All my loyal readers know that I don’t do giveaways that often.
In the 17 months I’ve had this blog, I think I’ve done maybe two or three giveaways, only holding them when I think it’s something that my readers can really use. (You would not believe the number of PR folks who bug me about products that have nothing to do with the topics I write about – support pantyhose, anyone?)
I just received Testing the Ice, a heartwarming new children’s book written by Sharon Robinson, daughter of the MLB and Negro League baseball great Jackie Robinson. The book is illustrated by Kadir Nelson and the pages just glisten with beautiful drawings based off family photographs.
I’m giving my readers a chance to win this book and some cool associated gear.
ONE grand prize winner will receive a TESTING THE ICE prize pack, including a Kidorable Hat, Glove & Scarf set and a copy of Testing the Ice (worth approximately $50).
FOUR additional winners will receive a copy of the book (a $17 value)!
To win, all you have to do is leave a comment saying you would like to win the giveaway. Simple, right?
The contest ends on Tuesday, October 13. Here’s hoping you win! 
I would love to be entered in the giveaway.
PS I am not a mother yet, but I love reading this blog. I don’t comment because I often feel I have nothing to contribute being childless, but I am inspired and encouraged by the stories you share. Life is crazy. There are good days and bad ones too. But all in all, I have learned from my own experiences (and been reminded by this blog) that family is the best sources of wealth, laughter, and joy.
@Crystal – Aww, thanks, love! I’m glad you feel you can relate even if you don’t have kids yet. And please feel free to comment anyway! I love hearing from readers, childless or not!
I would love to win a copy! Place my name in the hat please
I would love a copy of this book. Thanks Tara for making it so easy
I want to win
We’re always on the hunt for new black books. And that hat and glove set is adorable. Is that a kid’s size? lol
I’d love to win the book and winter set for my 3 year old! He has an obsession with bumble bees.
Super fun giveaway, thanks! And of course thanks for your blog!
I would love to win the giveaway because I’m always hunting down black books to share with them.
I love collecting black children’s books! Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks!!
look at all those beautiful brown faces on that book! love it!
isn’t kadir nelson the same illustrator from spike and tonya lewis lee’s childrens’ books? love those! his name is ringing a bell…
Mrs. W, Kadir Nelson is the illustrator of Lee’s books. He is a great illustrator/artist.
please count me in
I would love to win this giveaway. I love new and different African American Books!!!
Awesome giveaway – count me in
I would like to enter the giveaway, I think I should receive the “TESTING THE ICE” book because I live all the way down in hot Florida and we will never have an actual “white” winter and what would be better than reading this during out faux winter months. My 8-month old son will surely make this book one of his favorite bedtime story.
::crossing fingers::
I would like to win
Aww this is a cute giveaway! My son is just now into chapter books and reading for comprehension so this would be great for him! Love that you’re giving away a book too! Sweet!