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The Kids’ Book of Paper Love + A Giveaway!

November 5, 2019

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Disclaimer: Workman Publishing sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway!

THE KIDS’ BOOK OF PAPER LOVE
From the editors of Flow magazine
by Irene Smit & Astrid Van Der Hulst
Release October 15th, 2019
Recommend ages 7-14

About the Book

A surprise on every page!

Brimming from cover to cover with projects and other paper surprises, The Kids’ Book of Paper Love, from the bestselling editors of Flow magazine and books, is a bounty of a book that begs to be folded, cut up, collaged, doodled on, and shared.

Loop paper strips into a paper chain. Snip out bookmarks. Fold a paper house. Make photo booth props—a silly mustache, a crown—to pose with friends. Bind up a DIY storybook and use it to sketch out adventures and dreams. Construct a paper flower bouquet, a paper terrarium, a fortune-teller with prompts like Lend someone a book and tell them why you recommend it.

The Kids’ Book of Paper Love is from the bestselling editors of Flow magazine and books including A Book That Takes Its Time and 50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful, Ordinary Life. Now Flow enters the children’s section for the first time. Take a look at the video below to see the book in action!

With this book, kids will enjoy HOURS OF UNPLUGGED FUN and the pleasures of paper. The Kids’ Book of Paper Love invites children to write, craft, play, and share in a completely screen-free way. Each page throughout the book can be folded, cut up, collaged, doodled on, and shared. We enjoyed cutting out our own bookmarks, making DIY photo booth props, and making a paper “boredom buster”. We plan to do the paper chain activity to countdown the days until Christmas this year! This is such an amazing book that can be enjoyed so many different ways. Ready for your chance to win a copy? See the giveaway details listed below.

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Good Night, Little Blue Truck + A Giveaway!

October 24, 2019

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Disclaimer: I partnered with HMH Kids to share this fun giveaway!

GOOD NIGHT, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK

by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers

In Stores October 15^th, 2019

Recommended for ages 4 – 8

Beep! Beep! Beep! It’s time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends–a perfect bedtime read-aloud in this bestselling series!

A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightening sure can be scary, but it’s easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it’s all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . .

My kids are huge fans of all the books in the Little Blue Truck series. Their favorites include: Little Blue Truck’s Christmas, Little Blue Truck Leads the Way and now the newest book in the series, Good Night, Little Blue Truck. I find these books to be appealing to kids due to the rhymes, the characters, the morals, and the illustrations. Each book in this series is o fun and engaging for little readers.

Kids and adults alike will appreciate the messages of friendship, helping others and courage in this book. In case you’re new to Little Blue Truck, you may also want to know there are an assortment of Little Blue Truck books including Halloween and Christmas if you’re looking for something fun and festive to include in your home library. Recommended for ages 4 – 8.

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Download the FREE Good Night, Little Blue Truck Pajama Party Event Kit here! It includes circle time activities, coloring sheets and more!

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Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up + A Giveaway!

October 16, 2019

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Published by Insight Editions Format: Hardcover
Source: Insight Editions

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up by Insight Editions

Pre-Order Now!

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up goes on sale October 22

Pre-Order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or IndieBound

PreOrder Link: http://bit.ly/HPXmasPO

Synopsis
Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up is a one-of-a-kind book that re-creates the iconic Great Hall as seen in the Harry Potter films, complete with a pop-up Christmas tree at the center. The book is also filled with removable and displayable keepsakes of iconic magical artifacts and other elements from the films, which can be used as ornaments to decorate the pop-up tree, creating an interactive experience that lets fans bring the holidays to life in their own magical way.

Included is a softcover booklet packed with behind-the-scenes details on the props, set designs, and special holiday moments featured throughout the films. Recapture the holiday memories from the Harry Potterseries, or create your own, as you celebrate the holidays with this must-have collectible for fans of the Wizarding World.

We’re using this book for advent this year to count down the days until Christmas! Want to enter to win a copy? Head over to Instagram so you can enter to win. This giveaway is available to all territories worldwide…good luck!

Your turn: Are you excited about this Harry Potter pop-up book? Who is your favorite Harry Potter character? Feel free to share in the comments.

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If You’re Scary and You Know It by Carole Gerber + A Giveaway!

August 29, 2019

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Published by Familius Format: Hardcover
Source: Familius

Disclaimer: Familius sent me the book to check out and I’m partnering with them for a giveaway!

If You’re Scary and You Know It by Carole Gerber, illustrated by Noel Ill

Recommended for ages 4-6
Published by Familius

About the Book
Set to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” this festive holiday book is perfect for all of the boys and gouls roaming around on Halloween night! Ghosts moan and groan, while pirates yo ho! If You’re Scary And You Know It! is sure to be a Halloween hit!

Reflection
The popular nursery song “f You’re Happy and You Know It” comes alive with this colorful colorful Halloween sing-along action book that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Diverse children are featured throughout making this an inclusive board book for all to enjoy. Makes a great Halloween treat for little ones!

The Giveaway! Ready to Enter?

One (1) winner receives:

1 copy of the board book If You’re Scary and You Know It

Giveaway open to US addresses only.

Prizing and samples provided by Familius Publishing.

If You’re Scary and You Know It!

About the Author
Poet and author Carole Gerber has written sixteen picture books, three chapter books, and more than one hundred elementary science and reading texts for major publishers. Her most picture recent book, A Band of Babies, was named a 2017 Best Book for Children by Amazon editors. She holds a BS in English education and an MA in journalism from Ohio State, and has taught middle school and high school English as well as college newswriting and factual writing at OSU. Learn more at www.carolegerber.com.

