Do you have an author crush? You know an author you just adore and can't get enough of their books... I have an author crush on Tammi Sauer. (blushes) I met her at the SCBWI conference in Kansas City a few years ago. I took a class from her and was bowled over by the wealth of information she shared with us. If you missed that post, please feel free to check it out. So when Tammi asked me if I would be interested in doing a book review for ME WANT PET I was beside myself. I had already pre-ordered ME WANT PET, so that is good news for you because I will be giving a copy of this amazing hardback picture book!
Tammi is also doing a book giveaway .and.... she is giving away some wicked cool second and third place prizes too.
ME WANT PET! (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2012)
Illustrated by Bob Shea
Synopsis:
Cave Boy goes in search of the perfect prehistoric pet.
Raves and Reviews for ME WANT PET!:
"This account of the age-old bond between animals and children is ideally paced for read-aloud pleasure." - Kirkus Reviews
"Sauer has crafted a humerous read-aloud that's both age-appropriate and entertaining." - School Library Journal
"In this Stone Age comedy, Sauer and Shea imagine a child with a demand as old as time." - Publisher's Weekly
My review without spoilers....
If you ever wanted a pet and were told no, this is the book for you!
Cave Boy really wants a pet, but his parents find every excuse they can for why he can't keep each animal he brings home. But Cave Boy doesn't give up...He keeps searching for a pet that his parents will accept. He searches hard and long to find the perfect pet. Something awful happens....then something great happens....and a very very happy ending. (See no spoilers)
ME WANT PET is a delightful story, that is easy and fun to read and kiddos will want to read it over and over again. Cave Boy is such a relate-able character. It's full of fun dialogue...OOGA!
If you are a picture book writer, I suggest you check out Tammi's books. I've been studying them to improve my writing. You can check out all of Tammi's books and upcoming books here. You can purchase ME WANT PET here and here.
Tammi's book Mostly Monsterly is featured on Cheerios boxes right now! So hurry out and buy a box of Cheerios! Mostly Monsterly is an amazing book!
To check out & enter Tammi's contest hop over to her blog....
If you would like to enter my giveaway, please be a follower and use "OOGA" in your comments. I will announce the winner on my March 22nd post.
Do you have an author crush???
I think we all have an author crush. I'll be meeting mine on Friday. Lol
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
I have so many author obsessions! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteAwww Me Want Pet sounds so utterly utterly adorable! Yay!!
Good luck everyone! Take care
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This sounds like a fun book. Congrats on meeting your author crush. That's always fun.
ReplyDeleteI let someone who is a picture book writer or has younger kids win this.
You're lucky to have met Tammi in person! She's such an amazing and prolific writer, and has a heart of gold.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you via this Blog Tour, Sharon :)!
Tammi's books rock!! Can't wait to read ME WANT PET!
ReplyDeleteOoga, ooga! Me Want Pet!!!!!! Ooga, dooga, draw my name, will ya? My author crush has got to be Susanna Leonard Hill and Mo Willems. And you, Mayhew! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so cool! She seems so nice.
ReplyDeleteI don't have an author crush. I should find someone I really like, but so far I haven't been able to make up my mind. ;)
She sure likes like a cool one fur sure!
ReplyDeleteToo fun... OOGA!
ReplyDeleteI love your enthusiasm for this book and author, Sharon!
I have always wanted to write/illustrate a picture book. It is on my list of up and coming works to do. I will definitely drop by Tammi's blog...
Sharon, I love your review of ME WANT PET! It sounds like a wonderful book and I'll be looking forward to reading it at the library. Orange is such a great Dr. Suess-like color for the cover. I can see this one quickly becoming a favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh, so fun! I do want a pet and my landlord said 'no'. I can relate!
ReplyDeletehi! wow you know i looooove animals even those prehistoric ones. for sure i could loooove this book. OOGA MOOGA me into the drawing.
ReplyDelete...hugs from lenny
I had not heard of Tammis' book, ME WANT PET! Sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon.
That looks like such a cute book! I've seen her other books and they look charming.
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to meet Rosemary Wells when my kids were younger - her books have been some of our favorites.
Sounds like a fun book. I'm sure my soon to be 4 yr old will love it. OOGA !!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a good book! I love picture books with great characters like Cave Boy :)
ReplyDeleteI am an old timer and my favorite authors are writers from old times Among the books I read to my kids I like Beverly Cleary's books and of course Roald Dahl.
ReplyDeleteMe Want Pet sounds like a fantastic book.
ReplyDeleteOoga. If I say Ooga Booga, is that extra points?
Oh my gosh, I am getting that book! I LOVE that cover!
