Book giveaway of ‘Twas the Night sponsored by Marin & Fontreal
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Enter for a chance to win a ‘Twas the Night prize pack, including an autographed hardcover copy of the book, postcards, and a poster. Every person who enters the giveaway will receive a digital copy of the book!
The only wordless children’s book in the 2GETHER picture book collection, Twas the Night is a real Christmas wonder in which a boy in a wheelchair finds an injured white dove on a sidewalk and brings it home.
‘Twas the Night is a poignant wordless wonder that allows readers to interpret their own meaning of the story, while undoubtedly sending the subliminal message to dream big.
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About the Book
‘Twas the Night
Written and Illustrated by Marin
Ages 5 | 36 Pages
Publisher: Fontreal | ISBN-13: 9781775378792
Publisher’s Synopsis: ‘Twas the Night is the only wordless children’s book in the 2GETHER picture book collection. The setting is dark, urban, and the streets are sprinkled with Christmas lights. A boy in a wheelchair finds an injured white dove on a sidewalk and brings it home. The entire book has no other people, cars, or creatures. This reinforces the uniqueness of the two protagonists and adds a dream-like atmosphere to the publication.
One of the illustrations shows a framed picture of Peter Pan’s shadow on the mantle, and readers realize the boy’s dream: he wants to fly with the dove. ‘Twas the Night is a real Christmas wonder that encourages readers to apply their own imagination, verbalize their own feelings, and interpret their own emotions while following the illustrations. The subliminal message? Dream big.
‘Twas the Night is a remarkable book in which dreams and reality mix, and imagination takes flight – just as the dove and the boy in the wheelchair do.
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About the Author
A long time ago, Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends.
Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years.
Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he had never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he had never used legal or illegal drugs, and he had never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children’s picture books), in 2016.
Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean – in St. John’s, NL, Canada.
For more information, visit https://fontreal.com/author/.
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65 Comments
We all need a little bit of Christmas right now!
You are right – two years of COVIDsmas is too much.
this is a very intriguing story
Deliberately not showing the last page of the book anywhere – Christmas I all about magic…
This looks very well done and interesting!
Thank you, John. Tried to make it interesting and to encourage children’s imagination. My goal is to help the reader create a story based on the illustrations.
I have a library for my grandchildren at my house,its little but they love it ,,so they would enjoy this
I would love to send a free hardcover version of the book to all people interested but I cannot afford it – the publication was printed in North America and cost me a fortune. And mailing books is not cheap either. In case you are not one of the grand prize winners and you want to have a printed version for your library, please send me a message: darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Stay safe!
I would love to add this to my grandchildrens book shelf.
It was created to encourage children’s imaginations and to enhance children’s libraries. If you do not win one of the grand prizes you can buy a softcover book from Amazon. If hardcover is your preference, please send me a message: darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Have a wonderful day.
Interested in reading a wordless picture book.
Your eyes will follow the illustrations. Your mind will “read” the book. Enjoy!
This pictorial book has illustrations which convey a mood both heartwarming and inspiring.
You must possess a sixth sense. To make readers focused I deliberately stayed away from adding people, cars, or other unnecessary elements to the illustrations. Just the two main characters…and a bit of magic.
This is a wonderfully illustrated book and would love to read with my grandgirls when I go to visit them in later Fall!
Several people cried while “reading” the book – apparently it touched their hearts. You may do the same with your grandgirls in the Fall. If you do not win one of the grand prizes, you can purchase a softcover book from Amazon. My own opinion? The hardcover is the real deal – it is a real Christmas present. If you prefer a hardcover version, please send me a message: darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Enjoy the rest of the day.
this looks like something great niece would enjoy
Every participant will have a free PDF copy of the book. If you like it, you may buy a softcover version from Amazon. For hardcover book, please contact me – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Have a great day.
I collect Christmas books, would love to add this to my collection
If you are a collector, you should add this title to your assemblage. I am sure it will be one of your favourites. Amazon sells only softcover versions of the book. For a hardcover copy, please send me a message – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
The book looks beautifully illustrated!
