20 January 2013

Discovering Why Kindness Counts!

Respect, Empathy, Responsibility, Integrity, and Forgiveness are themes covered in The Potato Chip Champ.




This past year, I've worked with nationally recognized author Maria Dismondy on her previously blog tour and created several mini units to align with her cute books: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun and Pink Tiara Cookies for Three.  I'm honored to work with her again this year!



So, who is Maria?
 

Maria Dismondy is born and raised in Michigan.  A graduate from Michigan State, she holds a M.A in education, curriculum, and research with 10 years as an elementary teacher and reading interventionist before becoming an author.  She has authored four books: The Juice Box Bully {empowering kids to stand up for others), Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun {having courage to be who you are),  Pink Tiara Cookies for Three (having empathy for others), and most recently The Potato Chip Champ (discovering why kindness counts).  

This cah-ute book takes you on a journey between two boys from different backgrounds with very similar desires!  

Champ and Walter Norbert Whipplemoore are about as different as two kids can be…well, except for their love of baseball and potato chips. Champ had everything, but always wanted more. Walter had very little, but was never seen without a smile on his face. In the end, it is Walter and some crunchy potato chips that teach Champ a lesson about character that can't be taught in school 

Preview the book here...


If this stop wasn't exciting enough, you now have a chance to win a signed copy of The Potato Chip Champ.  Required for entry: follow Maria on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog.  Please limit your response to one comment with an email!  A randomly selected winner will be updated on this post Tuesday January 22nd.

If you are interested in purchasing her book, you can find The Potato Chip Champ at Amazon and Barnes and Noble!

AND the winner is...


Dragonflies in First

25 comments:

  1. I follow Maria on Facebook, Twitter and on her blog.
    cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com

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  2. I follow on Twitter. Thanks for a chance.
    susaaan@gmail.com

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  3. Maria's books are simply wonderful! Following on FB :D
    ❤Dragonflies in First ❤

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  4. Thanks so much Cheryl! Awesome post!!!

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  5. I love books like this. Thanks!! I follow on FB and blog.

    kirbyshannon@sbcglobal.net
    Sweet n Sassy in 2nd

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  6. This book looks awesome! I also really want Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun! I follow on FB and her blog!
    Liz
    Teaching in the Valley
    teachinginthevalley@gmail.com

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  7. This looks awesome!

    thesciencepenguin@yahoo.com
    The Science Penguin

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  8. I love her books! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. I follow Maria on Facebook and her blog!

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

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  9. I would love to add this story to my character ed library - you can never have enough stories for character ed! Thank you. I follow on FB and blog.

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  10. I follow Maria on her blog, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Jana
    cimeronejana@gmail.com
    Thinking Out Loud

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  11. I was recently introduced to Maria and love adding an awesome new author in the mix! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    ❤ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First

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  12. I follow Maria. I would love to win!
    emfranklin82@gmail.com

    First with Franklin

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  13. I follow her on FB and would LOVE to win, but she already sent me a copy for making graphics for the resource pack! :) Love her stories. I'll be sure to share this.

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  14. I follow Maria on Facebook.

    Amber
    ambs98@nc.rr.com

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  15. I follow on facebook! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Ashley
    Kieblercookie@hotmail.com

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  16. I follow Maria on her blog and facebook.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  17. I follow Maria on fb and her blog. beki_moore@earthlink.net

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  18. I follow Maria on Facebook and Twitter! :)
    Cheryl
    crayonsandcurls(at)gmail(dot)com
    Crayons and Curls

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  19. I follow you, and I LOVE your books!! =-)

    Michellewigginsk@gmail.com

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  20. I am a new follower of Maria, and an MSU fan!

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  21. I follow Maria's blog and like her on FB. :o)

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

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  22. I follow Maria on Twitter!
    jennifervetter@yahoo.com

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  23. Just starting following and cannot wait to read more about her books! They look wonderful!

    Leann @ teachingcaribbeanstyle.blogspot.com

    meesemay@gmail.com

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