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Friday, April 1, 2011

Fool For Books Giveaway Blog Hop


Thank you to I Am a Reader Not a Writer and The Bookish Snob for hosting this awesome blog hop.

Since this blog hop is in honor of April Fool's Day, this is my offering:

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
Publish Date: October 5, 2010
Pages: 159
Genre: Humor
Audience: Adults

From Goodreads:
If animals were more like us, if mice kept pets and toads could cuss, if dogs had wives and chipmunks dated, sheep sat still and meditated, then in the forest, field, and dairy you might find this bestiary, read by storks, by rats and kitties, skimmed by cows with milk-stained titties. "I found the book to be most droll," might quip the bear, the owl, the mole, Others, though, would be more coarse. "Bull," could say the pig and horse. As to the scribe, they'd quote the hen: "Trust me, he's no La Fontaine."

Contest Rules:

  • Must be 13 years or older to enter
  • Open to U.S. residents only
  • You are not required to be a follower to enter but it is greatly appreciated
  • Starts April 1st, ends April 2nd at 11:59 PM EST
How to enter:
Leave a comment explaining your favorite animal story (don't forget to leave me your email so I can contact you if you win!)

My favorite animal story is the Tortoise and the Hare because it teaches so many great lessons about the need to be humble and not counting people out.

I also love the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.  I think it's my favorite dog book of all time because it's one of the few dog books that won't make you cry at the end!

 Don't forget to visit the other blogs in the blog hop:


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69 comments:

  1. Melissa/welachildApril 1, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    What a great book to giveaway. My fav animal story is the three pigs. I love the line, by the hair of my chiny chin chin! I also love pigs.
    Itwasemotional (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. Linda HendersonApril 1, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I liked Marley and Me. Even though he got into all kinds of trouble, the whole family loved him anyway.

    GFC follower as seriousreader

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  3. AimeeApril 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    My favorite animal story is Watership Down. It's just very well written :)

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

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  4. Sarah Reads Too MuchApril 1, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle- it's not specifically an animal story, but the dogs play a huge role.

    sarahesullivan at gmail dot com

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  5. debbieApril 1, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    My favorite animal story is the little read hen. The parable of everyone not helping, and then getting nothing in the end, is a good one.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  6. JeanMPApril 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    My favorite animal story Never Cry Wolf. Always have liked wolves.
    GFC folower JeanP
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  7. PattyApril 1, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    My favorite animal story is Santa Paws. It was my favorite since middle school.
    greekpatty13@gmail.com

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  8. RuthApril 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hard to pick one--probably Benji.
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  9. Andra LynApril 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Hmm...maybe Shiloh? I always loved beagles :D

    hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu

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  10. Ramblings of a Part time DruidApril 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Catzilla.. I love that book.. i even found a shirt recently that has the cover on it.. soo awesome.

    raynekitten@gmail.com

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  11. lindseybousfieldApril 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    My fav animal story is Seabiscuit

    leebee19(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. Mary @SweepingMeApril 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    OK, Puff the magic dragon. It sounds silly but it is because my daughter learned how to read by us reading that book two and three times a night.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Mary_Reiss @ hotmail.com

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  13. MicheleApril 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Are you my Mother? by Dr. Seus....I have read this book so many times to my son, who is now 20!! One of my favorites...

    thanks for the giveaway

    jmluker (at) winco.net

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  14. Getting Your Read OnApril 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    One of my favorite children's book is The Hungry Bear and the Red Ripe Strawberry. I love the pictures and I smile every time I read it. It's a perfect book to read aloud.

    Aimee
    brandonaimee AT gmail DOT com

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  15. Amy MachelleApril 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love Yertle the Turtle!!!!

    AmyMN28 (at) yahoo.com

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  16. GlendaApril 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I Love Dumbo because it shows we should never give up and it is my sons favorite book.

