Sneak a peek into the creative, cluttered, and crafty workshop of little Wendel the mouse in Wendel’s Workshop by Chris Riddell.
Wendel is an eccentric little rodent who is an inventor by trade. Any inventions of his that “aren’t quite up to spec” are simply tossed outside into a gigantic trash heap. After a while, Wendel’s workshop began to pile up junk, as well.
So what does Wendel do? Invent a cleaning robot, of course! Using scrap parts lying around, he creates Clunk the robot. Clunk’s job is to tidy up Wendel’s workspace….but Clunk doesn’t exactly know what cleaning up really looks like.
So Wendel goes to work on a second robot: Tidy. Tidy cleans….oh, yes, but gets a little carried away. What happens when Wendel soon finds himself bound for the scrap heap? You’ll have to read to find out!
The pages are large and drawings are detailed. Any little inventor (and robot enthusiast) will find this book a joy to read and examine. Our son now counts Wendel’s Workshop as one of his all-time favorite books!
You can find Wendel’s Workshop wherever your favorite children’s books are sold, or order it directly from HarperCollins for $16.99.
Win it! Thanks to HarperCollins, one of you will win your own copy of Wendel’s Workshop by Chris Riddell!
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: Leave me a comment below telling me another HarperCollins Children’s book you think your kids would love.
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I’ll close this contest next Sunday, March 14th, 2010, at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to commenter #34, Jamaise, the winner of this fun book!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Jennifer T (2 years ago)
I’d love to own any of the Amelia Bedelia books. I think my kids favorites would be Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping, Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm and Amelia Bedelia and the Cat. Thank you so much for a chance. I love reading your reviews.
Jennifer T (2 years ago)
I sent you a friend request on facebook.
Cindi (2 years ago)
My husband’s workshop looks just like Wendel’s! Our children could really identify with Wendel and his messy workshop…..”Dirt on my Shirt” is another book our kids would like!
Thanks, Cindi
Kelly Ann T. (2 years ago)
I like Flat Stanley and the Magic Lamp
Kelly Ann T. (2 years ago)
I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/10059516877
Terri Dell (2 years ago)
My niece would love The Thirteenth Princess
Terri Dell (2 years ago)
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Terri Dell (2 years ago)
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Terri Dell (2 years ago)
tweet http://twitter.com/Ziggywag/status/10077183193
Andria (2 years ago)
A Very Marley Christmas sounds good
Courtney (2 years ago)
I have been wanting to try the Fancy Nancy books.
Stephanie V. (2 years ago)
Old Bear looks like a great read as well
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Christine Jensen (2 years ago)
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I looks cute!
Wehaf (2 years ago)
My nephew would love the Septimus Heap books.
Trudy (2 years ago)
Where The Wild Things Are would be a great book to own because the words are few and the pictures are great, thus leaving so much open for the imagination:)
Madeline (2 years ago)
Where The Wild Things Are. I keep meaning to buy it for him.
Carrie (2 years ago)
I’d love a copy of Goodnight Moon!
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Winning Readings (2 years ago)
I’d love to share THIS one with my daughter! And Fancy Nancy, and Jesse Tree, and so much more…
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We posted about this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/03/wendels-workshop.html
Laureen (2 years ago)
I think my kids would also love “The Mouse and the Motorcycle.” Thanks!
Laureen (2 years ago)
I’m a subscriber.
Laureen (2 years ago)
I’m friends with you on Facebook (Laureen M-H).
Nad (2 years ago)
My little girl would love Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire!
Nad (2 years ago)
I subscribe via Google Reader.
abi (2 years ago)
I think Fancy Nancy looks like a cute book as does this one you are featuring. thanks. I’d love to win.
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abi (2 years ago)
I subscribed for your newsfeed.
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Ticia (2 years ago)
I need to get them some Amelia Bedelia books. My kids would love them.
Ticia (2 years ago)
Just put in the friend request on FB.
Alexia (2 years ago)
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place looks like a fun book!
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Beth Monson (2 years ago)
“In a Dark, Dark room & other scary stories” – for my little scaredy cats!
Gale (2 years ago)
I love the Fancy Nancy books. They are so cute!
Jamaise (2 years ago)
I would actually like to have a copy of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE – we ad a copwith my oldest, but I realized when the movie came out, we don’t anyore. You have to have WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!
Jamaise (2 years ago)
I’m a new subscriber to you feed in Google Reader
Jamaise (2 years ago)
I sent a request to Meg Wilson @ Facebook
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Linda Kish (2 years ago)
My Heart is Like a Zoo
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Marci (2 years ago)
I think they would enjoy “The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book.”
Linda (2 years ago)
I think the boys would enjoy Biscuit Wins A Prize.
Wendy M (2 years ago)
I would love to also have “What do you say dear?” for my boys.
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Wendy M (2 years ago)
I subscribe to your feed in Google reader.
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Sheila (2 years ago)
I think my grandson would really like “A Nest For Celeste”.
Wendy (2 years ago)
I think my son would enjoy A Light in the Attic.
Elaine, clothedmuch (2 years ago)
Good night Moon!!
Megan (2 years ago)
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein is a household favorite. Thanks for the opportunity!
Annette E (2 years ago)
My daughter would also like Little Bear.
Annette E (2 years ago)
New subscriber.
TRACY HEYER (2 years ago)
I like Good Night Moon! Thanks for the chance.
DanielleJ (2 years ago)
We love books! Another one that my daughter really likes is Where the Wild Things Are.
Thanks for the great Giveaway!
Tarah (2 years ago)
Seekers: Toklo’s Story looks like a good read as well.
Linda Kish (2 years ago)
A Light in the Attic
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Candice orpesa (2 years ago)
I would def pick where the wild things are for my choice…I must get a copy for my daughter!!! thanks so much
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