Sunday, July 13, 2008

Nana Star: Review and Giveaway

Caleb is a bit afraid of the dark. He really doesn't like to be left alone downstairs, either. I enjoyed giving him the Moonman from the new series of Nana Star! I really like the Moonman, because he is super soft and cuddly. His face lights up (like the moon) and he plays a great little tune. It is a very appealing tune, too. The book that accompanies the Moonman is about Nana Star (the little girl in the blue dress) bringing the star to it's home. The darkness comes, and Nana Star is scared. The Moonman comes out, and helps Nana Star see that he helps light up the night with his light.
There are two plush dolls (Nana Star and Moonman) and a book that coordinates with each one. Each Nana Star book includes an accompanying audio CD with the storybook and a sing-along song. To make the book a little more interactive, the authors have included a spelling mistake in each book and encourage readers to find it and send them a postcard with the correction. Children are then eligible to receive an 8x10 photo of the Nana Star costumed character and become an honorary member of the Nana Star Little Twinkles Club. The Club is expanded on its website, www.NanaStar.com, where language arts activities for emerging readers are offered.
Elizabeth Owens is the creator of Nana Star, and her grandson, Vance originally inspired her. Linda Saker, Owens's daughter, is the series illustrator; her granddaughters, Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice, write and publish the Nana Star stories; and her five great-grandchildren have contributed inspiration to this special undertaking.
Would you like to win a Nana Star gift set from Nana Star? Nana Star has offered to sponsor a giveaway for a lucky Sassyfrazz reader. This contest is open to all bloggers and non-bloggers of the United States. Please go to the Nana Star website and look around. Then, come back and comment about which one you would like to win: Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book, or the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Click here to see how you can earn extra credits. Good Luck! This contest is open until July 23rd at 7:00 PM CST.
I was also given a coupon code to offer for a 10% off the already discounted combo price if you buy a book and plush together, until 7/31. Please just enter SASSY10

119 comments:

  1. I'd like the Moonman Lovey set. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

    planetmisty at gmail dot com

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  2. Your button is in my sidebar.

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  3. I would choose the Moonman Lovey set for my little girl.

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  4. I would choose the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book for my daughter.

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  5. They are both so sweet and "child approptiate" unlike most of the ugly 'razzle-dazzle" comic book hero type characters that abound these days. I always wanted to write and illustrate children's books, but .....time and talent and lack of initiative got in the way. Congratulations to those who follow their dreams successfully and beautifully.

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  6. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book would be my choice. Liz would get alot out of the book.
    traymona[at]aol[dot]com

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  7. meza-angel@sbcglobal.net


    Moonman. so cute.

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  8. Moonman Lovey Set for my son.

    angelina115@hotmail.com

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  9. Moonman, definitely.

    joliexox@hotmail.com

    My grandson woul love it.

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  10. i think little pete would go ga-ga over the moonman

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  11. I would choose the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book for my daughter

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  12. I would choose the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book. Thanks

    cjnedrow@gmail.com

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  13. The Moon Man set would be perfect for my son. He loves the moon and thinks he can grab it when hes outside.

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

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  14. Your contest is listed on my blog here

    http://samsakara.blogspot.com/2008/07/contest_14.html

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  15. I would love the Nana Star book with the Nana Star doll. Thank you for the giveaway. It sure looks like a sweet story.
    doot65[at]comcast[dot]net

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  16. If I won, I would really love the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star Book. This is so adorable. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

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  17. Moonman Lovey set

    Nora
    neneelynn@yahoo.com

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  18. I would love the moonman lovey set. thanks.
    verypissedoff@verizon.net

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  19. moonman lovey set for my nephew, charlie! www.kccpets.com click on contact

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  20. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book

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  21. Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman for my daughter - she's love adn cuddle him more than a doll =) hehe These are new to me, very cool.

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  22. Blogged this give-a-way here:
    http://chickfound.blogspot.com/2008/07/nanastar-gift-set.html

    =) for an extra chance.

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  23. Ok, one more time... Am subscribed to your feed, as well. =)

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  24. I would choose the Moonman Lovey set for my little man.
    Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
    I would LOVE to win !!

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  25. I'd like the Nana Star doll and Nana Star book for my youngest step-daughter.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. Moonman Lovey set for sure...thanks for great contest!
    fenway07@msn.com

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  27. I'd prefer the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman,

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  28. My daughter would like Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book

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  29. Love the moonman lovey set! Thanks for hosting!

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  30. Adding your button to my sidebar!

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  31. the nana star character set would be perfect for my little girls. thank you!

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  32. the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman

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  33. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book is my pick.rvevui

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  34. love the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book would be my pick for my grandaughter

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  35. The Moon Man Lovey set looks so cute!

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  36. Moonman Lovey. My daughter loves to watch the moon rise every night.

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  37. Moonman Lovey set would be great for my boys. Thanks for the chance.

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  38. I'd like the Nana Star doll and Nana Star book

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  39. Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman is my choice.