ReplyDeleteI am NOT entering the giveaway. I've won enough. :)
OOGA, sounds like an awesome picture book, loads of fun reading over and over again. Great review, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteHa! Kids will relate to this one!
ReplyDeleteAuthor crushes? I have many. When I meet them in conference, I do my best to act totally cool about it. (I wonder if they're fooled.)
Definitely have author crush! Love Tammi's books!
ReplyDeleteAh Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI have this huge crush on this um 'author' who I have a full sized photo of in my hallway. Oops, got that wrong, it's me staring at myself in my full-length mirror!
Of course, I would never call a 'pet' a pet. Me want new cherished family member with four legs and bad breath.
'Cheerio' Sharon, I'm off to check out Tammi's blog :)
Hi Sharon .. children just love stories with lots of imagination they can tap into - sounds like Tammi's books are a great read.
ReplyDeleteAuthor crush - well no I can't think .. I just read all sorts ..
Have a great weekend .. cheers Hilary
Ooga!
ReplyDeleteI have an author crush...and an agent crush. Does that count!
Um, I have too many author crushes! This book look hilarious. I bet my son would love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, how cute is that book???
ReplyDeleteHmmm, author crushes...probably John Green. Or Andrew Smith. Or Jay Asher. Is it a coincidence they're all men?
I met her at the LA conference! She was so sweet. This new book sounds great!!
ReplyDeleteBtw, my author crush is Matt de la Pena and I get to meet him in April (I hope) at the SCBWI Western Washington conference! Yippee!!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds adorable. And your review is really sweet too!
ReplyDelete*I do have several author crushes - Jerry Spinelli, Bruce Coville, Laini Taylor, Lisa Schroeder, Richard Peck....the list goes on and on....
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very cute book! Thanks for the review. I'm not sure I have author crushes. I just like certain books. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds wonderful! Just right for my little one!
ReplyDeleteOoga! Tammi's book sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteA few of my favorite authors: Suzanne Selfors, Meg Cabot, and E. Lockhart!
I don't think I have an author crush yet, but I think Me Want Pet sounds delightful. :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember meeting her, too. She is great. I'll have to check out her newest book. I do have a couple author's I die for. Margaret Peterson Haddix, Mary Downing Hahn, and Lois Lowry. I'll read just about anything they write.
ReplyDeleteOoga, ooga ME WANT PET
ReplyDeletesounds like a book I have to get!
I think my grandkids would enjoy it, and I'd love to be entered into the drawing. Thanks for offering it and sharing your review, Sharon!
Just the title alone makes me smile - sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI think I also have author crushes!
ReplyDeleteWhy does the title 'Me Want Pet' sound like a familiar line from my childhood?
Riya
This seems to be so sweet!! Lovely pics too!
ReplyDeleteI have an author crush on Patrick Rothfuss but Kendare Blake is showing some though competition to the old bearded bloke.
That book looks so fun! Thanks for sharing. :o) Ooga!
ReplyDeleteHow are you? Sorry I've been MIA for so long. You've been on my mind and I've been wishing you well. We'll have to talk soon!
My writerly crush: Shannon Hale. :o)
Hugs!!!
I have to get my daughter this. She wants a cat, and reminds us that every day.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I got a very special package in the mail today. Thanks, Sharon!!! :D
Ooga booga! How freaking awesome is that to do a review of your author crush's book?! So very cool!
ReplyDeleteIts great to meet Tammi and good luck to her and Me Want Pet! No author crush for me. I'm happily married.
ReplyDeleteI have many author crushes. And Tammi's books look so cute. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteTammi's books are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteOoga, Yall! My author's crush would have to be Nancy Van Laan. I along with the kids in my literacy program loooove 'Possum Come a Knockin'! This would be a really neat book to read to them. thank for the opportunity to add a new book to our reading session.
ReplyDeleteOoga! Me want book! Me have author crush on Maggie Stiefvater. Me no spell her name good. Me follow you blog.
ReplyDeleteOoga! Me want book! Me have author crush on Maggie Stiefvater. Me no spell her name good. Me follow you blog.
ReplyDeleteOoga Ooga!! Me have lots of crushes and twin 4year old nephews that would love to run around saying ooga ooga!!!
ReplyDeleteOOGA! LOL My sons would love this book!
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of author crushes, including Elana Johnson.
I have many author crushes and Tammi is one of them. Her books are just adorable. Don't put me in the drawing as I have already won a copy of the book :•) Thanks the review....it makes me even more excited to receive my copy of Me Want Pet.
ReplyDeleteOOGA! My kids have wanted pets for a long time! Her books sound adorable! I'm going to have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect book for me! Oh yes. I do have author crushes. *turns red*
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