Tried to make it luminous and magic. To inspire. Hope I succeeded.
This would be a fun christmas book
Tried to combine many ingredients together – fun, compassion, and magic included. Plus two main characters – this is the reason the book collection of five is titled 2GETHER.
This book would be amazing for my grand kids to read. I remember this book when I was younger and want my grand kids to read it too! Thanks for the chance!
Softcovers and e-books are available on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Google Plus. If you prefer a hardcover copy for your grandkids, please send me a message – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thank you for your kind words.
Have an amazing day.
I’m interested to see how the book works without words!
You will see soon – every participant will have a PDF copy of the book. Let your imagination soar…
As an author/illustrator/designer/publisher of the book, I am thrilled to read all your positive comments! I created the wordless story to inspire my readers and you, in turn, inspired me with your words.
The goal of the giveaway — apart from the three big winners — is to reward every participant with an electronic version of the story.
Many of you would like to add ‘TWAS THE NIGHT to yours and your (grand)children’s libraries. If you are one of them, I will mail you a hardcover copy of the book (USD 29.99 (taxes, S&H included)) To place an order, my email address is darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com
If your preference is a softcover edition, here is the Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Twas-Night-Christmas-dream-like-collection-ebook/dp/B08NWQP9CV/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=fontreal&qid=1631133977&s=books&sr=1-10
Thank you all in advance for supporting my humble creation.
this would be a fun interestin g book
Please place your comment again – after you “read” it. Stay safe.
I am interested in seeing how my young niece likes this book!
If she likes the PDF copy you will have from the giveaway, you may buy her a softcover from Amazon. Or a hardcover version from me, the author – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks in advance. Have a beautiful day!
this would be a fun read
You may shed a tear but it will be a tear of joy…and compassion.
This looks very interesting!
I tried to make it interesting. Christmas is not an ordinary day and the book – I think – is not ordinary either…
I would like to see what my interpretation of the book is compared to my niece’s!
I would love to see your interpretation of the story, too. Are you still a child at heart? Enjoy!
This would make a great Xmas gift for my niece!
My words may sound like an ad but the book I really a present you can open again and again. Softcover versions are available on Amazon and many other online retailers like Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Google Plus. For a hardcover copy, please send me a message – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com.
Enjoy your day.
WOULD LOVE THIS for my great niece’s book case. She is so funny picking out which book she wants read to her at bedtime
It will be a great addition to the bookcase. My opinion? Hardcover books are the best on the shelves. And they last longer. If interested to order one, please send a message to me, the author – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com. Have a glorious day.
The book sounds inspirational!
It is truly inspirational. I deliberately did not show the last page of the book anywhere as it carries the magic of Christmas. Enjoy the rest of the day.
great niece would enjoy this
Children prefer paper versions – probably it’s more to turn the pages, to go back, to stay longer on a spread, to stop and think…You will have a PDF version soon and I’ll be curious to hear your niece’s “review”.
Have a wonderful day.
The postcards and poster look cute too!
Send a message to darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com – if you do not win one of the grand prizes. I’ll send you a poster and several postcards. Stay safe.
A learning book for great niece that you would not know she was learning
The best ways for kids to learn – without even noticing. I created the book for them – to help their imagination, to learn how to express feelings…Have a great day.
I have heard of Marin before and look forward to reading one of his books!
Thank you, Kirsten. I am a new kid on the publishing block, therefore very pleased that you are familiar with my name. Please email me – darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com – and I’ll send you a gift. A gift you can open again and again. No strings attached. Stay safe.
The perfect book for great niece
uh oh I wonder if this book will make me cry!?
There is something very compelling about the pictures!
sounds like a interesting book
I really like dream-like atmospheres!
this would be something totally different
“None like they have read or experienced before” is something I would like to see!
It would be fun to listen to what great nieces maginations would lead her
I am very curious about what will happen to the boy and the dove!!
would be interesting to see what great niece would say
I could use some inspirational reading!
a learning book