Giveaway: Mr. Biggs in the City
By Bianca Schulze, The Childrenβs Book Review
Published: June 28, 2011
Ready to laugh out loud or have your heart warmed by a Sasquatch who has huge feet and an even bigger heart? Enter to win one of three signed copies of Mr. Biggs in the City, by Kevin Bloomfield. Giveaway begins June 28, 2011, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends July 26, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Reading Level: 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Book overview: Mr. Biggs is a very curious Sasquatch who has huge feet and an even bigger heart. One day, when he climbs to the tippy top of the tallest tree in all of the forest, he spots a city. He has never seen a city before but it looks like so much fun, so he sets off to discover all of the curious adventures the city has to offer.
Come along with Mr. Biggs on his journey as he tries to shred on a skateboard, jam in a rock band, twirl in a ballet tutu and much, much more.Β Will the giant Mr. Biggs find out he fits in the city… or is he just too big?Β One thing is for sure… he’ll have tons of fun along the way!
Mr. Biggs in The City is a hilarious and heart-warming story for both the young and young-at-heart, with vividly wacky illustrations which will make you laugh out loud with every turn of the page.
About the author: Kevin Bloomfield graduated from the Art Institutes International in 2001. He has been inventing and designing children’s toys for about 10 years. His toy career has taken him all over the world including China and France where he has had the chance to experience different cultures and interesting food. He currently lives outside of Los Angeles California with his beautiful wife and two young daughters. “I think I hear a dinosaur sleeping. Nope, it’s just daddy snoring.”
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- Maximum entries: Three (3)
Giveaway Rules:
- Shipping Guidelines: This book giveaway is open to participants with a United States or Canadian address.
- Giveaway begins June 28, 2011, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends July 26, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. PST, when all entries must be received. No purchase necessary. See official rules for details. View our privacy policy.
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apple blossom
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please enter me thanks
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
June 28, 2011Linda Kish
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This looks like a very cute book
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
June 28, 2011Kathy Combs
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Sounds like the kind of book that will be read over and over and over. I can’t wait to get my copy!!
June 29, 2011Staci A
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It sounds like such a fun book! My son loves anything about monsters, so I’m sure he’d love it!
June 30, 2011Brandie Williams
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I am a 3rd grade teacher and this book looks like one that my students would LOVE!!!
July 6, 2011Tia San Miguel
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Please enter me. I know my kids would love it! I’ve heard great things about it from Scott and Roxanne Jeppesen. Thanks!!!
July 6, 2011Natalia
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Great book cover
July 7, 2011C hernandez
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I have been trying to find more books for boys. They love monsters, but parents don’t want scary. This sounds like a good one to try, possibly in a storytime with parents.
July 12, 2011Erika Mitchell
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My daughter loves monsters and skateboarding. This sounds like a great one!
July 12, 2011Alecia R.
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Who wouldn’t love a Sasquatch (I’m remembering Harry and the Hendersons movie). Thanks for the opportunity!
July 12, 2011Alecia R.
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I tweeted about the giveaway: Giveaway: Mr. Biggs in the City http://bit.ly/q5OFAS (via @book_mommy)
July 12, 2011apple blossom
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thanks for a chance to win
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
July 12, 2011Janet Smart
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This sounds like a fun book! Thanks for the give a way.
July 12, 2011Janet
Sheyla
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This looks like a great book, I would love to have a copy in our library, so please enter me in the drawing.
July 12, 2011Thanks
Elle Young
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Pick me! Pick me!
July 12, 2011Kelly Ann T.
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Kyle would get a kick out of this book. When we go to the wood he always want to find Big Foot.
July 12, 2011Christy
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This sounds like a cute book ~ please enter me
July 12, 2011hawkes(at)citlink.net
Yvonne J
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I would love to be able to share this book with my pre-readers storytime group at the library.
July 13, 2011Mozi Esmes Mom
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I’d love to share this with my daughter.
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
July 14, 2011Melanie
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Fantastic looking story!
July 25, 2011Melanieinoh2003@yahoo.com
Amanda D.
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I would love to win this for my daughter! π
Amanda D.
July 25, 2011macd9090 at gmail dot com
Bianca Schulze
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We have three lucky winners! Stay tuned for your winning notification e-mail.
Amanda D: I would love to win this for my daughter! π
Elle Young: Pick me! Pick me!Alecia R.: I tweeted about the giveaway: Giveaway: Mr. Biggs in the City http://bit.ly/q5OFAS (via @book_mommy)
An alternate winner was selected on August 2, 2011:
Kelly Ann T.: Kyle would get a kick out of this book. When we go to the wood he always want to find Big Foot.
July 27, 2011