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An unlikely friendship

Just in time for spring and Easter, a classic children’s book by Clare Turlay Newberry has been published by HarperCollins in paperback.

Marshmallow, originally published in 1943, is the true story of a cat named Oliver and a soft, white bunny named Marshmallow who are brought together as pets, by a little old lady named Miss Tilly, forced to share a household.

This classic book, a Caldecott Honor recipient, is heartwarming and sweet. It’s a simple yet descriptive tale of how a little bunny walks into the house (and heart) of a very self-sufficient feline. The whispy, brushed drawings and the playful poems only heighten the enjoyability of this delightful, time-worn tale.

Young children and older children both will delight in this book — and will likely relate to many of the themes within it (missing home/Mommy, making new friends). Though slim, this book is not watered down. There are plenty of words on each page to usher little listeners right into the story, painting very effectively a realistic (and “warm and fuzzy”) picture of one of the sweetest (and most famous) friendships of all time.

Purchase the paperback version of Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry for just $6.99 from HarperCollins, or look for it at your local bookstore. Tuck a copy into this year’s Easter baskets for really big smiles.

Win it! Would you like to win the new paperback issue of Marshmallow? Thanks to HarperCollins, one of you can!

Here’s how to enter:

1) MANDATORY: Tell me in a comment below another classic picture book you loved as a child and enjoy reading to your children now.
2) For an extra entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber.
3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below.
4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered!

I’ll close the contest next Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry, US entries only. Good luck!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Congratulations to commenter #78, Courtney, the winner of this 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.”

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The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
is a favorite classic picture book that
our family enjoys. Thanks, Cindi

I am already a subscriber of yours!
Thanks, Cindi

Also, I am a Facebook fan of Muse Reviews!
Again, many thanks…..Cindi

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I literally almost bought this book last week at B&N. It’s so cute! As far as other picture books, I would recommend anything by Chris van Allsburg such as Zathura, Jumanji, The Sweetest Fig, The Gardens of Alhambra, etc. His illustrations are so fantastical. I love his books.

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and now, we are friends on FB!!!

and I joined your feed through google, too.

I loved and love the book Corduroy. I read it again not too long ago.

My daughter liked the story of Heidi

I loved the hungry caterpillar and my children love it too!

I’m reading her Goodnight Moon…loves it!

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I loved ‘the little engine that could” when I was growing up. I just recently picked up a copy for my girls and we’ve really been enjoying reading it.

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is a fun memory!

This giveaway is a joy!

I loved the Carl books!

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I loved Peter Rabbit as a child and my three little boys love it too.

My kids loved Are You My Mother?

Goodnight Moon was always a favorite of my son.
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Goodnight Moon was always my favorite

I loved Corduroy and read it frequently to our 2yo!

winnie the pooh was favorite.

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Pat the Bunny

My children loved the Where’s Waldo picture books.
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Kids have always loved Good Night Moon!

My son liked Goodnight Moon when he was little

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where’s waldo and where is spot are our current favs

Corduroy was a favorite with my kids and with my grandkids

We love reading Where the Wild Things Are and Bluberries for Sal. Both are great classics!

I’m already a subscriber. Thanks!

My kids enjoy “Guess How Much I Love You”

Make Way for Ducklings is a neat old book that I always enjoy.

Goodnight Moon was always a big favorite of mine growing up that I love to read to my son!
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we love the stories of david and read them to princess
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I liked the book “Runaway Bunny” and read it to my little ones now. Thanks for the chance!

I subscribe to the Muse Reviews feed.

I’m a friend of Muse Reviews on Facebook (Laureen M-H).

I”ve loved reading Good Night Moon to all my children.

Runaway Bunny was a nightly read for awhile, Goodnight Moon, Cordoroy We’ve never read Marshmellow – looks like a sweet book.

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Ooh, one of my favorites growing up was Winnie the Pooh. I don’t read it to Charlotte very often yet – she’s better with board books and bright picture books – but I am looking forward to it. A classic I read her is Charlotte’s Web. I think the only reason she’ll stay still for any of it (we can only do about a page at a time – she’s only 7 months!) is that I say her name so often and with such gusto =P

Also, I sent you a FB friend request.

Oh, and I’m a subscriber =)

I loved the peter rabbit books

I read ‘Where the Wild Things are’ with my daughters…shame about the movie!

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We like If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.

I loved Make Way for Ducklings, but I have not shared that one with my daughter yet, but will soon!

Added you as a friend on Facebook.

“Good Night Moon”!

I loved Blueberries for Sal and so have my boys.
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I always liked Bunny Blue

THE CAT IN THE HAT.

The Velveteen Rabbit is a favorite classic in my house.

Please enter me in this giveaway!

I already subscribe via Google Reader.

I sent you a Facebook friend request (Sarah Emmerson).

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Goodnight Moon is a favorite in our house.

WE read… MaMa MaMa…

That is one of my toddlers favorite.

i always loved the clifford books that big red dog always made me smile..my kids loved them too

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I don’t even remember my parents reading to me. I’m so old. haha. My daughter really likes Goodnight moon. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com

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Guess how much I love you.

I love reading Dr seuss “come over to my house” and “the best nest”

My favorite was Goodnight Moon! My daughter loves reading it now, too Thanks for the giveaway!

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I really enjoyed peter rabbit so do my kids thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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Goodnight Moon!

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