Property Jones loves books. The weight, the smell, the feel of crisp new paper or worn and loved paper, the way the pages rustle. She lives with her family in an old independent bookshop surrounded by stories, places, and characters that she can only imagine. When the Joneses win the Great Montgomery Book Emporium in a contest, they find that this new bookstore is every book lover’s dream! The pull of a lever calls forth rooms full of marvelous wonders—from the Room of Woodland Tales with its squirrels and mice, to the rocket ship in the Room of Space Adventures, and the aquarium ceiling in the Room of Ocean Tales.

But there is more to the Emporium than its thousands of books in extravagant displays. In fact, the previous owner is hiding something that could destroy absolutely everything for the Joneses. Property Jones has a whopper of a secret too—and it might just be the key to saving her family and their bookshop from the clutches of a nasty villain.

Sylvia Bishop’s imaginative U.S. debut features a cast of endearing, quirky characters who embrace the magic of literature and the value of family. A love letter to books and the people who read them, The Bookshop Girl also offers beautiful descriptions of the tactile pleasures of books and the magical transporting quality bookstores have.  Book and mystery lovers alike will eagerly follow along as Property and her curious kitten sidekick, the Gunther, try to save their beloved new home and the thousands of stories inside. Through this clever heroine’s adventure, readers can see that sometimes love, determination, and observation are the very best qualities to have.

“Whimsical… Lively writing, broad humor, and a fast-paced plot will capture and keep readers’ interest, particularly those who, like the author and her characters, love books.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Winsome… Bishop’s fast-paced story charms and entertains.… A funny, inventive tale ideal for booklovers.” —Booklist

Like Property Jones, Peachtree is a big supporter of independent bookstores because they have a special magical quality that can transport people into another world and can provide a place of community. We want to give bookstores some extra love with a special Bookshop Girl social media sweepstakes! Enter for a chance to win one of 2 copies of The Bookshop Girl with some fun buttons!

1. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram

To celebrate the upcoming publication and give readers a glimpse of the truly stunning illustrations, we are offering the chance to win 1 of 2 special limited prints of incredible art from Countdown, signed by illustrator Thomas Gonzalez. The giveaway will run until August 20th, and all you need to do is leave a comment below to be entered to win! (And be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for more entry opportunities!)*

*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry. Three entries maximum per individual; one entry per platform, per individual. Giveaway will run on Peachtree’s blog, Facebook profile, and Instagram profile. Void where prohibited.

Banned Books Week is September 24th-30th, and we are so excited to celebrate our freedom to read with all of our book-loving community! This year, we get to share a special book during this celebration that tells the story of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote and father of the modern novel.

Fortunately for you, we have a Goodreads giveaway for a few lucky people to win Miguel’s Brave Knight, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Raúl Colón. Don’t miss out on your chance to get a copy this week during Banned Books week!

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Miguel’s Brave Knight

by Margarita Engle

Giveaway ends September 29, 2017.
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A whole slew of new and wonderful books are on the horizon (check out our full Fall 2017 list) which means it’s time for some giveaways. The first giveaway of the season is the gorgeous picture book About Habitats: Seashores from the award-winning author-illustrator duo Cathryn Sill and John Sill.

About Habitats: Seashores is the eighth book in the About Habitats Series, marking ten years since the first title in the series came out! With simple, easy-to-understand language, this beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of seashores and showcases their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. Learn more about these titles in the series Teacher’s Guide.

Enter for your chance to win a copy in our GoodReads Giveaway! The giveaway will last one week, so make sure you enter soon!

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About Habitats

by Cathryn P Sill

Giveaway ends July 28, 2017.
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The free book of the hour (or week in this case) is the beautiful and inspiring Flowers for Sarajevo by the multi-talented author John McCutcheon and illustrator Kristy Caldwell.

Based on real events of the Bosnian War, Flowers for Sarajevo tells the uplifting story of young Drasko who is inspired by the cellist of Sarajevo to take action in his own way against the violence in his hometown. Beauty overcomes suffering in this powerful picture book.

Enter for your chance to win a copy in our GoodReads Giveaway! The giveaway will last one week, so make sure you enter soon!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Flowers for Sarajevo

by John McCutcheon

Giveaway ends April 08, 2017.
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Friday = Free books! This Free Book Friday we are giving away Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 written by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan and illustrated by Grace Zong.

This amusing and touching story brings readers into Mrs. McBee’s classroom where preparations are beginning for the end of the school year. Everyone has a special way of saying good-bye, highlighting the importance of celebrating transitions.

Enter for your chance to win a copy in our GoodReads giveaway! The giveaway starts today and ends this time next week!

Read more about Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 on our New Book Wednesday here.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3

by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan

Giveaway ends March 18, 2017.
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It’s that time of year again! Free Book Friday is back and better than ever. The title of the hour is King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats from Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers.

This mystery series is perfect for early readers. Join a lovable dog (King) as he helps his human girl (Kayla) sniff out clues and find the missing dog treats.

Enter for a chance to get a copy and solve the mystery by entering our Goodreads giveaway, starting today and through next week. Don’t miss this Free Book Friday!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

by Dori Hillestad Butler

Giveaway ends February 18, 2017.
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But first, if you don’t already know her, meet Madeline Finn. Madeline Finn did NOT like to read. That is, until she met Bonnie, a very special library dog who snuggled close, encouraged her to keep trying, and helped her realize that reading is fun!

Madeline Finn, Bonnie, and all of us at Peachtree invite you to unleash your own love of reading with your favorite pooch and enter to win our Ultimate Canine Collection.

How to enter*:

1.   Take a picture of yourself/your child/your student reading to an adorable pooch. You can star with any pup you want, but if you want to partner with a real library dog, click here to find a library dog program in your area: http://www.therapyanimals.org/R.E.A.D.html.

2.   Post the picture using the hashtag #ReadingUnleashed and tag Peachtree Publishers in your post. (Twitter: @PeachtreePub; Instagram: @peachtreepublishers Facebook: Peachtree Publishers)

3.   If you’re reading Madeline Finn and the Library Dog in the picture, we’ll count it as TWO entries!

 

When to enter:

Post your picture(s) by February 28th. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by March 3rd.

What you’ll win:

The Ultimate Canine Collection includes one (1) hardcover copy of each of the following Peachtree Publishers titles:
             

   Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I 

   King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

   Claude in the Country

   Stay! A Top Dog Story

   Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

   First Dog Fala

   The Blue House Dog

   Camp K-9

   SeaMan

   Dog Sense

We can’t wait to see your entries!

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington D.C. who are 18 years old as of date of entry. All photos featuring children under the age of 13 must be taken with the permission of a parent or guardian. Sweepstakes begin February 17th, 2017 and end on February 28, 2017 at 11:59pm EST. Limit (2) entries per person. One Grand Prize winner shall be selected in a random drawing to receive one copy of each book in the “Ultimate Canine Collection.” Winners will be notified by March 3, 2017 at 11:59pm EST. Void where prohibited.

Out of Bounds is a story about excellent sportsmanship and true athleticism. Nate must make a hard decision for his whole team when one of his opponents in injured on the field: should he score a goal or send the ball out of bounds to give the player a chance to recover? Enter to win this free book today for any young athlete in your life!

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Free Book Friday is Back!

In Lilliput, Lemuel Gulliver returns to London after his travels with more than stories in tow, he brings back proof. Lily, the tiny but fierce Lilliputian, spends half of her life in a birdcage as Gulliver’s captive. In this adventurous tale, Lily must race against time to return to her family and break free from the clutches of Gulliver himself.

Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, this work of fiction is sure to excite any young reader’s imagination. Enter to win your free copy today!

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