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The Shark-Xmas Book:"The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas"

"The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas": 12 species of shark take a crack at decking the halls! Hilarious, sweet & hand illustrated.
"The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas": 12 species of shark take a crack at decking the halls! Hilarious, sweet & hand illustrated.
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The Shark-Xmas Book:"The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas"

Chicago, IL Publishing

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Two Tiger Sharks, trimming a tree!
Two Tiger Sharks, trimming a tree!

"The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas," is an unbelievable twist to a holiday classic. These unexpected characters give us a new perspective on the Christmas season. In this illustrated book we get to watch while sharks try their best (as many of us do) to muddle their way through the Christmas Season! Not only do we get to revel in their exploits as you sing along to the book's mixed up, reworked "12 Days of Christmas Lyrics," but after the song is done you get to learn about the sharks you just saw in the "Holly, Jolly Shark Fact Section!"

"Three Hammerheads!" (Hmmm, naughty and...naughty?)
"Three Hammerheads!" (Hmmm, naughty and...naughty?)

But self publishing an Illustrated Holiday Sharknado such as this comes with a cost. We're raising funds through Kickstarter to cover our costs of production: printing, shipping, artist materials, shark wrangling, etc.

Ten Sleepers Sleeping! (Icelandic Sleeper Sharks)
Ten Sleepers Sleeping! (Icelandic Sleeper Sharks)

These books will make a whimsical, beautiful, and also informative gift this Christmas. 

Just your average Giant FLYING WHALE SHARK!!!
Just your average Giant FLYING WHALE SHARK!!!

Every backer, at any level will receive this downloadable 3D Shark Christmas Ornament!

Great White and a Partridge in Your Tree!
Great White and a Partridge in Your Tree!

 Every backer will also get select scenes from the book as coloring book pages.

Every backer will ALSO get select COLORING BOOK PAGES of the book!
Every backer will ALSO get select COLORING BOOK PAGES of the book!

For a limited number of backers, you will receive this adorable baby shark beanie!

One of our many adorable shark rewards!
One of our many adorable shark rewards!

Risks and challenges

When it comes to independent projects like this one there is always a possibility for delays. However, we have worked in a buffer for our production time and are scheduled for our product delivery by early December! We will do our best to hold solid to this and we do apologize for any unforeseen speed bumps that might slow production.

We've been hard at work sculpting, stitching & knitting amazing gifts as "thank you's" for your support. We will post photos of these high quality, hand-made-stylish gifts soon! Thank you for pledging to be a part of this project!

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    Pledge $10 or more About $10

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A social media shout out - every dollar counts in this Kickstarter & we sincerely thank you for your help.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $35 or more About $35

    - 1 Limited Print copy of the book

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $60 or more About $60

    (FIRST 15 BACKERS receive a Limited Great White Christmas - Wood Burned Bookmark!)

    PLUS!

    - 6 Great White Christmas Cards - (a half set)

    - 2 SIGNED, Limited Print copies of the book

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $100 or more About $100

    (FIRST 50 BACKERS receive a Limited Handmade Ceramic Great White Christmas Ornament!)

    PLUS!

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - 3 Signed, GIFT WRAPPED, Limited Print copies of the book

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $150 or more About $150

    - LIMITED! ONLY 5 backers will receive:

    - A One of a Kind, Pair of Whimsical Knit Shark Mittens - name approximate adult size: sml, m, l

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - 3 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $150 or more About $150

    - LIMITED! ONLY 5 backers will receive:

    - A One of a Kind crocheted Great White Shark Child Beanie - specify 16", 18" or 20" head size

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - 3 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $250 or more About $250

    - LIMITED! ONLY 5 backers will receive:

    - A One of a Kind Plush handmade Great White Christmas Shark Pillow

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - 4 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $500 or more About $500

    - YOUR NAME will be printed in the book’s THANK YOU section

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - 6 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $850 or more About $850

    - 1 (11” x 11”) Exclusive Original Bonus Shark/Christmas hand illustrated scene by Chris Bresky, not seen in book

    - YOUR NAME will be printed in the book’s THANK YOU section

    - 6 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    -2 additional Signed books DONATED to the (organization) of your choosing in your name

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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    Pledge $1,000 or more About $1,000

    - I WILL ILLUSTRATE YOU RIDING A GREAT WHITE SHARK- pulling Santa’s Sleigh (please email a photo)

    - I WILL INSERT your name into a book's illustration

    - YOUR NAME will be printed in the book’s THANK YOU section

    - 6 GIFT WRAPPED, Signed, Limited Print copies of the book; each book with PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATION and message on the inside cover of each book by Chris

    -2 additional Signed books DONATED to the (organization) of your choosing in your name

    - 12 Great White Christmas Cards - (all 12 days, a full set)

    - An eBook with full illustrations of The 12 Days of a Great White Christmas for the Kindle App.

    - A Great White Christmas - 3D Paper Craft Ornament - downloadable

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Funding period

- (30 days)