My girls have been loving Joanna Johnson’s latest book, Phoebe’s Birthday for months now, even though I haven’t had a chance to make any of the patterns that the story includes yet. This children’s picture book includes not only a sweet story with lovely illustrations, but both knitting and sewing patterns to make the story come alive as well! (You can get a peek at the knitting patterns on Ravelry: here and here and here.) The sewing patterns are great as well. I especially love the spool quilt pattern and the mermouse! We are huge fans of Joanna’s first book, Phoebe’s Sweater (I’ve knit two of those sweaters! here and here) and do hope to make at least the little mermouse from Phoebe’s Birthday. My friend Nicole’s daughter made a little mermouse and Nicole wrote a great review that you can read here.
**All of Joanna’s books and patterns are available for purchase here.**
I have had an extra copy of Phoebe’s Birthday sitting on my shelf waiting to be given to one of you, courtesy of Joanna, and I thought that with all the holiday crafting going on now, it might be a good time to share it! For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post. I’ll use the random number generator to choose a winner on Monday, November 5th, and announce the winner within this post.
The winner is Amy: “My girls would adore this book! What a fun week this is on your blog, with all the giveaways!! Thanks so much -”
Thanks, Joanna!
mistea says
How fun a story and project book.
Clever friends you have.
Rebecca says
I …I mean my daughter would LOVE this book! Thanks for the opportunity.
Maria Malaveci says
My daughter would absolutely love this book. Thanks so much for the giveaway
mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu
Gail says
What a lovely giveaway! I made the mouse and sweater from the first book….would enjoy this one also!
Blessings from Kansas!
StarfulDolls says
My fingers are so crossed. My students could really use this!
Chelsea Wipf says
The book sounds wonderful!
Debbie says
I have the first book and would love to have the sequel!
Lisa says
I am crossing my fingers…I would love to have this book. I have wanted to buy the first book for awhile now. I remember the Phoebe sweaters you knit. That was before I was a knitter and I remember thinking you were amazing for being able to knit something like that..now here you are CREATING your own patterns just like it.
Lisa
Kristyn says
Oh I love the sundress! And the quilt! What a lovely giveaway – thanks!!!
Kim says
A lovely giveaway, thanks!
Rebecca says
My daughters would love the book! We have loved Phoebe’s Sweater for some time now!
Meg says
I would love for a chance to win for a special two year old in my house!
Jarka says
what a lovely idea to include patterns in a story! I’d love to win the book! thanks for the giveaway!
Nicole says
lovely looking book and that spool quilt! gorgeous! thanks.
Susannah k says
Great giveaway 🙂
Jennifer says
I would love the book, and to knit the sweater! It is so cute on both of your girls.
Jennifer
Dahle says
I would love the book!!
Lee says
Another great giveaway~the book looks very sweet! I’d love a copy-thanks for the chance!
Kerri Warmus says
Ooh la la! I hope I win 🙂 Thanks for sharing…
Eileen says
Love the patterns and the book!
Heidi says
I’d love to try out these patters and have the book for my girls. Thanks for the opportunity!
Holly says
Verra Verra NICE! We love Phoebe’s sweater!
Erinne says
I’m sure my daughter would love it! I’ve always loved the Phoebe sweaters, but alas, knitting just isn’t going to happen for me, but I’d love to sew up the little mermouse (even the word is cute!).
Lisa McK @etcblog says
My daughter’s favorite cousin and #1 hero in the world is named Phoebe. She would cherish this book. Thanks to you and Johanna for the give-away.
Diana says
Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Cassandra says
I too have little girls who would love this. Thanks for a chance to win it. ( I keep meaning to check for them at our library).
Jennifer says
Looks like fun! Hope I win.
Eva says
Everyone is excited about the Phoebe books and I haven’t read either of them!
Morag Duller says
What a lovely book, can see why you and your children like it. What a lovely to share as a giveaway.
Janet R says
What a charming book! Thanks for offering the giveaway – I’d love to have a copy!
Lucy says
My 5 year old is obsessed with mermaids and would LOVE to have that book with her own mermouse for Christmas!
Michelle says
Oh, I would be a very happy owner of that book. Thanks for the giveaway! Blessings!
Melanie Routhier says
What a wonderful book!
Melanie King says
What a sweet looking book! I think my daughter and nieces would love it!
Meadow says
We already have the book and it is wonderful! I think I like this story even better then her other two books. The girls ask for this book frequently. If we should be lucky enough to win a copy it will be going to a niece or a friend 🙂
Kaylana says
I just love these books and patterns. My daughter and her friend love their sweaters. And the Phoebe is often dressed in doll clothes with the other favourites.
Thanks for hosting!
Deanne says
Ohh I have been looking at this book for so long now for my 3 little girls. What a beautiful giveaway.
Missy says
Ohhh!! This would be a great addition to my small, but growing, book collection!!!
astoria says
Ooooh, my 4 year old daughter, Phoebe, would love this book! I’m an avid knitter and have been following the Ravelry projects, but I don’t have either book. Thanks for running a giveaway!
–Astoria
Kelly says
What lovely illustrations! My daughter is all talk about mice at the minute… maybe its because we have been catching so many *sigh*
maine grammy says
My granddaughter would love this! Thank you!
Noeh says
Maybe me and my little 4 years old girl will be the winners, the youngest of 4. Hope dies at last4
Noeh
Katie says
Thanks for the giveaway! It would be awesome to win!
Charlotte says
What a lovely book and an interesting concept,
Nadja says
I’m still hoping to get Phoebe’s Sweater so that I can knit one for Gemma. This book looks equally sweet!
San says
Pip would love this especially since she’ll be four in a few weeks time, so here’s hoping …
San x
Laura says
I gave Phoebe’s Sweater to my sister (she has a two year old girl), so I would love to give it Phoebe’s birthday too!!
maria says
what a wonderful book! if I don’t win – and I probably wont – it’ll be on my Christmas wish list 🙂
NicoleLVall@hotmail.com says
I had just decided to buy Phoebe’s Sweater for my seven yr old for Christmas! This book looks perfect as well. My daughter saw a picture of the sweater you knit from the book and said firmly that she wanted me to knit it for her.
bridget says
Looks great! Thanks for the great giveaway!