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ABOUT THE BOOK
Lulu the Beaver
Written by Bethany Gano
Ages 5+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Bunny Books | ISBN-13: 9781736147269
Publisher’s Book Summary: In a colony full of busy beavers, one bashful beaver is hiding a gigantic secret.
Lulu tries to be a typical beaver, but her dream of being an artist is getting out! Despite her friends’ encouragement, Lulu’s struggle with fear and self-doubt has led her into a pattern of destroying her artwork — until an unexpected encounter changes Lulu, and the forest, for good.
With funny asides, sound effects, and elements of comic-book style, this eye-opening tale urges kids to confront gloomy thinking and gives them the courage to bravely share their gifts.
“The idea of feeling…boxed in by others’ expectations…is a complicated subject to tackle, but Gano handles it deftly. Gano’s evocative text, combined with her dynamic and multihued mixed media illustrations, make for an immersive and atmospheric reading experience.”
—BookLife Review, Editor’s Pick
“[Lulu] loves the rhythms of the world and cherishes her forest neighbors — but she also dreams in color and yearns to chew stumps into shapes. Ebullience ferries this inspiring tale forward, and the revelation of Lulu’s beautiful differences is a triumphant moment for all.”
—Foreword Reviews (Starred Review)
MY REVIEW
This children’s book about Lulu the Beaver grabbed me immediately with the vibrant artwork. The author is also the illustrator and a great talent. Children will want this book read to them again and again. Lulu was a beaver that lived in the forest with her friends. All the other beavers spend their days crunching trees and building dams.
Lulu loves to daydream about her real love and passion….art! Lulu loves all the arts and can’t seem to stop creating paintings and sculptures. She really doesn’t want the typical beaver job. She’s so shy and afraid that she tries to hide her dreams. Eventually her three friends, Jack, Oscar, and Buttercup, realize that Lulu really needs to follow her heart. Will she gather the courage to let her art out to share with everyone?
Children will want this book read to them again and again. This truly beautiful book (hardback) will be a favorite of little ones and make a great gift, too.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bethany Gano’s first large-scale work of art landed all over her parent’s kitchen floor — despite her witty, four-year-old attempt to give credit for the fine piece to her imaginary friends! She never stopped creating, though, and eventually learned the best places to display her artwork. Bethany has worked in the commercial arts for over twenty years and loves storytelling through art and design. She is extra fond of picture books — a place where art and words can’t survive without each other. Lulu the Beaver is her debut picture book.
Off the clock, you can find Bethany covered in paint, playing board games, swimming, daydreaming at the beach, and attempting to walk her dogs. She, her husband, three kids (and other furry and scaly family members) call Central Florida home.
For more information, visit: bethanygano.com.
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GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win one of three signed copies of Lulu the Beaver or one of two very awesome Lulu the Beaver prize packs: The Illustration Pack or The Blast-Off Pack.
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
THE ILLUSTRATION PACK
A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver
A blank sketchbook
A set of four Blackwing Volumes pencils
A pack of metal pencil caps
One custom-painted illustration by Bethany of a name of your choosing (in Lulu’s forest lettering style shown, but the palette can be customized).
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
THE BLAST-OFF PACK
A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver
A copy of Lulu’s Activity Book
One “Dream On” patch
One “Lulu Blast” sticker
One “Lulu Blast” bookmark
Three (3) winners receive:
A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver
Lulu the Beaver Book Giveaway
I would like to win this giveaway so I can add this book to Hanks little library. I love to read to him and he loves to look at the pictures.
I would love to win this giveaway because I know someone named Lulu who would love reading this book.
I would like to win so i can give to my grandson 💜
I would love to win for my grandbaby 💟💟💟
One of my favorite things to do is read to my grandchildren, ages 8, 7, 6, 2, 2. This would definitely be one they’d all Enjoy! So generous.