Monday, November 28, 2011

The Great Holiday Give Day One: Christmas Eve at the Mellops

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know I did. The Muppets did not disappoint, though we never did make it out to see Hugo. The turkey was moist. The leftovers abundant. And I just bundled my last relative up and sent her on her way. Good times.

That brings me to...

The Great Holiday Give is here.

Yayyyy!!!!!

I will be giving away a different reprint every day, brand new and ready for regifting to that special someone in your life.

To celebrate Tomi Ungerer's 80th birthday today, I thought we would start off with his holiday classic, Christmas Eve at the Mellops.

Phaidon sent a copy of the reprint, hot off the presses, for one lucky reader. All you have to do to be entered to win is comment on this post by 11:59 PM Sunday, December 4. A winner will be selected at random and announced (along with all the other winners from the week) on Monday, December 5.

The Great Holiday Give lasts all week, so be sure and check back each day to find out about a new vintage reprint and enter to win a different book.

Day Two: Professor Wormbog in the Search for the Zipperump-a-zoo by Mercer Mayer
Day Three: Kangaroo for Christmas by Jim Flora

This book was sent to me by the publisher to giveaway, but I don't think I need to tell you that this in no way educated my opinion of the publisher or the title in question. I've been bragging on this book since the beginning of time!

Good luck everyone!

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72 comments:

  1. HeatherNovember 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Oh what fun! I can't wait to see what gems you have uncovered!

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  2. LiseNovember 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Ooh, you've made the Mellops sound like an absolute must-have! Thanks for the chance to give them a try.

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  3. BeccaNovember 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    This looks like a wonderful book to add to our Christmas collection.

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  4. Vicki PalmquistNovember 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    One of my all-time favorites. I had no idea this was being reissued. Crossing my fingers.

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  5. ElizaNovember 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Any book you recommend is a friend of mine! I'd love to add a new Xmas fave to my kids' collection.

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  6. Laura CatalánNovember 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh! fantastic give-away, so generous of you! I'd love to be counted in. Thanks :)

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  7. CoryNovember 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This looks so cute!

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  8. ChristyJanNovember 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This book has been on my wish list for a long time ~ I'd love to win a copy!

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  9. Becky MNovember 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    We'd love to have this one for Christmas!

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  10. MegNovember 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This book looks lovely!

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  11. Owl&PussycatNovember 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks to you my book wish list just keeps growing and growing! Great giveaway comp! Can't wait to see what you've found.

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  12. Owl&PussycatNovember 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Love a good giveaway! Can't wait to see what you've come up with. Thanks!

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  13. CaterineNovember 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Aaah the Mellops. They never disapoint.

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  14. Colleen PenceNovember 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What a great opportunity. I'd love to win a copy for my kids!

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  15. Sergio RuzzierNovember 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I think I should win, since I share Tomi Ungerer's birthday...

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  16. Danzel @Silver Shoes and Rabbit HolesNovember 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    We love Tomi Ungerer around here. And Christmas books. Crossing fingers... (although I'll probably have to buy it if I don't win).

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  17. LsLNovember 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love this blog. :)

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  18. KatieNovember 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    This book looks so fun! Love the illustration style. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. alyNovember 28, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I'd love to add this to our Christmas collection!

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  20. vigilceoNovember 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    mmmm .... love Ungerer! I'm definitely going to try for this one! Thanks!

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  21. FloraNovember 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a fantastic giveaway - this book looks especially up our snow-covered street.

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  22. KimberlyNovember 28, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    At your recommendation, we got this book from the library last year. We'd love to have a copy of our own!

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  23. Matt W.November 28, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I'm fairly new to Ungerer's work, but I like what I've seen so far. Great illustrations.

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  24. herlittlefeetNovember 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I love it! Thanks for the giveaway! Jayne

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  25. liz.November 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Ooh, wonderful! We saw the exhibit of Ungerer's work at the Eric Carle Museum recently and fell totally in love. Thanks!

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  26. Michelle J.November 28, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I'd love to add this to our library!

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  27. NickNovember 28, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    This book looks awesome! Can't wait to read it someday, hopefully with this copy!

