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Dog Town by Debbie L. Richardson ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Posted: April 1, 2020 in Action/Adventure, Children's books, giveaways
Tags: Adventure, children's book, giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Dog Town organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Debbie L. Richardson will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B&N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Don’t forget to enter!

And be sure to click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Dog Town by

Synopsis

Harry loves to race around the streets of Dog Town. When he stumbles upon the lost city of cats, he finds himself in a race against Dog Town’s fastest canine, Grizzly.

The winner of this race will have the power to save Cat World, or destroy it.

Harry wants to win, but there is one small problem. The race is in the ocean, and Harry is terribly afraid of water.

Can Harry overcome his fear of the water and save Cat Town?

Enjoy this peek inside:

Harry spied the bell of the clock tower over the treetops. He heard the bell strike the first of twelve chimes.

“First place, here I come,” he whooped with delight.

“First to the finish line has to take a bath,” Fleabag shouted, right on his tail.

“Stop changing the rules, Fleabag,” he barked.

“At least we can tolerate a bath,” Junior cried out, though from further away.

Junior was talking about Harry’s phobia – called ablutophobia, a fear of water. Harry suffered terribly from it. He was even afraid to get too close to his water bowl in case it tipped over. And he never bathed. His brown coat could very well have been white underneath the dirt for all anyone knew.

He could see no point in bathing anyway, because he often rolled in something filthy afterwards.

Even now, the thought of water made Harry look up at the sky. Above was a wide expanse of blue without a cloud in sight. Just the way he liked it.

Sneaking a look behind him, he saw Junior trailing behind in third place. Junior’s attention was more on the traffic than on the race. But Fleabag, who was in second place, was gaining on him. She was competitive, probably more competitive than Harry, yet something other than competitiveness propelled Harry forward. Harry was the champion racer, and he’d been the champion racer for two years. He wasn’t about to quit and give up the title.

About the Author Debbie L. Richardson:

Debbie L. Richardson has published fiction novels as D L Richardson. She has published three young adults supernatural fiction novels, and science fiction and supernatural thrillers for adults. This is her first children’s book.

She was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Australia. It was always crowded and noisy in the family home. At one stage there were also three dogs, a cat, a budgie, and three mice living with seven people the same house.

Debbie learned to find a quiet space within books.

She now lives in the south coast of New South Wales with her husband and a small dog named Teeka.

Author Links: Facebook / Website

Purchase Links: Amazon / B&N / Smashwords

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The Thankful Unicorn by Haley Rose ~ A delightful, fun journal

Posted: September 30, 2019 in Children's books, Inspirational, reviews
Tags: children's book, Inspirational, review

THE THANKFUL UNICORN
Author: Haley Rose
Publisher: Flowered Press
Pages: 68 (softcover) 28 (hardcover)
Genre: Tweens/Teens/Adults

My Review

I start every day thinking about something to be grateful for. And then I write it down, along with a few words about things I’m happy about. It’s a great way to start the day positive. So I was excited to get my hands on The Thankful Unicorn.

What a delightful little book. Each page has a list where you can write down what you are grateful for, your dreams and goals, what you love about yourself and your affirmations, along with a quote. The opposite page has whimsical illustrations of a unicorn which you can color. I broke out my big kit of colored pencils and markers and transformed the pictures into sparkling, magical wonder.

While this may appear to be a children’s book. I believe it is something for all ages. It feels good to open it up and read what I had written and be inspired to make the most of each day. And I love unicorns!

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BOOK BLURB:

If you like unicorns, you’ll love The Thankful Unicorn! The coloring book and gratitude journal in one.

The Thankful Unicorn is filled with inspiring quotes, positive actions and whimsical unicorn scenes that will be sure to delight even the young at heart, leading to a more confident, kind and creative child.

This innovative and uplifting book is all about building self-esteem, promoting positivity and inspiring creativity in young girls and boys.

Goodreads / Amazon

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Hall-O-Ween! by Tia Perkin ~ Grand Finale and Giveaway

Posted: September 30, 2019 in Children's books, giveaways
Tags: children's book, giveaway

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Book Tour Grand Finale for

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Hall-O-Ween!

