The first give is, of course, the most highly-anticipated reprint of the year, The Day the Cow Sneezed by James Flora (reprinted by Enchanted Lion), a book I personally will be giving away this Christmas to every child we know. I'm not sure if you've stumbled across any books by this newbie Brooklyn-based publisher before, but all their titles rock. Their stuff is beautifully selected and put together, with a real emphasis on the tactile importance of the way a book looks and feels. Totally old school. Their reprint of The Day the Cow Sneezed is actually just as awesome, if not more so, than the original.... and you know how finicky I am about reprint misfires. The matte finish and weight of the paper. The size of the book... The most exciting part of all is that no one will ever have to pay $50 again for a used copy just to see the hilarity of one cow and his nasal woes. Really, one of the most brilliant and original stories from the much-loved mid-century era of children's picture book illustration. This book being reprinted is like my fantasy of being able to time travel back to bookstores of the past to shop come to life!!!! They also have more Flora reprints on plan for the future which totally makes me WANNA KISS THEM!To be entered to win this fabulous reprint, simply comment on this post by 11:59 PM Sunday, November 9. The winner will be announced (along with all the other winners from the week) on Monday, November 10. The Great Holiday Give will last all week, so be sure and check back each day to find out about a new vintage reprint and enter to win a different book. This book was sent to me by the publisher to giveaway, but I don't think I need to tell you that this in no way educated my opinion of the publisher or the title in question. I've been bragging on this book since the beginning of time!
Have fun and good luck.
The Great Holiday Give Day Two: One More Acorn by Don and Roy Freeman
The Great Holiday Give Day Three: The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher by Robert Kraus and Vip
The Great Holiday Give Day Four: A Long Piece of String by William Wondriska
The Great Holiday Give Day Five: Mud Pies and Other Recipes by Majorie Winslow and Erik Blegvad
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I would love a chance to win this book! Thank you! :)
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Awesome! Thank you:-).
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It looks and sounds wonderful every time you mention it, but I still haven't checked it out. I'd love to get my hands on a copy!
ReplyDeleteFlora, gotta love Flora!
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ReplyDeleteWithout knowing what the rest of your holiday giveaway books will be, it sounds like you're starting with the best of the bunch. I would LOVE a copy.
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ReplyDeleteI think I read this as a kid. And of course I'd love to win it! Cheerio!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a super fun read!
ReplyDeleteOh, hurray for a publishing company that will reprint the great children's books of mid-century!
ReplyDeleteNow, my question is: can we make requests to this publisher for other books we'd like to see get re-printed? Or is there anywhere we can put in our requests? My list would be long, but if I could get even one or two of my favorites back into circulation again, it would be fantastic!
Oh, and thanks for this book giveaway! I'd love to win!
I would love a chance to win this book! My daughter would LOVE it! She thinks cows are hilarious. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteSince I've lived with allergies all my life, I love picture books about sneezing! Are you familiar with Robert the Rose Horse? I would love to add this to our collection!
ReplyDeleteUnga bunga me wanty! I am very happy to see the James Flora books making a come back.
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled across your blog. An avid bibliophile, I can't wait to find some time to really sit down and go through the older posts. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHow totally CUTE is that? My daughter would love it! I had never heard of it before today but love vintage books. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsey
I would really love to win this book by the great Jim Flora!
ReplyDeleteOh please! So happy to hear about the quality reprint. I am also a lover of the heavyweight matte paper. Thanks for sharing about this publisher.
ReplyDeleteMe, me, me...please! I would love to win in honor of my first grandson. And, I have a granddaughter on the way in January. Please, pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteEnchanted Lion definitely takes the cake. I recently visited their booth at the Brooklyn Book Festival and it was absolutely marvelous.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to add a James Flora book to our library. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW... this one sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteAm I too late on this one? I haven't read this great book yet.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book! It looks really cute! Thank You!
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ReplyDeleteWowzers--I love Flora.
ReplyDeleteI know my son would love this book. I love all the wonderful books you share.
ReplyDeleteI thought I had commented already, but apparently not. Would love this book!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book. I love reading your blog for ideas of great books for the kids!
ReplyDeleteI would LOOOOOVE to win this book! looks so cute!!
ReplyDeletesneezing cows? I'm in! thanks for the chance.
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I know your family loves this book. I'm delighted that it's back in print and would love to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteBeing that we have cattle, I can see my kiddos getting a kick out of this! Thanks for the chance to win! :-)
ReplyDeleteLoving this book! The illustrations are amazing! I've been slowly accumulating books as I live in Amsterdam and it's rare to find nice vintage books in English.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, if I don't win this one, I'm adding it to my wish list for sure :)
Thank you for your blog! I so so love it.
Ms Lel x
Can I still enter? We'd love this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful book. I appreciate the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteVery excited about this one.
ReplyDeleteI am positively sallivating over this one. Thanks for the chance at it. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I didn't grow up having picture books read to me. I changed that pattern when I had kids of my own and reading is a wonderful, bonding time everyday with us; however, until I discovered your marvelous blog I mainly read recently published books. I am making up for lost time and I love being able to expose my kids more frequently to books that were around when I was their age but that I myself didn't get a chance to read. I don't know who enjoys reading the children's books more, me or the kids.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Jame Flora.
ReplyDeleteOOh - I would love to win!!!
ReplyDeleteputting my hat in the ring, fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteputting my hat in the ring, fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI just found this blog. It's great! I can't wait to go back and read the older posts. Thanks for the chance to win great books.
ReplyDeleteLooks great- I would love to win this!
ReplyDeleteI hope all of your generosity brings you extra luck scouting for your yet to find wish list books. If I don't win this one I will definately buy it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a cute story. Would love to win this one.
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Would love to win this book, look forward to being able to buy it if I don't!
ReplyDeleteOh man I love James Flora's work this would be amazing to have.
ReplyDeleteJames Flora ceases to amaze me with such fabulous eye candy. The cow sneezes "thank you" for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove to win this one! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh, his illustration is so perfect for kids. Love it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love stories about farm animals.
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