Monday, June 01, 2009

John Segal Giveaway



Well hello there! Today's Giveaway has 10 prizes. Which means 10 winners
! Which is never a bad thing. John Segal, the first author/illustrator to contact me via this blog, and therefore an internet-friend-for-life, has written and illustrated another fantastic children's book. It's called Far Far Away. And there are 10 copies up for grabs today — all signed by John Segal himself.

My family owns at least 3 titles in the John Segal library and every single one is a hit with my kids. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of Far Far Away — I'm already loving the sneak peeks and blurbs I found on John's blog.




Whether you win or not, there's a pretty cool consolation prize. Email John at
bookplates@me.com and tell him you'd like a custom book plate, then send him a self addressed stamped envelope (you can find his mailing address here), and he'll make one up special just for you and send it out.

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eave a comment to enter. I'll announce a winner on Wednesday (oops! I mean Thursday). Now — off to the airport. I've been working on a fun project and the photoshoot is this week in New York. I'll be posting from my old stomping grounds for the next few days.

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Congratulations! The 10 lucky winners are:

1) Chelise
2) Leta Joy
3) Sarah
4) Melanie
5) Michelle
6) Diane
7) Stacey
8) NancyH
9) Amy of Progressive Pioneer
10) Katie @ goodLife {eats}

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643 Comments:

Blogger Emily Anne said...

I'd love to add a new children's book to our collection!

10:07 AM  
Blogger lizzie said...

Can you ever have too many children's books? And this looks excellent. My fingers are crossed.

10:08 AM  
Blogger Angie said...

Darling book! Pick me

10:09 AM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

books are great prizes

10:10 AM  
Blogger Tia said...

Oh, I love childrens literature!

10:12 AM  
Blogger Julie L. said...

ooh--this looks like such a fun book! I'm glad to hear more about this author! I'd love to add it to my collection for my girls!

10:12 AM  
Blogger Catherine said...

I'm 10 weeks into my first pregnancy (hooray!) and am working hard to build up my children's book collection, so this would be great!

10:14 AM  
Blogger Emily said...

We'd love to have this!!

10:14 AM  
Blogger A Touch of Country said...

this book looks adorable!

We love books!

10:15 AM  
Blogger Amy said...

Beautiful book! I would love to add this to our small but growing collection for our baby due in November!

10:16 AM  
Blogger Mrs.Campbell said...

I am an absolute Children's Book Junkie. It was my one vice in college, fitting for an elementary education major!

10:16 AM  
Blogger angela said...

looks like a cute book! count me in and thanks to both you and mr. segal!

10:17 AM  
Blogger Courtney said...

We're always looking for new books and authors!

10:17 AM  
Blogger Becky said...

Books are the best! Especially children's books!

10:18 AM  
Blogger divrchk said...

I love his books! How awesome.

10:18 AM  
Blogger Ashlie said...

A new good book is always fun! We love books!

10:19 AM  
Blogger Guinevere said...

This will be a perfect birthday present for my pig-obsessed son!

10:21 AM  
Blogger Sarita Emilia said...

so fun!

10:22 AM  
Anonymous Karen/twinmom said...

beautiful work... I'm trying to build my boys' library, too!
Thanks for the offer!

10:23 AM  
Blogger GadgetGirl XOXO said...

I can't wait to get my hands on this book. My son will love it. He's only 8 months, but hey it's never to early to get to love reading.

10:23 AM  
Blogger Crystal said...

The cover of that book is so adorable.

10:23 AM  
Blogger Kristen said...

The drawings are beautiful - thanks for the great giveaway.

10:24 AM  
Blogger me said...

Beautiful! I would love to add this book to our collection.

10:26 AM  
Blogger Bowlby said...

Count me in, please!

10:28 AM  
Blogger pjmomof3boys said...

This book looks adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!

10:30 AM  
Blogger Mara said...

Outstanding illustrations, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy to read to my daughter. Thanks for the great giveaway!

10:30 AM  
Blogger Dana said...

Oh this would be perfect for my little girls! yea for a new book!

10:30 AM  
Blogger Danielle said...

