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Pre-order select titles from your family bookstore (either online or in-person) and you can receive exclusive goodies (while supplies last)! Pre-orders must be prepaid to reserve swag, goodies, signed copies, etc. You can pre-order any forthcoming title from us not shown on this list. Below is the current list of offerings. We update this list frequently, and generally if you see a title here the promotion is still available. For swag that our bookstore will be distributing, we will contact you if you place an order for which the exclusive editions or gifts are out of stock. Questions can be directed to Jessica@onceupona.com.
Signed copies available!
Signed copies available!
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Princess. Pirate. Stowaway. Mermaid.
The Crew Makes the Queen.
Join Princess Amora and the crew of the Keel Haul on their quest to stop a destructive new magic across the island kingdom of Visidia, in ALL THE STARS AND TEETH by Adalyn Grace!Submit your preorder receipt for ALL THE STARS AND TEETH to receive a Keel Haul limited edition pin and a signed bookplate!
Signed copies available!
Gift with Pre-order!
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Welcome to St. Rosetta’s Academy! Enveloped in a drizzle of magic (or is that just your imagination?) and a fog of secrets, this elite boarding school is a fairy tale come to life…
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Here’s what you’ll get when you upload proof of pre-order of the hardcover of Of Curses and Kisses (US only):
Two collectible postcards with original art*, featuring Jaya Rao and Grey Emerson, the protagonists of Of Curses and Kisses!*Thank you to artist Nicole Deal for this phenomenal artwork!
This utterly delightful debut picture book tells the relatable tale of Lola Dutch, who just is TOO MUCH! As in goes overboard with enthusiasm, goes beyond the boundaries of sense, as in borders on catastrophes along with her 4 funny sidekick friends – Pig, Crane, Gator and Bear. The expressive watercolors and delicate pencil art are literally bursting with joy and energy from the page, as is Lola Dutch herself. It is a book you could hand to a grandparent with a knowing, sly smile………”I think you may know someone like this”. Can’t wait for more Lola Dutch adventures from husband and wife team of Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright. Bonus appeal: Endpapers that turn into play scenes using the included paper doll cutouts of Lola Dutch and Bear! - Maureen
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