"Race To The Rescue" Book & Bobbi Brown Makeup Giveaway #9

A few weeks ago I was invited to join celebrity makeup artist Bobbi Brown and her dad, Joe Brown, to celebrate the launch of his new book at a special reading at the Scholastic Book Store.  Joe Brown's book, The Flights of Marceau:  Race to the Rescue tells the adventures of a character Joe Brown made up when Bobbi and her siblings were young.  To celebrate the launch, Scholastic hosted a reading event for select New York City children and their moms.  At the event, Bobbi would introduce Joe, who would read from Race to the Rescue, followed by a discussion with the children, challenging them to use their own imaginations to tell a story.

Following the event, the children received signed copies of The Flights of Marceau: Race to the Rescue.  Meanwhile, Bobbi would be taking some time to meet with the moms and offer a private reception with her, in which she would offer recommendations for a one-minute-makeup session for busy moms on the go!  Oh boy, do I need that in the mornings before work!  Moreover, we would be given her "Must Have" Palette, as a special gift, as well as copies of the book for a blog giveaway. 

Oh girls, I squealed with delight upon receiving this invite, as the event combined two things I am so very passionate about: children's literature and beauty wellness!  The idea of merging the two worlds to create a Manhattan blogger event - brilliant!  Moreover, how perfect for a gal like me who fancies herself both a mommy and (wanna-be) beauty blogger, right?  But sadly, as I read on, I saw that the event would take place on a weekday afternoon.  The date conflicted with an especially jam-packed work week (wrought with meetings and presentations) and I simply wasn't able to take the time off from the hospital.  Sorrowfully I declined the invitation.  I couldn't believe I was going to miss an in-person meeting with one of my makeup muses, Bobbi Brown, and a chance for Chase to enjoy a book reading and meet new friends.  However, all was not lost!  The lovely folks over at Scholastic books were kind enough to send copies over anyway so that Chase and I could enjoy it from home!  

I also received Bobbi's "Must Have" Palette! 

Includes seven-well lip palette with lip brush (featuring Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color, Nude Pink Lip Color, Heather Buff Creamy Lip Color, Uber Pink Creamy Lip Color, Baby Peach Metallic Creamy Lip Color, Dusk Metallic Lip Color and Kir Metallic Lip Color), two-pan eyeshadow palette (featuring Nude Beach Metallic Eye Shadow and Hot Stone Eye Shadow), full-size Espresso Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, mini black Everything Mascara and new mini dual-ended eyeshadow/ultra-fine eyeliner brush.

About the Book:

The Flights of Marceau: Race to the Rescue tells the story of a new and unlikely hero – Marceau is a New York City taxi driver who regales his passengers with fanciful tales of his adventures. In Race to the Rescue, Marceau must help a collection of zoo animals that have been left stranded in the wake of a hurricane. Together, Marceau and his animal friends join forces to bring food to the stranded zoo residents and save the day! The Flights of Marceau: Race to the Rescue also contains rhyming text, a glossary, and full-color illustrations by Stephen Marchesi.

My Review:

I want to preface this by saying how much Derek and I love literature and value reading in our home.  As a daughter of two educators (both my parents are college professors) my sisters and I were  surrounded by books, books, and more books growing up.  Our parents were reading to us as babies and, by fifth grade, I had already completed my first novel (not kidding).  Similarly, Derek comes from a household of voracious readers - he describes the walls of his childhood home as lined with book shelves... and his earliest memories include the family enjoying quiet reading time together, each in his or her own nook of the house.  Needless to say, books are an important aspect of our household.

So as I've noted, Race to the Rescue was an exciting, dramatic, and super fun read.  One thing I did forget to mention in the video, that I especially appreciated, is the fact that a wide range of vocabulary words are used, which surely will be great for your early-reading little ones.  At the bottom of each page key words are defined, encouraging further opportunity for discussion and learning.  I'm looking forward to collecting all the other books in the Flights of Marceau series, and will let you know as those become available as well.

Prizing Values:

♥ The Flights of Marceau: Race to the Rescue book valued at $9.99.  The book is available through The Scholastic Store Online.
♥ Bobbi Brown's "Must Have" Palette valued at $122

 

There will be TWO (2) winners who will each receive one (1) copy of The Flights of Marceau.  ONE (1) grand prize winner will additionally receive the limited-edition Bobbi's "Must Have" Palette.

To Win a Book:

• Leave a comment telling me why you'd like to win this book  

To Win the Grand Prize:

• Submit a YouTube Video Response stating 1) why you would like to win this book and also 2) why you NEED this fabulous, limited-edition Bobbi Brown makeup palette!  The winning video will be posted on this site! *smile*
• Derek will be judging those videos, so feel free to butter him up if you like!

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• Become a follower (via Google Friends Connect or NetworkedBlogs)
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Rules:

• Eligible entry will be randomly chosen as the winner.
• The deadline for entries is November 9, 3:00 pm, EST.
• Leave each "Extra Entry" in a separate comment or it will not count.
• Please include your email addy within the comment so I can contact you if you win the prize.
• The winner will be announced on this blog (as well as emailed) on November 11, 2009, EST.
• You will have 3 days to accept or another winner will be chosen.
• Valid for US addresses only.

*Note* The more entries you've submitted, the greater your chance of being selected!  

Good luck!!!!

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[jeccica simpson]

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[Ginny]

My daughter loves to read, so I'd like to give this to her for christmas. It looks great!

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[Krystal Grant]

Great Post Prissy Mommy.
I'd love to win this book. My children, ages 7,5 and 1 (also named Chase) love books. We have bookshelves in their bedrooms overflowing with books! Everytime we go to the mall, they HAVE to stop by Borders book store to look at all the new books available. My daughter is begging for a public library card (she can't get one until she's 10,I think). And my son (age 5) gets so sad when it's time to return his books to the library. He doesn't realize that we are BORROWING them! I am also from a family of educators, my parents are retired math teachers and my 4 sisters are educators: 2 principals and 2 teachers. I, myself, am a high school English teachers. So yes, education is a huge part of my childrens lives and winning "Race to the Rescue" would greatly enhance their education. Thanks so much. Keep Posting!

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[jeccica simpson]

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[jeccica simpson]

would love to win this book for my daughters, they love to read!!

[Deb K]

I would love to win this book for my grandchildren as when they come over to stay with me we lay in bed and read.So this would be a wonderful book to read next!

Thanks so much for the chance :)

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[michelle]

I'd love to win this book...I have a children's library at home and in my classroom and I'd love to share this story with my students. We'd love another adventure!

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[Tati]

Here is a link to my video entry! *nervous* (LOL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbJ8QoThsj4

[Alanda]

I would love to win the book because reading is such a part of our nightly routine. My little diva loves books with rhyming patterns and my little man loves books filled with adventure. Now if I can get up enough nerve to do a You Tube video I will possibly try for the grand prize.

[Tati]

Oh what a wonderful giveaway! I'd love to win this book. Im not a mom but I am steadily building my children's book collection. I recall as a child making up stories to amuse myself so I can totally relate to the author of the book. Furthermore, Ive been a fan of Bobbi Brown products since I was old enough to wear makeup!