Back in January, I posted about a year-long giveaway called New Year=New Beginnings that I’m offering here on Frog on a Blog–a new prize each month for folks who comment on blog posts. With so much negative energy floating around in the world, I wanted to do something positive to show my gratitude to my followers, fans, and friends for their support.

Yikes! It’s November! Where in the world did the year go? Time flies whether you’re having fun or not, it would seem (though I hope you’ve had some fun this year). And since we’re on the subject of time, how is it that a week seems to drag, but a month can zip by in the blink of an eye? It’s a time paradox that has always puzzled me. Oh well, back to the matter at hand. It’s TIME to recap January through October and announce the October prize winner. Then stick around to see November’s prize, which is one of my favorites of the year.

January’s prize was a copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed.

February’s prize was an adorable plushie Curious George.

March’s prize was a set of Pilot’s pens, a Night Writer 2-pack with LED lights, perfect for writing in the dark, and a must have for writers or travelers.

April’s prize was winner’s choice of either a picture book manuscript critique (for writers) or a Personal Library Kit (for book lovers).

May’s prize was a set of two darling bookmarks: A Hippo and a Crocodile.

June’s prize was a Maurice Sendak Nutshell Library box set that includes four tiny classics: Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup With Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre.

July’s prize was a set of two music CDs by the amazing Emily Arrow: Storytime Singalong volumes 1 and 2!

August’s prize was a super cute, super fun novelty Writer’s Block Journal filled with 300 blank pages, ready and waiting for inspiration to hit!

September’s prize was a Dr. Seuss finger puppet set featuring three lovable characters from The Lorax (my favorite Dr. Seuss book)!

October’s prize was a stylish scarf designed to look like a library due date card.

And the winner of October’s prize is…

Sandra M.

Congratulations Sandra! I will e-mail you for a mailing address. Enjoy the scarf!

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If you haven’t won a prize yet, there are still two more chances to win this year!

And even if you can’t win because you’ve won already or because you’re not a US resident, I still welcome your comments and appreciate your support of Frog on a Blog.

November’s prize is one of my favorites of the year. It’s a new copy of an old classic: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

This beautiful picture book pairs poet Robert Frost’s lyrical text with illustrator Susan Jeffers’ exquisite art. Though not directly a Christmas book, it would fit in well with any holiday classic, or certainly any winter-themed picture book. Personally, I love it anytime of year. It’s gorgeous! I, of course, own a copy.

Comment on this post or any post during the month of November for a chance to win. For more information on how to qualify for prizes, click HERE.

*Due to contest/sweepstakes regulations in other countries, this giveaway is available to U.S. residents only. I’m very sorry fans and followers from other nations. I still appreciate you! All winners are chosen at random.