Welcome to the Winter is Coming Giveaway Hop! I’ve got the children’s book The Adventures of Moose and Mr Brown, the first picture book by celebrated British designer Paul Smith and illustrated by Sam Usher. Usher is well known for his multi-award shortlisted book Can You See Sassoon? and popular seasonal picture book series – Snow, Rain, Storm and Sun.
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One of you will win a copy of this cute book! To make winter a little more bearable, I’m throwing in $5 PayPal Cash too.
The Adventures of Moose and Mr Brown
by Paul Smith; Illustrated by Sam Usher
Hardcover $17.95
Ages 4-8
The Adventures of Moose & Mr Brown is a laugh-out-loud rollicking adventure story of animals, travel, design and finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places. It follows the story of Mr Brown, an international fashion designer, who agrees to help a Moose he encounters at an airport to track down his lost twin brother, Monty. Along the way they travel the world and help multiple animals by designing garments to meet their particular needs – including slippers for sloths, parkas for penguins and scarves for giraffes. The story was inspired by toys that Paul has owned for many years and which reside in his office in Covent Garden, London.
Neil Dunnicliffe, Publisher, Pavilion Children’s Books said:
“I’m delighted to be working with the brilliant designer Paul Smith on his very first children’s books. Paul has produced a dazzlingly-inventive and very funny story and Sam Usher’s artwork is beautiful, witty and incredibly expressive. I can’t wait to introduce the world to The Adventures of Moose and Mr Brown.”
Paul Smith commented:
“I’ve known Moose and Mr Brown for a long time and I’m delighted to be able to bring their stories to life in my first ever children’s book. Sam’s illustrations are really special and capture the colour and energy of Moose and Mr Brown’s adventures perfectly!”
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My review
The Adventures of Moose and Mr Brown is a delightful children’s book filled with so much to see! If you are the creative type, you will appreciate seeing Mr Brown’s studio that is filled to the brim with stuff! Crazy, colorful stuff! I realize that not all creative minds work alike, but more often than not, creatives thrive when they’re surrounded by things they love and things that inspire them. All of the “stuff” in this story is one of the things that makes it so much fun! I love looking at details in picture books. Illustrators that “get” the author make picture books so much more!
Yes, this story is super fun. Mr Brown and Moose looking for Moose’s twin Monty leads them to different countries where Mr Brown designs for the animals in those countries. This book takes your child on an adventure to new lands while teaching them to associate these animals with the country in which they live.
I love when Mr Brown and Moose visit Paris! They’re living my dream…of eating French macarons in Paris! Their plate is over-flowing with those yummy cookies!
The Adventures of Moose & Mr Brown really is a fun book. I highly recommend it!
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About the Author
Sir Paul Smith is an internationally renowned fashion designer. The Paul Smith fashion company has flagship stores in London, Paris, New York, Milan and Tokyo, with a total of over 200 stores worldwide. It has a presence in over 70 countries. Sir Paul Smith has collaborated with a number of well-known brands including Manchester United Football Team, Anglepoise, Land Rover, New Balance and Penguin Classics. This is his first children’s book.
About the Illustrator
Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolor.
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Rita Wray says
My favorite thing about winter is staying warm indoors and reading a good book while I enjoy a cup of hot tea.
Sandy Klocinski says
Spiked egg-nog
John Smith says
Sitting by a roaring fire drinking hot cocoa!
Natalie says
Besides Christmas the best part about winter for my is cross country skiing!
Anne Perry says
I enjoy reading by the fire.
Heather K says
I absolutely adore snow. I grew up in Florida so I love living somewhere now that gets a little snow.
Nancy says
I love to sit by the fire and watch the first snow of the season fall!
Ann Fantom says
My favorite thing about the winter is the cold weather so that I can build snowmen with my daughter. Then we make hot chocolate afterwards
Dan Dykstra says
I love to be outside. My grand children will be old enough to play outside soon so we will go sledding.
monique s says
Playing with the kids in the snow is my favorite part
Molli Taylor says
we dont get much snow here but even the chance is awesome!
Lisa Williams says
My favorite thing about winter is baking some new recipes and binge watching some of my favorite shows.
Julie Waldron says
My favorite thing about Winter is Christmas and watching the snow fall.
wendy hutton says
my most favorite thing about Winter is the cooler weather, love the look of the snow
Wanda B says
What I most love is the sound of the snow crunching under my boots.
Edye says
I love all the nice holidays in winter! 🙂
Deborah W. says
II love shoveling the snow. I just can’t do it anymore because we moved to south Florida.
Brittany Raisor says
My favorite thing about winter is getting to wear my winter clothes again. I love getting my boots and oversized sweaters out. I also like that the snow makes everything quiet and peaceful.
LeAnn Harbert says
I like playing in the snow and building a snowman with my granddaughters.
Darlene Carbajal says
My favorite thing about Winter is cuddling up under the blankets, drinking hot chocolate while watching movies!
Lisa says
I love the snow, at least in December for Christmas!
Helen says
Christmas and the holiday season are my favorite things in the winter season.
Rebecca Orr says
My favorite thing about winter is getting to stay indoors where it is warm. I get to cuddle up with a movie or a good book and a blanket!
gloria patterson says
What is your most favorite thing about winter – NOTHING 🙂
As a senior winter is not my favorite time to be out. Always worry about slipping and falling and hurting something. When its dry and temp is in the 40’s I enjoy the weater.
Piroska says
My favourite thing about winter are the cozy, at-home days. I love heating the house with baking, and snuggling under a cozy quilt, to read a good book.
Debbie P says
My favorite thing about winter is Christmas.
Alissa A Apel says
Escaping from in indoors. LOL! A warm blanket, and a classic movie.
Linda says
I love the Christmas lights around town in winter.
Jennylyn Gross says
The holidays and all the gettogethers!
Susan Smith says
The holidays and staying inside drinking hot chocolate.
Leela says
I love all the winter recipes I make.
Jessica Peeling says
My favorite thing about winter is being able to wear cute boots and sweaters!
Deb Pelletier says
I like the Christmas lights and Christmas parties. Happy Holidays.
Sherry says
Tweet for 12/18 – https://twitter.com/SStrode/status/1207538885208821760
Jennifer R says
My most favorite thing about winter is the earlier sunsets making for cozy nights.
sandra says
living in sweats
Kathy Cozzarelli says
My favorite thing about Winter is watching snow fall.
bernie wallace says
My favorite thing about winter is the cooler weather.
andie says
I love the beauty of the forest/trees after a good snowfall. I always get my kids to stop and just take second to look at how pretty everything looks where we live.
Elizabeth Tarlow says
Wintertime is our rainy season here in San Diego. We can always use more rain here.
Sarah L says
Happy Winter Solstice! The days are now getting longer.
Thanks for the contest.
JanD says
In winter, I tend to drink more hot cocoa.
Candie L says
I love how gorgeous it looks when it starts snowing. Thank you