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By Tia Perkin

We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops
you’ll find snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below:

Launch – Author Interview

What was your motivation behind Hall-O-Ween!? Why did you want to write it?

“Hall-O-Ween!” was a follow-up to my other books, “Two!” and “Three!”, which were somewhat autobiographical accounts of life with my twin toddler boys. With those, I wanted to make something for my kiddos to read and hold onto, but they also were a way for me to commemorate their milestones (as crazy as those times were). For “Hall-O-Ween!”, I wanted to continue the series, but also weave in some of my memories and fantasies of Halloween as a kid. Halloween was always one of my favorite times growing up. My dad was always helping my brothers to decorate the front yard (in competition with one of the neighbors) and my mom would help us make our costumes. I wanted to bring all of that excitement to life in my book.

Jorie Loves A Story – Review

“The illustrations are bright, boldly coloured and illustrate everything the words and phrases are discussing. . . . The best bit to the whole story is how charmingly lovely it begins and ends!”

Baroness’ Book Trove – Review

“I enjoyed the story with a few spooky things, some treats, the costumes, everyone celebrating the holiday, and of course the ending was perfect. It reminded me of my Halloweens as a kid. Halloween was always a celebration at our house, much like the child in the story.”

Bookworm Lisa – Guest Post

10 Children’s Halloween Books to get you in the Howl-iday spirit!

I LOVE Halloween. From September 1st through November 1st, my house transforms into a sea of orange, dotted with tiny skeletons and black bat decals. Somewhere in one those first crisp mornings, I scour the many bookshelves in our house looking for orange-colored spines with well worn pages. In a reverent stack on the corner of our couch – the reading couch – I put all of the Halloween books I can find. . .

Splashes of Joy – Review

“Your young children will love this adorable book about Halloween by author Tia Perkins. In this book you will find rhymes on each page and then sounds that go with the rhyme.”

Life Is What It’s Called – Author Interview & Review

Life Is What It’s Called – How is your Halloween book different than others on the market?

Tia Perkin – This book uses a lot of onomatopoeia to really take the reader through all of the sights, sounds and smells of Halloween. It’s not so much of a traditional plot line with a beginning, middle and end as it is a day-in-the-life of a little boy as he gets ready for Halloween. It’s about reinforcing traditions and getting kids excited for what’s coming up.

“Hall-O-Ween was an instant hit with my kids (ages 1, 3, 5). We’ve read it several times over. . . . This is a great book to add to your Halloween picture book collection!”

Cover Lover Book Review – Review

“This is a fun Halloween tale about the sounds, smells, and movements of three young trick-or-treaters! Hall-O-Ween! is light and fun read for preschool and elementary school aged kids with light and loose rhymes and colorful, entertaining illustrations.”

Colorimetry – Guest Post

10 Must-Do Halloween Traditions

I see myself as somewhat of a Halloween connoisseur. Over the years, I have collected Halloween traditions like my kids collect trick-or-treat candy. Here are my top ten Halloween musts. . .

Two points of interest – Review

“The book is filled with fun rhymes and beautiful illustrations. It’s the perfect treat for your little ghoul!”

Wishful Endings – Guest Post

The Art of “Hall-O-Ween!”

When I started writing “Hall-O-Ween!”, it quickly became clear that a book revolving around a holiday where people eat a lot of candy ALSO needed a lot of *eye* candy, too. In my other books, “Two!” and “Three!”, the majority of the illustrations were done straight on the computer. Simple shapes and vibrant colors drove those books, but I wanted a little more for “Hall-O-Ween!”. I really wanted to stretch myself. . .

Teatime and Books – Review

“What a lovely book for any child, parent, or teacher! This is such a delightful read about the wonders of Halloween! . . . Highly recommend!”

J. L. Mbewe – Review

“I enjoyed the story. The illustrations were cute and vibrant. I love the color choices. . . . my kids enjoyed it. Definitely one to read out loud.”

Locks, Hooks and Books – Review

“I am giving Hall-O-Ween! a well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend this delightful little book for children. It is a great way to get the kids into spirit of Halloween.”

