Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Karen Kingsbury's New Childrens Book: The Princess & The 3 Knights... Review and GIVEAWAY!

This contest is closed

And the Winner is: #23 (random.org) Carol El

I was shocked and honored when the Associate Director of Public Relations for ZONDERKIDZ e-mailed me that she had found my blog! She wanted a blog that was directed towards Christian Moms...and she found mine!


The book we are reviewing is a new book
by Karen Kingsbury called
The Princess and the Three Knights.

The book begins with a verse from 1 Corinthians 13: 4, 7 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

The princess in the story is beautiful from the inside out. The king wishes to find a prince for his lovely daughter. This prince needs to be full of kindness and character. One who knows the true meaning of love. Three knights come to seek the hand of the princess. The knights must compete in tests and challenges to prove the eligibility of each man. The knights run races, clear trees, write essays and more. Until only the final competition remains... and the result shows the King and the Princess which man is worthy of her hand.

The Illustrations are absolutely beautiful! What a  meaningful message to young girls. It's all about the heart!


Here are a couple more great reviews that the book has received:

“Readable and offering a pointed message to young girls about what they should expect of their suitors, there's nothing to dislike in Kingsbury's text, and the illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard are gorgeous. Appropriately fairy tale like and romantic, they are also rich and vivid.” — Christian Children’s Book Review
 
“The bright, attractive scenes will easily hold children’s attention. Families seeking picture books that directly address God and faith will welcome this offering.” -Booklist, September 2009
 
 
Enter to win this book:
 
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Entries will be acccepted until Sunday 9/20/09 at 10:00pm MT. Winner will be announced and e-mailed Monday a.m.
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62 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I follow this blog :)

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  2. UnknownSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I'm a fan on FB

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  3. UnknownSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Tweeted--and will continue to...

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  4. UnknownSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    My favorite tip is COUPONS ;) :)

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  5. Sherrill YoderSeptember 16, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    What age group do you think Kingsbury book is written to/for?

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  6. MariLee ParrishSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I'm not sure...Sherrill. I would say for just about any young girl. It's a Cinderella/Princess type story. :-) Hope that helps. I'm sending one to my 2 year old niece! :-)

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  7. TigerSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Super cute looking book :)

    Stopping by from SITS to say HI!!

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  8. SharaPCSSeptember 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I have tweeted and posted on facebook. I've also blogged about it here: http://www.mommyperks.com/vip/?p=2496

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  9. UnknownSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    And I have the button on my blog :)

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I have enjoyed everything I have read by Karen Kingsbury. You did an excellent review.. Hope to get this for my grandchildren.
    Penny mpdh591(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Enter me please

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  12. abfantomSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I'd like to win this for my daughter.

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  13. Sheila HickmonSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    My daughter would like this! Thanks for the chance!
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  14. Sheila HickmonSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I follow your blog! mom2anutball

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  15. Sheila HickmonSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Tweeted!!
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  16. AmandaSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks for the contest!

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  17. AmandaSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Following your blog on Google

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  18. AmandaSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I like the tip "Grow your own vegatables and herbs."

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM

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  20. demmiSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:34 PM

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Please enter me jcristig@hotmail.com

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I didn't know Karen did books like this!
    it looks perfect
    :))

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  23. Carol ELSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    I have a couple granddaughters that the book would be perfect for. jelly15301@gmail.com

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  24. Carol ELSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Google friends connect follower. jelly15301@gmail.com

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  25. Carol ELSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Have your vehicle wrapped as an advertisement for another company- is a tip I found at the site. jelly15301@gmail.com

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  26. BrookeSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    What a wonderful message for little girls.. Would love to have a chance to win it... weeshenanigans (at) gmail (dot) com

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  27. SunnyvaleSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    This sounds charming and something I'd like to give my granddaughter

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  28. MariLee ParrishSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Annette Anderson

    I like the tip----"When you start to write you need an inspiring place."

    I love to write and read and I know my grandaughters would love this book.Thanks for the info about writing for Christian books!

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  29. Ellie WrightSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I love Karen Kingsbury and would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  30. LindaSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I would love to give this to my little niece, she would really enjoy it.
    lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  31. esldiane@gmail.comSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I love the autour and I follow your blog.
    Diane Baum
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  32. Jackie BlueSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I would love to give this book to my five year old granddaughter. Karen Kingsbury is one of my favorite authors and I didn't even know she wrote childrens books as well!

    I tweeted you @ http://twitter.com/bluepooh45

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  33. TamaraSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Would be the perfect birthday gift for my friend's daughter.

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  34. adrianSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM

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  35. adrianSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM

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  36. adrianSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:14 PM

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  37. Gabriel S-J.September 19, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Great contest, great prize!

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  38. chazvgoSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Id love to win. Thanks :)
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  39. Brimful CuriositiesSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    My daughter would really like to read this book. Thanks. email in blogger profile

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  40. Brimful CuriositiesSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/iambrimful/status/4117213402

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  41. Pamela SSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I love Karen Kingsbury adult books and would love to share this with my daughter. Sounds like a beautiful book. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  42. Pamela SSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I'm already a follower on GFC. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  43. AEKZ2September 20, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    What a great book for my daughter. Thanks!

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  44. joan ferrisSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    The girls will like this.
    joan ferris
    jnferris@a0l.com

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  45. Jinxy and MeSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Looks good! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. Jinxy and MeSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/4127397832

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  47. Jinxy and MeSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I'm following your blog!

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  48. AndriaSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    cute book. I would love a chance to win. Thank you.

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  49. MariannaSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  50. MariannaSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  51. Dawn ReidSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I like the tip----"When you start to write you need an inspiring place.

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  52. CherylSeptember 20, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Wow really want to read this to my daughter, the biggest princess fan ever. dizzybloom@gmail.com

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  53. Renee GSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    This looks adorable.

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  54. Honey MommySeptember 20, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    This sounds like a lovely book.

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  55. dvice12September 20, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    This would be great

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    This sounds like an awesome book. I would love it in my library.

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I like tip 12. Are you good at gardening or yard work? Get your whole family involved and consider mowing lawns and weeding people's flower beds this summer.

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Thanks for the contest, it sounds like a great book!
    Denise,
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  59. ZESTYWONDERLANDSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I would love to win this for my girls!

    Marcy S.
    zestywonderland@gmail.com

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  60. ZESTYWONDERLANDSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I follow on blogger!

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  61. DonnaSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    It would be great for my daughter.
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  62. DonnaSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I am a follower.
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