New Shankman & O'Neill Children's Book! Champ and Me by the Maple Tree {Review & Giveaway}
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Posted by Jolly Mom
A little girl likes to spend time in a Vermont meadow under a tree with a bug and a bee for company. One day, she decides to go exploring and to her surprise comes face-to-face with the mythical Champ, the dinosaur-like creature that many believe lurks in the deep waters of Lake Champlain. Will Champ be fierce or friendly? In answering the question, the little girl learns about taking chances, making good friends and the joys of nature.
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If you've never read a Shankman and O'Neil children's book, you and your kids are surely missing out. Their books are instant classics. They are our generation's Dr. Seuss. Truly. These are books that your kids will want you to read over and over. And, you won't even mind because they are so enchanting.
Buy The Champ and Me by the Maple Tree at Amazon.com for $11.21.
This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Megan!
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July 20, 2010 8:57 PM
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