Christy’s Cozy Corners – Review

“Hall-O-Ween is a very cute picture book to read with your kids at this time of the year! As with most picture books, it is the illustrations that tell the story and make the story fun. Hall-O-Ween‘s bold and bright illustrations jump off of the pages. Kids can relate to how excited the little boy is in this book.”

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of this post…

Hall-O-Ween!
By Tia Perkin
Children’s Picture Book
Paperback & ebook, 38 Pages
October 1st 2018

“Hall-O-Ween!” is a spooky little rhyming book about all the sweet bites and fun frights on Halloween day and night.

(Affiliate link included.)
Goodreads│Amazon

About the Author

Tia Perkin is a three-time Emmy-Nominated Graphic Artist turned stay-at-home mom and freelancer. Her first children’s book, “Two!”, was written for her now seven-year-old twin sons – partially as a gift and partially as a coping mechanism for a double-helping of toddler hijinx! She is continuing on the series and has most recently released “Hall-O-Ween!”.

Amazon│Goodreads│Facebook│Instagram

Tour Giveaway

One winner will receive a Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Tote Bag filled with the following “Hall-O-Ween!” goodies (US only):
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Button
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Color & Activity Book
– Set of 10 Crayola Markers
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Sticker
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Bookmark
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Postcard
– “Hall-O-Ween!” Kid’s T-Shirt (Size Small)
– Green and Black Striped Kid’s Halloween Socks

Ends October 2, 2019

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Cowboy Joel And The Wild Wild West ~ Showcase and Giveaway

Posted: August 19, 2019 in Children's books, giveaways
Tags: children's book, giveaway

Cowboy Joel and the Wild Wild West

by The Gagnon Family

Cowboy Joel and the Wild Wild West by the Gagnon Family

Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre: Children’s book
Publisher: JPV Press
Release date: June 1, 2019
Tour dates: August 12 to August 30, 2019
Content Rating: G

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Cowboy Joel and Blackbeard find themselves face to face with El Maton, the most feared desperado in the West. When El Maton mocks him for the way he looks, Joel must confront his biggest fear; a tongue-slingin’ with the outlaw. Can Blackbeard convince Joel to do it? Will Joel find the courage? Note to Mom and Dad: Cowboy Joel will teach your child that it’s not always about punching the bully. It’s about being confident in who God made them to be, and using those truths to fight the battle in their mind.

Buy the Book: Amazon.com
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MEET THE AUTHORS:

The Gagnon family is an atypical, hodgepodge mix of humanity. The entire family enjoyed writing this book, with each one contributing their own input. Every child in the family has their own special story, and every one faces their own unique challenges. Stacey, the mom of this bunch, also has a blog called Ransom for Israel. She presents an honest assessment of the orphan crisis and the desperate need for families willing to adopt. After the adoption of their youngest daughter, the Gagnons started a non-profit called Lost Sparrows. Lost Sparrows is dedicated to improving the lives of orphans and those with special needs through education, proper medical care, and adoption. Their current focus is in areas of Eastern Europe and Bulgaria.

Connect with the authors: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

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Blast and Giveaway ~ Matt’s Swirly World

Posted: July 31, 2019 in Children's books, giveaways
Tags: children's book, giveaway

Matt’s Swirly World – Helping Parents Raise Mindful Kids,
Understand Tantrums and Relief Stress& Anxiety (Growing Up & Facts of Life Emotions Feelings) by Madeleine Matthews/Illustrated by Cristina Diana Enache
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre: Children’s book – emotions and feelings
Publisher: Independently Published
Release date: August 30, 2019
Tour dates: July 29 to Aug 16, 2019
Content Rating: G

Book Description:

When children are young their emotions come in peaks and valleys. Sometimes they’re super excited, sometimes they’re sad, and sometimes they lose control and express themselves by throwing a temper tantrum.

These outbursts of emotions are common for parents and kids of all walks of life and can be leveraged by parents who want to teach impulse control, improved behavior, and better mindfulness.

Matt’s Swirly World was written to help parents understand the “why” behind a tantrum as well as what’s going on inside their child’s brain when they’re acting out, feeling scared, or reacting to stressful situations.

An adorable journey featuring a mother and her young song, this book is a great reminder about how all emotions are accepted and that proper behaviors can be learned by kids and taught by moms and dads. In fact, your love is the perfect space where emotions can be processed, expressed, and shared together.

