Since Daylight Savings was on Sunday, and it's now getting darker sooner, I thought I'd give you all a treat to celebrate the time
change. Geena Bean is with me today to share her wonderful book "Come Back Dear
Sun".
Giveaway is over! :)
Title: Come
Back Dear Sun
Author: Geena
Bean
Genre: Juvenile
Fiction / Imagination & Play
Format: Paperback,
38 pages
Published: January 03 2013
Publisher:
Createspace
BLURB:
When the sun disappears for a long time, curious Kaylee
cannot wait to have the sunshine back. Her imaginative plan unfolds like only
an eight-year-old can conceive, and the wonder and smiles begin. She and her
six-year-old sister, Mattie, along with their two friends, Fran and Lilly, plan
an adventurous sleepover in an attempt to find out why the sun has disappeared.
The children figure out a way to talk to the moon only to discover that the sun
has left because of the lack of outdoor play. The insightful message of this
story impresses both parents and children alike in order to grow appreciation
of the world around us. Bean skillfully creates characters which children can
easily relate and be inspired by. People will enjoy this wonderful, energetic
children’s story with an everlasting message to remember. Parents remember
childhood playtime memories as they resurface, and young listeners are
enthralled with the thought-provoking questions of “What if?” Follow Kaylee and
her friends on their energetic quest to bring back the sunshine to their
otherwise gloomy days!
BOOK LINKS:
BIO:
Geena Bean graduated from Rutgers University with a
degree in English in 2003. Since then,
she has been working within the nanny industry and creating children’s books as
she experiences them. Bean has been
writing since she was in 1st grade and has told many stories and
tales over time. While working with kids
for over 10 years now, she loves to share her commitment and adoration for
story telling with each and every one of them.
Her first children’s book, Come
Back Dear Sun, was published and released in January, 2013. Since then, she has been visiting schools,
libraries, and local bookstores throughout New Jersey in hopes that she can
inspire kids to always live up to their full potential by being creative,
imaginative, dedicated, and of course, kind.
AUTHOR LINKS:
Twitter @MsGeenaBean
Geena would also like to ask you questions. Take it away, Geena!
As a child, I remember
begging my parents to stay outside for as long as we possibly could. We
would play kickball, jailbreak, swim in our pool, ride our bikes around the
neighborhood, make up adventures in our backyard and so much more!
QUESTIONS: What
are some of your most treasured memories of outdoor play? Do you allow
your children a certain amount of time for television, computers, video games,
etc.?
My most treasured memory from childhood is when I played in
my fort. It was made entirely of pine needles and shaped like an igloo. I was
convinced that it was magical. And even after a couple of hurricanes, it
remained intact.
GIVEAWAY: Please leave a comment below for a chance to win a signed copy of
Come Back Dear Sun! Spread the word because I am going to
be doing a drawing for not just one, but two winners!
Good luck and have
a playful day!
The winners have been chosen!
Congrats David and Adrienne!
Congrats David and Adrienne!
As a kid I had the "Perfect Tree" that I could climb. It was in the front yard and had a Y that I could sit in and pretend anything I wanted.
ReplyDeleteMy kids can't watch television or play video games till homework is done each day. Sometimes it is only on the weekend that they get to watch a family movie or some cartoons.
Boy, I sound mean don't I.
That reminds me of a tree I would climb in my front yard. :) I created a pulley system so I could bring a snack and a juice box up with me and I'd sit up there with a book for as long as my butt could stand it. lol
DeleteExcellent work, dad! Not letting the kids play video games or watch TV before their homework is done is a great rule that more parents should follow, I think.
What a cute concept for a story! It's getting dusky here by about 4:45 PM. No more sunny evenings on the back porch. :(
ReplyDeleteI normally like longer nights, but this year whenever the sun goes down I miss it. It seems like it sets too soon and I feel like asking it to come back just like Kaylee in Geena's story. :)
DeleteThis looks adorable. I'd love to win it for my niece. That is if my daughter doesn't steal it first. ;)
ReplyDeleteAw! Well, you are officially entered into Geena's drawing, Kelly. Good luck!! :)
DeleteThis book sounds sweet! It has a very creative concept, and when a book can teach children a valuable message it is a wonderful gift. I can picture myself sitting on the couch and reading this book to my grandsons. :)
ReplyDeleteI bet your grandsons would love it, Elaine! :)
DeleteThank you so much for hosting the giveaway, Chrys. And thanks to everyone for leaving such kind comments. Best of luck to you all and have a playful week/weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Geena!
DeleteI can't wait to find out who the winners are! :D
Great to meet Geena! And that fort sounds awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIt was an awesome fort! lol
DeleteHi Chrys,
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for a Sunshine Award! Find the questions at http://adriennereiter.blogspot.com. Don't worry. There are that many. ;) Hope you're having a good weekend.
Cheers!
-A
Thank you so much, Adrienne! I am incredibly honored. :D I'll post my questions and nominees soon.
DeleteAND THE WINNERS FOR A SIGNED COPY OF "COME BACK DEAR SUN" BY GEENA BEAN ARE . . . *drum roll* . . . David Walston and Adrienne Reiter! Congratulations!!! :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteThank you Chrys!
ReplyDeleteWow..
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway / contest.
I hope I can have similar giveaway like this too.
Hope everyone enjoy it. Good luck.
Regards,
Hi, Ardamus! The winners have already been chosen. :)
DeleteThank you for your comment!