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  40. I'd love to have the moonman Lovey. I think my daughter would love it.

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  41. I put your button on my sidebar at:
    http://sonyasparks.blogspot.com

    Thanks for the extra chance.

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  42. My daughter would like NanaStar

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  43. I think I'd like to try & win the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman

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  44. Moonman Lovey gets my vote! Thanks for the chance to win.
    m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  45. The Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book would be perfect for my grandaughter.

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  46. My favorite is the moonman lovey for my 4 yr old. Thank you :)

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  47. the nanastar for my rebekah please!

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  48. Moonman Lovey Set for my son.

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  49. The moonman lovey and Nana Star and the Moonman Book are wonderful.

    Thanks again, for sponsoring this.

    fratzels at adlephia dot net

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  50. Your button is on my blog at http://acaligirl.blogspot.com

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  51. I'd like Moonman.

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  52. I would love the the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman :)

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  53. I'd love to win the Moonman set!!! Cute.

    kristilb19@yahoo.com

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  54. How cute is that Moonman? The Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman would be so perfect for my granddaughter.

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  55. I would choose the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman for my son!

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  56. I would choose the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book. My granddaughter would love it.

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  57. The nana star character doll for my daughter.

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  58. oh how cute i love to win this for my little one thanks

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  59. moonman lovey set

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  60. I would like Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman.

    Both are adorable!

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  61. I would love to win the Moonman set. My kids would love it!

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  62. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book...my daughter would love it:)

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  63. They both sound like wonderful books, but I think my pick would be Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book.
    beausdorei@gmail.com

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  64. My niece really wants the Nana Star. Please and thank you

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  65. These are just too cute! I would love to have either one of these: Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book, or the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman!

    Since I need to pick just one though, I guess it would have to be the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman all because of you! One of my grandchildren is also named Caleb! He too is afraid of the dark and since this has helped your son Caleb, then maybe it will help my grandson Caleb!

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  66. Nana Star character and book. What a sweet story.

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  67. I've got Nana Star saved in my favorites! Cute site! My favorite has to be Moonman though. he is someone my little one's can really relate to!

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  68. Would love to win this - thanks!!!
    cdrury@gmail.com
    Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman

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  69. For my son I would like the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Thanks

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  70. I would choose the Nana Star. aewalls425@hotmail.com

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  71. they are both very cute-I picked the Moonman Lovey

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  72. Would have to pick the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book for my daughter.

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  73. I would like to win the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book--thanks for the chance!

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  74. the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book would be my choice for my daughter.
    this site is so cute!

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  75. Nana Star set for my daughter, thanks for the contest.

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  76. I would love to win the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Thank you for the very nice giveaway.

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  77. the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book is sooo cute!!!

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  78. Hello,

    Abundant thanks for you thoughtful review of Nana Star! We are grateful and humbled to be on your site and have your review. Nana Star is a labor of love and we hope that the rest of her friends find their way to your home and back on your blog in the future.

    Much kindness & laughter,

    ee (elena & elizabeth, authors/publishers of Nana Star)

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  79. I would choose the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book for my daughter.

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  80. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book

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  81. Moonman great Set for my son.
    Thank you for the very nice giveaway.

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  82. Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book

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  83. I would love to win the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Thanks!

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  84. I would choose the Moonman Lovey set for my son! Thanks for the opportunity! ~ countrygirl1823@aol.com

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  85. I would love the Moonman Lovey set. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.

    the_angel_forever at yahoo dot com

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  86. Nan Star and the Moonman

    theyyyguy@yaho.com

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  87. We would definitely love to win Nana Star! They are both so cute though, thanks for telling us about them!
    marci6tx(at)msn(dot)com

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  88. I like the original - Nana Star Book and doll!

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  89. Nanna Star and the Moon Man - he looks so peaceful!
    Carolyn
    ceimusic@aol.com

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  90. My daughter would fall madly in love with the Nana Star doll.

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  91. I would like to win the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book. Thank you!

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  92. I love the nana posable doll thanks for the contest

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  93. I would like to win Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  94. These are so cute! My little granddaughter would love the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book. Thanks for having the contest!

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  95. I would like the Nana Star Character Doll with the Nana Star book. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  96. Nana Star is cute, and I like that it comes with a book.

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  97. The Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book for my granddaughter.

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  98. The Moonman Lovey set, and ty

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  99. Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman would be my choice!

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  100. Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. so cute :)

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  101. They both sound like wonderful books, but I think my choice would be the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book.

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  102. Please enter me into the contest for the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book. Thanks!

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  103. Its definitely the NanaStar ALL THE WAY!!!!!!! many Thanks SW

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  104. These are so cute. I would choose the Moonman set :) Thanks!

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  105. I would love the Moonman Lovey with the book Nana Star and the Moonman. Too cute!!

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  106. I would like the Nana Star character doll with the Nana Star book.

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  107. I added your button to my blog and I subscribed. Thanks.

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