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{"id":25545,"date":"2015-09-12T12:25:40","date_gmt":"2015-09-12T16:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mommyramblings.org\/?p=25545"},"modified":"2015-09-13T02:33:49","modified_gmt":"2015-09-13T06:33:49","slug":"appleblossom-the-possum-by-holly-goldberg-sloan-book-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommyramblings.org\/2015\/09\/12\/appleblossom-the-possum-by-holly-goldberg-sloan-book-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"“Appleblossom the Possum” by Holly Goldberg Sloan-Book Giveaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are a book loving family and I want\u00a0to share a great book for kids in middle school grades to read on their own or for parents to read aloud to younger kids, as we are doing. The book is Appleblossom The Possum<\/strong><\/em> by Holly Goldberg Sloan<\/strong> and it is illustrated by Gary Rosen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This book is so interesting and charming, I am not sure who loved it more, me or my kids!\u00a0Throughout the story information about possums is weaved through and I was amazed at some of the things I learned. The story begins with Mama possum having to teach her possum children about the world. There are rules to follow, real danger to avoid and adventures in that great big world! Take a look INSIDE THE BOOK<\/span>–HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can read an excerpt HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT APPLEBLOSSOM THE POSSUM:<\/em><\/h3>\n
Fans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of Counting by 7s<\/i><\/b> <\/i><\/p>\n
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it\u2019s time for all of them\u2014even little Appleblossom\u2014to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family\u2014and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers\u2014who launch a hilarious rescue mission\u2014and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating\u00a0the big world can be. But they\u2019re about to find out!<\/p>\n
With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial\u2019s point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.<\/p>\n
PRAISE FOR APPLEBLOSSOM THE POSSUM<\/em>: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
“Sloan has masterfully created an intensely satisfying and humorous tale that makes possums seem utterly adorable<\/strong>. Rosen\u2019s charming illustrations<\/strong> pair beautifully with the text<\/strong>, as he draws the possums with intertwined tails, pink noses, and vivid expressions.\u201d \u2014School Library Journal<\/em><\/li>\n
“Insights about possums add an educational element<\/strong> to this otherwise comic adventure<\/strong>, while humorous illustrations<\/strong> capture the wee possums’ antics and personalities. A warm and funny possum-family saga<\/strong>.\u201d\u2014Kirkus Reviews<\/em><\/li>\n
\u201cHolly Goldberg Sloan knows how to write a story for young people, with a style that\u2019s easily accessible and entertaining<\/strong> for new readers. Her latest book, Appleblossom the Possum, is no exception\u2026.Appleblossom the Possum is a fun read<\/strong>, and the illustrations are a perfect accompaniment <\/strong>to the lighthearted story.\u201d \u2013 BookPage<\/em><\/li>\n
\u201cReaders will enjoy both the realistic details of a newborn possum making her way to her mother\u2019s pouch, and the fanciful view of adult possums\u2019 urban nightlife, complete with rooftop music and a conga line. Best of all is the consistent, convincing presentation of Appleblossom\u2019s perspective. Throughout the book, lively black, gray, and pink illustrations<\/strong> portray characters and events. With wide-spaced lines of fairly large type, this attractive book will engage<\/strong> young readers intrigued by animals.\u201d \u2013 Booklist<\/em><\/li>\n
\u201cRosen\u2019s pink-tinged images bring a playfulness<\/strong> to many of the scenes. Amid the homey message that family matters most, Sloan seeds the story with assorted possum facts and vocabulary lessons, but it\u2019s the possum-as-actor metaphor (\u201cPlaying dead is one thing. But smelling<\/em>dead is another. It adds a whole other layer to a possum performance\u201d) that generates the most fun<\/strong>.\u201d \u2013 Publishers Weekly<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n $\"Penguin$ <\/a><\/p>\n
GIVEAWAY:<\/h3>\n
Penguin Random House<\/strong> is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! \u00a0One lucky blog reader will win\u00a0their own copy of \u00a0Appleblossom The Possum<\/em><\/strong>. Thank you Penguin Random House<\/strong> for the review copy\u00a0and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! \u00a0Open to US residents.<\/p>\n
AppleBlossom The Possum<\/em> Book Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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