I love the illustrations! I hope I win one!

10:31 AM  
Blogger Kristi said...

it looks like a great book!

10:31 AM  
Blogger The Litzenbergers said...

We are just starting to build our library for our boy who will be born this summer. It is always great to learn about new authors!

10:31 AM  
Blogger Jen said...

Hoping we win - this book looks great! Thanks so much for the blog - read it daily!

10:32 AM  
Blogger Liz said...

Cute book!

10:33 AM  
Blogger Scott said...

Oh we love books in our family! And this one seems like a hit!

10:33 AM  
Blogger Jeremiah Burns said...

We love childrens books in my house. We read at least 3 a day. New ones would be great!!!

10:34 AM  
Blogger HodgePodge said...

What great piggies!! I love them!

10:34 AM  
Blogger Joyface said...

Oh, I love childrens books.

10:35 AM  
Blogger Debra said...

very cute book.. my little guy would love it...

10:36 AM  
Blogger Sarah said...

we're always looking for new children's books

10:37 AM  
Blogger Beckstrom Bunch said...

What beautiful illustrations!

10:37 AM  
Blogger Jen said...

what an adorable looking book.

10:38 AM  
Blogger {natalie} said...

i'm excited he's coming out with a new book, he have a few of his others because of you. thanks!

10:39 AM  
Blogger Christine said...

Looks like a great book, my kids will LOVE it!

10:40 AM  
Blogger Maya said...

What a cute book! Thanks for the chance!

10:41 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Fingers crossed--love the illustrations!

10:42 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Fingers crossed--great illustrations!

10:42 AM  
Blogger Kristy said...

Looks cute!

10:43 AM  
Blogger Shanicherie said...

Adorable! I need to get all the best books for my little one's library!

10:43 AM  
Blogger Amber said...

Too cute. I've got my fingers crossed.

10:44 AM  
Blogger joel said...

The illustrations are very cute.

10:44 AM  
Blogger Sonia said...

I would love Love LOVE to add this book to our collection. We are constantly reading to our toddler daughter who loves to hear us read to her. It's such a special time we spend together going over the words and pictures and the story. Now she's starting to open the books and read it to us...she actually knows the stories and does a good job of telling it to us...what a "wow she's actually listening" kind of moment...anyway I digress...what a wonderful gift this would be...

10:45 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

It looks like a great book! Hope I win!

10:46 AM  
Anonymous Carrie in Kansas said...

Good children's books are such treasures.

10:48 AM  
Blogger N said...

can never have to many books...especially good ones. my daughter could not get enough of carrot soup...i began reading it aloud in my sleep!!!:) bet this one is a hit too!

thanks for the giveaway!
noelle

10:49 AM  
Blogger Julabula said...

It just so happens that I'm a sucker for children's books about pigs!!

10:49 AM  
Blogger the Fife's said...

Wow, what a great book. We love reading and would love to add this to our collection.

10:51 AM  
Blogger Lily said...

Love John Segal. Hope I win!

10:51 AM  
Blogger Molly said...

Beautiful illustrations! I would love to win one of his books!!

10:52 AM  
Blogger kylee said...

My baby would love me to read him this book while he's still the womb. :)

10:54 AM  
Blogger Ray Ray said...

I would love to win!

10:56 AM  
Anonymous Jessie Hansen said...

Yes please!

10:56 AM  
Blogger Steph said...

John Segal will be my internet-friend-for-life, too, if I win this one! The book looks wonderful!

10:58 AM  
Blogger stephanie said...

we love children's books. especially if they are about pigs. this book looks darling.

10:59 AM  
Blogger TheOtherJones said...

My boys and I love books! Especially really cool ones. Thanks.

11:00 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

John Segal rocks!!! We love his books and actually were lucky enough to win The Lonely Moose here! I'd never won anything else in my life...could I possibly have the good fortune to win this one, too?! I hope so!

11:00 AM  
Blogger Stine said...

I just learned that I'm expecting a little girl and would love to add this to the collection waiting for her!

11:01 AM  
Blogger Rizley Family said...

