EASTER BASKET JOY: THREE Book Giveaway

The daffodils are blooming. The bunnies are hopping. Spring is here! So now, in celebration of a new season and new birth and a new book, I’m in the mood for a Easter-y giveaway with not one, not two, but THREE of my books that are perfect for your Easter basket.

Here’s what I’m offering: One winner will receive a three-book bundle that includes one SIGNED copy each of the following: MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press) , LITTLE EWE (Beaming Books) and BUNNY FINDS EASTER (Zonderkidz).

About the Books:

MY TENDER HEART BIBLE:

With sweet, rhyming text and whimsical illustrations, this sturdy board book features beloved and classic Bible stories for beginner readers. Bestselling author Laura Sassi pairs simple yet creative paraphrasing of Old and New Testament re-tellings with a “Heart Moment” for families to read aloud and pray. Scripture references are noted with each story that tell of God’s redemption plan for even more exploration together!

LITTLE EWE: THE STORY OF ONE LOST SHEEP:

In Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep, award-winning author Laura Sassi and illustrator Tommy Doyle tell an endearing tale of a distracted sheep and her persistent shepherd, inspired by the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15.

Little Ewe would rather jump on logs and investigate spider webs than follow the shepherd when he calls. But what happens when she gets lost? How will she find her way home? Told in whimsical rhyme, this humorous counting book for our littlest ones is a delightful reminder that, like a loving parent, our Shepherd will find us and care for us, even when we wander from the path.

BUNNY FINDS EASTER:

As Bunny bounces through her day she encounters various items that are connected to Easter including colorful Easter eggs, hot cross buns, an Easter bonnet, lilies and an Easter Egg Hunt. All these are fun, but it’s not until she arrives at church and all rise to sing the good news of Easter that Bunny realizes what it’s really about — Jesus!

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY:

Entering is easy. Just follow my blog and leave a comment. If you want an extra entry, share about the giveaway on your socials and let me know. One winner will receive a three-book bundle that includes one SIGNED copy each of the following: MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press) , LITTLE EWE (Beaming Books) and BUNNY FINDS EASTER (Zonderkidz). (NOTE: Must be U.S. resident and at least 18 years old to enter.) GIVEAWAY ends Monday, March 27th 11:59 pm. Winner will be announced the next day.

You’re Invited to the HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD Virtual Book Launch Party!

Who’s ready for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD Virtual Book Launch Party? I am and so is my storytelling companion, Mouse. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us on Instagram Live on Thursday, December 1st at 7pm Eastern to celebrate the release of HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD. Enjoy a reading, games, a virtual BYO snack, and a simple book-inspired craft. To access the party, simply stop by my Instagram page at 7pm Eastern on the 1st.

Here’s the description: Count to TEN with Mary and Joseph as they await the birth of Baby Jesus in this sweet rhyming board book for littlest ones. Published by Paraclete Press and illustrated by Gabi Murphy with plenty to notice and count on each spread, it’s a charming introduction for littlest ones to the real gift of Christmas – Jesus!

Here’s the book trailer, if you want a sweet sneak peek:

BUT, WAIT. THERE’S MORE!!! Since SIGNED copies are part of the fun, I’m delighted to share that signed book plated copies are available (at a great price!) at PremiereCollectibles.com/happybirthday. So, if you want signed copies – and live too far to come to one of my in-person events, this is a great option. I’m grateful both to my publisher and to Premiere Collectibles for making this possible.

Mark your calendars! Stay tuned, very soon for the “party craft” reveal so you can be sure to have your materials ready for the party. I thought this was a fun way to celebrate with friends near and far, so please let your friends know so they can mark their calendars too.

SIGNED Copies of HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD Available Through Premiere Collectibles!

Signed books make wonderful keepsake gifts for the little ones in your life. They can also be given as gifts to teachers, pastors, caregivers and more. And now you can give signed copies of HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD: A COUNTING NATIVITY BOOK even if you can’t make it to a signing.

That’s because Premiere Collectibles, America’s largest autographed bookstore, is now selling signed bookplated copies of my new board book available to all, no matter where you live. I will be signing special gold book plates that that will be affixed to the book. Each book will also come with a Certificate of Authenticity – making it an extra special keepsake.