In this book, parents will learn how mindfulness helps kids create better coping skills, but also a variety of other useful tools, including:

How love can be used to process emotions and support positive behaviors
Why feelings of anger and frustration come and go and are non-threatening
How a calm voice and demeanor can soothe a child and minimize meltdowns
Providing children relief from stress, anxiety, or big feelings and emotions
How children often mimic the behaviors of their mothers and fathers
Moving forward and adapting to behavioral changes in the future

This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a parent while teaching your child valuable mindfulness and self-control skills they can use long into adulthood. And it should be the first book you read on tantrums, emotions, and how to inspire positive behaviors each and every day.

When you need help better understanding why your child feels or acts they way they do in times of crisis, or you just want to connect with them on a deeper level, learn more about temper tantrums and emotional control with Matt’s swirly world – Helping Parents Raise Mindful Kids, Understand Tantrums and Relief Stress, Anxiety (Growing Up & Facts of Life Emotions Feelings).

Buy the Book:
Amazon.com
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About Author Madeliene Matthews

Aspiring contemporary ballerina, commercial poet, grateful wife and mother. Certified Life Coach, BA Finance, MA Statistics ( don’t judge, I was young ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ), now IT Product Manager. When I was pregnant with my now 3 y/o boy, I was worried of how I can raise my child to cope in a world of bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse, screen time etc. My husband told me that if we want our son to thrive in this world, all we need to do is build his self-confidence & firm limits. So that’s how I started reading parenting books, and read a lot. I read tons of books on the latest research discoveries in interpersonal biology and brain development. I love anything that Daniel J Siegel ever wrote. I am also a fan of “How to talk so kids would listen” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.

For “Matt’s swirly world,” I worked with a psychologist who specialized in child development and attachment parenting. That’s because, I am above all, convinced of the immense potential every child has and their absolute innocence. I know from experience that raising kids can often feel quite differently, and challenging. I am convinced that the way to turn that potential into peaceful family lives and well balanced kids – is both intuition and science (and patience). Being emotionally available as a parent, being present for them and for yourself, to keep your own emotional highs & lows in check. Because they are good at triggering us, aren’t they? When I was 8, I had no money to buy my mother gifts; I really wanted to create joy in her heart, so I started dedicating poems to her. That’s what got me started writing.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

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Lawrence In The Fall ~ New Release Blitz and Giveaway

Posted: April 9, 2019 in Children's books, giveaways
Tags: children's book, giveaway

I am so excited that LAWRENCE IN THE FALL by Matthew Farina & Doug Salati (Illustrator) is out today that I wanted to share the news!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Matthew Farina & Doug Salati (Illustrator), be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book, US Only, courtesy of Disney-Hyperion and Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

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LAWRENCE IN THE FALL
Author: Matthew Farina, Doug Salati (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: April 9, 2019
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 48
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

Synopsis

When Lawrence Fox’s teacher announces that students will be presenting their collections at show-and-tell, Lawrence realizes he doesn’t have anything to share.

Luckily, Papa knows just what to do to help! Together, they venture into the woods. Lawrence is scared at first, but as he grows comfortable in the forest, he starts to recognize its magic, and how beautiful and unique each tree and leaf is, allowing him to gather a splendid, one-of-a-kind collection of his own!

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About the authors

Matthew Farina is a painter and writer based in New York City. His reviews and essays have appeared in the Brooklyn Rail, Hyperallergic, ArtCritical, and elsewhere. Matthew received a BFA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. This is his first book. Find Matthew online at matthewfarina.com.

Website | Goodreads

About Doug:
Doug Salati is an illustrator living in New York City. He received his MFA from the Illustration as Visual Essay program at the School of Visual Arts and was a 2015 Sendak Fellow. He is also the illustrator of In a Small Kingdom by Tomie dePaola. See more of Doug’s work online at www.dougsalati.com.

