Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee (Giveaway)
October 27, 2010Excellent news! Chris Van Dusen, that brilliant author/illustrator behind such instant classics as The Circus Ship
Friends, dear reader Sarah F. introduced us to these books six or eight months ago, and they are consistently our very favorites at bedtime. We’ve had our newest Mr. Magee pre-ordered on Amazon for a couple months and it mysteriously arrived earlier this week before it’s publish date. When I pulled it out of the box, the adorables went a little bananas. Wish I had had the Flip ready to record my youngest adorable’s chicken dance/”The new Mr. Magee” chant.
We were thrilled with the book! These books scream to be read-aloud and the illustrations…!
Here’s a peek:
I don’t want to give anything away, but here’s one more:
And it only gets more hilarious from there!
I asked Mr. Chris Van Dusen about his inspiration for the book and he had this to say,
“Even though seven years have passed since the last “Mr. Magee” book, I always felt that there was room for one more adventure. When I was working on the book, I’d often mention to school children and library groups that a new MAGEE was coming. This usually led to a happy gasp and, on at least one occasion, applause! So I knew it was not a bad idea.
My original concept for a third MAGEE involved him getting stuck somewhere way up high. But when I told a friend (who’s also an
author/illustrator) about my story idea, she thought it was too similar to “Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee”. She suggested that I try something completely different. “How about a winter adventure?” she said. That got me thinking about skiing and soon the new story was born!”
Um, Mr. Van Dusen, I will give you a standing O for MORE!!! (Please.)
Giveaway
You can win an autographed copy of Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee simply by leaving a comment by Tuesday, November 2nd. I’ll choose the winner using Random.org on Wednesday.
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Good luck!
Don’t (as in DO NOT) miss the other books: The Wonderful Books of Chris Van Dusen
Many thanks of course to Mr. Van Dusen and to Sarah F. of www.readtheseplease.blogspot.com, where Sarah shares her love of children’s literature and suggests tons of great books. Check out her site!
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Colleen Gallagher
on October 27, 2010 8:47 amlov e these books…thx
RLR
on October 27, 2010 9:47 amWe aren’t ski-ers, so I wasn’t sure this was a giveaway for me until I saw the second spread. That’s so funny, and now I want to know the whole story!
RLR
on October 27, 2010 9:48 amYou’re in my reader!
RLR
on October 27, 2010 9:48 amI like GSG on Facebook.
Julie R.
on October 27, 2010 10:23 amThis would be good paired with some ski tickets for a Christmas present. =)
Julie R.
on October 27, 2010 10:23 amFB Fan
Julie R.
on October 27, 2010 10:23 amemail subscriber
susie
on October 27, 2010 11:54 amhow awesome would this be! i have the other books on my boys’ christmas wish lists!
susie
on October 27, 2010 11:55 ami’m a FB fan
susie
on October 27, 2010 11:55 ami am an email subscriber too!!
Bridget
on October 27, 2010 1:56 pmwe would love to have this book! my husband the avid skiier is still trying to brainwash my 3 adorables into loving skiing too.
Bridget
on October 27, 2010 1:57 pmFB fan
Bridget
on October 27, 2010 1:57 pmemail subscriber too! crossing my fingers…
christy treffer
on October 27, 2010 3:13 pmLooks like something my children would truly enjoy reading.
Sue
on October 28, 2010 8:43 amEmail subscriber. Cute books!
Sarah
on October 28, 2010 9:18 amWe LOVE this book! Thanks for featuring it, Heidi, and Read These Please!
Lauren
on October 28, 2010 9:43 amThese books are great! Thanks!
Melissa Mori
on October 28, 2010 9:57 amWould love this book for my son’s library! Love the illustrations
Melissa Mori
on October 28, 2010 9:58 amI am a FB fan!
Melissa Mori
on October 28, 2010 9:58 amI am an email subscriber!
Rachel C
on October 28, 2010 10:34 amThis looks really cute. We love books!
Rachel C
on October 28, 2010 10:35 amemail subscriber
gillette
on October 28, 2010 10:52 amWould love it for a birthday present for my almost 5 year old who loves to ski!
gillette
on October 28, 2010 10:52 amI’m a subscriber, thank heavens!
Linda
on October 28, 2010 10:58 amI’m an email subscriber. Would love to give this as a Christmas gift!
Linda
on October 28, 2010 10:59 amI “like” you on facebook.
Shelley
on October 28, 2010 11:26 amWe sure do love books around here and this one looks great. Thanks for introducing us to a new author.
Jules Greenaway
on October 28, 2010 3:43 pmI have never heard of these books, but sure would love to give them a shot, especially if I win…bonus!!!! My little boy is only 18 months, but loves books!!!! Bring on the reading!!!!
Laura
on October 28, 2010 4:22 pmWe don’t have any of these books – they look great!
Laura
on October 28, 2010 4:23 pmI am a subscriber!
Laura
on October 28, 2010 4:23 pmand a FB fan!
Whitney
on October 29, 2010 11:09 amI love his books! I even bought on of his prints for my son’s room. He loves it!
Lynsi G
on October 29, 2010 9:04 pmOkay. I haven’t read these before…but it looks like I might need to start.
Lynsi G
on October 29, 2010 9:04 pmI “like” the good stuff guide on FB.
Annabelle
on October 30, 2010 8:48 amIf I Built a Car is one of my favorite stories to read to my students at school! It always gets their imaginations going. Can’t wait to read the new book!
Annabelle
on October 30, 2010 8:48 amI’m a subscriber!
Annabelle
on October 30, 2010 8:49 amI’m also a FB fan!
Sarah
on October 30, 2010 1:34 pmLooks like a great book, we don’t have these!
Sarah
on October 30, 2010 1:35 pmFB fan!
nan lara
on October 31, 2010 1:02 pmlooks like a great book
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nan lara
on October 31, 2010 1:02 pme-mail subscriber
Jenny
on November 2, 2010 8:15 amMy little one would LOVE this book!!
Jenny
on November 2, 2010 8:15 amI’m an email subscriber.
Jenny
on November 2, 2010 8:16 amI’m a fan on facebook. 🙂