh my son adores his books! What a great gift it would be for me to win this for him :)
Since I found out I’m pregnant (due in October with my first), I’ve been on the hunt for quality children’s books. This looks great!
My kids would love these books. Please pick me.
I love children’s books…I hope I win!
I always love a GOOD kids book.
Reading before bed will never be better!
I have two little ones who have their fingers crossed.
odds are there’s a moose in my future?!
What a darling book to read to my daughter.
cross your fingers chlo.
Thanks for the giveaway. We already got a cool Carrot Soup bookplate for a friend.
These look like great books!
My kids love books and what a great book to add to our collection!
oh so cute. I’m a big fan a great children’s books with great illustrations!
I love a good book. Hope I win!
I’ve already requested my nameplates! THanks for a great giveaway.
What a great giveaway!
what a great giveaway!
my little E would love a new book! He even knows how to say “moose” now, how perfect!
Beautiful cover–I’d love a copy of this book!
Ooh, I’m all about books! Count me in…
Natalie is waiting to hear that she won!!
We love books at our house. Pick me PLEASE!
Oh, I would LOVE to win this for my boy! :)
Ah, what a sweet gift for my nephews. A perfect addition to their library! Count me in!
Gigi is currently all about moose (meese?) right now, so that is perfect!
Nothing better than books!
I got chased by a moose once. Maybe that will increase my chances of winning. I love the artwork in the books!
My kids love all books. This would be a great addition to our library.
pick me! n.b. “moose” is both plural and singular.
So cute! I could read it to my new little nephew,
I am totally in on this one!
so happy to know about john’s books!
I love his books! This would be a great addition!
I love to read.
What awesome books!! Count me in!!
My two-year-old and I would love this. Sign us up.
Great book! I’d love to surprise my nice Mimo (mimosa) with the book!
Such beautiful illustrations! Please, please….PLEASE can I have a copy for my little boy?
Heather N.
I’d love to win!
What a cool giveaway!! I love children’s books!
Oh, pick me! My son loves it when I read to him. BTW, his dad’s nickname is “Moose” – so this would be perfect!aacw
We love Carrot Soup and would love to have his new book! Please pick us!
So fun! There’s nothing I like more than a good book, unless it’s a good book for my daughter :)
My son is finally starting to be interested in us reading to him. I would love to win one of these!
I LOVE John Segal! What a wonderful giveaway! Choose me :)!
How cute! My daughter would love it!
This is so great!
My girls would love this. His books are so great.
Oh yes. We LOVE books in our house!
Yipee! This is an awesome giveaway!
This would be a wonderful addition to my children’s little library!
would love to add this book to our book collection
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