We love books!

11:02 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Books, I love his books!
-Crystal

11:02 AM  
Blogger missweb said...

Cool! Love his work!

11:03 AM  
Blogger Megan said...

I hope I win!

11:04 AM  
Blogger Katie said...

We love books in this house!!

11:05 AM  
Blogger elaine said...

i could never refuse adding a book to the home library!

11:06 AM  
Blogger Gina Schmitz said...

This book would make a great addition to our daughter's library!

11:07 AM  
Blogger Mepbeet said...

Always looking for a great new author!

11:07 AM  
Blogger megan said...

I'm always up for a new book. I'll have to check out his other ones.

11:08 AM  
Blogger Starr said...

Awesome! I want one! (I suppose I can share with the munchkins.)

11:08 AM  
Blogger Kokochi said...

very cute illustrations. would love one!

11:08 AM  
Blogger Becky said...

This looks like a really cute book!

11:09 AM  
Blogger pei said...

Love it!

11:10 AM  
Blogger Chelise said...

Segal's illustrations are very endearing. I don't have any of his books yet in our library!

cheliseb(AT)aol(DOT)com

11:10 AM  
Blogger Daybreaking Dickersons said...

Looks like such a cute book!

11:11 AM  
Blogger Mayhem said...

Wonderful illustrations!

11:12 AM  
Blogger Jen said...

We are book fanatics over here and that looks like a great addition to our library!! Thanks!

11:15 AM  
Blogger kristin said...

Beautiful watercolors!

11:17 AM  
Blogger debby said...

looks like a great book. hope i win!

11:17 AM  
Blogger Jaclyn said...

Pick me! Pick me! What an adorable book!

11:18 AM  
Blogger Mama's Boys said...

A new picture book would be a fabulous start to our Summer.

utahraptors at zookee dot org

11:19 AM  
Blogger Celeste said...

This looks wonderful!

11:19 AM  
Anonymous Lindsey said...

My daughter would love this! :D

11:20 AM  
Blogger Katie said...

Pleas pick me! I am an elementary school teacher - and pregnant with my first :)

11:20 AM  
Blogger cally said...

Hooray!

11:21 AM  
Blogger kate said...

Simply Fab!

11:22 AM  
Blogger Becca said...

Love the illustrations! We LOVE books at our house!

11:22 AM  
Blogger Emily and Danny said...

I love it!

11:23 AM  
Blogger Jill said...

My son is such a fan of books, this would be a wonderful addition to his library.

11:23 AM  
Blogger Cindy said...

Would love to read this to my grandson. Hope I win.

11:24 AM  
Blogger Rynell said...

I'd love to read this to my kids!

11:24 AM  
Blogger kate said...

what a fun prize!

11:25 AM  
Blogger kh said...

Please! And thank you.

11:26 AM  
Blogger Holly said...

I LOVE FREE BOOKS!!!

11:27 AM  
Blogger Ashlee said...

We love books! Can't wait to read this one...

11:28 AM  
Blogger Heidi said...

Looks adorable!

11:30 AM  
Blogger gi said...

thanks so much for another giveaway!

11:30 AM  
Blogger Megan said...

We all LOVE Books here!

11:31 AM  
Blogger Mary said...

We are always looking for new books to read around here! Thanks!

11:31 AM  
Blogger kathy said...

I"m a pre-k teacher and am always on the lookout for new books to inroduce to my innercity students. I love the illustrations!!

11:32 AM  
Blogger Sarah said...

me, me, me!

11:32 AM  
Anonymous sadie clifford said...

lovebooks

11:34 AM  
Blogger erica said...

i have a weakness for childrens books.

11:35 AM  
Blogger Laura and Kelly Allen said...

I'd love to add a lovely book like this to our little girl's collection.

11:35 AM  
Blogger nec said...

Yes, Please! :o)

11:40 AM  
Blogger angela said...

great giveaway! thanks to design mom and john segal!

11:40 AM  
Blogger merathon said...

a new book is ALWAYS a good thing and i have 3 little girls who would love it! but what is a book plate?