Here’s the link where you can learn more: https://premierecollectibles.com/happybirthday

Thank you, Paraclete Press and Premiere Collectibles for making this special opportunity possible!

MAY 2022 Author Events with LAURA SASSI

YOU’RE INVITED! I have several book store events planned for May 2022. I hope you’ll be able to join me at one or more of them. And if you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking now for summer and fall. I have a few spots left for spring as well. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And now… the May line up!

Pre-Order Your SIGNED Copy of BUNNY FINDS EASTER

Will you help my new board book BUNNY FINDS EASTER make a BIG SPLASH when it releases next month by pre-ordering your copy today? I didn’t realize with my first two books just how important pre-orders can be in capturing the attention of readers, booksellers, reviewers and more. As I have now learned, those pre-order sales get included in the sales numbers for the first week of the book’s release. High numbers can influence how many runs a book has, whether it makes a best-selling list and more. All good and fun stuff!

So, if you are thinking of purchasing copies of BUNNY FINDS EASTER (which is the perfect size for Easter baskets, just saying), I would be delighted if you would consider pre-ordering it from your favorite book store.  It is for little ones ages 0 – 4.

Or…. if you want SIGNED copies, my favorite indie has a special deal for you! If you PRE-ORDER my new book from The Town Book Store, in Westfield, NJ, any time between NOW and February 1st (the book’s release day), owner Anne Laird is offering a 10% discount off the retail price.  Simply mention that you want the “BUNNY FINDS EASTER DISCOUNT”.

If this interests you, please call the store. Be sure to explain that you would like to have the book signed by the author and pass along the names you’d like included. They will take the order and do the transaction. I will then come in and sign the book or books.  Depending on where you live, you can either pick them up in-store at no extra charge, or have them mailed. There will be a shipping fee to cover the cost of mailing, but they can give you those details.

You can reach The Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535. You can also email the owner, Anne, at anne@townbookstore.com. Either way, remember to ask for the “BUNNY FINDS EASTER” discount.

Thank you, The Town Book Store, for making this possible and thank you, readers, for supporting my books!

NOTE: If you are long-distance and prefer to order from the vendor of your choice, I’m also happy to make arrangements for a signed book plate to be sent to you by sending me a SASE. Just let me know and we can make that happen.

FALL 2021 Book Events with LAURA SASSI

SAVE THE DATES. I haven’t been able to share an upcoming book events post like this since 2019! But I’ve got lots of events planned for Fall 2021 and I hope you’ll be able to join me at one or more of them. More are in the works, as well, so stay tuned for those. (And if you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking for those now as well. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And now… the line up!

GIFT IDEA: SIGNED Copies of LOVE IS KIND and LITTLE EWE! (Plus Free Shipping!)

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Last month, I had the pleasure of doing a book signing at the charming gift store https://www.sugarmapletradingcompany.com in Lexington, VA. I wrote a whole post about it which you can read here if you’d like to.

At the end of the event, I signed their remaining copies and they are now available for purchase on their website. I checked and they have three copies of LITTLE EWE and six of LOVE IS KIND. After these sell, they will continue to carry the books, but they won’t be signed until I pop in again (which won’t be until November.) In other words, this is your chance to support a lovely gift store and get signed copies of some Laura Sassi books. (If you want to confirm that it’s one of the signed copies, please call the store or use the chat feature on their website.

Oh, and this is the best part: Shipping is FREE with a purchase of $35 and up! So perhaps pair the book with one of their adorable baby shower gifts. My favorite is a cute sign that you hang in the nursery that invites little ones to nightly story time. Or you could get something for yourself, of course. They have really cute bags and totes, too. Just saying. =)

Here’s the link to their online store for you to explore. The books are found under the category “books”. =)

SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-Order Your SIGNED Copy of LITTLE EWE!

Will you help my new book LITTLE EWE make a BIG SPLASH when it releases next month by pre-ordering your copy today?  I didn’t realize with my first two books just how important pre-orders can be in capturing the attention of readers, booksellers, reviewers and more. As I have now learned, pre-orders are important because those sales get included in the sales numbers for the first week of the book’s release. High numbers can influence how many runs a book has, whether it makes a best-selling list and more. All good and fun stuff!

