Friday, November 2, 2012

The Sparkle Box Book

I'm so excited to share with you The Sparkle Box book.

In "The Sparkle Box", Sam is very excited to Christmas to come this year, when a mystery box shows up on top of the mantel.  It sparkles and has a bow on top, what could be inside?  The only clues his parents will give him is that it's a very special box, they need to open it together, and they must fill it before they can open it.  He doesn't see his parents put anything in the box but they tell him they are filling the box almost everyday.   Mean while Sam and his family give to people in need and he starts to see how fortunate he really is.  On Christmas morning he gets to open the box with his family and shed light on the true meaning of Christmas.

This is a beautifully written story that all of my kiddos loved.  It even comes with it's own sparkle box so you can fill it and open it with your family Christmas morning.  I love things that will help my kiddos (and me) remember the true importance of the Season of giving.



Author Bio
Author Jill Hardie and her family began placing a gift for Jesus under their Christmas tree as a way of bringing more meaning to the holiday.  The first time they opened His gift, the commercialism of the season melted away and they felt a profound joy and peace.  Jill hopes that The Sparkle Box will spark a new Christmas tradition, bringing light into thousands of lives.  

Illustrator Bio
At a very early age, Christine Kornacki developed a love for painting and bringing stories to life.  After receiving a BFA in illustration from the University of Hartford, her dreams of illustrating children's books began to take shape.  She spends her days painting in her studio, which adjoins a charming cafe in New Haven, Connecticut.


I am extremely excited that I get to give one of these wonderful books away to one reader.  I'm sure you'll love it as much as I and my family did.  

All you need to do to enter for this giveaway is leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite Christmas book.  Giveaway is open world wide, and will end Nov 9th.

You can find out more about the book in these places:
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Book Trailer


"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and or believe will be good for my readers. 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."

76 comments:

Terry said...

Awww,...that sounds like a great book. I have to admit I am struggling for a Christmas book to pick as a favourite. I guess I don't read a lot of Christmas books (don't have kids which is my partial excuse),....okay, how about The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. :)

Corinne said...

A favorite children's book for me is "Mortimer's Christmas Manger". A darling story! We love "Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for Advent" too. Thank you for an opportunity to win "The Sparkle Box".

Melanie @ bear rabbit bear said...

I don't read alot of Christmas books, but our favorite Christmas movie is A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Danya said...

Favorite Christmas Book is The Night Before Christmas!
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Kristen said...

My favorite is When Mother was Eleven-Foot-Four. Makes me cry every time!

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Joanne said...

I love Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

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lorides said...

My favorite is a version of "'twas the night before Christmas" that we read to our kids every Christmas.

Miranda Gonzalez said...

My favorite Christmas book is the story of Jesus' birth, right out of the Bible. I also really love "Twas the night before Christmas."

coleeol42784 said...

We always loved a Charlie Brown Christmas :-)
Thanks
Nicole
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JaneSToney said...

We have always loved "The Polar Express"

Thanks for the chance

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nichol said...

Night before christmas
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Shelley said...

It was my childhood book & I think the title was "Away in the Manager" it was the story of Jesus & at the end it had the music & we played it on the piano.
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Shannon said...

Twas The Night Before Christmas is not only a favorite but a tradition in our house!

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Gina H. said...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Nicole said...

We love The Advent Book. Everyday you open a beatifully artistic door to reveal a part of the Christmas Story. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is PERFECT!

Jenny said...

I've loved the Polar Express since I was a child and continue to love watching children today find magic in it as well!

Saving with Pam said...

The Polar Express is my favorite. A classic! prallsup11(at)hotmail

rachael phillips said...

The polar express! I love it..

Kelsey White said...

Its a toss up between Polar Express and a personalized christmas book that my Grandma got me when I was little that had mine and my brothers names in it!

Mike Davis said...

Our favorite Twis the Night Before Christmas--we have to read it to our 4 kids every year--its becoming a family thing I think--thanks for the giveaway

Kristie said...

My favorite Christmas book is "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

samantha w said...

we love the story of Jesus, but we also like twas the night

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debra daigle said...

Twas the night before christmas is our kids favorite!

debra daigle said...

was the night before christmas

david-and-shellie said...

I love "The Gift of the Magi" and reading the book of Luke.

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Diana said...

I love Christmas Shoes
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Sarah Belair said...

My favorite Christmas book was The Night Before Christmas!

Lindsey Pegram said...