11:40 AM  
Blogger Nance said...

Love the artwork!

11:41 AM  
Anonymous Stephanie said...

lovely book! thank you!

11:42 AM  
Blogger The Zeps said...

Love the illustrations...would love to win! Great idea for a giveaway. :o)

11:45 AM  
Blogger mollybee said...

pa pa pa pigs are pa pa pa perfect.

11:46 AM  
Blogger bethany said...

adorable, wonderful giveaway

11:48 AM  
Blogger Billy and Heather said...

There is nothing better than a good children's book.

11:49 AM  
Blogger Ashlee said...

OOOH I need more books, for real!

11:51 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

I'm a sucker for any children's book! Love it!

11:52 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My grandkids would love this book!
-Lynn

11:52 AM  
Blogger Damaris said...

my son would love this

11:52 AM  
Blogger erin said...

How fun! I would love a new children's book.

11:53 AM  
Blogger Ashley said...

Ooh! I'm pregnant with my first child...due Sept 30th, and I've already been stocking up on the baby books. They're actually quite an investment (read expensive), so I would love to be the winner of John's book...it looks adorable!
Thank you!!

11:53 AM  
Blogger Melinda said...

We love to read!

11:53 AM  
Blogger Jon and Sarah said...

So much fun! We would love a new book for the summer.

11:55 AM  
Anonymous Melissa A. said...

Currently working on my 7 month old son's book collection...would love to add this to it! Pick me!

11:56 AM  
Anonymous Mixing Bowl Mama said...

We are big fans of all children's books and this would make a great addition to our library...thanks!

11:57 AM  
Blogger Laura Ferry-Jimenez said...

pick me, pick me. oink, oink.

11:57 AM  
Blogger Theresa said...

Love these illustrations - looks like a cute book. Pick me! :)

11:59 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

His books look wonderful.

12:01 PM  
Blogger Sommer said...

We LOVE reading books... all books!

12:02 PM  
Blogger MJC said...

Love pigs and books! My son was born in the year of the pig (2007) so we started a mini collection of pigs for him. Would love to add to his 'collection'!

12:02 PM  
Blogger nano*ink said...

Love the illustrations...What a fun idea.

12:03 PM  
Blogger Andrea J said...

We would love to win!

12:04 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

Oh, what fun!

12:04 PM  
Blogger kristin said...

the illustrations are incredible~ would love to have a copy of this book.

12:06 PM  
Blogger janeucla said...

this would be a perfect addition to our nursery!

12:09 PM  
Blogger Shana said...

Looks like a fun book!

12:10 PM  
Blogger Rachel Allene said...

too cute!

12:10 PM  
Blogger The Christiansons said...

what darling illustrations!!! looks great for my 2 year old little girl!!! :0

12:12 PM  
Blogger k a t y said...

hooray for well-illustrated children's books!

12:13 PM  
Anonymous cheryl said...

such cute books-my boys will love adding these to their library!

12:13 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

So excited; hope I win!

12:14 PM  
Blogger Anne said...

this looks like a fun book!

12:15 PM  
Blogger yvonne said...

what a cute book!

12:15 PM  
Blogger Tessa Marie said...

Those watercolors are beautiful. Looks like a lovely addition to any collection!

12:18 PM  
Blogger tami said...

yes, please.

12:19 PM  
Blogger Alicia W. said...

What a charming looking book! We love to read at our house...

12:19 PM  
Anonymous Erin said...

Ok......I have 5 kids, and they love love love to be read to! A library is never too big!

12:21 PM  
Blogger Lindsay said...

Oooo sweet. I hope I win!

12:23 PM  
Blogger marlene said...

thanks for the giveaway!

12:23 PM  
Blogger Sarah R. said...

A new book is always a wonderful thing!

12:24 PM  
Blogger Melanie said...

Please pick me. The illustrations are adorable.

12:24 PM  
Blogger Ruby said...

I would love to add this book to our book shelf!

12:27 PM  
Blogger heather said...

I would love this book.

12:27 PM  
Blogger Clint and Nicole said...

oh i love childrens books!

