Spring Giveaway Winners


We still have snow on the ground here in NH...But I see signs of SPRING- Really!
Thanks to all who entered my Spring Book Giveaway. I've heard from book lovers from all over the country...including Vermont, Iowa and Wisconsin. I truly appreciate your support.  

The winners have been contacted by email:
Recordable Ebooks: (6 winners) 
Lee H. from NH,   Roberta M. from FL,   Donna C. from VT,   Becky B. from IA, 
Michelle P. from MA,   Lynette M from MD.

Autographed Book, Rain Brings Frogs- A Little Book of Hope(3)  
Amy H. from MS,   Amanda B. from NC,   Betty R. from MA.

Autographed Book, Princess Kim and Too Much Truth (3) 
Samantha G. from NY,   Sarah S from WI,   Paige H. from NH.


Happy Spring! 
Maryann

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Maryann's Spring Book-Giveaway

 New Spring Books and Ebooks!
Help me spread the word and enter to win!
Share this BlogPost and win an autographed book or recordable ebook! Here's How:  
* Email it.
* Tweet it.
* Facebook 'Share' it. 
* Blog about it. 
* Write an Amazon review on any book.
* Buy any of my books or ebooks.
Do any of the above, then email your name and email address to mcleffler@aol.com with the subject line: Spring Book-Hop. On March 21 (Spring!) I will randomly choose 6 names to receive a free autographed hardcover book, either Rain Brings Frogs or Princess Kim and too Much Truth. (Three books of each title will be given away). And 6 names will be chosen to receive a recordable ebook (your choice- one of 4 books offered). Keep reading...here's the descriptions:
NEW SPRING HARDCOVER BOOKS:
 (Click BOOK DESCRIPTION for more info and reviews.)
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NEW RECORDABLE EBOOKS: How about recording yourself reading one of my books and sending it to a loved one?  I'm now working with an innovative company called, "A Story Before Bed". Four of my books are now available in this exciting ebook format (and more to come). You'll be able to send my books to your children, grandchildren, students, nieces or nephews- and they will SEE and HEAR you as you read. Purchase the book once and send it to everyone! See my "My Bookshelf'"  at A Story Before Bed to preview these titles:
Missing: One Stuffed Rabbit
Wednesday Is Spaghetti Day
Tea for Three
Easter Bunny in Training

Thanks for taking part in my Spring Book HOP Promotion! I sincerely appreciate your help spreading the word....And please follow my blog and leave a comment!
Happy SPRING!  Maryann
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New Books!

My two NEW books are now available:
(Please enjoying sharing the free activity sheets below)

Princess Kim and Too Much Truth   
Kim learned her lesson- she is never going to lie again! From now on she is only going to tell the truth- No matter what! Can someone tell TOO MUCH truth? Find out in this funny book about honesty and kindness.

 Published by Albert Whitman CO.  Hardcover.        

 Rain Brings Frogs- A Little Book of Hope
A simple book with a big message of optimism, generosity and hope. Smile along with Nate as he sees the bright side of life.
Published by HarperCollins- Hardcover                       
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SLJ highlights Princess Kim





Today School Library Journal highlighted several favorites from Albert Whitman's new Spring 2011 books. Among them, my book "Princess Kim and Too Much Truth." In this  book I tried to explore the question " Can you ever tell TOO much truth?"  This is a funny story about honesty and kindness. 

" Kim’s the kind of kid I think we’ve all encountered before.  The one who feeling morally obligated, nay, compelled to set things right by reestablishing what is true and what is false in the universe.  The thing is, there’s truth and then there’s simply being mean."
Read the full review
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Rain Brings Frogs... My New book

  Rain Brings Frogs- A Little Book of Hope 
will be publishing soon...
This a simple book with a big message of hope, tolerance, generosity and kindness.
In this book, Nate sees the bright side of life. When his mother says "I Hate Rain!" Nate says, "Rain Brings Frogs!" When his friend says,"Keep Out!"  Nate says, "Room for All." Nate is grateful for what he's got, is willing to share, and treats others with kindness. Nate helps us see the sun beyond the clouds. In the world of bullying, excess and intolerance...my goal, when creating this book,  was to share some hope...and sun.


I owe the idea to this book to my daughter Janine, who throughout her life has always managed to see the bright side of life despite her disabilities. She is my inspiration. I hope you will get to share my book with the children in your life, whether at home, in a classroom or a library. 
Rain Brings Frogs- A Little Book of Hope will be released on March 1st. I'd love to get your thoughts on my book. Please share my blog and help me spread the word. 
Thanks- Maryann
Published by HarperCollins
ISBN-978-0-06-196106-9
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The Week in Children's Apps: December 23, 2010

The Week in Children's Apps: December 23, 2010


WA WHOOO! My APP made it in Publishers Weekly!
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My Book Available in the ibookstore

For those of you who have an ipad (or itouch) or are giving someone special an ipad for Christmas, my book Princess Kim and the Lie That Grew was just released in the ibookstore. Google the title (not my name) as they have my last name spelled wrong. (That should be corrected soon.)  My book is one of several Albert Whitman & Co. titles that were chosen by Open Road Media (the developer) & Apple to appear in the ebook format. (Open Road Media has recently struck a deal with Albert Whitman to develop titles for the ebook format including their popular Boxcar kids series.)

The ebook and App industry is moving fast and I am working on getting more titles available in those formats.
Happy Holidays All!
Here's the link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/princess-k-i-m-lie-that-grew/id403155219?mt=11
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