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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Porsche Themed Children's Book
If you have young kids or grandkids (picture book age), this may interest you:
I'm posting to spread the word about a Porsche themed children's book, not yet written, but hopefully it will be soon. Dwight Knowlton has a kickstarter campaign going to pay for production of his latest automotive inspired children's book, this one with a Porsche theme. (I guess it must be easier to get stuff published if you have a bunch pre-sold.) He has already written 2 children's books with automotive themes. You can learn more about them and him here: Home Page - Carpe ViamCarpe Viam If you are interested in a copy of his new book, you can support it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dwightknowlton/the-small-silver-speedster-a-father-daughter-car-s/ Only 4 days left, so don't delay. I have no connection with the author other than I like his work and hope the book gets published so I can read it to my (and any future) grandkid. |
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05-26-2016, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Voodoo Lounge
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Nice! I love the illustrations, and I like the concept of creating a separate father-son version of the book if a (modest) funding goal is met.
Thanks for posting!
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05-26-2016, 04:06 PM
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I contributed to this Kickstarter a couple of weeks ago, as I had already purchased his Maserati and Mercedes books, and we have our first little Fusco on the way in August!
The author also makes a line of very cool shirts that align with our interests: 
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Current Stable: Black 07 Porsche 987 Cayman S: Long-Tube Headers; FabSpeed Exhaust; VividRacing ECU Tune; IPD Plenum; 997GT3 Throttle Body. Blue 1983 Porsche 928S. 1985.5 Porsche 944 Rat Rod. 2011 Acura MDX. 2008 Mazda 3. Gone But Not Forgotten:Garnet Red 86 Porsche 951("The Purple Pig"). Alpine White 83 Porsche 944 ("Alpine Wolf"). Guards Red 84 Porsche 944. |
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05-27-2016, 01:46 AM
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Cogito Ergo Sum
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Thuy got me several of the shirts for my birthday. The Porsche one, the vw one, the still plays with cars one, and the Fourever shirt.
If we had any little kids we would buy the books! |
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05-28-2016, 09:21 AM
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I would have supported it and ordered the other 2 books for my kids but his shipping charges to Canada are over inflated $25 and $18...
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05-29-2016, 07:46 PM
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 There are a lot of children's books--ones that have won renowned awards and/or are considered "classics"--that are absolutely terrible. But the ones that are well-written and artfully-executed are real joys to read, even from my parental perspective. Heck, at least you'll know which books to get as gifts for for your friends' little ones.
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05-29-2016, 09:35 PM
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A) hell no
B) physically impossible. And I've read good reviews on the books, so are you suggesting Kai needs that for his birthday?
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05-30-2016, 11:08 AM
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2007 Porsche Cayman S
The Viridian Falcon
SOLD! -- The Purple Pig
SOLD! -- Mighty Mouse
SOLD!! -- Alpine Wolf
1986 Porsche 944 2.5l
Crop Duster
Kachow
1976 Porsche 930
Ducati
1987 Porsche 930 3.3T
