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Book giveaway: Crayon by Simon Rickerty

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RachelMumsnet · 20/01/2014 15:17

Simon Rickerty's Monkey Nut was one of our bookclub picks last year and was met with some great feedback. So great that publishers Simon & Schuster used a mumsnet quote ("Laugh out loud funny") on the cover of Rickerty's latest book. [where's the proud emoticon when you need one?] Mnetters are rarely wrong and Monkey Nut went on to win Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013.

If you loved Monkey Nut then you'll be delighted to hear that we have 50 copies of Simon's latest offering Crayon to giveaway to in return for some feedback - either by posting on this thread or adding a review. As well as being 'laugh out loud funny' Crayon is also the perfect book of children who have yet to master the art of sharing....Find out more about the book and apply for a free copy before 10am, Friday 24 January.

Book giveaway: Crayon by Simon Rickerty
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justmuddlingalong · 04/02/2014 13:07

Thank you for our copy of Crayon. It's a bright, engaging book with funny characters. The 'moral' being that it's more interesting and fun to share is well explained and I would recommend it for littlies.

boatclub · 04/02/2014 12:45

We got back from nursery this morning to find our copy on the doormat, thank you so much. DS (4) was very excited to open the envelope and discover a story. He really enjoyed the book and deciphering the different emotions. His best bit was "when they are all a happy family at the end". This is a lovely, bright book that I imagine most preschoolers will love.

tiredoutgran · 04/02/2014 11:00

Just received our copy of this and wanted to feed back. Antony (3) thought it was hilarious, I can't really explain why but he giggled all the way through as I read it. The book is lovely quality and has lots of large colour pictures, the crayons showing expression is, I think, the reason Antony liked it so much. He is now sat reading it and looking at the pictures on his own.

I would definitely have looked at this in a book store and will recommend to friends with toddlers.

Thank you so much.

MrsKwazii · 31/01/2014 14:54

Just had an email to say that I'll be getting a copy of Crayon - thank you very much! Looking forward to reading it Smile

AliceMumsnet · 24/01/2014 12:10

This giveaway is now closed. We will notify all those selected to receive a free copy via email. Please do tell us what you think and discuss the book here.

boatclub · 23/01/2014 10:41

Just applied it looks great. Perfect for my 4 year old

pinkthechaffinch · 23/01/2014 07:31

Have applied too. Will be happy to leave a review on behalf of my 4 year old.

CloserLook · 20/01/2014 17:57

Just applied for a free copy of this one. It looks great and I'm sure my son would love it!

mummmy2014 · 20/01/2014 17:14

Woukd love a free book for my 3yr old how do i get one?thanks

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