Holiday BOOK Give-a-way!
December 7, 2008
Writing and illustrating my first book (and having it published) was a major dream come true for me in 2008. An amazing gift to say the least! I want to celebrate by giving away a special signed copy of My Travelin’ Eye to a lucky ONE-of-YOU during the holidays.
Fun, huh? So…just leave a littl’ comment below (maybe share a fun gift from your year!), and I’ll have Oso the Wonder Elf pick a name on December 16th. If you already have a book, you can still put your name in, and I can sign it for a special little friend of yours! And, you can live anywhere in the world to play! xo jenny sue
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HELLO
December 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Oh! Oh! How exciting!
I picked up your book at the local library and I think I’ve renewed it about three times.
I am an illustrator, at the work-pro-bono-build-a-portfolio stage, aspiring to do my own children’s book someday. So not only was your book charming and well-written, it was also immensely helpful in terms of illustration inspiration. Something about the pictures and the layout woke up something in me, and I’ve been art-ing like mad ever since. (More than I had been.)
Aw, that sounds way too gushy, sorry about that. I am totally not trying to brown nose. Mostly: I love the book, and I would love to be entered in the drawing!
December 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am
i love you too two
December 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Whee! I saw the book at B&N, and then looked you up and found your great website.
I would love to give this book to my sister’s kid. My sister and I learned a lot about how to respect people and see past differences when the coordinator of altar servers at our childhood church retired and we got a new one…with a travelin’ eye.
It’s hard to overstate how much building that relationship affected me. Your book, and your story, are just fantastic. Thank you!
December 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Really really exciting.
I never got a signed book from you and the one I bought, i gave to my friend’s sister,so i don’t really have your book with me. As for the drawing, i have never won anything that way but i hope i have luck in this one.
talking about the luck, i have been lucky enough to get a chance to be here in the united states. And that i think is the greatest gift i received this year. Apart from that, some happy and sad life experiences have also proven to be gifts for my life.
fun gift was going on snow hiking to the mountain lake that one day with you and oso:)
Jenny, i appreciate what you have been doing each moment of your life. Hope you will keep being inspired to inspire people.
Wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year.
With lots of love
December 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Would love to win this one :)
thanks,
December 7th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I love your book—the illustrations make me think of Eric Carle books—which make me think of reading with my children when they were small. My special gift this year has been having my son Nick at home with me for school. After 6 years in French school here in Belgium, it was his turn to do homeschool like his older brother and sister had done. One of the things we enjoy most is gathering up every pillow in the house and snuggling up in my bed to read. I would love to share your book with my Nick—-I’ve got my fingers and my toes crossed ; ). Thanks for being so generous!
December 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
what a dream come true. i have enjoyed your blog and love your illustrations. so beautiful. thank you for the opportunity. :)
December 7th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I would love a signed copy of your book.
A gift from my year was teaching a night class at the same art college I attended several years ago. It was something I had hoped to eventually get into and the opportunity presented itself unexpectedly. I teach Children’s Book Illustration to adults one night a week. I love it.
December 7th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
2nd try here…
I love everything Jenny and Patrick do. i would love to win a book and will buy it if not to share with my world!! love you guys, Jamie
December 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Jenny, I enjoyed your week at the academy in 2007. ID love to have a book of your work.
-Kenny
December 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
My kids would be thrilled with this!
–Laura
December 7th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
this would be so F U N !
please put me in the drawing.
thanks Jenny.
Kelly
December 7th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
(To Oso. Confidential) oh please, please, Oso pick my name for Jenny’s book!!!!
December 7th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
C’mon Oso. Think nepotism.
December 7th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Put my name in your hat, please!!
December 7th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
The book was very captivating. I had all the components that I wanted to see in a children’s book. It taught, it entertained, and it had a happy ending.
Excellent!
And this is from a nerdy engineer!
December 7th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I don’t have my kids yet, nor sister’s kids, neither brother’s kids to give books to, my cousins have all grown up, but I think I have not yet :) and I put my name in the list, because I love your illustrations and the thrill of travelling and exploring the world with you :*)
December 8th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Wow – well I’d love to be entered into the draw as I love your work and very much enjoy reading your blog – thanks for the opportunity :)
December 8th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Hi Jenny Sue!!!
Just a note to wish you and your family a HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Omaha, Nebraska!!! I can’t wait for your next book. My Travlin’ Eye is an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT. With Love, Monica Simet
December 8th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Count me in!!
December 8th, 2008 at 6:26 am
hey everyone! thanks for all the fun messages. i’ve really enjoyed reading them. always good to hear from my friends and meet new ones, too. lots of fun, new blogs to visit, too. wish i could send y’all a book!
and nerdy Tom engineer—ha! i don’t know too many engineers who are tai chi masters! i think you’re pretty cool, and i’m happy you like my book! xo
December 8th, 2008 at 7:34 am
A gift to me, this year, has been my recovering health and more importantly the insight to slow down and treasure time as it unfolds — while washing dishes, or walking in a forest with my young son and husband, or playing my guitar. That said, if I’m the lucky name, I’d love to share your book with someone special this holiday. Even if I’m not the lucky name, thanks for the generous offer and for sharing your cheerful art.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Major gift this year was our baby boy, born in July! His donor dad has a “travelin’ eye,” coincidentally…
I saw your book cover when I was in the offices of your publisher a while back, before it was released. It was on display, so obviously they were excited about it!
congratulations!
