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.

 

Oi Gets Lost Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

 

Oi Gets Lost
Written by Lorna Likiza
Illustrated by Yevheniia Melnyk
Ages 6+ | 124 Pages
Publisher: Bright Lights Books

Synopsis: 

Set in Kenya, Oi is a naughty kitten who lives with his Mummy and siblings in an outdoor shed. Despite Mummy’s warnings, Oi has a tendency of wandering off and exploring. But one day, after nearly being attacked by a dog, Oi ends up in an unfamiliar neighborhood. And this time, he’s not sure he’ll be able to find his way back home…

Oi’s adventure is sure to delight children and cat-lovers alike.

‘A brave and vivid adventure’ —Ijeoma Isichei

‘A sheer delight for all kids, a gem of a story’ —Okenna Nzelu

Purchase Links:

https://amzn.to/3qg4FRe

https://brightlightsbooks.com/ols/products/oi-gets-lost-the-oi-series

Oi Gets Lost is a cute children's book about a kitten named Oi who gets lost when out exploring one day - and all of his misadventures while trying to find his way home. I thought the story was fascinating with the all the different references to Kenyan culture. I enjoyed reading about Oi's adventures and all the interesting characters he meets throughout the book. The writing had a weird feel for me though and something about it didn't let it flow right when I was reading it. That's just a personal issue I had - I'm not saying anything negative about the writing or book itself. The illustrations were vibrant and went along perfectly with what was happening in the story. I really liked looking at them and seeing the small details the artist included. Overall, I thought this was a fun chapter book that early readers will surely enjoy. 

Lorna Likiza is a Kenyan writer, tutor of French, and Founder of the Heroe Book Fair. Oi Gets Lost is her first published book. She considers Literature as one of her passions and lives in Mombasa.

 

 

 

 

 

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Oi Gets Lost!

Ten (10) winners receive:

• A copy of Oi Gets Lost

 

Oi Gets Lost: Book Giveaway

 

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Thursday, March 31, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off

Thursday, March 31, 2022 Afrikanah Book Club Instagram Live with Lorna Likiza 10:15 a.m. Central Standard Time (North America)

Friday, April 1, 2022 The Children’s Book Review A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Saturday, April 2, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Monday, April 4, 2022 Writer with Wanderlust An interview with Author Lorna Likiza

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Thursday, April 7, 2022 James Murua’s Literature Blog A podcast episode with Author Lorna Likiza

Friday, April 8, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Saturday, April 9, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Friday, April 15, 2022 Me Two Books A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Saturday, April 16, 2022 A Dream Within a Dream A book review of Oi Gets Lost

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Author Lorna Likiza

*Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and Bright Lights Books for this blog tour.

 

Brooke Hartman Book Tour: Review + Giveaway

 

Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Written by Brooke Hartman
Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley
Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Page Street Kids

Synopsis: 

Lilly has waited for this day all year: It’s Pegasus Camp! And it’s finally here!

But this year, Lilly’s little sister, Filly, is tagging along. And wherever Lilly goes, Filly’s right underhoof, turning rainbow leaping, mane braiding, and cake baking into crashing, tangling, splattering messes! When Lilly’s temper finally snaps, Filly canters sadly away. Lilly wanted her Pega Sister to go―so why can she no longer have any fun without her?

Anyone with siblings will knowingly smile and roll their eyes, and all readers will laugh along with this rollicking, punny summer camp romp, which also serves as a sparkling reminder that sisters make the most marvelous magic together.

The Littlest Airplane
Written by Brooke Hartman
Illustrated by John Joesph
Ages 4-7 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books

Synopsis: 

A rhyming picture book about how sometimes it’s not the biggest, strongest, or the fastest, but the littlest who can get the job done!

“Alaska Northwest Books wings into spring with… The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman, illus. by John Joseph, in which a storm necessitates calling a mighty little bush plane to rescue people stuck on a mountain in the snow.” —Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children’s Sneak Previews

At a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue?

Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.

Purchase Links:

Pega Sisters

https://amzn.to/3uw4in0

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781645674719

The Littlest Airplane

https://amzn.to/36S4Ag4

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781513128641

For my stop on the tour, I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Pega Sisters Go to Camp. It's a story about two pegasus sisters - one older than the other - and them going to camp. Filly, the younger sister, seems to always be in the way and messes everything up until her older sister Lilly can't take it anymore and tells her to leave. When she gets what she wants - camp without her little sister everywhere - she realizes that Filly was actually what made camp so special and fun. It's a cute story about siblings and even though they can annoy each other, they ultimately love one another no matter what. The story had a great rhyme scheme and was easy to read. The illustrations were adorable, colorful, and lots of fun. They went along with what was happening in the story perfectly. I definitely enjoyed this book and highly recommend it for little kids who enjoy being read to as well as older children who are learning to read.

Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom and national award-winning author of silly, sweet, and sometimes strange stories for children and Young Adults. Follow along on her Alaskan writing adventures at www.BrookeAHartman.com, or on social media at @BrookesBooksAK.

 

Enter for a chance to win a Pega Sisters Goes to Camp or The Littlest Airplane prize pack!

One (1) winner receives:

• The Pega Sisters Prize Pack!

Includes a signed copy of Pega Sisters Go to Camp by Brooke Hartman and MacKenzie Haley, your own pegasus plushy, Pega Sisters activities, stickers, and accessories to “glam up” just like Lilly and Filly!

 

One (1) winner receives:

• The Littlest Airplane Prize Pack!

Includes a signed copy of The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman and John Joseph, a “build your own wings” craft activity, Littlest Airplane word search and maze, Littlest Airplane stickers, a set of markers, and your own fox plush to take with you on all your flights!

 

One (1) winner receives:

• A copy of Pega Sisters Go to Camp and The Littlest Airplane

Brooke Hartman: Book Giveaway

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Thursday, March 30, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off

Thursday, March 30, 2022 Jena Benton’s Simply Seven Interview An interview with Brooke Hartman

Saturday, April 2, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called A book review of The Littlest Airplane

Monday, April 4, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of The Littlest Airplane

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of The Littlest Airplane

Friday, April 8, 2022 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of The Littlest Airplane and Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Monday, April 11, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of The Littlest Airplane

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Thursday, April 14, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of The Littlest Airplane

Friday, April 15, 2022 A Dream Within a Dream A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Monday, April 18, 2022 Me Two Books A book activity to pair with The Littlest Airplane and Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Twirling Book Princess A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Jena Benton’s Simply Seven Interview A book review of Pega Sisters Go to Camp

 *Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and Brooke Hartman,  and a grant from the Alaska Writers Guild for this blog tour.