When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too! Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

 

When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!
Written by Phyllis Schwartz
Illustrated by Siski Kalla
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Ages 4+ | 38 Pages

Publisher’s Book Summary: 

When Mom, one day, came home and said, “I think I better get in bed”

It was up to us to get together

As a team so she’d feel better

We came up with all sorts of things to do

Because “when mom feels great then we do too!”

When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too! is a sweet picture book that talks about all the different things the kids do to help their Mom feel better after she's diagnosed with cancer. It had a good rhythm and rhyme scheme for the most part, although I thought there were a couple spots that were a bit awkward. The book felt very personal to the author and the story definitely reflects this with references to the Mom's favorite food and special socks she likes to wear. The pictures were bright and filled each page. They went along perfectly with the story and will be a great visual aid for children when they're reading or having someone read to them. I'd recommend this book for kids who are learning to read and ones who like to have stories read to them.

Phyllis Schwartz is a married mother of two, who, after a highly successful career in the TV news business, finally has the luxury to indulge in and focus on her “civilian” writing. Even as a kid, she kept a diary and wrote little stories and poems, a creative release that continued well into adulthood. She wrote news by day and poetry by night. And despite battling three different types of cancer over more than three decades, she is still filled with energy, joy, and optimism, and she looks forward to writing more poetry and children’s books.

Her writing centers on the beauty she finds daily: Her friends, husband, and two children, as well as her garden and her beautiful beach town residence in dreamy Encinitas, provide continued inspiration for her verse.

Author Links:
https://www.phyllisfeelsgreat.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081575637158
https://www.instagram.com/phyllischwartz_author/

 

Purchase Links:

Amazon

Bookshop.org

Barnes and Noble

Enter for a chance to win a copy of When Mom Feels Great, The We Do Too! and a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

- A copy of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

- A $50 Barnes and Noble gift card

Four (4) winners receive:

- A copy of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

 When Mom Feels Great, The We Do Too Book Giveaway

 

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Friday, September 23, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Book tour kick-off

Monday, September 26, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Book Zone Reviews A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Thursday, September 29, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Friday, September 30, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers An article by Phyllis Schwartz The Importance of Family Cooperation

Monday, October 3, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Thursday, October 6, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Friday, October 7, 2022 Me Two Books A When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too! book activity

Monday, October 10, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Phyllis Schwartz

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 A Dream Within A Dream A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too!     Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and Phyllis Schwartz for this blog tour.

Anything But Pink Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

 

Anything But Pink
Written by J.C. Benthin
Illustrated by Andy Catling
Publisher: Kaleidoscope Volcano
Ages 3-8 | 34 Pages
ISBN-13: 978-1733990028

Publisher’s Synopsis: 

Zinnia is the only pink person in a very gold world. After being told that pink stinks by a golden bully, she goes on a quest to get rid of her pink for good. Along the way, Zinnia learns a valuable lesson. Will she embrace her unique pink, or will she change to be just like everyone else?

PURCHASE LINKS:

https://amzn.to/3s60l88

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781733990028

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anything-but-pink-j-c-benthin/1141343692

Anything But Pink is a cute and fun book that also teaches kids a wonderful and essential lesson. The main character, Zinnia, is pink but the rest of the people in her city are gold. She gets made fun of at school and it makes her feel bad about herself and she decides she wants to change her color to gold so she can look like everyone else. Along her journey, she meets three new friends who are all different from everyone else like she is. They each teach her an important lesson about not only accepting yourself but loving who you are and not letting other people make you feel bad about who you are or what you look like. The message is a necessary one, especially in today's society, and the story delivers it in a cute adventure. The illustrations were all full page with lots of vivid colors and went along perfectly with what was happening in the story. I think this is a fantastic book for kids of all ages to read - especially those who are too little to read themselves and enjoy being read to and for children who are learning to read by themselves.

J.C. Benthin has been writing since a young age winning a Father’s Day essay contest with the Kansas City Star justifying “Why my Dad’s the Best Outdoorsman” which won a John Deere Lawnmower and a Weber Grill. She has written Timmy the Time Machine, Pink Princess, and Anything but a Prince for a next-generation interactive children’s publisher. She has also written two young adult novels titled Catapult and Slingshot in The Kingston Chronicles Series. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She resides in Berkeley, California.

