Oliver Ornament

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Join the Spotlight Tour Nov 30 to Dec 18, 2020!     Details Book Title:  Oliver the Ornament Boxed Gift Set by Todd M. Zimmermann Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  54 pages Genre:  Children’s Picture Book Publisher:  Oliver the Ornament Release date:  ‘December 22, 2018 Tour dates: Nov 30 to Dec 18, 2020 Content Rating:  Rated G. Book Description Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family’s cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers onRead More →

Book cover Author Sarah Sommer

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Review & Giveaway iReadBookTours   Join us for this tour from Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020! Book Description: When one little girl tries to solve a big problem involving a goose on her roof, she enlists the help of her animal friends. Despite her best efforts, things don’t go as planned, and she ends up with additional challenges to navigate as well. The Goose on the Roof features rhymes, animal characters, and a themeRead More →

book by sarah sommer

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A Book For Kids AND Adults Join us for this Tour from Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020! Description It’s Gator’s first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn’t work out forRead More →

book cover Paula Quinn and Chiara Civati

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Book Tour and Giveaway   Join us for this tour from Oct 12 to Oct 30, 2020!   Book Description   This story is about Rosie, who lives in Chicago. Within three weeks she lost all of her hair and asked, “Where did it go?” Rosie loved to rock the bald, without even skipping a beat. She happily wore sunscreen -not even a hat!- in the summer heat. At bedtime, Rosie would tell her ownRead More →

Dave Preston book

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Purrr-fect For Halloween Or Any Other Monstrously Scary Day Worth Singing About! Description There’s a monster in Dave’s basement! His name is Howard and he’s very hungry. Howard invites Dave to dinner. But will Dave eat dinner or BE dinner? The thought makes Dave shake a little bit, shake a little bit, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake. Has Dave made a big mistake? The Monster in My Basement began as a song called Howard the Monster.Read More →

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Review, Author Interview, Spotlight Join us for this tour from Oct 12  to Dec 4, 2020!   Book Details Book Title:  In the Nick of Time by Deedee Cummings/illustrated by Charlene MosleyCategory:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  28 pagesGenre:  Children/ HolidayPublisher:  Make a Way MediaRelease date:   November 2019Content Rating:  G: Children’s Holiday Book  Book Description A Timely Tale about a Little Brown Boy who Saves Christmas. Nick Saint never really put a lot of thought into his nameRead More →

Kids' Social Media Picture Book

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– Say CHEESE – Description Click! Click! Click! Sylvie the Squirrel is obsessed with selfies. However, as she’s clicking away, Sylvie is missing out on the fun right in front of her. When her friends save her from a scary situation, Sylvie realizes what’s really important and it’s not taking selfies. Click Items to See Amazing Prices! Details Title Selfie Author Sandy Horsley Website / Instagram / Twitter Publisher Capstone Publication Date September 1, 2020Read More →

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Adapted and Illustrated by Ian David Marsden Synopsis As only the second person in history to be awarded the PEGOT (Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), Marvin Hamlisch has quite an incredible story. This graphic novel adaptation of the biography of the renowned musician, composer, and conductor also includes his family’s flight from Nazi-occupied Austria and their immigration to the United States. Accepted into the prestigious Juilliard music school at age 6, Marvin had to workRead More →

Book for little Architects

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You’ll Love What You Find Inside! From The Publisher An introduction to architectural creation, the 95 precut cardboard elements in this book can be combined in an infinite variety of ways to build all sorts of fantastical structures. Follow the full-color idea diagrams to create more than 20 unique projects, then disassemble them and try something different. Developing direction-following skills and 3-D creativity, this kit allows young architects to both learn traditional design rules andRead More →

Patrick O'Donnell and Erik Mehlen

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Silly Story To Ease Fears of White Coat Visits Book Blurb On the way to a doctor checkup, a young child asks an important question: Do animals that live in really cold places ever get sick? From the same author as Did Dinosaurs Have Dentists?, this picture book uses Arctic and Antarctic creatures to lessen anxiety about the doctor. Can penguins catch pneumonia? Can a caribou get chicken pox? By introducing ailments through charmingly drawn animals,Read More →

