Sunday, October 27, 2013

"Can't Wait Willow" Giveaway

Can't Wait Willow, written by Christy Ziglar and beautifully illustrated by Luanne Marten, is the story of a young girl who learns an important life lesson through the gift of a second chance.


Willow has a hard time saying 'no' to various distractions on her way to the Over-the-Top Circus.  When she arrives late and has no money left, Willow realizes that she can't enjoy the Circus or the cotton candy she was so looking forward to.

The purpose of the story is to get children to think beyond instant gratification and see how their current decisions have consequences later.  The moral is: "Sometimes you've got to say 'no' to the good, so you can say 'yes' to the best."  Thankfully, the man who shares the moral also offers Willow grace in the form of a ticket for tomorrow's show and the circus is everything Willow imagined it would be and more...

A neat feature of the book is the little star on each page that helps parent and child to discuss the choices Willow makes along her journey.  Talking about consequences and how one decision impacts another can help children make more thoughtful choices in their own lives.

Can't Wait Willow is the first book from Shine Bright Kids -- a book series that provides children and their families the opportunity to discuss key life skills through the sweet stories of Willow and her friends.

Check Out: Shine Bright Kids for games and resources and to sign up for the newsletter.  
  
Buy It: You can buy Can't Wait Willow via Barnes and Noble. 

Win It: One Sowing Dandelion Seeds reader will win a copy of the hardcover book Can't Wait Willow. 


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 225: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising."

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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    During the summer its saying no when the ice cream truck comes by
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com Merry

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  2. MarieOctober 31, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I find it hard to say no to chocolate.

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  3. bethNovember 1, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Anything sweet!

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  4. dlhaleyNovember 2, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Getting her more books.

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  5. MeaghanNovember 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I have a hard time saying no to sing a longs

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    1. ChelseyNovember 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      So funny! Or should I say "Sew -- a needle pulling thread!"

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  6. AnonymousNovember 2, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Definitely red velvet cupcakes!

    Becca W.

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  7. AshleighSwerdfegerNovember 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Saying no to baking cookies :)

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  8. krystyl olsonNovember 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    reading a second book at bedtime

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  9. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Ice cream is hard to say no to

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  10. EmiNovember 3, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Those carnival games with cheesy prizes that we end up donating anyway.

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  11. AdventuresofanActivityDirector November 3, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    cookies and milk!

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  12. Lori and AmandaNovember 3, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    ice cream for me!

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  13. Stephanie - Couponing MommaNovember 4, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    We can't say no to singing.

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  14. msmissy02November 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    One of those simple pleasures would be candy. I have such a sweet tooth!

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  15. LaineNovember 4, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Dark chocolate. Coffee.

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  16. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Childrens books. One look at my bookshelf and you'll see what I'm talking about. =)

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  17. kiwime87gNovember 5, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    backing is a simple pleasure that I can't say no to.

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  18. Heavensangel2387November 5, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Ice cream sandwiches! lol my son always reaches for it and cries when I do not give it to him.
    Desiree H

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  19. Linda TrinkleinNovember 5, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    oreo's!
    My kids have food allergies so they dont get many treats.. have to say yes to the oreos

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  20. SarahNovember 5, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    It's hard to say NO to another cup of coffee

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  21. Em MahrNovember 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Chocolate, definitely chocolate!

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  22. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Candy and chocolate! ahhhhh

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  23. nicolesenderNovember 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Reese's peanut butter cups or Butterfingers!

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  24. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    We love playing in the rain. A perfect way to relieve stress and be carefree.

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  25. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    chocolate

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  26. Jennifer FritcherNovember 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    We love to bake together....so when she asks me every weekend to bake, it's hard to say no =)
    jenfritcher@yahoo.com

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  27. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    We find it hard to say no to ice cream. ml_mcafee@yahoo.com

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  28. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I find it very hard to say no to playing dolls with my daughter!

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    1. ChelseyNovember 7, 2013 at 12:02 AM

      That's super sweet! I always pick playing over cleaning. lol...

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  29. laurie nykazaNovember 7, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    cookies at the bakery they love them

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  30. UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    i'm on a gluten free diet but well on pizza nite whos heard of gluten....lol I just can't go with out real pizza!

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  31. NancyNovember 7, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    We can't say no to chocolate!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  32. DianaNovember 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Definitely ice cream!
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  33. Audrey GriffisNovember 7, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    treasure hunting on the beach we can do it for hours :)

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  34. SaraNovember 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    for me its chocolate!

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  35. Nichole BentleyNovember 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Puddles : )

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  36. Melissa B.November 7, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    My daughters and I cannot say no to candy, jigsaw puzzles, and the tv series 'Once Upon a time'.

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  37. Tara OliverNovember 7, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I have a hard time telling her she can't play with a friend for whatever reason. I like for her to play with her friends, so I want to say yes - but sometimes, other things are more important!

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  38. DiannaNovember 7, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    We all have the worse time to say NO to chocolate anything--especially ice cream

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  39. msleyhNovember 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    the last summer we had an ice cream truck come by and it only happened a few times but it was hard to say no to buying ice cream off the truck b/c i remember when i was a kid getting ice cream off the truck when it would come around:)

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  40. Lisa RNovember 7, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Ritas Ices, we are withdrawing from them because they are closed for the season, LOL

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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  41. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    reading

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  42. LaurieNovember 7, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    trips to braums for sundaes

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  43. AMYNovember 7, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    We have a hard time saying no to chocolate.

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  44. KimberlyNovember 7, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    I have a hard time saying no to one more book at bedtime

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  45. Terri MooreNovember 7, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Candy on sale and staying up late to read a good book

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  46. Jeni GimbutNovember 7, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I love naps. I know they can and do interfere with my regular sleep at night, but it just feels so good to crawl into bed in the middle of the day. I love snuggling in and dozing off.

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  47. Melinda November 7, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Stacking blocks and knocking them down. We both think it is fun.

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  48. Sue HullNovember 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I find it hard to say no to my favorite frap at starbucks.I'm doing better now, I only get one a wk. compared to 3 or 4. Way to much money. Thank you :)
    sue-hull64(at)comcast(dot)net

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  49. KimNovember 7, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Brownies!

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  50. DiannaNovember 25, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    This really looks like a cute book-- I have a Willow and I wish I had found your site sooner to enter--she would have thought it was written just for her-- and it sounds just like her-- so I think I will be getting this for her for Christmas-- Thanks for the great review on it <3

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