Sponsored by M. M. Allen and Deborah Wynne
The Children’s Book Review | September 23, 2016
Run, Don’t Walk, to the Wishapick Book Birthday Celebration!
“We’ll All Run!” Get some exercise with Wishapick’s character Dr. Tumalum—he loves to run—as we go on the Wishapick book birthday tour with acclaimed children’s book author M. M. Allen and composer Deborah Wynne.
Enter to win a Fit Bit, along with a book and CD of the acclaimed middle grade book for all ages Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk. Help celebrate the one year birthday of this enchanting, enriching, timeless story and fantastical musical CD. The characters are waiting to celebrate with you – get out and run!
Excerpt from Chapter 13
We’re off to Green Cottage,” he said. Dr. Tumalum made such a racket that the possum children
woke up from their kip.
Mrs. Tumalum struggled out of the blanket and pointed to her running shoes, which were sitting by the fire. Lilly grabbed the shoes and handed them to her. She watched as Mrs. Tumalum astonishingly, and quite quickly, pulled her shoes onto her feet and at the same time asked her husband, “Shall we run the whole way, or do you think it best that I walk with the children and you run ahead?”
“We’ll all run!” shouted Dr. Tumalum.
Mrs. Tumalum sighed. “I was afraid of that.”
The Possum Family Song
One (1) winner receives the grand prize:
- An autographed copy of Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk
- A CD of the Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack
- A Fitbit Alta
Value: $153.77
Four (4) winners receive:
- An autographed copy of Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk
- A CD of the Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack
Value: $23.82
Giveaway begins September 23, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends October 23, 2016, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Wishapick: Tickety Boo And The Black Trunk
Written by M. M. Allen
Highly praised classic fairy tale, Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk, a children’s book for all ages, written by acclaimed author MM Allen; and a CD of Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack composed by the talented Deborah Wynne.
Darkness-utter blackness. Was this why his mother had refused to let Jack unlock his father’s old trunk? It had been two years since his dad had died, and all Jack could think about was examining whatever treasures were stored inside the beloved trunk. But when he finally lifted the lid, he didn’t just fall in –he fell through it into a pit of rattlesnakes. Trying to recall his mother’s stories about the Breathe of All Good Things –anything to help him out of his dangerous predicament-Jack wished he had paid attention rather than mock the tales as childish myths… and that he’d waited to enter the trunk with his sister, Lilly. They could have at least faced this together. Jack quickly learns two things; the villagers in Wishapick think Jack is the only one who can bring light back to Wishapick –and accomplishing this feat is the only way he can return home.
“… a breathy and fantastical storytelling style, imaginations will flourish and the tale will be enjoyed by kids ages 8-12 who enjoy the genre of fantasy.”—The Children’s Book Review
Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk is available on Amazon.
Ages 8-12 | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | 978-1508437178
Available Here:
About M. M. Allen
M. M. Allen, author of the acclaimed children’s picture book Let’s Play Ball, is the mother of two adult children and aunt to twenty-three nieces and nephews, including ten great-nieces and great-nephews. MM is a former teacher and university lecturer. She has also worked extensively in marketing and communications with varied businesses and non-profits. MM lives in a picturesque northern California town where she enjoys writing, tending to her rose garden, and caring for her West Highland terrier, Pip.
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About Deborah Wynne
Composer and lyricist Deborah Wynne created a companion CD of songs to accompany Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk. Wynne’s primary talents lie in choral singing, stage musicals, and composing. Her musical projects include the 2013 album Strands of Gold and 2007 musical Moment of Truth. She is an active singer and composer in Santa Barbara, California, where she lives with her husband and their two shelties, Sparkle and Gracie. DeborahWynne.com
Learn More About Wishapick
Wishapick Soundtrack Be sure to check out the companion music CD, Wishapick, for purchase or download from DeborahWynne.com
Book Club Questions Get to the heart of Wishapick by downloading this set of book club questions: Wishapick by M. M. Allen: Book Club Questions
How To Enter
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Prizes Courtesy Of M. M. Allen and Deborah Wynne
Wishapick Book Birthday Giveaway Tour Hosts
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Saturday September 24 2016
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Friday September 30 2016
Tuesday October 4 2016
Monday October 10 2016
ShootingStarsMag
To Read, or Not To Read
Monday October 19 2016
Thanks for following along with us on the Wishapick book birthday blog tour, sponsored by acclaimed author M. M. Allen and composer Deborah Wynne. You can discover more about Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk by checking out the 2015 Wishapick blog tour.
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80 Comments
My girls love to read they enjoy stories like this
My girls would enjoy this. I like that exercise is encouraged with the character! RUN!
This book looks fabulous. My kids would love it.
Looks like a great read. Excited about the birthday celebration. Thanks for introducing me to the book
Awesome! Thank you 🙂
This book sounds SO good & what a delightful bonus to also win the soundtrack. I’m crossing my fingers & toes. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome prize pack. Happy Birthday, Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk !
Fantasy fairytales allow children to escape life and to live in an adventure! It fuels their love of reading. And this sounds like an incredible read that will grab their attention and will never let go!
I know that my niece would love this book!
It sounds interesting and fun. Something I can enjoy with my grandchildren.
My granddaughter would love this
Very excited about this whole book.. Thanks
Kids books love reading and sharing with them and they give a “hoot”! All animals always welcome
My niece loves to read. I think she would love this. I hope to win this for her. She will turn 9 on Nov.13.
I think this age-range of reading is the most exciting. I fell in love with reading around 10 and this book seems awesome for my Godson and nephew. I also love the prize for this blog contest/birthday celebration!
I think my grand kids would so enjoy this book. They love to run and explore!
Thank you Bianca and everyone that entered. We had a lovely birthday celebration! Good luck to everyone. I wish each of you the Spell of Goodwill. Tickety Boo – MM Allen
Our pleasure! Such a fun celebration had by all!