So, if you are thinking of purchasing copies of my newest book, LITTLE EWE, I would be delighted if you would consider pre-ordering it from your favorite book store.  Or…. if you want SIGNED copies,  my favorite indie has a special deal for you!

If you PRE-ORDER my new book from The Town Book Store, in Westfield, NJ, any time between NOW and February 23rd (the book’s release day), owner Anne Laird is offering a 10% discount off the retail price.  Simply mention that you want the “LITTLE EWE DISCOUNT”.

If this interests you, please call the store to order LITTLE EWE. Be sure to explain that you would like to have the book signed by the author and pass along the names you’d like included. They will take the order and do the transaction. I will then come in and sign the book or books.  Depending on where you live, you can either pick them up in-store at no extra charge, or have them mailed. There will be a shipping fee to cover the cost of mailing, but they can give you those details.

I thought this was a nice way to make signed copies available, support a wonderful independent book store, and encourage pre-orders!

You can reach The Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535. You can also email the owner, Anne, at anne@townbookstore.com.  Either way, remember to ask for the “LITTLE EWE DISCOUNT”.

Thank you, The Town Book Store, for making this possible and thank you, readers, for supporting my books!

NOTE: If you are long-distance and choose to order from the vendor of your choice, I’m also happy to make arrangements for a signed book plate to be sent to you. Just let me know.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: Signed (and personally inscribed) PICTURE BOOKS!

Signed picture books make wonderful keepsake gifts for the little ones in your life.  They can also be given as gifts to teachers, pastors, caregivers and more. And now you can give signed copies of  DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE, LOVE IS KIND, GOODNIGHT ARK or GOODNIGHT MANGER even if you can’t make it to a signing. Here’s how – and there are TWO options.

OPTION 1: I am excited to announce that this year once again, in response to requests from readers for signed copies, my local indie book store, The Town Book Store in Westfield, New Jersey, will be offering signed, personalized copies of my books for sale.

If this interests you, please call them to order the book or books you want. Be sure to explain that you would like to have them signed by the author and pass along the names you’d like included. They will take the order and do the transaction. I will then come in and sign the book or books. Readers can either pick them up in-store at no extra charge, or have them mailed. There will be a shipping fee to cover the cost of mailing, but they can give you those details.

I thought this was a nice way to make signed copies available and support a wonderful independent book store.  Their number is: The Town Book Store (908) 233-3535. You can also email the owner, Anne, at anne@townbookstore.com.

OPTION 2: If you would prefer to order the books through your own local bookstore (which is wonderful too!), you can contact me via the contact tab (which is nestled under the About heading) and I can send you signed and personalized bookplates.  You will need to send me a business sized SASE (stamped and self-addressed envelope) and the names you want inscribed, but we can figure that all out via email. It’s that easy!

Happy reading and gift giving!

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: Signed Picture Books!

Signed picture books make wonderful keepsake gifts for the little ones in your life.  And now you can give signed copies of  DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE, LOVE IS KIND, GOODNIGHT ARK or GOODNIGHT MANGER even if you can’t make it to a signing. Here’s how – and their are TWO options.

OPTION 1: I am excited to announce that this year once again, in response to requests from readers for signed copies, my local indie book store, The Town Book Store in Westfield, New Jersey, will again offer signed, personalized copies of my books for sale.

If this interests you, please call them to order the book or books you want. Be sure to explain that you would like to have them signed by the author and pass along the names you’d like included. They will take the order and do the transaction. I will then come in and sign the book or books. Readers can either pick them up in-store at no extra charge, or have them mailed. There will be a shipping fee to cover the cost of mailing, but they can give you those details.

I thought this was a nice way to make signed copies available and support a wonderful independent book store.  Their number is: The Town Book Store (908) 233-3535. You can also email the owner, Anne, at anne@townbookstore.com.

OPTION 2: If you would prefer to order the books through your own local bookstore (which is wonderful too!), you can contact me via the contact tab (which is nestled under the About heading) and I can send you signed and personalized bookplates.  You will need to send me a business sized SASE (stamped and self-addressed envelope) and the names you want inscribed, but we can figure that all out via email. It’s that easy!

Happy reading and gift giving!