Website | Instagram | Goodreads

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Slime Spewing Vampire Velociraptors & Flying Mutant Zombie Rats ~ Reviews and Giveaway

Posted: February 4, 2019 in Action/Adventure, Children's books, giveaways
Tags: Action, Adventure, children's book, giveaway

Slime Spewing Vampire Velociraptors

Moto Maddie BMX Portal #2

by Kat de Falla

Pub. Date: May 10, 2017
Publisher: Ravenswood Publishing
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 118
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD

My Review

The boys are back in action. They thought it was all over when they closed the portal, stopping the mutant zombie rat invasion. But another strange events opens it again and out come some slime spewing vampire velociraptors, armed with huge fangs and a raging hunger.

After the previous invasion, most adults scoffed at the boys claims of zombie rats. But they can’t ignore the velociraptors rampaging through their streets leaving trails of glowing slime.

Pea’s father is bitten while trying to capture the creatures and the infection is taking hold. Max, the talking cat, and now the O’Neil’s family pet, along with the boys and some believing adults must race against time to save Pea’s dad and stop another otherworldly invasion.

More fun and creative antics await you in this second installment in the Moto Maddie BMX series. Some of my favorite parts have to do with Pea’s two step-brothers They’re big bullies and love to torment Pea, taunting him, beating him up, and doing all this away from their parent’s prying eyes. Made me kind of wish the dinos would chomp them and reminded me, in a round about way, of Cinderella. LOL

Just like in the first book, there’s plenty of action and creative solution solving to keep you laughing and cheering on the characters. I hope the author keeps this series rolling.

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Synopsis

When Pea opened a portal and the alien cat, Max Gigan, jumped through from another dimension, he certainly didn’t expect the talking tomcat to stay on as a family pet. He soon learns it can come in handy to have a fur ball from an alternate universe around when his friend re-opens the portal letting in vampire velociraptors who want to slime and eat the whole city!

Pea’s dad is one of the first infected. But his dear old dad isn’t the only one. The dinosaurs escape the museum where the portal opened, and rampage through Milwaukee. As Pea’s dad gets sicker, the BMX gang joins together with the feline army to corner the raptors and use them to develop an antidote. But Pea’s meddling step-monster brothers threaten to ruin everything! A city wide alert goes out for the misidentified “turkeys” while Pea and his gang try to stay ahead of the hunt.

Can the kids capture the dinos and get them home before they control everyone with their vampire powers? Will Pea’s dad remain infected forever? Join Pea and his gang in their battle against the SLIME SPEWING VAMPIRE VELOCIRAPTORS.

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Flying Mutant Zombie Rats

Moto Maddie BMX Portal #1

by Kat de Falla

Pub. Date: December 2, 2018
Publisher: Kat de Falla
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 132
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD

My Review

I confess, the cool cover and title were the first things to catch my attention. Once I read the blurb, I was in for the fun.

Pea O’Neil is stoked. Summer vacation is starting today and the super cool new BMX track is open and calling his name. He’s been practicing his back flip and can’t wait to show off with his friends. He’s nailing it until…. something knocks him flying. He’s accidentally opened a portal to another dimension and nasty mutant zombie rats come pouring out, eyes glowing red, teeth gnashing, and they have wings.

It’s a race against time to stop the horde of rats, especially after his cranky neighbor gets bitten and starts to act strange.

This brought back so many memories for me. That last day of school, the last bell rings, and the mad dash to freedom. I lived on a dead end street and there were tons of kids in my neighborhood. Pea and his pals remind me many of the kids from back then. The camaraderie and competition between them brings on the excitement as they battle the otherworldly rats. I couldn’t help but laugh at some of the weapons they come up with.

Brave boys battling mutant zombie rats in order to save the world. And a smart aleck talking cat. What’s not to love?

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Synopsis

Summer vacation is almost here! And Pea O’Neil is stoked to try out the new local BMX track which is finally open. He and his gang of friends can ride all summer long!

But when Pea tries a back flip, he unwittingly opens a portal to another dimension and hordes of flying mutant zombie rats are unleashed upon the city. With the help of an otherworldly talking cat sent to help prevent the demise of humankind, Pea and his friends must hunt down the hungry mutants and send them back before the portal closes.

But when the zombie rats attack a neighbor man, the boys have to enlist the help of a graveyard looney and the city’s stray cats. With time running out, Pea and his gang track the monsters to the city’s sewer system. But in the city sewer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’s eat…or get eaten.

