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Recently, Matt has been motivated to make a board book for Cole. He came up with this clever little thing and we've been toying with the idea of selling them at a local craft market that's coming up. We have other plans to make more in the near future, maybe as a set and also some others not in a set. Oh, another cool thing- they're printed on post-consumer products!
Here's a list of all the pages in the book:
fish
crab
octopus
starfish
turtle
boat
shell
urchin
seahorse
whale
In order to win this book, just leave a comment below answering this question:
- what your favorite sea creature (doesn't have to be in the book)
-would you buy this book? (optional)
-The giveaway will end at midnight on Monday, May 25th and the lucky winner will be announced first thing Tuesday morning.
-Anonymous comments are welcomed as well as people who's names don't link back to blogs, but in these cases please leave an e-mail address.
-One entry per person.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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91 comments:
Hi Heather...been absolutely LOVING your blog - your pictures are inspirational....I love this book,and they would def sell. Firstly because they are so cute, and also the fact that your husband made them - rather than a huge manufacturing tycoon - would def be a plus! I think thats what people are looking for in this time of recession and economic down turn - support the little guy - you know what I mean!
Zoe :o)
OH MY! That is sooooo cool! Way to go matt! your amazing. Yes I would buy that.. and my favorite creature is..... a seahorse I'm thinkin, but i really love dolphins.
How cute!
Seahorse is definitely my favorite sea creature
And YES I would buy this book!
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The turtle is totally my favorite creature. Plus - love the book - it just looks mucho professional!!! Way to go Matty! I Want this book - if I don't win the giveaway, can I buy one? They will totally sell, I totally love it - and I love that it is recycled - green is so hip these days. ps - i think you should do a jungle one, and a savannah one. I want the whole set!!!
i love this heather! cant wait for you to sell them at Bijou! My favorite things in the ocean are Mermaids. Yes, i DO believe in Mermaids!
Seahorses for Shore(sure)!
Awesome book!! I have been loving your blog! And yes, I'd definitely buy something like that for Hayley. My favorite sea animal is a dolphin. :) By the way, Robert says his is a squid...I think he was feeling left out. Haha.
I like whales. and I would totally buy that book! It's so awesome! How did you even MAKE a board book?!
My favorite are turtles and yes, that book is darling and would be bought by me.
very cute...those would totally sell if you were here at the North Shore Marketplace :) And yes, I would be one of those purchasing it. My favorite sea creature is the sea horse!
That's a cute book. I love crabs. I'm a Cancer. I would buy the book. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
I'd have to say I love dolphins.
I would buy this book and many more!
My favorite sea creature is the seahorse! It always has been. It just fascinates me!
Yes, I would buy the book. It's really cute and the pictures are great!
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Love this book! Do you mind me asking how it was printed? Directly on the board or on paper and mounted on board? Either way, SO CUTE! These would totally sell and I think a "set" would be fun.
I love this! I totally would buy these books once I have children. My favorite is probably the colorful fish living in coral reefs.
My favorite sea creature is either a seahorse or octopus (both are in the book). I would buy this book because of the simple, beautiful illustrations. It would be a good way to teach my little ones.
do penguins count? :) I love little bitty sea horses and jellyfish!
Would buy this for sure...unless I win it! It's so clean and straightforward, love it. Tell Matt excellent job.
of course I would buy it! it is adorable and it will be so easy for Oliver to look at. I think my favorite animal is a blowfish, but if i were picking from your list i would choose a crab.
That is the dumbest question ever: whales OF COURSE! I would TOTALLY TOTALLY BUY THAT! What an awesome shower gift it would be!
I would definitely buy this book, and it would make my day if it had a dolphin in it...
I'd buy it...I might even buy a copy for my kids, too! ;-) My fave sea creature are garden eels...and they should be included in the book! ;-)
Like every little girl that didn't have a thing for horses, I had a thing for dolphins. But I do like the occasional seahorse. And YES, I would buy the book.
i'm a total sucker for books...this one looks darling! way to go! not sure what my favorite sea creature is...maybe a dolphin?
what craft market is coming up? I made some necklaces and stuff. I want to try to sell them at the May 30, farmer's market. I love the book. It's way cooler than my necklaces.
LOVE the book!! It would absolutely sell--great baby gift! A family favorite sea creature(maybe more of a fascination) is sharks.
