Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She had lots of little brothers and sisters...
It begins a sweet and unusual tale.
Innocuous. Humble.
Two pages in I'm a blubbering mess, shuffling around on my desk for a tissue. A box of them.
I wish I'd been prepared for the emotional impact waiting me between the covers of The Balloon Lady, a new book by author Kierstyn King. But who knew that something intended for the 6-to-10-year-olds in this world would affect me this way?
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| Charming illustrations by Kierstyn King. |
And you will cry.
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To win a hard copy of The Balloon Lady, please leave a comment below sharing a link to your blog or some way in which I can contact you. Winner will be chosen the evening of December 15. To learn more about the author, please visit www.kieryking.com
What a precious book...thank you for sharing the giveaway:o)
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Kelly
Aww. That sounds exactly like my four younger sisters when I moved away. I'd love to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this book...so much. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a copy!!! I think you know where to find me... ;)
ReplyDeleteTotally commenting! If I don't win I may just have to buy the book myself! :-) My blog is http://daughterlivingfree.blogspot.com/ :-D
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I'm guessing I would cry too. Sounds like a sweet book.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to read this - I'm also in a situation where I'm not able to see some of my family so could relate.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all you post on here, much of it has been an encouragement to me.
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I just realized that I did not put my contact info in my comment kainos1997@yahoo.com
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Kelly
I would love to have this book - sounds like it would really hit home. I don't have a blog but we're friends on Facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about this book - I hope to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. Would love to win!
ReplyDelete~Grace
That's kind of how I felt when my sweet girl moved away this past year. I miss her so much. I miss bringing her coffee from starbucks to surprise her in the mornings. yeah, I still miss her.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read!
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Looks like a beautiful and touching book. :-)
ReplyDeleteI find that often children's books speak more profoundly than those written for adults!
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The Balloon Lady's story and the illustrations are truly incredible!! I am so proud of the author!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo it looks so sweet!
ReplyDeleteGlad someone has written a story for kids in this situation. I hate the way Quiverfull, FLDS and other groups shun young adults for being, well, young adults! Questioning can also lead to STRONGER faith but those groups never seem to see it that way...........
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I would definitely love a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteIt is very sweet. I enjoyed proofing it for you, Kierstyn. Proud of you. :)
ReplyDeleteI am happy to announce that the winner is Stefanie from Pleasant Places! Stefanie, I will contact you and get this sent out!
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