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Author Kat de Falla

Kat was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she learned to roller skate, ride a banana seat bike, and love Shakespeare. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is happily employed as a retail pharmacist. She is married to her soul mate, composer Lee de Falla and raising four kids together ala the Brady Bunch. The Seer’s Lover was Kat’s first book and she is working feverishly on four different series at the moment!

Register for her newsletter to learn about her upcoming projects and find out about deals and giveaways at http://eepurl.com/MFZ55

Kat is so much an extravert that she has come full circle and enjoys her alone time as much as her social adventures. Connect with Kat (who does indeed love cats!)

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

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GIVEAWAY

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Follow the tour.

Week One:

1/28/2019- Kelly P’s Blog– Excerpt

1/29/2019- Lone Tree Reviews– Review

1/30/2019- Savings in Seconds– Review

1/31/2019- Character Madness and Musings– Spotlight

2/1/2019- Dazzled by Books– Excerpt

Week Two:

2/4/2019- FUONLYKNEW– Review

2/5/2019- BookHounds YA– Interview

2/6/2019- Adventures Thru Wonderland– Review

2/7/2019- Owl Always Be Reading– Excerpt

2/8/2019- The Pages In-Between– Review

Week Three:

2/11/2019- Wonder Struck– Review

2/12/2019- Novel Novice– Excerpt

2/13/2019- Book-Keeping– Review

2/14/2019- Twirling Book Princess– Excerpt

2/15/2019- Always Me– Review

Week Four:

2/18/2019- Two Chicks on Books– Excerpt

2/19/2019- Good Choice Reading– Spotlight

2/20/2019- Parajunkee– Excerpt

2/21/2019- Jaime’s World– Excerpt

2/22/2019- CoffeeCocktailsandBooks Blog– Review

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One-Third Nerd ~ Blog Tour and Giveaway

Posted: January 22, 2019 in Children's books, giveaways
Tags: children's book, giveaway

ONE-THIRD NERD
Author: Gennifer Choldenko, Églantine Ceulemans (Illustrations)
Pub. Date: January 29, 2019
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 224
Find it: Goodreads / Amazon / Audible / B&N / iBooks / TBD

A funny, fast-paced, and heartfelt story from the Newbery Honor-winning author of the Al Capone series.

Fifth grade is not for amateurs, according to Liam. Luckily, he knows that being more than one-third nerd is not cool. Liam lives in the Bay area near San Francisco with his mom and two younger sisters. Dakota is fascinated by science and has a big personality but struggles to make friends; Izzy, a child with Down syndrome, makes friends easily and notices things that go past everyone else. Dad lives across town, but he’s over a lot. And then there’s Cupcake, their lovable German shepherd, who guards their basement apartment.

Recently, Cupcake has a problem–she’s peeing in the house. The kids need to make enough money to take her to the vet before their landlord upstairs finds out. And Mom and Dad have said if Cupcake doesn’t stop, they will find her a new home. But the kids will never let Cupcake go. Can they save her?

About Gennifer:

Choldenko is best known for her Tales from Alcatraz series, which has sold more than 2 million copies. Book #1: Al Capone Does My Shirts was a Newbery Honor Book and the recipient of twenty other awards. Book #4: Al Capone Throws Me a Curve is due out in 2018. BookPage said of her most recent novel, Chasing Secrets: “Choldenko’s ability to research obscure yet intriguing topics is uncanny, and as she did with the popular Al Capone trilogy she turns a tough topic into a high interest read … a compelling work of historical fiction.” Gennifer lives with her loyal husband and naughty dog in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads

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Tour Schedule:
Week One:
1/21/2018- Savings in Seconds– Review
1/21/2018- Novel Novice– Excerpt

1/22/2018- Twirling Book Princess– Review
1/22/2018- FUONLYKNEW– Spotlight

1/23/2018- Miss Magee’s Reads – Review
1/23/2018- Little Red Reads– Excerpt

1/24/2018- Character Madness and Musings– Excerpt
1/24/2018- Here’s to Happy Endings– Review

1/25/2018- Dazzled by Books– Excerpt
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1/29/2019- Feed Your Fiction Addiction– Review
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1/30/2019- Nerdophiles– Review
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1/31/2019- Such A Novel Idea– Review
1/31/2019- For the Love of KidLit– Interview

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2/1/2019- Two Points of Interest– Review

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The Kid’s Korner #33 ~ Good Egg And Bad Apple

Posted: January 2, 2019 in Children's books, reviews
Tags: children's book, review

Welcome to The Kid’s Korner.

