Thursday, April 14, 2011

"Spud & Chloë at the Farm" Blog Tour and Book Giveaway!

I have been a fan of Susan B Anderson's work for a long time. In fact, I own all of her books and even the magazines that her patterns are featured in. I still remember the day I bought Itty-Bitty Hats at a Borders Book Store in Connecticut while driving back to NY from MA. The book peeked my interest because it had cute and unique hat patterns and the spiral bound binding.

I knew Susan's new book, Spud & Chloë at the Farm, was coming out soon and was looking forward to seeing it. So, I was extremely thrilled when Artisan Books asked if I would like to be part of the blog tour for the book. Lucky me!
Spud & Chloë at the Farm
Well, let me tell you that Melody has fallen in love with the book the day it arrived on our doorstep. She has been trying to convince me every day to let her have the "gook". That's what she calls a book. She goes to my book shelf in the mornings and pulls it out and say, " Mama, me, gook, me?" I shouldn't be surprised that the book would appeal to children. The book contains pictures of 13 adorable knitting projects and in the back, a 9 page illustrated story of Spud & Chloë.
Spud & Chloë at the Farm
I figured that she would be the perfect person to lead you through some of the inside peeks of the book. So here goes Melody's first book gook review. Please cut her some slack. Since she is only 3 yrs old, her comments are brief.
Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Oh sheep! I lub sheeps!"

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
I told her that the doll was named Chloë. She said,"Chloë red dress. No blue." Clearly, she is asking me to make Chloë for her, but in a red dress.

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Pig! Pink! Oink, oink, oink."

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Wow, more sheep!"

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Chick-in! Mama and baby chicks."

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Baby mouse."

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Oh cute kitty!"

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Wolf?" I told her it was a dog and she said,"Oh doggy, woof woof!"

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Awww...so cute!"

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
"Story! I lub stories."

Spud & Chloë at the Farm
Since Melody will not relinquish her copy of the book, Artisan Books has generously offered to give one of you lucky readers a copy of the book. Please leave a comment telling me which is your favorite character/animal from the book. The last day to comment is April 21, 2011. The winner will be picked by a random number generator. Good luck!

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Leslie said...

The sheep is my favorite. I love all the anumals and having made other animals from Susan, I know how well her patterns are written. My 2 year old granddaughter would love the book and the knitted animals.

mmarriner said...

Such cute animals...love them all.
Thanks for the chance to win the book. My grand kids would love them all!

Mary

mmarriner@comcast.net

sue said...

Spud & little lamb are my favorites but they are all adorable.

Unknown said...

I LOVE this book! Melody is too cute. My favorite is Spud, because I lub sheep!

(I already own this wonderful book, just wanted to leave you a comment!)

Anne-Marie said...

What a charming post! I think my little ones would love the sheep best, so I am going to say sheep.

Elaina said...

Great review Melody! Evie is the same with my knitting/crafting books. She loves to sit and 'read' through them! =)

Unknown said...

Definitely Spud.... He's the cutest sheep. I'd like to knit several in different colors. My email is dawn0405@gmail.com.

DeliaKnits said...

Spud is my favorite character. I cannot wait to get my hands on this book someday and knit my son a farm.

Shari said...

Spud is my favorite. My new puppy is also named Spud. Great name! I would love to win this book! Thanks so much for a chance.

Colleen R said...

I'm not sure which is my favorite! I love all the animals. Although the chicken with the little chicks is too cute and my 2 year old thinks they look like finger puppets (we have a stuffed duck and ducklings that are puppets so this is probably why). Too fun!

emicat said...

I agree with Melody and love those sheep!

Krystyna Watanabe said...

I LOVE THE BLACK SHEEP! TOO CUTE!

Christine (find me on Ravelry as Dreamvoyageur) said...

well, my absolute favourite is the sweet pet holding the book! :)
but if we HAVE to choose from within the book, then i have to go with the sheep! Cos I "lub sheeps" too! :)

Maryanne & Duke said...

What a great gook review! I'd have to say the sheep are my favorite, but it would be hard to resist making all the projects from this book.

josephine said...

Melody is adorable and has excellent taste in gooks. So hard to choose but my favorite would be the sheep.

Denise said...

They are all so cute, but I love the sheep, then the piggy and cat get my vote too :)

BadMamaJama said...

I am partial to the black sheep, but I absolutely adore everything that Susan has done so far. She has really helped me fall in love with knitting. Thanks for the Gook review Melody!

k said...

the dog is so cute, he almost looks like a fox!

Noreen said...

Love Anderson's work--her toys and dolls are THE BEST!

Noreen1009 on Ravelry.

Qi-Tah Girl said...

The mice. Without question, the mice and their lumps of cheese!

Denise said...

Wow, How adorable!
I love the sheep!
They are simply adorable.

