The ‘One Big Canvas’ Book Series | Awareness Tour

One Big Canvas Awareness Tour in partnership with REED Foundation for Autism
The Children’s Book Review

Join us on this virtual book tour for the REED Foundation for Autism’s ‘One Big Canvas’ book series!

Autism is a highly prevalent and often misunderstood neurological disability. The ‘One Big Canvas’ book series seeks to celebrate differences, showcasing how each individual can be an integral part of a much larger picture regardless of their unique qualities.

Follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below. You’ll earn the chance to win a set of the two books in the ‘One Big Canvas’ series and a $50 Amazon gift card to stock up on your art supplies!

‘One Big Canvas’ Awareness Tour

‘One Big Canvas’ Book Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win a ‘One Big Canvas’ book series prize pack!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Masterpiece
• A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Molding of Clay
• A $50 Amazon gift card

Two (2) winners receive:

• A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Masterpiece
• A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Molding of Clay

How to Enter

• Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
• You can also gain daily bonus entries through the entry form.
• See below for complete giveaway rules.

The giveaway begins April 23, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends May 23, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

About the Books

Sometimes the most effective way to get a message across is through storytelling. That is the idea behind the REED Foundation for Autism’s book series, ‘One Big Canvas’. Each illustrated work, written by children’s book author Jay Miletsky, tells a story of acceptance and understanding through the use of colorful characters.

Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, these stories help children recognize and understand autism and impress upon them the importance of showing kindness to those who are different.

Written in verse, the books combine the lyrical rhythm of Dr. Seuss, with the playfulness of Mo Willems, in a bright, colorful fantasy world where all people, regardless of their differences, prove to be an important part of the community canvas.

One Big Canvas: The Masterpiece

Written by Jay Miletsky

Illustrated by Luis Peres

Ages 3-9 | 24 Pages

Publisher: New Paige Press | ISBN-13: 978-0578496382

Publisher’s Synopsis: Join a spunky collection of paintbrushes as they set out to create a grand masterpiece.

When some of the brushes don’t cooperate, is it because they are misbehaving…or is there another reason entirely? In this story, young readers are introduced to some of the behavioral differences in their autistic peers.

Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, this story helps children recognize and understand what autism is, and impress upon them the importance of showing kindness to those who are different, wrapped into a fun story with lighthearted, engaging characters.

They worked through the day, then stopped and admired,
the wisdom their now-painted canvas inspired:
their painting was perfect, It all meshed just fine,
with it’s colorful circles, and angry green line.
It was a true masterpiece, not one thing was wrong,
including the hum of their single-note song.

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One Big Canvas: The Molding of Clay

Written by Jay Miletsky

Illustrated by Luis Peres

Ages 3-9 | 24 Pages

Publisher: New Paige Press | ISBN-13: 978-0578496382

Publisher’s Synopsis: The brushes are back! Join Reese, Estelle and the rest of the gang in the art studio in another adventure as they learn the value of kindness and understanding.

When Clay comes to visit from the other side of the art studio, the brushes are excited to welcome their friend. But when a few of the brushes start acting differently, Clay needs to be reminded that it’s important to be accepting:

“Some brushes are different, so we like to remind,
it’s kind to be caring, so take care to be kind.”

Will Clay leave the brushes in frustration, or will he learn to mold his thinking as he comes to understand and accept that brushes have different abilities and challenges? Without ever mentioning autism or any particular disability, The Molding of Clay helps introduce children to the behavioral differences of their autistic peers, creating an opportunity for discussion. It helps teachers and parents impress upon them the importance of understanding, acceptance and kindness, through a fun, lighthearted story with quirky and colorful characters.

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You can learn more about the REED Foundation for Autism here: https://www.reedfoundationforautism.org/

Giveaway Rules

• NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
• Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
• Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on April 23, 2021, and 11:59 PM on May 23, 2021.
• One (1) grand prize winner receives:
  • A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Masterpiece
  • A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Molding of Clay
  • A $50 Amazon gift card
• Two (2) winners receive:
  • A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Masterpiece
  • A hardcover copy of One Big Canvas: The Molding of Clay
• Winners will be selected at random on or about May 25, 2021. The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
• Open to 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 the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
• Important Notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier.
• The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
• The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for undeliverable, lost, delayed, misdirected, or misaddressed email or any other issues regarding the electronic delivery of the contest form. This includes, but is not limited to, the speed at which your email service routes email through the internet. The sole determiner of eligibility for the final drawing will be the time the email or entry form is received at our offices.
• The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: REED Foundation For Autism.

Thanks for following along with us on the The ‘One Big Canvas’ Book Series Awareness Tour, sponsored by the REED Foundation for Autism.

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