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“Could You Hug a Cactus?” – Book Giveaway

Posted on May 24, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Could You Hug a Cactus, illustrated children's books, Phillip Van Wagoner, Spencer Smith | 14 Comments

I was provided with a copy of “Could You Hug a Cactus?” All opinions are my own.

I loved to read books as a child. It was while I was in elementary school that I discovered Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” & “A Light in the Attic.” My imagination soared as I read his playful poems & drawings.

While reading “Could You Hug a Cactus?” I found that it brought me back to that same place of whimsy. The poems are wonderfully written by Phillip Van Wagoner & beautifully illustrated by Spencer Smith.

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Front Cover

The book’s title is also a poem in the book. It begs the question, “can you love someone, warts & all?” or in this case, do you have enough compassion to give a cactus a hug?

The poems in the book center on themes such as love, individuality & self-acceptance. The colorful illustrations help emphasize the subject matter in an amusing way.

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Clumsy-Grossest

(Photo Credit: Scribble Fiction)

My favorite poem in the book is called “Do Some” which encourages you to have goals & aspirations.

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Do Some

(Photo Credit: Scribble Fiction)

“Could You Hug a Cactus?” is perfect to read to your preschooler or for a young reader to read on his or her own! If you’d like to purchase a copy or get more information on the book, visit the publisher’s website at: store.scribblefiction.com. As a bonus for Real Mom of SFV readers, you’ll get a 20% discount on your purchase by using promo code: REALMOMOFSFV. (Discount offer expires on June 14, 2016.)

How would you like to get your hands on a signed copy of the book? TWO lucky Real Mom of SFV readers will each win a copy of “Could You Hug a Cactus?”

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Giveaway

Please enter below for a chance to win!

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Rules: United States Residents ONLY. Two (2) winners will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter. The prize will be fulfilled directly by the sponsor. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send me an email to realmomofsfv@gmail.com

So tell me, if you had a copy of “Could You Hug a Cactus” then who would you give it to?

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received a complimentary book which helped facilitate this review. Scribble Fiction has provided the prize pack for this contest. The images shown in this post are used with permission. All images are my own unless otherwise noted. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.

 

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  1. Cynthia Labrador says

    May 24, 2016 at 9:02 am

    If I won I would give it to my son.

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  2. Lee Mckeon says

    May 24, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I would give it to my daughter, she is a third grade teacher! I think her students would love it

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  3. GiGi Eats says

    May 24, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I mean, huggging a cactus would be like acupuncture, right? And some people swear by it! lol!
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  4. Denise M says

    May 24, 2016 at 11:07 am

    To my daughter and my son

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  5. Danielle says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    “can you love someone, warts & all?” or in this case, do you have enough compassion to give a cactus a hug?” hmmmm people love me as crazy as i am so i think i would have to be as open in return :p the book sounds so cute, this grown lady would def give it a read!!

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  6. Julie Marie says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I would give it to a good friend of mine who is a kindergarten teacher!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    May 24, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I would love to win this book for my little girl arriving in September!

    Reply
  8. Nikk @NikkBooks says

    May 24, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I would love to win this book for my daughter. The “Do Some” poem is certainly inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  9. Laura Langevin says

    May 24, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    My son and daughter ♡

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  10. Lauren says

    May 25, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I would give it to my kids.

    Reply
  11. Tim says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    This book would go to my boys if I won. My oldest loves read, and my baby is starting to learn about books.

    Reply
  12. Laura Lohr says

    May 26, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    What a cute book! If I won, I’d give it to my mom. She’s a special education teacher and loves new books for her students!

    Reply
  13. Summer D says

    May 28, 2016 at 6:18 am

    I would give this book to my son.

    Reply

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