Holly Hobbie's 'Fanny & Annabelle'- Book Review and Giveaway (BTSC Bonus)

'Fanny & Annabelle' is a sweet story written by the author of the acclaimed Toot and Puddle books - Holly Hobbie. The storyline revolves around a little girl-Fanny-who decides to make the most of being indoors on a rainy day by creating her very first picture book. The star of the book had to be Fanny's favorite doll, Annabelle.

In Fanny's story Annabelle has to find a present for her Aunt, whose birthday was soon approaching. The problem arrives when she realizes the gift she wanted to buy for her Aunt required more money than she had. The story takes a small twist when Annabelle finds an envelope with money in it....now what? Annabelle's story is determined by the little adventures Fanny actually goes through as she writes the story.

I thought the story was great to teach a child about what to do when they find something on the road that someone else may have dropped. I also like the way the story ends as it teaches a child that a parent's most treasured gifts, most times, are those that are not bought in a store but made out of inspiration from a child's heart, love and a little creativity!

'Fanny & Annabelle' is a Little, Brown and Company publication (Hachette Book Group) and can be bought online or at your local bookstore. The suggested retail price is 16.99$.


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Three readers will a copy of 'Fanny & Annabelle', by Holly Hobbie.


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This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 19 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winners names will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

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