I decided to do this feature as I have so many great children’s books to share. From picture books, to books for beginning readers, to middle graders, I have plenty of fun ones.

Today I’m sharing another fun children’s book by Henry Herz.

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Good Egg And Bad Apple

Written by Henry Herz

Illustrations by Luke Graber

Genre: Children’s Book

My Review

Henry Herz uses fruit and vegetables sharing space in the refrigerator to show that bullying isn’t the best way to go and that, with a little bit of imagination and creative thinking, you can show someone the right path.

An apple a day isn’t always a good thing. Especially when Bad Apple has a sidekick like Second Banana. They’ve got everyone in the fridge either running or hiding. Good Egg will have to come out of his shell to chill things out.

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It’s one foodie antic after another. The veggies get steamed up and the romaine wilts in fear. And Second Banana slips on his own peel.

I may not be a youngster but I can tell when they will love a story. Good Egg and Bad Apple has a bunch of adorable illustrations and veggie puns that make this lesson in bullying fun.

My reading experience included giggles and snorts. And now I wonder what I’d see if I snuck a peek in my fridge. Would everything be getting along or would there be a mess to clean up.

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Synopsis

Not all the foods in the refrigerator get along like peas in a pod. The vegetables are steamed, and Bad Apple and Second Banana are the problem. Good Egg suggests his friends try different responses to these two bullies. They try hiding, then standing their ground. At first, Good Egg’s tactics don’t bear fruit. Only by using his noodle does Good Egg avoid getting scrambled and save his friends’ bacon. In this story told on two levels, young readers will be entertained by the hijinks of the anthropomorphic food characters and will appreciate the allegory about not letting one bad apple spoil the bunch. Adult readers are served plenty of food for thought with hilarious gastronomical idioms and puns. An author’s note explaining all the wordplay adds English language educational opportunities.

Amazon / B&N

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31 Days Of Thrills And Chills #3 ~ The Curse Of The Zombie Zoo

Posted: October 3, 2018 in Children's books, horror, reviews
Tags: 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills, children's book, Horror, review

Welcome to My 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills 2018! I did this last year and so excited to do it again. I’ll be sharing reviews and lots of extra spooky stuff every day leading up to Halloween. I hope you’ll join me!

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I’m sharing all kinds of books, movies, and other spooky stuff for every day in October. Gots to get those scares on for the 31st!

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The Curse Of The Zombie Zoo

by Erik Masterson

Genre: Children’s Book / Horror

My Review

I confess, the cover and title got me to grab this without even reading the blurb to see what it was about.

It’s a rather wondering story with a group of kids trying to find some adventure. One thing leads to another and they stumble upon a long abandoned zoo. Imagine their shock when they discover the animals are still there, along with their caretakers, but they are undead. Okay, this had me perking up since the beginning of the book was a bit slow. Things picked up quickly and I became very curious where the author would take the story from here on out.

While tagged as horror, it was more of an adventure and mystery as someone is keeping the zoo’s inhabitants trapped. I liked the characters and the story brought back memories of when I was young and also looking for an adventure. Never stumbled on a zombie zoo though.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes. Though it was a bit slow at the start. Would I read this author again? Yes. I would be willing to try another story.

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Synopsis

Abby Pruitt and her brothers, Philip and Sam, discover an abandoned zoo in the woods. A zoo where the dead find no rest and myth and magic mingle with the real world.

The Pruitt children are drawn to the forgotten zoo of Forest Heights that is host to the undead animals and people that died there so long ago. An ancient curse holds them all to this place.

They make friends among the undead at the zoo, and they discover that old grudges and mysteries linger long after death. Disarray and upheaval quickly follow the children to the abandoned zoo and things go horribly wrong before the curse is broken.

From summer vacation to the snow days of Christmas Philip, Sam, and Abby do their best to help their undead friends at the zoo…even if it means letting them go forever.

Amazon / B&N

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