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Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Lorena M. Proia
Release date: December 2023
Content Rating: G. It’s appropriate for children
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Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for One Little Witch organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.
Author Crystal Beach will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner. Don’t forget to enter!
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One Little Witch
by Crystal Beach
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Genre: Children’s Book
Synopsis
A brilliant Little Witch counts the pumpkins in her pumpkin patch and discovers some surprising surprises. Join author and illustrator Crystal Beach (One Polar Bear and Two Polar Bears) as she captivates you with her latest adventure story and a brand-new series—One Little Witch. You and your child will be delighted by this hilarious tale as together you learn counting and sight words, and experiment with sound.
A charming holiday tale for autumn, or any time of the year, One Little Witch is filled with pumpkins and childlike enthusiasm for learning. This little book is sure to enchant, and will make a spooky addition to your child’s library.
If you can be anything, be inclusive.
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About Author Crystal Beach:
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Crystal Beach is an adoptive mother and caregiver of two adoptive children who have complex
medical needs and disabilities. Her children are often represented in her work as strong, caring individuals with special gifts and powers. Her writing projects are intended to ensure financial support for her children’s future.
Crystal has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Her focus is in children’s literature, publishing, and journalism. She has had many careers including ten years as a MedA with the Canadian Naval Reserve, advertising with a daily
newspaper, communications and marketing, training as an EMT, and continued studies in developmental psychology.
She and her family live in Regina, Saskatchewan in a simple little house with two giant support dogs.
Author Links: Website / Facebook / Goodreads / TikTok / Instagram
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Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Playtime Clothes organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.
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Playtime Clothes
by Kim MacLean
Genre: Children’s Book
Synopsis
The young boy’s room is an undeniable mess. Did he actually clean his room, as he is telling his mom? Or do his clothes come to life and play?! They are, after all, playtime clothes. Is he learning a lesson to tell the truth and be accountable, as we all do in life? Or is it a world of make believe? It is for you to enjoy while you decide.
Enjoy this peek inside:
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About Author Kim MacLean:
Kim MacLean was inspired to be creative while she and her little girls made their own fun inside their home on long, cold winter days. Her girls sat for hours painting and gluing crafts into works of art on paper. Oh, the rows and rows of finished masterpieces drying on the floor while Kim sat and wrote! And there were the hundreds of books that they read and enjoyed together that further inspired creativity and an adult love of children’s books!
Tia Bates is an artist, illustrator, and storyteller from London, Ontario. She is inspired by the beautiful illustrations she grew up looking at in children’s books just like Playtime Clothes, the first children’s book she has illustrated! Currently pursuing a master’s degree in fine art, Tia’s personal artwork is all about the stories we tell.
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Book Description:
This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You’ll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn’t ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite, Squirrels in Antarctica sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and “Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting stars.” Is it a book? Is it a word game? Can it be both?!
MY REVIEW
I had such fun reading this book. If I had to choose what was my favorite part I’d be hard pressed. The tongue twisting descriptions written in rhyme. The delightful, silly animals doing insane things. Or the funny, adorable illustrations of those critters, even bugs, doing those silly things. Even the title promised silliness and fun.
If I got so much enjoyment from this book, I’m sure young ones would too. Whether read aloud to them, read together, or reading it on their own, the fun to be discovered is endless. I recommend you grab a copy and join the fun.
5 STARS
Your book has a number of worldwide locations featured. Have you traveled to any of these places?
I love to travel internationally, but I have only gotten to see a few of these spots so far: New York, Hollywood, and Spain. I have yet to visit Antarctica, Greenland, Peru, Berlin, Switzerland, or Cabo. This may surprise you to hear, but I’ve also never been to Saturn. 🙂
Are there combos that you wrote for this book that didn’t make the final cut?
So many actually! With more than thirty combos in this book, there were dozens that didn’t make it in. The reasons vary, too. Some of my early animal choices were too obscure where even the adult readers were getting tripped up. This is why the tardigrade, who many folks hadn’t heard of, got replaced by a zooplankton. Some others didn’t make the cut because the rhyme didn’t really pair nicely with any others. Here are a few of the combos that were early cuts: A yak visiting his grandma in South Palm Beach, a shark on the Acropolis, a tick in Timbuktu, and a cricket at a cricket match.
What authors are you most inspired by?
If you know my body of work at all, you would know that I am big into rhyming. As such, I’m particularly inspired by Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss. Their books were some of my favorites as a kid, and they remain favorites for me to read to my kids. I love that both of these authors’ works make you think and smile and sometimes laugh, which is exactly the space I’d like my books to occupy.