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  28. KatieNovember 28, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    We heart the mellops!

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  29. ClaireNovember 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    a reprint!!! wow, brand spanking new. I'm swooning.

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  30. Patrick ReinhartNovember 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Tomi Ungerer is totally cool. I REALLY hope that documentary gets funded, too. Fingers crossed! (Far Out Isn't Far Enough - The Tomi Ungerer Story)

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  31. AmyNovember 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Christmas and Tomi Ungerer: a wonderul combo. Love your holiday gives!

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  32. ChristineNovember 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    This one looks lovely! I've never read it but I think I'm in love just looking at your review. Would love to add it to my little library! Thank you : )

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  33. Connect4mary@mac.comNovember 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Would love to add the Mellops to our holiday tradition!

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  34. Connect4mary@mac.comNovember 28, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Would love to add the Mellops to our family tradition.

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  35. ChristinaNovember 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I'm the Charlie Brown tree. Pick me!

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  36. angeliqueNovember 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    This book looks wonderful!

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  37. angeliqueNovember 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    This book looks wonderful!

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  38. JessNovember 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Never heard of this one, but any book about pigs is a book I want!

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  39. taraNovember 29, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    What a brilliant Christmas gift!

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  40. ElizabethNovember 29, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Oh, pick me!

    And thanks for the opportunity!

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  41. ErinNovember 29, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I am so excited to see what other books you come up with! What a great site!

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  42. Eugenia GinaNovember 29, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    me want one! me want one! :D

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  43. StephNovember 29, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Would love to get this book. Like your blog.

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  44. DawnNovember 29, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh - this would be so nice to read to my boys this season!

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  45. john & catherineNovember 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    We would treasure this on our Christmas shelf! Thanks for the fun week!

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  46. RyNovember 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Yes please! Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  47. EleanorNovember 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What a great book! I love these illustrations!

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  48. KathleenNovember 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the Mellops books, but would love to start with this one!

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  49. NancyBNovember 29, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Recently found your blog and I am loving it! I spent about an hour reading past posts and I am now addicted. You do a very fine job here.

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  50. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    ooohh! i am so glad i didn't miss this one. i was worried:) xoxo

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  51. CelesteNovember 29, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Looks great--I've never read it!

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  52. JennetteNovember 29, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    This book looks gorgeous. I'm having so much fun finding Christmas-themed books to read to my son!

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  53. CorinneNovember 29, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Yeah, love the Mellops, don't have this one yet!

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  54. beyondNovember 29, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    aawww, the mellops! looks like a great one.

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  55. AmandaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You're the best! Thank you Scribbler!

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  56. ahoi!November 30, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    There's a Mellops sized hole in my Ungerer collection.

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  57. HECNovember 30, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    oh yay!

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  58. OnePerfectDayNovember 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Oh! A whole week of vintage goodies!
    What a great Christmas give-away!
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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  59. CarynNovember 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Been looking for this book!!

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  60. AntmusicNovember 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Enter me! Enter me!

    Thank you!

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  61. Sew Flippin CoolNovember 30, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a great book! I'd love to win! :)

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  62. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Good way to start our new baby Judah's library!

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  63. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Awesome. Great way to start our new baby Judah's library.

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  64. Kim LairdNovember 30, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Sounds like a really great book. I love collecting Christmas related books, just because reading these helps get one in the mood. Thank you!
    Kim L.

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  65. RobCramerNovember 30, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Mellops sounds great!

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  66. AldrianaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Hello Burgin, I don't have any Tomi Ungerer's books yet. It's so hard to find here. Hope to get this book from you! And I love pig too :)

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  67. KristieDecember 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What a cute book! Thank you for the chance to win! :-)

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  68. Miles JW BooksDecember 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love this blog! Love Ungerer even more!

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  69. hunnybee2501December 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Someday I have to find a Mellops book.

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  70. Happy ReaderDecember 1, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    What a great book! can't wait to read it.

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  71. Pececito arcoirisDecember 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I think I have to check who Ungerer is, I can not remember now, but it sounds familiar.

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  72. TeraDecember 2, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE his book as a child and it was long forgotten until today!

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