Adorable! Penguins are my favorite sea creature :) I don't have little ones of my own, but I have little nieces that would love it.
Oh - that's a lovely book! I love the simple images, it's really gorgeous! You should definitely sell them at your local craft market :)
(PS - this is not an entry. I'm sure such a lovely prize would be better suited to someone with cute little ones who might use and appreciate it :)
What a cute book! Way to go hubby! :) I love sea turtles. My 1 month old wore a turtle outfit on the day he came home.
ps - i totally think you need to head to the provo farmer's market with these!
My favorite sea creature is a star fish. I got to hold one on my trip, and it suctions to your hand. It's so neat.
Oh my gosh! I can't believe Matt made that! It's so clever! I would totally buy it. I can just see it on the shelves of anthro or something. Pick me pick me! Claire would LOVE it! She absolutely loves simple board books. They're her favorite.
Came across your blog while randomly clicking on links...such creative inspiration. The little book is adorable--I would definitely buy one, or a set. Favorite sea creature? starfish.
i would have to say turtle, but the crab looked pretty cute:)
of COURSE i would purchase this book for my child! (even for myself! ..you know me and my love for the ocean and it's creatures, not to mention it's so well done!)..
anyway, one of my favorites would have to be anemones! mostly because they're made up of such pretty colors and are totally fun to play with when they suck on your fingies and squirt water at you! (:
So so cute!! I would totally buy this book! My favs are Honus :o)
Very cute book. I like Starfish & seahorses.....so if you mix them they would be STARHORSES...that would be cool....ok I like the book. it reminds me of eric carle a bit.
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darling book. My kids would love it. My favorite is a giant squid...weird I know, but my husband and I are absolutely fascinated by them. And yes we would buy it...is it available?
I will buy one! Let me know if and where you sell them. Super cute. You guys are so talented!!
I would so buy this book. Adorable Heather!!! My favorite sea creature is a dolphin or may be Shamu....hmmmm....
Oh my gosh I LOVE this book! I would definitely buy it. The sea lion is my favorite sea creature.
That is so awesome! I have been looking for a book like this since we just moved back to san diego. I would most definitely buy this book!
My favorite sea animal is the manatee -they have always been my very favorite. =)
matt!! good job! impressive.
-hmmm. i sure do like shells. wink*
-i'm cheap but I'd buy this book if it were even remotely resonable!
First, 40 comments?!?! Is that a record or what? Anyway, I would normally say dolphins as my favorite sea creature, but right now I'm thinking jelly fish. . . maybe b/c I'm excited to see them tomorrow at the aquarium. Anyway, I would definitely by this book. Matt - you are very talented.
Due to a fear of the unknown and unseen, most sea creatures scare the life out of me. However, I love a beautiful fish when I see one, and turtles as well.
I would buy this book. I have a boy due in 3 weeks and I plan on him turning out a little braver than me.
That's so amazing...I love it! I would definitely buy it. My favorite sea creature is a baby turtle.
awesome. i want i want!
Love octopi the best! Would def buy this book! Love the simple design and bold colors!
Oh, the manatee. Hands down.
And to be honest, I would buy the book depending on the price. Books are often priceless really, but it needs to be reasonable at the same time.
Overall though, super cute!
That is so awesome! You guys are such a talented family! I love seahorses, starfish, and dolphins! And I would definitely buy this book, as long as it wasn't super pricey. :)
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sigh. i sometimes feel like i wish i was one of the people commenting that we need to meet up again or we should go out for cupcakes or let our babes blow bubbles at each other at the park. you are just so lovely. in a friendly not weird just i like your blog sort of a way :)
mermaids and YES i promise
My favorite sea animal is the seahorse. They are so cute and small and really cool to watch swim.
And yes, I would buy this book. It's very cute.
Matt this is awesome!! Heath you know I love the Honus! I would totally buy this book--it is amazing.
There are 51 comments before this one, but hopefully it won't matter! I would buy the book for sure. I love the ocean.. grew up playing in it! My favorite animal from the ocean is the also the honu! They are so graceful.
I would have to say a mermaid is really my favorite fictional sea creature. Real: seahorses.
And yes, I would buy this book for a baby. I think it's a great idea.
I love sharks! Elizabeth told me that she really wants your book! Her favorite sea animal is a fish. We would buy it though. It's really awesome.