You are a mom as well. Do your kids take an interest in your books?
So far my kids are some of my biggest fans. I’ll be bummed when they fully outgrow being my in-house beta readers. But for now, I delight in how they share my excitement when my books arrive and repeat back lines from my stories. It’s the best!
Your book is a wild mix of animals and places. Any page that’s your spirit animal?
The page I can most relate to is the snails on shooting stars. When it comes to dreaming big, I never shy away from making a cool book or film project or performing standup comedy. The sky’s the limit! But much like the snail that looks terrified by being hurled through the universe, sometimes I’m white knuckling it through the unknown.
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Book Description:
Looking for a Leprechaun is the story of a boy named Rich who lives in a magical world, but everywhere he turns he hears people saying he doesn’t belong. When a fairy tells him if he finds a Leprechaun it will help him find where he belongs, Rich sets out on an adventure. The search for a leprechaun is difficult. Close to giving up, Rich hears some words of wisdom. Will he be able to find what he is searching for? What if it’s been inside him all along?
Young children and their parents will be amazed by the positive story and exquisite illustrations of this Mom’s Choice Awards Gold recipient. Looking for a Leprechaun has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.
While this is a children’s book, I found the message it delivered useful for me as well.
Rich may live in a magical kingdom but he feels he doesn’t belong. That’s what he hears others saying. Then he meets a fairy who suggests if he can find a leprechaun he can also find where he belongs. So off he goes, meeting many beautiful creatures but always hearing the same thing. He doesn’t belong. Where is the leprechaun? Will he ever find out where he belongs?
What a fun story that also shows children it’s okay to be different. To as they say, stop and smell the flowers, you never know what you may learn. I was very insecure as a young girl and worried what others thought of me. Heard only the bad things. It took me being much older to hear the good and ignore the negative. This book can be a teaching tool as much as a fun adventure. And the illustrations are bold and so colorful. Truly a delight to look at.
5 STARS
Meet Author Richard Lopez:
Richard Lopez is an award winning children’s author originally from Hialeah, FL. He has a high school diploma and has worked in healthcare information technology for the past 15 years. He started to focus on writing in 2003 when he went back to school and completed a certification for Sound Engineering at S.A.E. He had a few poems published in books by the International Library of Poetry. The Best Poems and Poets of 2003, Invoking the Muse, and The Best Poems and Poets of 2005. He currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL and enjoys going to see live music, and being outdoors. He started Three Little Birds Publishing for his work on children’s books. Looking for a Leprechaun is his first children’s book.
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Toothbrush Animal Hunt
by Carleen Dehaney
Genre: Children’s
Book Synopsis
Embark on a delightful adventure with Toothbrush Animal Hunt, the perfect children’s book to encourage daily toothbrushing habits in a playful and enjoyable way.
From a clapping sea lion at the beach to a cheeky squirrel in the forest, children will be fascinated as they learn about toothbrushing through the actions and antics of these charming creatures. And don’t forget to spot the toothbrushes hidden throughout the pages, making this hunt, a delightful game of discovery.
Say goodbye to toothbrushing struggles and let the adventure begin!
Enjoy an Excerpt
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Author Carleen Dehaney:
Meet the author, Carleen Dehaney! Carleen is a mother and wife. She hails from the UK but now calls Canada home. This enchanting book draws inspiration from a tenacious 2-year-old in need of some toothbrushing magic. Carleen embarked on a whimsical journey, incorporating playful animal sounds into her daughter’s brushing routine, and thus, the idea for this captivating book was conceived. Today, her little one, who has since outgrown her toddler years, recites this tale back to Carleen, forging cherished moments between them.
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Join Prunella on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates the fears surrounding her first tooth loss in a
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new country in this new book, Petrified Prunella.
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Petrified Prunella
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by Sophie Jupillat Posey
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Genre: Bilingual Children’s Book
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Join Prunella on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates the fears surrounding her first tooth loss in a new country in this new bilingual book, Petrified Prunella.
Sweet Prunella is soon to lose her first tooth. She dreads the pain and the Little Mouse who in France whisks your pearly whites away.
But as she relocates to the United States with her family and learns about new tooth traditions, will Prunella be able to conquer her fears and inhibitions?
Petrified Prunella motivates children to overcome their fears, inspires them to embrace change, educates young readers about different cultural traditions, and empowers them to make choices. This book will help you raise open-minded, confident kids.
Get your copy today and join Petrified Prunella on this heartwarming journey from France to the United States, as she discovers the magic hidden within every gap-toothed smile.
