Sunday 10 April 2011

A Giveaway of a Most Beastly Kind!

Now this post is long overdue. Yes, but here it is at last. The Lonely Beast has been launched!


You may remember I posted here before about my brother Chris and his children's book, The Lonely Beast? Well, to celebrate it's launch I have two copies to give away, signed by the lovely author himself.


Now I know, of course, that I am bound to be a tad biased about the wonderfulness of this delightful book, but hand on my heart it truly is something special, as attested by the honest reaction of the many, many children I know who have read it, my own younger two being no exception. They know it off by heart at this stage. It really is a sweet and charming story, and a pleasure to read.




You can find out more about this fellow if you click here, and the website has lots of lovely things like games and things to make , and your little ones can send in their own drawings too! You can also see some pictures of us at the launch in Dublin, where we got to meet the Beast himself! Very exciting. 

The author, Chris Judge, and The Beast at the launch of their book.

The book is available to buy here, or directly from Chris here, and as I said I will be giving away two signed copies here on Milkmoon. All you need to do is leave a comment and your name will go in the hat.
Do check out Chris' other prints here, they are the most cheerful, funny things that will brighten any room, I promise!

27 comments:

SWEDISH HOUSE said...

Hej Ciara

How exciting and wonderful!
What a talented family you are...
I would love to enter the drawer.
LOVE PEACE enJOY
Julie
x

Pam said...

That is so cool! I'm always looking for new kids books for "my" kids (I work at a daycare). Thank you!

Pam

Martin said...

Hearty congratulations to Chris. It's no easy thing, to create a book that children will love. As a regular reader of children's books (picture three little granddaughters on my knee) I wish him every success. It'll be well deserved.

Nancy said...

Put me name in the hat! We love love love the Beast 'round here!

Gigi Thibodeau said...

Please put my name in the hat. I know several kids who would LOVE this wonderful book! Big congratulations to your brother! xo Gigi

Dolan K said...

sounds great and my kids would love a signed copy!--Dolan

Janie B said...

As both a teacher and grandmother, I have many children with whom to share this book. Please enter me in the drawing. Congratulations to the author!

Crosby Kenyon said...

There are never enough good books for kids. Best of luck.

Andrew Judge said...

Don't put my name in the hat. We've already got our copy. Plus we had a personal bedtime reading by the author last Friday night!

Elaine Prunty said...

i hope it goes really well for chris , i'm telling everyone i know with chillders about it ,i hope that lonely beast gives harry potter a run for his money .

Mimi said...

I see beautiful illustrations, and seeing as he's related to you, the words must be very good too.
Best of luck to Chris with this book.
And please do put my name in the draw, I'd love to give someone little a gift of this.

ASH said...

looks like a great book!

Hermann8er said...

As a special education classroom teacher, this book would totally bless the lives the lives of my kiddos! ALoha!

Kerry O'Gorman said...

Fantastic! It's grand to see an artist bringing forth dreams to reality...good luck to your talented (and cute!) brother!

Mise said...

My 4 year old monster-fan is eager to be counted in. She says he looks perfectly scary and fine. Well done to Chris!

Sadhbh @ Where Wishes Come From said...

We already have a copy of this wonderful book in our house... but you might put my name in the hat too because my twins haven't learned how to share yet!:)
You must be so proud of Chris!

Rebecca S. said...

I remember when you first posted about Chris' book. I am so happy for him and for all the lucky kids who will get to read what looks like a FANTASTIC book!

yew tree nights said...

How exciting! This book looks lovely... what a talented family you are a part of! I'll have to keep my fingers crossed, as I know my niece would love it.

Also, I was so happy that you found your way over to my little blog the other day, because I've been enjoying reading yours for the longest time!

ramona said...

What a wonderful thing to have as an accomplishment!
Well deserved praise.

Millie said...

How wonderful! What a clever guy...mind you, I'm not surprised...it must run in the family!

Anash said...

my kids would love to read this! hope im a winner
Thanks for this splendid giveaway
anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

Brasil said...

what a cool resource! I will definitely have to check it out, thank you for the recommendation.

Irmhild said...

Did I read about his book in the Saturday Irish Times a while back? It definitely looks familiar!

Esti said...

count me in, count me in, please, please!!!!

Jess said...

You must be very proud, it looks fantastic!xx

mairead said...

I know a couple of children who would love this book... might read it myself first...it looks great

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