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    A Groundhog Day Book Giveaway: Win a Copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze4 Mins Read General Giveaways
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    Sponsored by Leavey-Buck Inc.
    The Children’s Book Review | January 18, 2019

    Celebrate Groundhog Day with this imaginary story that is both entertaining and fun to read!

    The rhythmic verse in “Pushball” helps early readers remember word sounds and look for similar sounding words to complete the rhyme. This creates an enjoyable reading and learning experience. The book also teaches an important life lesson based on an ancient proverb … the way to success is achieved through persistence and determination.

    Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!

    Five (5) winners receive:

    • A paperback copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!, autographed by author Thomas Leavey and illustrator John Buck.

    Giveaway begins January 18, 2019 at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends February 18, 2019, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    How To Enter

    • Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
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    Pushball- A Game That's Tasty to EatPushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!

    Written by Thomas W. Leavey

    Illustrated by  John E. Buck

    Publisher’s Synopsis: “Pushball” is the story of a “cute little duck who’s quick on his feet, and a fuzzy old groundhog that just likes to eat.” In an ironic twist, Groundhog attempts to eat the game ball! Pushball was written to entertain and create a laughable story in an enjoyable atmosphere for children. It also teaches that the secret to success in achieving goals is through persistence and determination.

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    Ages 3-8 | Publisher: leavey-buck Productions | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-0999798508

    Available Here:

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    About the Author

    Thomas Leavey
    Thomas Leavey

    Thomas Leavey was born in the Bronx, but grew up in Rockland County, New York. He attended the same grammar and high school as his illustrator John Buck. After graduating from Mankato College in Minnesota, he returned to New York to a career in the film and television industries. He worked on many films and television shows such as Sesame Street; Annie; and Megan Leavey, to name a few. He also took time off from work to volunteer at the rescue operation at Ground Zero. Pushball is the first of several book projects that is in development.

    For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/

    About the Illustrator

    John Buck
    John Buck

    John Buck was born in Brooklyn, but for most of his early years he lived in the small town of Blauvelt, NY, where he met Tom. After high school he went to the University of Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University in Michigan. His interest in art and architecture led to a lifelong professional career as an industrial designer, working on everything from aircraft interiors, to business machines, and power tools. He has designed for consulting firms and corporations in New York, Michigan, and Maryland, where he currently lives with his family. Pushball is his first illustrated children’s book.

    For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/

     

    Giveaway Rules

    • NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
    • Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat! | Book Giveaway.  Sponsored by Leavey-Buck Inc.
    • Enter between 12:00 AM Mounatin Time on January 18, 2019 and 11:59 PM on February 18, 2019.
    • Go to https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2019/01/pushball-a-game-thats-tasty-to-eat-book-giveaway.html on a computer or wireless device and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions.
    • Five (5) winners receive: A copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!, autographed by author Thomas Leavey and illustrator John Buck.
    • Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
    • Winners will be selected at random on or about February 22, 2019.
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    • Open to the legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law.
    • The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
    • Prizes Courtesy of Leavey-Buck Inc.

    Thank you for entering the Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat! book giveaway. Check out our sweepstakes page to see what other free children’s books may be up for grabs!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    46 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on January 18, 2019 4:37 am

      My mother used to tell her children “the longest journey starts with a single step” Whenever we were putting anything off or slacking, we knew what would be coming next.

      Reply
    2. Linda Gawthrop on January 18, 2019 6:47 am

      Good message presented in an entertaining way!

      Reply
    3. John Smith on January 18, 2019 3:20 pm

      “Tell us why you are excited to win this giveaway or share a favorite proverb.” “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”!

      Reply
    4. Victoria Scott on January 18, 2019 7:12 pm

      Working hard to reach your goals is a lesson all children should learn! Mine would love this book!

      Reply
    5. Beth T. on January 18, 2019 8:06 pm

      Our grandma used to say, “Do something, even if it’s wrong”–but only to the shy, reticent granddaughter, never to the bold, reckless ones. Remembering that makes me laugh, but it also reminds me that good advice is not one-size-fits-all.

      Reply
    6. Diane Richards on January 19, 2019 4:01 am

      Where there’s a will, there’s a way. If you want it badly enough, you will find a way.

      Reply
    7. Raymond Stone on January 19, 2019 6:26 am

      In it to WIN it!

      Reply
    8. Debbie Erickson on January 19, 2019 9:06 am

      My dad always told us to “if life gives you lemons, you better make lemonade”. It makes you think that disappointments and setbacks can be overcome if you have the right attitude.

      Reply
    9. Lynda Saas on January 19, 2019 10:12 am

      “Walk with the wise and become wise;
      associate with fools and get in trouble (13: 20)”

      Reply
    10. Nancy Luebke on January 19, 2019 12:24 pm

      Looks like a fun book for any child especially like for my grandson who likes anything on wheels. Thanks for this opportunity.

      Reply
    11. Jacquelyn Cannon on January 19, 2019 12:37 pm

      I would love to win this giveaway for my grandson. He loves to read and the book and the message is so encouraging on how to reach your goals.