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  17. DominiqueApril 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    My favorite animal story is the movie, Hachi: A Dog's Tale. It's a heartbreaking, true story of the love and loyalty a dog has for his master. Which endures even after tragedy strikes. I highly recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it yet. And have lots of tissues nearby while you watch it (even if you're not a cryer like me).

    GFC: Dominique S
    couponcookie at gmail dot com

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  18. Roof Beam ReaderApril 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    My two favorite animal stories are probably Homeward Bound and Watership Down. :)

    Thanks for the chance!

    roofbeamreader(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. slb3334April 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I like moby dick.

    slb3334@gmail.com

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  20. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Charlotte's web!

    mariahoverlock(at)gmail.com

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  21. goldangel69April 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    i love charlottes web and bambi rengold69@yahoo.com

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  22. Sandra K321April 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    One of my recent favorites is The Art of Racing in the Rain. I loved the way Enzo told the story; I also happen to be a race fan.
    seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. pollyApril 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    my favorite animal book is the golden book...pokey little puppy
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  24. Shooting Stars MagApril 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Stuart Little. :)

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  25. JenniferApril 1, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I was going to say Tortoise & the Hare, but now I feel like I have to pick something else since you said it. :) The Hungry Caterpillar is a big favorite in our house too.

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  26. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I can't remember any from my childhood but my son and I love Sandra Boynton's Moo Baa LaLaLa and Doggies. I think they started his love of books. He's a big animal lover too - just started his own blog about cats.

    sarapogue@hotmail.com

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  27. ashleyApril 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    The tortoise & the Hare!!!

    ashtreygonesmokeya@yahoo.com

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  28. Bookworm LisaApril 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love the Kissing Hand. At the elementary school my kids attend, they always read it to the new kindergarteners. Letting them know their mother love them and are waiting for them to come home.

    ke7yca at gmail dot com

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  29. RickiApril 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I love Smells Like Dog by Suzanne Selfors. It starts by saying "this is not a sad dog story" - which totally rocks.
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  30. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I think a great animal story is Where the Red Fern Grows. So sad but so great. thanks. amazing_alex.0818[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  31. Lisa Richards/alterlisaApril 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    It's a tossup between Where the Red Fern grows & Bambi!


    I'm a new follower on GFC-Lisa Richards
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    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  32. TaraApril 1, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love the Homeward Bound story! One of my faves!

    TaraTagli at gmail dot com

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  33. MBRApril 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I liked Babe (the gallant pig) gfc follower. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

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  34. KaityApril 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I've gotta go with Homeward Bound as my favorite animal story. It was probably my favorite movie growing up and I've seen it hundreds of times.

    bittenbooks@gmail.com

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  35. MichelleApril 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I am dying to read this book...it's been on my list for a while...I have to say I loved the Berenstein Bears series when I was a kid...

    methirteenATyahooDOTcom

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  36. Mia J.April 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    My favorite is Charlotte's Web. It is such a dear story about friendship and caring about each other.

    mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  37. Andrea IApril 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I enjoyed reading the Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) and Sandra Boynton (But Not the Hippotamus) books to my grandson.

    lillieblue613(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Linda: Book NinjaApril 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I loved Where the Red Fern Grows. It was one of my favorite books as a kid and I can't not cry when I read it. .
    Lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com

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  39. IandSsmomApril 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    My favorite animal story is Dewey the library cat. The part when she says 'and if you've ever been yelled at by a cat' I quote constantly! I was woke up by a yelling cat this morning!!

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  40. StacyApril 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    My favorite animal story is But No Elephants. I loved it when I was a kid and I bought it as an adult to save for when I have my own children.

    the imagine tree at aol dot com

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  41. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    My favorite animal story is The Velveteen Rabbit. I love how the boy is so attached to the rabbit, but the story is somewhat sad, too.
    treesandink@yahoo.com

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  42. Library LadyApril 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson series about the pampered pig who can't help but cause trouble. The kids in the library love for me to read them out loud.

    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  43. AliciaApril 1, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Favorite animal story? Hmmm. I guess I'd have to say Charlotte's Web. It made me cry.

    aliciacald(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. JudyApril 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I have loved Black Beauty ever since my mother read it to me many years ago.