For more information, visit https://www.jcbenthin.com/.
https://www.facebook.com/jcbenthin
https://www.instagram.com/j.c.benthin/
https://twitter.com/jcbenthin

 

 

Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Anything But Pink and a Pink is Unique tote!

One (1) winner receives:

• An autographed copy of Anything But Pink
• A 'Pink is Unique' tote

Two (2) winners receive:

• An autographed copy of Anything But Pink

 Anything But Pink: Book Giveaway

 

 

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Monday, May 9, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Book Tour Kick-Off

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Anything But Pink

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with J.C. Benthin

Thursday, May 12, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Anything But Pink

Friday, May 13, 2022 Twirling Book Princess A book giveaway of Anything But Pink

Monday, May 16, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of Anything But Pink

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of Anything But Pink

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of Anything But Pink

Thursday, May 19, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of Anything But Pink

Friday, May 20, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers An article by author J.C. Benthin

Monday, May 23, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of Anything But Pink

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Me Two Books A book activity for Anything But Pink

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Ravenz Reviewz An interview with J.C. Benthin

Thursday, May 26, 2022 A Dream Within A Dream A book review of Anything But Pink   *Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and J.C. Benthin for this blog tour.

Meow Is Not a Cat Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

 

Meow Is Not a Cat
Written by Kelly Tills
Illustrated by Max Saladrigas
Ages 4+ | 44 Pages
Publisher: FDI Publishing LLC

Synopsis: 

Meow is definitely not a cat. Cats lick their butts. Follow along as this wild child’s unique way of following instructions ends up going a little bananas.

Meow Is Not Cat is a completely goofy story, guaranteed to make kids laugh. With a cynical cat, wild monkeys, butt jokes, and a banana cannon, even pre-readers will love shouting out their favorite parts as you read aloud. Nestled among the laughs is a lesson about how embracing a person’s different way of interpreting the world can lead to surprisingly good results —and bananas, lots of bananas.

Purchase Link:

https://amzn.to/3LOA31x

 Meow Is Not a Cat is a quirky children's picture book about a young girl whose nickname is "Meow." She tends not to listen to her teacher and does really absurd things all the time, but in the end it's her unusual nature that saves the day. The story was very original and a quick read. I personally like when picture books have a nice rhyme scheme but this book didn't go with that writing style. I felt that there wasn't a natural flow to the story and that made it a little harder to get into. The illustrations were bright and went along perfectly with the plot. There was a nice mix of full page pictures and smaller images alongside the text. I think this is an unique book that young children who enjoy being read to as well as kids learning how to read themselves will like.

Kelly Tills is the creator of her own uniquely shaped family. Kindness, neurodiversity, and potty humor are her jam. She writes silly stories for kids and believes even the smallest hat-tip, in the simplest of books, can teach our kids how to approach the world. Kelly’s children’s stories are perfect to read aloud to your little humans or to have your older kids read to you (hey, let them flex those new reading skills!). Either way, you’ll enjoy the giggles.

For more information, visit:
https://kellytills.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kellytillsbooks/
https://www.facebook.com/kellytillsbooks
https://twitter.com/KellyTills

 Enter for a chance to win a copy of Meow Is Not a Cat!

 

Five (5) winners receive:

• A copy of Meow Is Not a Cat

Meow Is Not a Cat: Book Giveaway

 

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 The Children’s Book Review A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Books Are Magic Too A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Friday, April 15, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Monday, April 18, 2022 Writer with Wanderlust An article by the author Kelly Tills

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 A Dream Within a Dream A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Thursday, April 21, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Friday, April 22, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Monday, April 25, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers An article by the author Kelly Tills

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Me Two Books A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Thursday, April 28, 2022 Reading Is My Superpower A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Friday, April 29, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Author Kelly Tills

Monday, May 2, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Lille Punkin’ A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Ravenz Reviews A book review of Meow Is Not a Cat   *Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and Kelly Tills for this blog tour.