      Reply
    12. Janet Woodling on January 19, 2019 12:47 pm

      I love books! They are a adventure for the reader.

      Reply
    13. Mary W on January 19, 2019 4:46 pm

      Our Grandmother would say, “If you lie down with dogs, you’ll get fleas.” I never really understood that until the election results of 2016.

      Reply
    14. Linda G on January 19, 2019 4:53 pm

      This would be a fun book to read with my niece, she would really enjoy it!

      Reply
    15. Abigail Gibson on January 20, 2019 8:19 am

      I would like to win this for my nephew.

      Reply
    16. Laura on January 20, 2019 2:58 pm

      I’m excited to win this giveaway because this would be for my son.

      Reply
    17. REBECCA STEPHEN on January 21, 2019 12:24 pm

      I really want to read this book

      Reply
    18. Anne on January 22, 2019 6:18 pm

      These would be for my wonderful grandsons whom I see daily, read to and with and enjoy precious time together.

      Reply
    19. Eva Mack on January 22, 2019 6:37 pm

      I enjoy a happy ending.

      Reply
    20. Esperanza Gailliard on January 22, 2019 8:12 pm

      My niece would love this one! She would definitely make me happy to see her excited! 😀

      Reply
    21. Kirsten payne on January 23, 2019 12:06 am

      what a great book to share with my 5 year old I would love to win a copy

      Reply
    22. Miranda Diamond on January 23, 2019 7:47 am

      Reading opens the mind to a never ending journey
      Would love to win thank you for the opportunity

      Reply
    23. Julie Rop on January 23, 2019 10:13 am

      I really love sharing a great book with a great lesson with my students.

      Reply
    24. Debbie Welchert on January 23, 2019 11:03 am

      I was always telling my daughter and now my grandchildren that two wrongs don’t make it right. My daughter still hates that saying to this day.

      Reply
    25. Barbara on January 23, 2019 1:33 pm

      I have two grandchildren that love story time. I am always looking for new books to read to them.

      Reply
    26. Linda on January 25, 2019 9:34 am

      I would love to win these books not only because I have two adorable granddaughters that enjoy books immensely, but also because I volunteer mentor three students each week who enjoy these books and help their home libraries grow. They are not read to at home and are so thrilled for us to read together and get to keep the book. Lastly, this story is a part of my early twenties!

      Reply
    27. Antoinette M on January 25, 2019 8:39 pm

      “Actions speak louder than words”

      Reply
    28. Sandy Klocinski on January 26, 2019 9:19 am

      The fool wonders, the wise man asks. Benjamin Disraeli

      Reply
    29. Linda Fast on January 26, 2019 5:54 pm

      Try, Try again is what I was always taught. The book sounds delightful.

      Reply
    30. Candace Galan on January 28, 2019 5:50 pm

      I’m excited to win for my boys!

      Reply
    31. Mandy Hammons on January 29, 2019 1:04 pm

      I’m excited to win because I think my son would like this book

      Reply
    32. Nancy Jachcik on February 4, 2019 4:36 pm

      Sounds like a great book with a great message to leave its reader with.

      Reply
    33. Patty wright on February 4, 2019 4:45 pm

      I love getting books for my grandaughter to read

      Reply
    34. apple blossom on February 4, 2019 4:50 pm

      This looks like a fun book

      Reply
    35. Natalie on February 5, 2019 7:47 am

      I am excited to win this for my niece because she loves to read and this book teaches about persistence!

      Reply
    36. Annmarie Weeks on February 8, 2019 10:41 am

      I’m a full believer of “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”!

      Reply
    37. Rania R. on February 12, 2019 7:50 am

      “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”

      Reply
    38. Debra Branigan on February 15, 2019 6:42 pm

      I would love to win this because I think my grandson would love this.

      Reply
    39. Susan P. on February 15, 2019 11:11 pm

      A penny saved is a penny earned.

      Reply
    40. Susan Stickney on February 16, 2019 1:02 pm

      I love books with rhyming puns!

      Reply
    41. Sharon C on February 17, 2019 7:54 pm

      I always hate it when someone says to me: “Where there is smoke there is fire.” Honestly I still don’t think this is true.

      Reply
    42. Leela on February 17, 2019 11:14 pm

      It looks like a lot of fun.

      Reply
    43. kathy pease on February 18, 2019 11:47 am

      I would like to win this for my granddaughter 🙂

      Reply
    44. Brittany Carter on February 18, 2019 4:22 pm

      I think this book would be great for my 6 ur old twin boys for both the educational and moral lessons it teaches thank you for the opportunity

      Reply
    45. Hesper Fry on February 18, 2019 7:00 pm

      I am excited to enter this giveaway because my 2 girls would enjoy this book!

      Reply
    46. Laurie Emerson on February 18, 2019 8:21 pm

      My favorite proverb is “no man is an island”. It always reminds me that we are never truly alone even if we sometimes feel like we are.

      Reply

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