12:29 PM  
Blogger Hawke said...

We love books at our house!!

12:31 PM  
Blogger Elisa said...

Ooh what a neat book! I would love this!

12:31 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

That looks like a really fun book - great expressions on the characters.

12:32 PM  
Blogger noteverstill said...

We LOVE his books! We'd love the newest one!

12:33 PM  
Blogger VikiViki said...

ADORABLE. Would fit perfectly into our library!

12:35 PM  
Blogger leta joy said...

Love this!

12:35 PM  
Blogger Little Ethiopia(n) said...

We've got kids on the way!!!

12:35 PM  
Anonymous snq said...

just the thing for my twin niece & nephew to ensure my standing as favorite aunt!

12:35 PM  
Blogger mrs boo radley said...

Pick me! It's my birthday. ;)

Lovely illustrations!

12:36 PM  
Blogger isa dona said...

I have 2 little boys and they'll love this book for sure !!!

12:39 PM  
Anonymous isabel said...

amazing books, love to win one

12:40 PM  
Anonymous alexandra said...

fun book... love the illustrations
thanks for the chance

12:40 PM  
Blogger moxie sinclair said...

pigs are a favorite at our house.

12:42 PM  
Blogger isabel scrap said...

love to win a book
thanks for sharing

12:42 PM  
Anonymous vitoria said...

love pigs, and love illustrated books for children

12:43 PM  
Anonymous the mustik said...

amazing book, love to read it to my little boys
thanks for the chance

12:44 PM  
Blogger Stephanie Lee said...

Cute books! Would love to read them.

12:44 PM  
Blogger Em said...

i love to find out about a great children's book author. there are sooo many children's books it's sometimes hard to spot the good ones. hope i win!

12:44 PM  
Blogger Andrea said...

Cool!

12:46 PM  
Blogger lbonnett said...

Addy Jayne and I need a good new book! Looks like a fun one!

12:48 PM  
Anonymous Betsy said...

We love books here and always love something new!

12:49 PM  
Blogger kevnjacks said...

These look like great stories and I love the illustrations! :)

12:53 PM  
Blogger Sarah Palfreyman said...

It's so great to find a quality children's book.

12:58 PM  
Blogger Laurel said...

Good children's book? Sign me up!! I love to read to my 3 year old!

1:00 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

I'm a sucker for kids books and this one looks so fun.

1:01 PM  
Blogger joolee said...

Yes please! My kids would love a new book!

1:02 PM  
Blogger kc said...

Love a contest. Love books. Love a certain three year old who loves books and tries to scam more reading time at bedtime.

1:03 PM  
Blogger Ashley said...

I'm always looking for lovely new titles to add to our library.

1:04 PM  
Blogger Jaime Stephens said...

We love books!

1:04 PM  
Blogger Ashley said...

What a beautiful book!

1:04 PM  
OpenID cygnetsmall said...

We love books. This would be fun to add to our library!

1:05 PM  
Blogger Becky said...

It looks adorable.

1:05 PM  
Anonymous Teri said...

My daughter loves books...this book would be a wonderful addition to her little library. :) Maybe my son would enjoy it too with the pigs and all. :)

1:09 PM  
Blogger arm said...

How fun!
Thanks.

1:10 PM  
Blogger R and K said...

This looks like a great book!

1:10 PM  
Blogger AP said...

Thanks for the giveaway...I'm ALWAYS look for great children's books to add to our collection :)

1:12 PM  
Blogger Krista said...

What a great giveaway! I love building my son's library. Thanks! :)

1:13 PM  
Blogger Ziezo said...

I LOVE the illustrations! Thanks for the tip, I will definitely look John's work up!

1:13 PM  
Blogger Alicia said...

my son is dying for a new fun book! (and so am I)

1:13 PM  
Blogger Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love said...

My kids would love this book!

1:14 PM  
Blogger The Bullards said...

My kids loooove books and are ready for some new ones for summer!

1:14 PM  
Blogger The Purds said...

This Grammy would LOVE a book to read to her grandchildren!!

1:16 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Great giveaway! I love his books!

1:19 PM  

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