I’ve had a blast with this years #AtoZChallenge and my theme of “Seriously Silly Poetry”. And the response from all of you has been amazingly supportive. To celebrate, I’ve compiled the series into a beautiful 100-page book, which I’ve dedicated to the child in all of us. Also, I’m going to give one copy away randomly to one of you that comment on this post*. Thank you for all of your encouragement.

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*The book give-a-way will be either paperback or e-book (choice of the receiver) and can either sent to the “winner” or anyone of their choice as a gift of silly love. We’ll figure out the logistics when we get to that point. I’ll select the “winner” on 9am May 4th (China Standard Time).
UPDATE
Based on random* selection, I’m happy to announce that murisopsis from A Different Perspective is the winner of the book give-a-way. Congratulations! I’ll be in touch so that we can figure out the logistics. I hope you enjoy your copy of “Apples Eating Zebras and other seriously silly poetry”.
Be well,
Monty

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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the A to Z as well as the poems you penned for my scavenger hunt!! Very good idea on compiling them into book form!!
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Thanks so much! I figured it is something that I can at least show to my grandkids (if ever) in the future. Haha. It really was a blast writing all of these.
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Congratulations! You are the winner of a copy of Apples Eating Zebras and others seriously silly poetry. Please contact me at montyvern@montysscribbles and let me know if you prefer paperback or e-book then we can further work out the logistics.
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Hi! Did you see my message that your the winner of the book giveaway?
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I am definitely a child at heart and was raised on Dr. Seuss so I look forward to the drawing.
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Dr. Seuss raised many of us!
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Hi! I’ve an extra copy of Apples Eating Zebras to give away. Would you like it (you were next on the list of winners)? If yes, let me know and we can work out the logistics.
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Yes! That is really cool!
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Awesome!!!
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Email me at catmother1964@yahoo.com and we can work out the logistics
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Just sent you an email.
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Good for you, Monty! Well done throughout April, and for providing a lightness and some smiles. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks so much Martha – I appreciate you coming along on the journey with me.
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What a wonderful idea, Monty. I have enjoyed the series (even if I didn’t take the time to comment on every post).
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Glad you enjoyed! Joy was the whole idea behind the project!
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Ooooooo yay! Congrats on your book launch!
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Thanks so much!
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you have a great, lighthearted humor. Best with your new release. It was awesome meeting you on the A to Z journey.
My last for A to Z
Z- Zelensky
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Thanks so much for your kind words.
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A hundred pages from a month-long challenge? I think that’s pretty impressive. Go you!
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It makes good use of space since it’s a picture book. Haha.
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Congratulations on completing the A2Z Challenge. I was bummed I visited on May the fourth (be with you) but I was a continent behind so bummed. Zebras are my favorite. I will check out the book on Amazon. I’m completely bummed that I missed this whole silly series so will have to get caught up … I love silly.
Cheers
Barbie
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Don’t be bummed — it means you have a the whole series to binge! The book is mostly aligned with the series but additional artwork, edited (of course), and one poem swapped in so there is a bonus.
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Congratulations on completing the A-Z challenge – and successfully compiling the series into a book as well! That’s impressive. Here from the A-Z challenge myself, I am considering May as a reading/blog hopping month, hopping on for more!
Cheers,
Deepa from FictionPies
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Thanks again! Yes, May will also be a time for me to catch up on some of the blogs I missed during the rush of April.
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