    Great giveaway book. Thanks

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  45. ElleApril 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Hah It took me a bit to even remember any animal stories...then I realized I had read a lot of them. My favorite is Mrs. Frisby And the Rats of NIMH. I loved that story.

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  46. Read for your future!April 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    My favorite book with an animal is See spot run it got me to the paranormal book world i love today. Thank you for the giveaway
    chaarmedone1512(at)aol(dot)com

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  47. JHSApril 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I recently read Katie Up and Down the Hall. It was very touching. I also liked Stay by Allie Larkin.

    JHS
    Colloquium

    jhsmail at comcast dot net

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  48. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    My favorite animal story is Where The Red Fern Grows.... What a great book


    Thanks for the giveaway

    mygiveaways (at) yahoo (dot)com

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  49. MarissaApril 1, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    My favorite animal based book was Mrs Frisby and the rats of NIMH.

    But I also loved White Cat by Holly Black; though i'm not sure that counts xD

    kallosmango123@hotmail.com

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  50. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my gosh, Mr. Frog and Mr. Toad will always be my favorite and I can't wait to read it to my son when he gets older.

    music of the night owl at gmail dot com

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  51. MadamMarseeApril 1, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    oOH! i saw someone else say it too.. Shiloh was a great book!! Sad, but good!
    missmarsee(at)gmail(dot)com

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  52. Annie McElfreshApril 1, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    My Dog Skip is my fav.

    amcelfresh at hotmail.com

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  53. Karen PropesApril 2, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I love Charlotte's Web, it was so interesting how the animals worked together.
    ncjeepster@aol.com

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  54. Renee GApril 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I love the Little Red Hen as a child. As an adult, I feel like the little red hen quite often. Who will help me plant the garden? Who will help me eat the garden?
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  55. hedgerhouseholdApril 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I like the book Animal Farm. It's a classic.
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

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  56. Sniffly KittyApril 2, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Favorite animal story is Redwall ^.^

    snifflykitty@gmail.com

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  57. AimeeKayApril 2, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    My favorite animal story is Watership Down. Loved the movie as a child and devored the book when I found out it was based on one.

    aimeelavalle@gmail.com

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  58. aurora M.April 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love....If you give a mouse a cookie.....I have a soft spot for mice to begin with but the illustrations are amazing!
    Thanks for the giveaway ♥
    veltara(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. Teresa Thomas BohannonApril 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This book seems absolutely adorable and I would love to win.

    When the Fool For Books Giveaway Is Over Be Sure To Visit Me At LadySilk.Net for details on the

    Books Are Beautiful Giveaway

    where you can win books from 16 different authors.

    Thanks,
    Teresa

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  60. Melanie MontgomeryApril 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    My favorite animal story was/is Shiloh!



    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  61. Lisa PottsApril 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    My favorite animal story is Where The Red Fern Grows.

    Lisapottswriter(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks!
    Lisa

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  62. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    My favorite is Cowboy and Wills by Monica Holloway - anout the Labrador Retriever who helped an autistic boy face the world.

    Thank you for a great giveaway!

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. Mare/TommyGirlApril 2, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    My favorite is the Cat and the Hat, mostly because when my little bit was small we would read it so much we had it memorized.

    tommygirl828 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  64. maryjaco1April 2, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    My favorite is Marlie & Me.
    mary@cire.com

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  65. Kimberly SueApril 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    My fave is WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS. Such a sad book, but so well written!

    kimbers10[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  66. Laura H.April 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this blog hop! I already follow via GFC (Bornajhawk). My favorite animal story is "National Velvet". An oldie but goodie!

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  67. nicolesenderApril 2, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love Cat and the Hat because I read it to my sons and now am reading it to grandkids!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. /\Heather/\April 2, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I love wind in the willows!
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

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  69. katklaw777April 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, thanks.
    katklaw777 at yahoo dot com

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