My favorite Christmas book has always been The Night Before Christmas.

Aniths said...

I Love the polar express!

Kimberly said...

my daughter loves the night before christmas we read it all year long! kimmelito@persona.ca

Barbara Tryon said...

Sounds like a Wonderful book and thanks for the review. i would say my favorite Christmas Book of all Time would be The Night Before Christmas, it was always a joy to read it too my kids and now I get to read it too my Grandchildren. Thank you!

Mandi Mella said...

Our all time favorite Christmas book is, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. My son loves books and we would love to win this.. truly would be so greateful.

Mandi Mella
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Chung said...

Charlie Brown Christmas

Andrea Reaves said...

Our family's favorite is A Christmas Carol. We start the book the week before christmas and finish it on christmas eve

Candace M. said...

The night before christmas.
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ally said...

My favorite book is The Polar Express!!!!

kimberly Smith said...

We all Love the polar express!
even did the train ride.
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Cindy said...

Christmas Shoes
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Maria B said...

My favorite Christmas book is Christmas Carol.
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Filler Family Finds said...

My favorite Christmas Book is Polar Express and Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Mendy Boyd said...

Ours is the The Night Before Christmas too, its a classic

Sam Kelley said...

Twas The Night Before Christmas is my favorite.

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Heather Wone said...

I have younger children, our favorite Christmas story to read together is the children's version to "Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Nichole Bentley said...

I liked Skipping Christmas :)

RichardStephanie Linza said...

My kids ask for Polar Express every night in the month of december.

phxbne said...

favorite Christmas book - An Aussie Night Before Christmas

Audrey Griffis said...
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Audrey Griffis said...

i love twas the night before christmas

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Anne D. said...

The Grinch That Stole Christmas is my favorite:)
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alyssasmom said...

This book sounds wonderful! Our favorite book is the POlar Express.

bhoppe76 said...

love the polar express

Sara McManaway said...

The Grinch who Stole Christmas is my favorite christmas storybook. Christmas in America first edition is my favorite Christmas book of all time. It's a large photo showcase of Christmas traditions taken across America! I lovey ovey ove it!

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Clair said...

Gotta read the night before christmas each year!

Unknown said...

My family loves The Night Before Christmas! Thanks for the chance!

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Judy Lee said...

Twas The Night Before Christmas is what I started reading to my grandson last year and will be a tradition for me every year.

Randi said...

My favorite Christmas book is the Book of Luke. We read the Christmas story every year.

Anonymous said...

My favorite Christmas book is The Polar Express.
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sarah buki said...

the christmas carol!

1955nurse said...

"A Cajun Night before Christmas"! Mymkids loved it when they were grwing up, & I'm going to get it for our Grandkids, too!!!(HollyC) Thanks for the chance....

1955nurse said...

Sorry... forgot to include my email in my last comment!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Thanks again!

Kelly said...

A night before Christmas - but woukd love a new one to read!
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megan said...

Twas The Night Before Christmas is not only a favorite but a tradition in our house

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Sue Bunting said...

suebunting1977at(gmail)dot(com)Twas The Night Before Christmas is our favorite Christmas book!

Mia said...

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is one of the best! Thanks for the chance to win this cute book!

Renee G said...

My favorite is White Christmas Pie
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Melissa said...

The Crippled Lamb, by Max Lucado
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Ashley Charlebois said...

I love "The Polar Express" book. As well as "How The Grinch Stole Christmas".

I'm very excited for this giveaway and definitely interested in this book. It won't be for me, but for a close friend's sons.

Kim said...

My kids love Snowmen at Night
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Sue Hull said...

This book sounds and looks great!My fave is Twas The Night Before Christmas.When my daughter was little she loved Charlie Brown's Christmas.I also love to read about how baby jesus was born and that's what Christmas really is about.Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
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Cheryl Chervitz said...

I love the Little Drummer Boy, it's my fav book and movie and Christmas song.

dispatcher_kristy said...

we have a family tradition of reading Twas the Night Before Christmas
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helpful heather said...

i love the polar express! heather.loftus@aol.com

ASHLEY GAYHART said...

The Polar Expess

Ashley Schein said...

I love the book The Night Before Christmas. I read it to my daughter all year long

Anonymous said...

My favorite Christmas story book is the Polar Express. However, my favorite TRUE story of Christmas is in my Bible.
Cathy H
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Tori Theriot said...

I love the grinch!!
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