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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

GIVEAWAY and Review: Can't Wait Willow Children's Book



The first book in the series:  Can't-Wait Willow!
Willow is so excited that the Over-the-Top Circus has finally come to town! The only pONE roblem is, that when left to her own devices, she can’t say “no” to some good things. On the way to the show, she is distracted by enticing treats and fun that she just can’t turn down. Willow arrives late and is sad to find that, not only has she has run out of time, but money, and she won’t be able to enjoy the pink cotton candy she’s been dreaming of. Willow is given valuable advice and a second chance and is ultimately taught the lesson that sometimes in life you have to say “no” to good things to end up with something great!

Can't Wait Willow! is written by Christy Zigler and illustrated by Luanne Marten. It is published by Ideals Books.

My Thoughts:
I have read this book to my kids about a half dozen times already. They really enjoyed the book and would request it at bedtime. I thought the message about learning to say no and save your time and money for something for what you really value and want came across very well during the first half of the book, but then it took a turn where the Ring Master gave her free tickets to come back the next night and she ended up riding an elephant at the end of the book. I thought the message changed to that if you are sad because you made bad decisions and get upset and cry then someone will make you happy and make it all better.  I would have likes to see Willow have to save her money to go to the Circus the next time it was in town or to admit her mistake to her parents and ask to do chores to earn money to buy a ticket for the show the next day.I really thought all the pictures were beautifully drawn and very cute. 

ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN THEIR OWN COPY OF CAN'T WAIT WILLOW!

Winning # will be picked through Random.org.
GIVEAWAY ENDS at 11:59 on 5/20/13

To Enter (leave a separate comment for each one you do):
  1. Comment who you want to win this book for
  2. Like Save Green Being Green on Facebook
  3. Like Ideals Books on Facebook
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77 comments:

  1. JulieMay 15, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I would love to win this for my older two kids - almost 6, almost 4

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  2. JulieMay 15, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Fan of Save Green Being Green

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  3. JulieMay 15, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Fan of Ideal Books

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    would like to win this book for my two daughters.

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  5. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Like Save Green Being Green on Facebook

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Like Ideals Books on Facebook

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  7. Mayla MooreMay 17, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I would love to have this to read with my three boys.

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  8. femmenoirMay 17, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I would love it for my sister in law!

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  9. femmenoirMay 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I liked Ideal Books on Facebook!
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  10. femmenoirMay 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I like Save Green Be Green on facebook!
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  11. theveganwifeyMay 18, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I want to win for my (future) little one!

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  12. GeorgiaBeckmanMay 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I would love to win this for my grandchildren. We try to keep a fresh supply of books for them in our home library. And I imagine our Lily Claire will probably end up taking this one home with her!

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  13. GeorgiaBeckmanMay 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I am a fan of Save Green Being Green on FB.

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  14. GeorgiaBeckmanMay 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I am a fan of Ideal Books on FB.

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  15. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Want to win it for my niece! infinitedreams50(at)aol(dot)com

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  16. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Fan on Facebook
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  17. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Fan of Ideal Books
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  18. blew415May 19, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I'd like this for my niece

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  19. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Looks cute!

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  20. eclairreMay 19, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    my niece. eclairre(AT)ymail(DOT)com

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  21. Michelle J.May 19, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I want to win for my daughters.

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  22. Michelle J.May 19, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I like you on Facebook!

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  23. Michelle J.May 19, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I like Ideals Books on Facebook!

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  24. Anne D.May 19, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I'd like to win it for my niece.
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  25. Anne D.May 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

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  27. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I would love to win this book for my kids.

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  28. AllisonMay 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    For my daughter
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  29. AllisonMay 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Like save green being green on fb
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  30. AllisonMay 19, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Like ideals books on fb
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  31. cassandra marquezMay 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I would love to win for my niece.
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  32. cassandra marquezMay 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

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  33. cassandra marquezMay 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

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  34. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I really want to win this for any one of my three cousins (3, 4, and 12).

    (Rafflecopter: Morgan Patrice)

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  35. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I liked Save Green Being Green on Facebook!

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  36. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I also liked Ideals Books on Facebook.

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  37. AdventuresofanActivityDirector May 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    My son.

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  38. Audrey GriffisMay 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    my 6 year old daughter thanks for the chance

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  39. Audrey GriffisMay 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Facebook Fan Audrey griffis

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  40. Audrey GriffisMay 20, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Fan of Ideals Books on Facebook- Audrey Griffis
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  41. VanessaMay 20, 2013 at 12:59 PM

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  42. Leslie S.May 20, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I would love to win this for all 4 of my kids but esp my boys as they have a problem saying no.Thanks!
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  43. Leslie S.May 20, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I like Save Green Being Green on FB as Leslie Luke Stanziani.Thanks!
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  44. Leslie S.May 20, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I like Ideals Books on FB as Leslie Luke Stanziani.Thanks!
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  45. The Wheeler'sMay 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Would love to win this for my daughter

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  46. The Wheeler'sMay 20, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Liked save green being green on fb

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  47. DianaMay 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I would love to win to read with my granddaughters
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  48. DiannaMay 20, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    One of my little one is called Willow--I would love to have this for her birthday in July

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  49. Tiffiny DukeMay 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    My three girls would love this!

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  50. Tiffiny DukeMay 20, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Liked on Facebook Tiffiny Duke

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  51. Tiffiny DukeMay 20, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Liked Ideals Book on Facebook!

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  52. DiannaMay 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    2.I liked-- Save Green Being Green on Facebook--and left comment

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  53. DiannaMay 20, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    3. liked on facebook-- Ideals Books on Facebook--and left comment

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  54. william saylorMay 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM

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  55. william saylorMay 20, 2013 at 4:26 PM

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  56. william saylorMay 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM

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  57. Nicole LancasterMay 20, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I want to win this book for my 6 year old daughter. She would love it.

    Nicole Lancaster
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  58. Nicole LancasterMay 20, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I liked Save Green Being Green on Facebook as Nicole Lancaster

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  59. Nicole LancasterMay 20, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I liked Ideals Books on Facebook as Nicole Lancaster.

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  60. tarter95May 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

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  61. Domestic DivaMay 20, 2013 at 6:48 PM

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  62. Megan ParsonsMay 20, 2013 at 6:58 PM

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  63. EmiMay 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM

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  64. TyneishaMay 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Love to win this book for my daughter, who is 10 months old and quickly developing an interest in books like her mommy!

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  65. TyneishaMay 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Liked Save Green Being Green on FB under the name Tyneisha Fondren

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  66. TyneishaMay 20, 2013 at 8:24 PM

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  67. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I would like to win this book for my two kiddos!

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  68. StephaniMay 20, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I'd love to win this for our daughter:-)

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  69. Traci mcmahonMay 20, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    My daughter would love this

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  70. Kaelyn L.May 20, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I would love to win for my daughters!!!

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  71. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    This would be for my Daughter

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  72. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I would love to win this book for my kids, mainly my 3 (soon to be 4) year old son.

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  73. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I like Save Green Being Green on FB!

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  74. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I like Ideals Books on FB!

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  75. ItzaMystery2MeMay 20, 2013 at 10:15 PM

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  76. ItzaMystery2MeMay 20, 2013 at 10:16 PM

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  77. ItzaMystery2MeMay 20, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I would love to win this for my nieces and nephew

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