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Yes, Prunella had many qualities. But she had some fears.
She hated pain and rodents of any kind made her petrified. Small or big, any rodent she saw in the woods made her freeze, then run away, shrieking.
She was about to lose her first tooth; late for her age. It hurt so badly, every time her tongue touched it, it wiggled and waggled so.
The pain consumed her thoughts and she was terrified. She’d never lost a tooth. She didn’t know what to expect. But she did know once it fell, The Little Mouse would come visit her and drop off some coins. The thought of the snuffling, furry creature in her home made her groan.
It was enough to make her forget even the pain of her tooth, and the pain of moving away from her home country to the United States, because her father had found a new job in Orlando. She’d had to let her insects go; she’d cried and cried as she’d released them, and she’d cried some more in the airport, as she carried her cats’ carrier through customs. She cried again in the plane at the thought of the pain of her tooth falling, and the Little Mouse coming to get it.
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I Really REALLY Don’t Want Braces
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by Sophie Jupillat Posey
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Genre: Bilingual Children’s Book
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Join Mario as he gets his braces and learns to stand up against his not-so-friendly friends in this bilingual book.
Mario hates his braces. They are painful, they look ugly, and his food gets stuck in them all the time.
As everyone at school makes fun of Mario and he is disheartened by all the mocking he faces, will Mario’s elder brother, Tony, be able to help him stand up against his bullies and finally accept his braces?
I Really REALLY Don’t Want Braces inspires children to embrace their braces, educates them on the benefits of braces, teaches children to stand up for themselves, and motivates young readers to discover their inner strength. This book will help you raise confident and resilient little humans.
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I don’t want to get braces.
My parents say, “It’s necessary.”
My dentist says, “It’s necessary.”
“You’ll get used to it,” they say.
I really, really, REALLY don’t want to get braces.
My teeth are crooked,
Jagged, they hide each other,
Some sit low, some sit high, some jut out, some jut in.
They are worse than the naughty kids in class.
But I still don’t want to get braces.
I have gotten too many cavities.
Too much food gets stuck inside.
I know it’s necessary,
But I don’t want to get braces.
Maybe if I hide in the attic,
Maybe if I stay still like my lizard,
Maybe if I pretend I was kidnapped by pirates,
My parents will forget to bring me to the dentist.
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French-Venezuelan Sophie Jupillat Posey wrote a poem about spring in the 4th grade and started a mystery series a year later. She’s been hooked to creating stories ever since. She studied writing and music at Rollins College. She’s had numerous short stories and poetry published in literary magazines since 2014. She enjoys reading and writing anything from science fiction and fantasy, to paranormal and mystery novels. When she isn’t writing, she is composing music, creating albums, and teaching English to students in France. She can be reached on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and her website.
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Book Details:
Sam Says: You Are Born To Shine by Sam Hirschmann
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Mascot
Release date: February 2024
Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.
Book Description:
Shine bright and don’t ever dim your light. These are the words Sam’s mom tells her every night.
When Sam begins at a new school, her classmates make fun of her colorful clothes and vivacious dance moves. Not letting her inner light dim, Sam shows them that the joy you exude when you’re unapologetically yourself is contagious!
In Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine, readers learn the power of expressing their true selves.
MY REVIEW
Sam is a nine year old girl just starting at a new school. Most kids would be nervous, but with her Mom’s encouraging words, she not only isn’t scared, she shines.
I loved how in the beginning, when Sam first meets her classmates, she’s the only one illustrated in color. As the kids become curious about Sam and her obvious excitement to dance, they start joining in and they too are then illustrated in color. And such fun, bold outfits they donned.
A girl after my own heart, I wish I’d known someone like Sam when I was in school. I was insecure and worried what others thought of me and my school years were miserable. It wasn’t until high school that I found my own self and began to shine. Bravo to the author for ‘painting’ her character in courage and passion. I could almost hear the music and the kid’s laughter. I’m sure I’d have been tapping my feet and joining in if I’d been there.
This was a delightful story with an important lesson and I wish every child had their own copy so they could also shine.
5 STARS
Meet Author Sam Hirschmann:
Sam Hirschmann is the creator and writer of Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine, and is a true dancer of life. After playing Division I volleyball and working on the trading floor in New York City, she decided to take an acting class, which Sam thanks for sparking her journey into seeing life in color.
She left finance to study acting at the William Esper Studio, which took her down the path of finding her true self and how to authentically let her light shine in every situation. While pursuing acting, Sam began teaching Breathwork classes and sharing her insight on social media in hopes of inspiring others to find their joy within and to let their inner light shine.
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