Wordless Picture Book

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– A Wordless Picture Book – Book Blurb Stuck inside on a rainy day, two siblings and their beloved Boston Terrier learn about the wonders of exploration as they journey upstairs into a gloomy attic. Follow this intrepid trio as they discover an old trunk and the remarkable treasure hidden inside, and enjoy an interactive storytelling experience perfect for multilingual families and classrooms. Details Title: Treasure in the Trunk Author/Illustrator: Linda MacRitchie Graf Publisher: CityRead More →

book by Karen S. Robbins and J. James

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– An Introduction to the Flag – Book Blurb The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. TheRead More →

Book by Alysson Foti Bourque

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A Special Tour From  March 17 to April 6, 2020! About Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday A “Mom’s Choice Award Winner”! Alycat’s brother, Bugsy, is playing in a golf tournament with some of his friends and wants to use his lucky ball to win the game. But when Alycat, who is supposed to bring her brother’s lucky ball, forgets it, Bugsy learns what luck is really about. Can Bugsy win the tournament without his lucky ball?Read More →

Book that teaches Creativity

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What To Do . . . What To Do So B–O–R–I–N–G! Poor little Ben. He is thin, pale, and most importantly BORED. No fun seems to enter his life even though people around him do their best to entertain and interest him in “fun” things. Nope. Life is completely boring. His favorite color is gray, his favorite dish is plain pasta, and spare time is spent staring into space. It doesn’t matter the season, thisRead More →

series by author Sol Regwan

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Who is that energetic girl, anyway? Geraldine is a true dreamer who loves science and wants to be an astronaut someday. However, this little second-grader dreams so much that she has a terrible time paying attention at school. That is until her teacher announces something that immediately catches her attention. Class,” she announced, “we are going to have a science contest. The winner will receive a first-place trophy and the title of Best Second-Grade Scientist!”Read More →

author Enric Jardi

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Do You See What I See? Look carefully at every page because things aren’t always what they seem to be. Dr. Goodview shows and explains more than 20 optical illusions to educate and entertain with amazing effects. The above is an example of the many pages of fun experiences. The next page has a disc that should be turned to the left. Then afterward there is an explanation of why your brain is tricked intoRead More →

book by Farhana Zia

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Look closely, imagine, and think with your heart. When Lali finds a feather in the field she sets out to find the owner. She takes it to various birds, but each one points out that it doesn’t belong to them and why. It’s too small for Rooster, not right for Crow and too plain for Peacock. So Lali decides to keep it. She then stretches her imagination in order to discover the things she canRead More →

book by author Annake Dunklee

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William Has Great Plans For A Solo Getaway Details Title: William’s Getaway Author: Annika Dunklee Illustrator:  Yong Ling Kang Publisher: Owlkids (March 15, 2020) Pages: 32 Age Range: 3 – 7 Click For A Peek Inside the Book My Thoughts The bond between siblings can be quite strong. But occasionally there needs to be some alone time. And that’s exactly what older brother William is looking for. But William’s younger brother has other plans. InRead More →

Janet Sumner Johnson - author

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Is Bedtime Ruined Now? Details Title: Help Wanted, Must Love Books Author: Janet Sumner Johnson Illustrator: Courtney Dawson Publisher: Capstone Editions (March 1, 2020) Interest Level: Grades PreK-2 Pages: 32 My Thoughts Unlike some children, Shailey loves bedtime. She even has a routine that works perfectly for her: Pj’s, brush teeth, choose a book from her bookshelf, then snuggle up for a story with her dad. Help Wanted But when her dad gets a newRead More →

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Why Is This Great Superhero So Sad? Publisher’s Blurb Juniper Jupiter is a real life superhero. It’s no big deal. She’s super brave, super fast, super strong, super smart and she can even fly, but something is missing. What is a hero without an amazing sidekick? It turns out that lots of people want to be a superhero’s sidekick, but none of them are quite right. They’re too big, too scratchy, too weird, too scared,Read More →