Zero the Hero ~ Leap into Books giveaway hop

Thanks for visiting my blog during the Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop

hosted by I Am A Reader Not a Writer & Jinky is Reading.

My giveaway is:

One autographed copy of my hardcover picture book

ZERO THE HERO

illustrated by New York Times bestselling Tom Lichtenheld.

Zooming into bookstores in Feb 28th!

Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That's what the other numbers think of Zero.
But he'll prove he's a hero!

Animated Book Trailer

Downloadable Activity Guide

“This tale not only reinforces mathematical principles, but also has a great message about friendship and personal feelings. It can be read aloud, alone, or performed as reader’s theater.”

--School Library Journal

“Read this aloud to whet the new reader’s appetite, but there is just so much to see that only a slow reading, with a magnifying glass in hand, will do.”

--Horn Book Magazine

"A hero and some villains and good winning over evil (oh, and all that educational stuff, too), all wrapped in humor and tied with a comic bow—what could be better?" 

--Kirkus Reviews

TO ENTER:

• Tweet or Facebook about Zero the Hero releasing this week!

• I'd also appreciate a LIKE on my Zero the Hero Facebook page.

Leave a way I can contact you in case you win

here in the comments section.

Thanks so much!

1st prize: One autographed Zero the Hero. 

2nd prizes: Five winners will receive autographed Zero the Hero bookmarks.

Winners will be announced in the comments section of this blog. If you leave a contact email, I'll email you as well. Winners have 7 days to contact me with a mailing address or prize is forfeited. USA only.

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Good luck, everyone!

 

The making of the Zero the Hero animated book trailer

First Tom Lichtenheld and I worked on this storyboard.

Henry Holt and Tom then worked with an animation company to create the final product. The voices are those of the multi-talented editorial and marketing staff at Henry Holt. 

To view the storyboard larger, click the link at
http://www.joanholub.com/ZeroTheHero.html

View the final trailer at either of these links
http://us.macmillan.com/zerothehero/JoanHolub
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjj7l2t5_Kc 

Over 6 zero zero views of the Zero the Hero animated trailer as of today!

 

New Teacher's Activity Guide for Zero the Hero!

Just finished a new activity guide for Zero the Hero last night:
My favorite part was making the paper plate mask.
Download the 4-page full-color guide at
http://www.joanholub.com/ZeroTheHero.html

Zero the Hero animated book trailer premiers!

Look! Up in the internetosphere. 
It’s a donut.

It’s a bagel.

No--it’s a Zero the Hero animated book trailer, premiering today.

Enjoy!

Zero the Hero
Henry Holt / Macmillan
By Joan Holub
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Zooming into bookstores February 28, 2012. 

Zero the Hero on the road to a math conference

I'll be speaking on October 27, 2011 at 10:30 am
at the 2011 Math Conference in Greensboro, NC.
Topic: The Creation of Zero the Hero. 

I hope to see you there!

I just created this 1/8th page B&W ad
for the conference program:

CSI Librarian: Reading is her beat

CSI Librarian posted about my upcoming Zero the Hero in her awesome picture book round-up. This is the first mention I've seen of it online. Yay!

Quoting from her post:

"If you’re down, stressed, or just plain grumpy, nothing is better for you than an awesome picture book. And it is always pretty exciting when there’s forthcoming picture books to pine after. Since I am still not at all ashamed of my picture book love, here are 4 titles I cannot wait to read. Even if it’s only to myself.

Zero the Hero by Joan Holub and Tom Lichtenheld (February 2012) - Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That’s what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn’t add anything in addition. He’s of no use in division. And don’t even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he’s worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable. 

No pun intended, but this looks super cute!"

Thanks, CSI Librarian! You made my day.

Zero the Hero

February 28, 2012

Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt & Co., Macmillan

~ Joan