Quote of The Week . . . and Giveaway Winners!

"When I say to a parent, 'read to a child,' I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate." 

— Mem Fox (author of Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes)

**WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS**

The winner of the personalized copy of Michael Arndt's CAT SAYS MEOW AND OTHER ANIMALOPOEIA, limited edition stickers, and two-sided glossy bookmarks is:  
MARIE & JASON!

The winner of the signed copy of HAVE YOU SEEN MY DRAGON? by Steve Light is:  
TAKAKO FISHER!

Congratulations to our winners!*

Please email your contact/shipping info to littlecrookedcottage@gmail.com and we'll mail out your prizes.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

*Want to know how we choose our winners? A number is assigned to each blog comment, retweet, and Facebook comment as it comes in. Mr. Pig then draws a random number from all of the entries.

CAT SAYS MEOW giveaway . . . win a signed book, stickers, & bookmarks!

Because we love you so, we're offering a second giveaway this week. . . . Win a signed (or personalized if you prefer) copy of our recent Pick of the Week, CAT SAYS MEOW AND OTHER ANIMALOPOEIA by Michael Arndt! 

The winner will also receive a set of limited edition stickers and newly printed two-sided glossy bookmarks (pictured below).

To enter, simply leave a comment. We'll announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck!

Animals look the way they sound in playfully illustrated gift book.

About CAT SAYS MEOW:

Age range: 3 (preschool) and up
Publisher: Chronicle Books

Animalopoeia (tm) animals look the way they sound. There are 25 animals all rendered in . . . letters! A portion of the author's profits from this book will go to help animals in need who are waiting in animal rescue organizations.

"A beautifully crafted and truly stellar book that no library should miss." --School Library Journal

"One of those rare picture books with something for everyone to enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A winning blend of typography and zoology." --Publishers Weekly 

To learn more, visit:

info@animalopoeia.com

www.animalopoeia.com

www.facebook.com/animalopoeia

www.pinterest.com/animalopoeia

www.twitter.com/animalopoeia

The Little Crooked Bookshelf

Cat Says Meow: And Other Animalopoeia
by Michael Arndt

What it's all about . . .
Do you like animals? And eye-catching typography? Then Cat Says Meow is your book. The shapes of the letters (that make the animal sounds) curve and twist to become the animals. It’s original and well crafted and the more you read it the more layers you’ll uncover. For instance, many of the animals are arranged to be in conversation.

Why it’s on the Crooked Bookshelf . . .
It’s a clever concept that has winning results. Plus, the typography makes it different from other animal books out there.

Our favorite lines . . .
Sparrow says chirp.

Our favorite illustration . . .

Why kids will love it . . .
It’s playful, colorful, and perfect for kids learning to read and learning animal sounds.

Why grown-ups will love it . . .
It’s pretty stunning, and if you have any interest in onomatopoeia, then you will love this book.