About the Illustrator
Noël Ill earned her BFA with honors in illustration from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Throughout her design and illustration career, she has had the opportunity to apply her artwork and tasteful design sense to the publishing and entertainment media fields. Her notable work includes production art for animation, the Be Mine sticker pack for Facebook stickers, and The Sweetest Little Ghost, her licensed illustration for Papyrus greeting cards. She’s inspired by the whimsical books she read as a kid, and her art motto is “Making the world a happier place one drawing at a time.”

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Luca’s Bridge/ El puente de Luca by Mariana Llanos+ A Giveaway!

August 6, 2019

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Disclaimer: Penny Candy Books sent me the book to check out and I’m partnering with author Mariana Llanos for a giveaway!

Luca’s Bridge by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Anna Lopez Real

Recommended for ages 4-9
Published by Penny Candy Books

About the Book
The bilingual picture book Luca’s Bridge / El puente de Luca tells the emotional story of a boy coming to terms with his family’s deportation from the United States to Mexico.

Luca is a U.S. citizen, but his parents aren’t. As a result, they end up being deported back to Mexico. Their family makes the decision to stick together instead of leaving Luca and his brother in the U.S. with relatives like other families sometimes do.

Luca’s Bridge is a sad, but also very sweet and tender story that tackles the tough topics of immigration and deportation.

Synopsis
Luca has never lived outside the U.S., but when his parents receive a letter in the mail, the family must pack up and leave home for a strange land. Together in their car, Luca, his brother Paco, and their parents head across the border to Mexico where his parents were born. Luca doesn’t understand why he must leave the only home he’s ever known, his friends, and his school. He struggles through lonely and disorienting times―reflected both in Real’s delicate, symbolic illustrations and through Llanos’ description of his dreams―and leans on music, memory, and familial love for support. Luca’s Bridge / El puente de Luca is a story for everyone about immigration, deportation, home, and identity.

The Giveaway! Ready to Enter?

One (1) winner receives:

1 copy of the picture book Luca’s Bridge

Giveaway open to US addresses only.

Prizing and samples provided by Mariana Llanos.

Luca’s Bridge Bilingual Picture Book Giveaway

About the Author
Mariana Llanos writes books for children and poetry in English and Spanish. She is originally from Lima, Peru, but currently lives in Oklahoma with her husband, their three children and their dog, Juliet. Visit her online at: https://marianallanos.com.

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Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty + A Giveaway!

May 3, 2019

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Disclaimer: Abrams Books sent me the book to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway!

by Andrea Beaty, Illustrations © David Roberts

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioneers Book #2 by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts

Release date: April 16^th, 2019
Recommended for ages 6-9
Published by Abrams Books

About the Series
A mystery! A riddle! A puzzle! A quest! The Questioneers are the best!

If you’re already a fan of Ada Twist, Iggy Peck, and Rosie Revere, get ready for a new Questioneer! Sofia Valdez, Future Prez joins the class Election Day 2019. More info.

About the Book
Ada Twist is the queen of questions. Like, why does hot coffee smell stronger than cold? What kind of birds live in her backyard? And, especially, why does her brother Arthur get so cranky when she borrows his stuff for experiments? But Ada’s questions really come in handy when her friend Rosie Revere needs help. Rosie’s Uncle Ned has gotten carried away in his famous helium pants, and Ada needs some answers—fast!

How high can Uncle Ned float? Will he fly off into outer space? And, most important, how can they get him down? With the help of her fellow Questioneers Iggy Peck and Rosie Revere, her brother Arthur, and some new friends, Ada Twist is ready to save the day!

We are huge fans of the books Iggy Peck, Architect, Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist. We also thoroughly enjoyed reading the first book in The Questioneers chapter book series, a spin-off of the popular bestselling picture books. You can read my full review of that book here in case you missed it.

The second book stars our favorite curious STEM loving character, Miss Ada Twist. In true Ada fashion, she asks a myriad of never-ending questions and performs several science experiments. This is a fun, engaging and entertaining chapter book for children ages 6-9.

The Giveaway! Ready to Enter?

One (1) winner receives:

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants
plus Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists.

Giveaway open to US addresses only.

Prizing and samples provided by Abrams Books.

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants

About the Author

Andrea Beaty is the author of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist; among other children’s titles. She is an advocate for STEM and her books have been read around the globe and in space on board the International Space Station. She lives just outside Chicago. Visit her online at andreabeaty.com and on Twitter.

About the Illustrator

David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist. He lives in London where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats. Visit him online on Tumblr and Instagram.

For more information about The Questioneers visit the Official Site

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Little Likes Kids + An Instagram Giveaway!

February 26, 2019

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We’re excited to collaborate with Little Likes Kids today and let you know about this kid-friendly company!

Founded by a mom in 2018, Little Likes Kids™ makes high quality, eco-friendly puzzles, games and other products for kids age 6 and under. They are bringing to a mass market, beautifully-illustrated and lovingly designed toys inspired by—and truly reflective of—the lives of today’s kids. Their products feature recognizable and happy scenes which makes it easy for all parents and caregivers to buy toys that celebrate their kids’ world! Little Likes Kids™ was founded by a mom who wanted toy options for her son that reflected his and his friends’ experiences.

The Giveaway!

Little Likes Kids would like to give one (1) lucky US-resident winner: (1) Splash Park Puzzle and (1) Musical Crossroads Memory Game.

To enter:

1. Follow @littlelikeskids on Instagram
2. Like any post on the @littlelikeskids Instagram page, tag two friends and leave hashtag #hereforfun (Note: Be sure to include the hashtag so they’ll know you’re responding to our giveaway.) Contest ends on Thursday, February 28th at 11:59 PM EST Good Luck!

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Hi, I'm Charnaie and I love connecting people with diverse and inclusive books, kid-friendly products and family experiences they will love. Let me help you instill a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in the children in your lives.