No, to Underwear as a Gift. Yes, to Books About Underwear. Giveaway.
Posted by lindamartinandersen on December 7, 2014
“No, to Underwear as a Gift. Yes, to Books About Underwear. Giveaway.” by Linda Martin Andersen.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: 7
You may ask, “What does National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day have to do with underwear?” Nothing, usually. Unless you were a student at East Carolina University like I was and Dr. Farmer was your U.S. History professor. On Pearl Harbor Day, Dr. Farmer told his personal story of the battle. He concluded by saying that he should write a book about his adventures and call it A Day at Pearl Harbor or The Day I Was Caught Unaware in My Underwear. I have never forgotten that–lots of history dates, but not that. Thank you, Dr. Farmer for allowing your sense of humor to shine through even on the toughest of days.
Children’s writers know that kids gravitate toward books that mention gross stuff, underwear, and potty humor. What kid, who can read, doesn’t know Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey?
In November of this year, I participated in PiBoIdMo on Tara Lazar’s blog. I collected over 30 picture book ideas and I’m proudly displaying my badge.
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Guest bloggers continued to share tips for picture book writers into December. I’d like to spotlight Laura Gehl, the author of One Big Pair of Underwear, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. Read Laura’s blog post here: http://taralazar.com/2014/12/05/post-piboidmo-day-5-laura-gehl/ For more about Laura Gehl, check out her website and FB Author page:
www.lauragehl.com and http://www.facebook.com/AuthorLauraGehl.
In the spirit of memories about underwear, I am giving away a copy of One Big Pair of Underwear. This picture book has received great reviews. To be entered in the drawing, leave a comment below and your email address, for contest contact purposes. Contest ends on December 12, 2014 and the winning name will be announced shortly afterwards.
Please leave a comment and your email address, for contest contact purposes. I can’t wait to hear your memories about underwear. Thanks for visiting. Come again and bring a friend.
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Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Linda,
Sounds like “One Big Pair of Underwear” is a fun book. Glad it reminded you of one of your professors. I appreciate all that he and other soldier’s did and do to help protect our country.
Celebrate you and your sense of humor.
Never Give Up
Joan
lindamartinandersen said
Thanks Joan! You are now entered in the book drawing. I’m glad you enjoyed the humor and thanks for putting in a plug for the military. I appreciate your loyal following and comments.
Tracy Campbell said
Linda, congratulations on participating in PiMoldBo. You’ve been very busy collecting over 30 ideas! I’m sure all kids love books about underwear and the adorable artwork on the front cover would certainly draw me in. Hmm…can’t think of an underwear story, except that they come in all size, shapes, and colors. 🙂 Of course, I’d be honored if I won a copy. Merry Christmas too!
lindamartinandersen said
Tracy,
I enjoy the November PiBoIdMo and the challenge to brainstorm picture book ideas. Tara Lazar invites terrific guest bloggers who share great tips.
Thanks for commenting. I will enter your name in the drawing. Yes, underwear does come in a wide variety of looks and sizes. The book’s cover reminds me of the weight loss commercials where people show how baggy their jean are, like two people could fit in them.
Tracy Campbell said
Thanks for entering me the draw. Fingers and toes crossed. 🙂
Kathleen said
Congrats on your PiBoIdMo badge!!! Definitely prefer books about underwear than receiving underwear!! 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
Kathy, I’m with you! Books any day over underwear. I’ll include your name in the drawing. Thanks for taking time to comment in this super busy season.
lindamartinandersen said
ok!
Carol Federlin Baldwin said
I’d love a copy of this book. Actually, correct that. My grandkids would enjoy a copy! Thanks for entering my name!!
lindamartinandersen said
My pleasure, Carol. My Christmas gift to some lucky winner. Could be you! Thanks for your faithful following and comments.
Jennifer larson said
The book looks adorable! Potty humor never gets old. I’d love to win a copy. 😃
lindamartinandersen said
Jennifer,
I’ll add your name to the drawing. Thanks so much for commenting and for following my blog.
joycemoyerhostetter said
I’d love to win the underwear book. Love that cover!
lindamartinandersen said
Joyce,
Always a pleasure to have you here. My pleasure to add your name to the drawing. Thanks for commenting. Merry Christmas!