Pamela said...

The designs are fantastic! I would love to knit the entire farm!

Elly said...

Wow..!!! What a lovely book.. I Love the pinky pig, oink oink oink..

Unknown said...

It has to be the sheep the texture is so clever!

Rebecca said...

This is such a great giveaway. I've got a crush on the chicken!

Cloudberry said...

What a cute book!
I'd love to knit up some of those sheeps :)

Anonymous said...

I ***love*** the pink pig.

Karey said...

I really enjoy Susan B. Anderson's book, and this one looks adorable. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Kelly K. said...

They are all so cute, but my favorite was the brown sheep with bobbles!

ScottieGirl Knits said...

I think the mice are cute. Nice and harmless.

Anna-Liza said...

I'm loving the mice with the cheese pieces.

Jessica said...

I want to knit all of them!!!! I keep eyeing this book - so cute!

Karen said...

Definitely the pigs are my favourite!!

Kathy said...

My favorite character is Melody! :)

She's just too cute. But of the ones *in* the book, I think the chicks are a great idea, but I'd probably make the kitten first.

Thank you (bigblueice(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Lindsey said...

I love the nubby black sheep! Has he any wool?

Autumn said...

Soo cute! I'd have to say the sheep or the piglet- since my daughter is partial to piggies! :)

Anonymous said...

I love the kitten!

Ladybug15 on ravelry

Glyn said...

That's a tough question! My son and I looked through the book at B&N the other day, and love the kitty, but also loved the sheep. Looks like another great book!

Jody said...

The little hatching chicks are just adorable--I think they're my favorite.

Mary Jo said...

The wolf! My son is totally into wolves right now and this wolf is super cute.

Anonymous said...

Most of all I like the cat, but the whole book is so cute.
Anja

landlady02(at)yahoo.de

Clare B said...

It would have to be a the little black sheep. What a great book!

Charlene said...

I love the little black sheep! He is just so cute and cuddly looking!!

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bren_na said...

My favorite is the hen and chicks!Love this book!
candi_rae@verizon.net

Nannie Sheila said...

I adore the *ginger* kitty ...... it looks like my own cat who is named Samuel !

Icewife said...

Never thought I'd be a fan of handmade toys, but you've converted me! That pink pig is the cutest thing going. :)

JRS said...

I love the chickens!

Miss Julep said...

Y'all are so cute!! Melody is a wonderful book reviewer:) I also have all of Susan Anderson's books and adore every one, including this one.

Thanks for making me smile, per usual.

Knitterella said...

Great job, Melody!

I grew up on a farm and I know my son will want everything from this adorable book!

I may have to make the sheep just myself though!

billicummings said...

Tough to choose one, but I love farm dog! He is special. Can't wait to make him.

lynnfredd said...

I can't get enough of that black sheep! Fabulous gook review!

tjf said...

All of them are definitely cute but my favorites are the sheep.

mly said...

Hands down (I mean, hooves down), baa baa black sheep!

Sheri Karobonik said...

The baby mice are so cute.

skaro964 at comcast dot net

LauraLillyLaura said...

Your little girl is precious! Who wouldn't want this book! Hope I win!

kates said...

When I was young I had pet mice.. so I think the mice are my favourite!

Hapi2Run said...

I can't choose a favorite, but my 15-year-old daughter wants me to make her Chloe RIGHT NOW!!

Unknown said...

I love them all but the dark grey sheep is my favorite. Love your site.
jdreussi@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

i love the little hands in every picture...the tabby catling. (my daughter calls kittens 'catlings.')
shamaree in colorado

Dena said...

My favorite is the Chick-in Mama and babies.

Kelly said...

What a great review of this book. Your daughter is adorable.

My favorite animal in the book is the mice. Love them!!

kim said...

Oh my gosh with the comments coming out of the woodwork!

Melody is so cute, and like her "I lub sheeps!" :)

Penn said...

I love them all but the tiny mice and chicks are so sweet to me! :)
Penni from Indy
jpct89@sbcglobal.net

Me said...

I love the mama hen the best

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helenlam said...

My favorite is the chickens!

Anonymous said...

~ Best gook review I've read, thank you Melody ~
My favorite is the black sheep. But I also adore the Mama Hen.
Perfect book in so many ways.
Shell ~
YarnSoup@yahoo.com

Sab said...

I love them all!!!

D Beltt said...

I definitely lub the sheeps too!

Trina-Lea said...

So adorable..in so many ways! And love the creativity of including the story with the hand-knit characters. So difficult to choose a favorite as I covet them all...but if pressed the sheep would be at the top of my list!

Unknown said...

Spud's my favorite. I had sheep at one point and miss them a lot.

Sam said...

Melody is so very beautiful - what a gorgeous happy photo

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