December 8th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Oh Jenny what a wonderful giveaway. I would love to share your story with my kids, cross your fingers for me!
The greatest gift I’ve received this year is the gift of new friendships, online through wonderful blogs, indie shops and craft swaps. I’ve had a tough year health wise and I am amazed at the support and caring I’ve received from my family, friends and new found internet friends. I am very grateful and blessed.
Thank you for this opportunity,
Rowan Willow {alter /artist ego}
aka Tiffany :0)
ps Thanx for the Chai Pilgrimage e-mails too, I really enjoy reading them.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Love your book! I am a teacher and my students loved the story and illustrations! Can’t wait to see more of your work.
December 8th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Yes, please, I would love a signed book:)
December 8th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi Jenny,
We checked your book out at the library and my son (now 3) really loved it. After reading it he wanted his own pair of glasses. Thanks for sharing your story.
Peace and blessings,
Brian
December 8th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I love the book. I enjoy sharing book with my nieces. They love the pictures and the kind message.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Love your art, love the book and am hoping to win for my nephew with his own “traveling eye!”
MD
December 8th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I’m glad to have received the email about the book! I’ll ask at my local retalier to see if they carry it. Lovely gift for the wee ones. Many blessings!
December 8th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Don’t I get a free one anyway since I’m the big sister :) LOL. You are the best!
December 8th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Definitely sign me up for this, I know some kids who would love to have your book! I promise I won’t keep it for myself.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
You are so sweet. What a giveaway! One that I would very much like to be included in, as well as all those other people!
December 8th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Hey, just want to say that I’m a huge fan of your work. Your style is completely my style as well, bright, creative and sort of scrapbookey-organicy. I love it. And even though I’m a teenager I love children’s books. Every time I go to a new place I try and pick up a kid’s book about the culture of the place I visited. So, just thanks for doing what you do and I hope that in the future I can be a free, awesome artist like you.
December 8th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
RAMRAM you two!
Lovely to see this announcement. Congrats Jenny. Thanks for adding me to your newsletter.
daya
December 9th, 2008 at 4:25 am
How to resist this wonderful offer??!! Thanks!
December 9th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I love your book and was very inspired by it.
Gifts from this year include a friend moving back to my town, and my slowly opening heart.
Cheers!
December 9th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Jenny, i love the sweeping, fun and color of your
work. it would be excellent to win a copy; if not,
i intend to buy my 7 year old grandson one.
all best,
ruth
December 9th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I’m feeling lucky…and of course if I don’t win I’m marching right over to Amazon to buy your book for Isaac anyhow. So there.
muchlove
Ivy
December 10th, 2008 at 4:50 am
I am a great fan of your talents. You are inspirational. I would love a signed copy, but I also plan on purchasing one for the holidays.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:15 am
wow, everyone is reducing my chance… Jenny, people are craving for your gift, let me tell you , i am dying for it:)
And tell this to OSO.
“OSO, wanna go for a WALK!!”
December 10th, 2008 at 9:25 am
How exciting is this?! Congratulations on achieving your goal.
December 10th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
wow! what a great gift. I would love to have your book!
December 10th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
How cool!
December 10th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I love love love your paintings and would be so thrilled to own a signed copy of your book!
December 11th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Thanks for the email, love the Chai page! Winning this book would be great, love to travel (ah, India…), sounds like a wonderful book to read and pass along to my fellow ashramites.
Blessings!
December 11th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
oooh ooh OSO pick me, pick me!!! Hi Jenny, I stopped by the local moab book stoer where i convinced them to order your book, and alas they were all sold out! yay! love your book and all your creations. Relocated to Boulder, CO recently, started my own massage therapy business called Massage For The People, and am excited about the snowy sunny days here! All the Best for you and your family in 2009!
December 14th, 2008 at 1:34 am
your book has it´s place in our bookshelf already and as you know already we LOVE it! Your work has been such an wonderful inspiration throughout the last years for Friederike! and me. Thanks for this!
x Sandra and Friederike!
December 14th, 2008 at 8:24 am
your work and expression of creativity is so inspiring!!! We celebrate your successes and look forward to the chai book coming out party. We are all in your fan club!
michelle, kimana and bakhane
December 16th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I just found your book, I haven’t read it but I would love to get a copy for my 6 year old daughter. She was just diagnosed with “lazy eye”. I’m sure she would find your story inspiring, given that she is a self described “artist”.
December 16th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I think you probably already picked a name. But I would sure love to read a copy to my kiddos!
December 17th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Hi Jenny,
So sorry I missed the drawing by one day!
I hope to pick up a copy of your book sometime soon.
I wish you the best with it. It is a great book.
Jan
December 17th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Hi Everyone! Thanks for the really nice comments and for ‘playing’. Oso “Sticky Paws” Kostecki-Shaw picked a name last night: Sarah Watts—hope you enjoy it Sarah!
December 17th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi there,
it just occurred to me that you might like the song “Lazy Eye” by Hem, on their album “Rabbit Songs.” It’s slow and gentle and kind of in the spirit of the book.