Is This for Real?

I get a lot of pitches. LOTS of pitches. I chuck them daily, and only read the ones addressed to ME, not “Dear Ms.,” “Hi,” or “Dear Mommyblogger.” You see I’m pretty clear on my blog, if you know where to look (and I would think PR folks would know where to look), that I do have a review blog, where to contact me, who I am, etc. I tend to only read the ones from networks I belong to and work with, or the ones addressed to, “Dear Michele.”

This one was addressed to ME. So I opened it. Here it is in all its glory.

Dear Michele,

Happy Holidays!

We’d love your opinion on our new e-book/app for kids, “The Worst Book Ever!”  The description is below.

Thank you!
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The Worst Book Ever!
(available for iPhone and iPad via iTunes)

Does your child love to eat mushrooms, apply sunscreen, do chores, and go to bed early? We didn’t think so. But they’ll still love this highly misguided story, filled with all the things your kids dread doing. The interactive format allows them to experience:

* the excitement of extracting splinters
* the exhilaration of flossing teeth
* the thrill of portable potties
* the adrenaline rush of a piano recital
* the hilarity of visiting the doctor
* and so much more!

If you’re not convinced already, take a look at what readers are saying:

“Whatever you do, don’t buy this book.”

“I thought it would be bad, but I had no idea.”

“Lives up to its title.”

“If you’re looking for fine children’s literature, keep looking.”

“It was worse than even my very lowest expectations.”