So, drum roll please.
The winners are: Michelle Willms, C. Lee Mckenzie, Crystal Collier, DMS, and Christine Raines. I'll be contacting you shortly, to let you know and get mailing information.
Now for the story:
"Mama," my ten-year-old son said. "Did you know Krakens are real?"
I looked at that kid and shook my head. "Krakens are not real. Those are creatures from mythology."
"They're real," he insisted. "I read about them in a book. They live in the deepest part of the ocean. Let me show you." He grabbed a book about monsters and showed me a picture.
"Dude," I said. "You can't believe everything you read in a book."
He ignored my comment. "And do you know what else?"
"What else, Bubba?"
"Megalodons are real!"
"They used to be, but now they're extinct," I said.
"No, they're not. It said on the Discovery Channel that a couple were recently spotted."
Of course I didn't believe him, so he made me watch a video.
Well. Those were certainly some big sharks!
(For those worried about Krakens and Megalodons in our oceans, I did a little more research. It turns out there was a disclaimer on the Discovery Channel special that said the footage was fictitious. There are no Megalodons in our ocean. The jury is still out regarding the Krakens.)
Krakens--oh, yes. That's true. Those are some darn big sharks. It's nice of you to give books, especially to people who have children.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I am very glad I didn't run into any of those sharks when I was SCUBA diving!
DeleteThe footage looked very realistic!.. congrats to the winners!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly did!
DeleteCongratulations to the winners!
ReplyDeleteThere are some darn big squid out there though.
Yes. They might qualify as Krakens!
DeleteWait a minute, Sherry...did someone imply that Krackens WEREN'T true? Now that ain't right...
ReplyDeleteKrakens are totally real! ;0)
DeleteCongrats to all the winners. There are some big creatures, but yeah, about as real as a unicorn haha
ReplyDeleteYou mean unicorns aren't real? Darn! ;0)
DeleteYou have some wonderful conversations with your son!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do!
DeleteI kind of believe in krakens because those are just giant squids, which are actually real. I wouldn't be surprised if ancient fish are still out there because of how little of our oceans have actually been discovered either... That being said, I wouldn't teach that they're around without cold hard facts.
ReplyDeleteThere's probably a Megaladon roaming around out there somewhere!
Deleteand ps- congrats to the winners!
ReplyDelete(I'm thinking it ate my first comment.)
ReplyDeleteWe know more about outer space than about our oceans. Given the depths of the trenches, who knows what's out there!
Very true!
DeleteNo krakens or megalodons here, the Loch Ness monster has seen to this.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yes. The Loch Ness monster is the fiercest of them all. I'm sure he's eliminated all his competition!
DeleteKids. I won! Wahoo! I'll be in touch soon...when I have a second to breathe. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteUnleashing the Dreamworld
Well, he did see that special, so he has a point! Glad Discovery had that disclaimer, though. I was starting to get worried...
ReplyDeleteThey did the same thing with mermaids. Why in the world have they resorted to putting out fictitious stories?
DeleteIt was worth a try
ReplyDeleteIt probably boosted their ratings.
DeleteLoved the post. Congrats to Crystal!
ReplyDeleteThose books will be perfect for her kids and the little one on the way!
DeleteMam it is always kind of you to initiate giveaway programs.
ReplyDeleteI hope you receive your books soon!
DeleteCongrats to the winners.
ReplyDeleteMy young imagination would exaggerate certain creatures.
Mine too!
DeleteCONGRATS to the winners!
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