What a cute book :-) This is kind of "must-have".
I really love dolphins...
And our son would love this book!
my fav are sea horses! and yes, would totally buy this. i think you could market this to aquarium gift shops around the country....good luck.
jenn s
This book is simple and beautiful! Love it! Would totally buy it! And my favorite sea creature would probably have to be a starfish!
Shannon P
I like dolphins. I would buy this book. Clean lines, great colors.
What a cute book! I like starfish- red ones. I would buy this book and others like it. very cute
My favorite sea creatures are my boys on their surf boards and yes we would totally buy this book.
My favorite sea creature are sea horses! They are just so cute and look like they are ready to start tooting away and making music under the sea! I would TOTALLY buy this book!!!
This is such a beautiful book. I would buy it for sure. (My favorite sea creature is the whale.)
Jelly-fish
and I totally would buy it!
Love the books! :) Would definitely buy one.
Orcas, are my favorite sea creature.
Yes, I would buy this book. My favorite sea creature is a seal.
this is amazing and perfect for kids.... it would be perfect for my job!
That's adorable! I would totally buy that book. And my favorite sea creature would have to be the dolphin. I know it's so cliche, but I would love to swim with them one day. :o)
A sea otter! As like all sea creatures they need our help this book will inspire the younger generation to look after them!
Scallops..they have pretty shells.
Yes, I woild buy it.
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What an awesome book! So simple and eye-grabbing! I would definitely buy it. Hmm, I think my favorite sea creature is a turtle. It will be a miracle if I win this. jadjenny at gmail dot com
My favorite animal would have to be the dolphin. I would probably buy the book depending on how much it was. I really lke knowing that someone put a lot of their time and love into it.
Oh I would absolutely buy this book -- it's darling!
Oh, and my favourite creature.. hm.. does an Otter count? They sort of hang out on top :)
Heather!!!! That is sooo darling! I would buy one for sure! And my favorite is a sea turtle for sure. How wonderful! what a cute idea!
I have always loved whales.
I would buy one, mt daughter is 5 months old and I'm trying to build up her book collection. I think this would be a good addition.
My Favorite sea creature is Turtle. Sadie is in love with finding Nemo. Dude...Totally.
seahorses for me!
and i am all about sea-everything for my kiddos so yes, i probably would buy it :)
That book is adorable! I have seen lots of little books, but none just about sea creatures! We love the turtle the most.
Tell the Magic Mr. Mildenstein that I will, right now, buy two of these books (especially since I never seem to win anything--except game shows where I have a little control over the outcome!).
And, my favorite sea creature is the sea horse.
Okay, I never win giveaways, but I think this is such a cute little book. You guys should totally sell them!
Very cute book & we would definitely buy one. Our favorite sea creature of the moment is the shark.
I'd buy this book. Cute, cute.
Dolphins are my (our) favorite...
I LOVE IT Heather.You guys are quite the creative little couple. I love many sea creatures but of course our family's favorite is fish!! I really think Blake would like the book!!
The minimalist illustrations in this book are great! I really love sand dollars... although they're technically my favorite sea skeleton...
HEATHER!!! I never win anything, but I thought I would post, anyway, because these are awesome!! I'm so glad you are married to Matt--- you two really match each other SO WELL.
Good work.
I love dolphins.
Yes I would buy the book. I want to buy the book. Like now. Can I?
Without a doubt, I would buy this book for our baby girl!
My favorite sea creature is a jellyfish...
definitely the humpback whale. i would absolutely buy the book - how cool are you to MAKE a board book?
love the blog.
octpus, pr dophin for sure is my a fave. or does a mermaid count?
what a great little book, so cute! good luck with selling it!
Dolphins hands down!
I am expecting our first child in Septemeber and your blog has been a wealth of information! I am sure I will buy the book!
My favorite sea creatures that's a hard one. Can I say pirates? I love pirates. Pretending to be a pirate with my kindergartners is one of my favorite things in life. I would love to buy one of these for baby Kalani. He needs to learn about the ocean before we move close to one. Hopefully sometime soon! Oh and I love your sumo wrestling goal. a lot. very inspirational to me. I like the way you think
Sea turtles are sweet. And yes, i'd buy the book... very cool! How much?
This book is amazing and I would definitely buy it! One of my favorite sea creatures is the sea sponge.... I find them very silly, intriguing, and harmless.
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