Showing posts with label picture book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label picture book. Show all posts

Sep 4, 2016

Review & Giveaway: Papillon by A.N. Kang


Meet Papillon, the world's fluffiest kitty - so fluffy, in fact, that he floats through life as he discovers the world. 

 I read this book with my three year old niece who was immediately drawn in by the kitty on the front. She loved flipping through the pages and reading about Papillon as he discovered the world - much like she does every day (albeit without floating). Kids can relate the Papillon's adventures and sense of wonder. The pictures are cute and engaging, not overwhelming and cluttered. 

 PAPILLON is a fantastic book for little ones that teaches the joys of the discovering the world and the value of coming home to where you're loved at the end of the day.



ABOUT PAPILLON:
Papillon is a very fluffy kitty. So fluffy that he's lighter than air! His owner tries to weigh him down, but Papillon just wants to fly. 

One particularly sunny day, he floats right out the window! Exploring the wide world is exhilarating, but it's also a little scary. Will his new friend, a bird, be able to help him find his way home?

Whimsical art and airy text come together seamlessly in this delightful debut by A. N. Kang.

LINKS: Amazon | B&N


ABOUT A.N. KANG:
 A. N. Kang (www.annakangdesign.com) was born in a little town in South Korea, with endless rice fields around her house. She grew up entertaining herself with picturebooks, and drew constantly. After moving to the United States as a teenager, she graduated from art school and began to design jewelry, greeting cards, and holiday installations all over New York City. She now lives and works in New Jersey with her sassy cat, Papillon. This is Kang’s debut.
Tour Schedule:
9/4: The Irish Banana Review
9/5: Addicted 2 Novels
9/6: Mundie Kids
9/7: That Artsy Reader Girl
9/8: Vi3tbabe
9/9: FangirlConfessions
9/10: Owl Always Be Reading
Giveaway:
3 Finished Copies of PAPILLON (US Only)


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Sep 1, 2016

Review: Penguin Problems

Title: Penguin Problems
Author: Jory John
Publication Date: 9/27/2016
Source: ARC from publisher
Purchase: Amazon

Rating:

Summary (from Goodreads):
Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it’s a land free of worries and responsibilities! All of your problems will surely be blown away by the icy winds of that lawless paradise! . . . Won’t they?

Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no more a picnic than yours is here. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol’ crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you.

Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . . 
 

Review: 
PENGUIN PROBLEMS might just be the cutest book I've ever gotten my hands on. The adventures of this woefully disappointed penguin as he encounters many day-to-day problems made me smile. We've all been there - we all have problems and issues, but penguin's particular kind of morose made me giggle (and the 3 year old I was reading to laugh hysterically).

The best part is when a friend pulls Penguin aside to show him all the good he has in his life. And even though Penguin has problems, he is still loved and needed and wanted. What an amazing message for children (and adults).

Full of vivid and fun images, you'll definitely adore Penguin. OK, and the kids in your life will likely love him, too.

 Tour Schedule:
OREGON:
Store: Green Bean Books
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 27 @ TIME TK
Event Details: West Coast Launch Event

Store/Festival: Powell’s for WORDSTOCK BOOK FESTIVAL
Festival Date & Time: Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6
Event Details: Panel and Signing

NEW YORK / TRI-STATE AREA
Store: Barnes & Noble: Park Slope
Date & Time: Thursday, September 29 @ 4:00 PM
Event Details: In-store event

Store: Books, Bytes, & Beyond!
Date & Time: Friday, September 30 @ 8:00 AM
Event Details: 3 school visits

Store: McNally Jackson
Date & Time: Saturday, October 1 at 11:00 AM
Event Details: East Coast Launch with Lane Smith

Library: The New York Public Library: Downtown Branch
Date & Time: Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 PM
Event Details: Story Time at Library. (Lane Smith to join is pending)

MINNEAPOLIS:
Store: Red Balloon Bookshop
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at TIME TK
Event Details: School visits

Store: Addendum
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5 at TIME TK
Event Details: School visits and an in-store

CALIFORNIA
Store: Books Inc.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 13 @ TIME TK
Event Details: 3 school visits

Store: The Reading Bug
Date & Time: Friday, October 14 @ TIME TK
Event Details: 3 school visits

Store: Book Passage: Ferry Building
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15
Event Details: In-store story time

Store: The Charles Schulz Museuem
Date & Time: Sunday, October 16 @ TIME TK
Event Details: Presentation and Signing with Lane Smith.

UTAH:
Store: The King’s English
In-store Date & Time: Thursday, October 27 @ TIME TK
Event Details: School visits and an in-store event

Store: Barnes & Noble: Orem, UT
Date & Time: Friday, October, 28 at 6:00 PM  
Event Details: daytime school visits and evening in-store

SEATTLE:
Store: Liberty Bay Books
Date & Time: Monday, November 7 @ TIME TK
Event Details: School Visits

Store: University Bookstore
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 8 @ TIME TK

Event Details: School visits
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Oct 19, 2015

Baby Banana Books #2


I am so, so excited to start this brand new feature on my blog where I will give you (the parents) quick reviews of children's picture books and board books. I love picture books - from the illustrations to the lessons to the smiles they put on faces. Here's hoping you and the children around you find some new favorites, too.

How to Behave At A Dog Show

by  (Goodreads Author), 
Filled with cute illustrations, HOW TO BEHAVE AT A DOG SHOW is a books adults and children will both love. Julia and Charles try to enter their dog Rexie into a local dog show with disastrous and hilarious results. In the end, if you can't beat 'em, make your own competition and do it your way.

Bizzy Bear: Zookeeper

by ,  (Illustrations)
Publisher: Schwarz & Wade
Format: Finished copy from publisher
BIZZY BEAR ZOOKEEPER is a fun, interactive board book that you and your toddler will love exploring together. Rich with illustrations there is something to touch and move on every page which will fascinate young readers. Little ones will love helping Bizzy Bear out at the zoo.

Beep Beep, Go to Sleep

by ,  (Illustrator)
BEEP BEEP GO TO SLEEP is a sweet story of a little boy putting his robots to bed ... But they won't seem to stay in bed. (sound familiar parents?) Over the course of the book, the robots cause a little chaos and mischief until finally their boy gets them settled and they all go to sleep. Perhaps having a child who fights sleep might benefit from putting a few toys of their own through the bedtime process.
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Sep 1, 2015

Baby Banana Books #1


I am so, so excited to start this brand new feature on my blog where I will give you (the parents) quick reviews of children's picture books and board books. I love picture books - from the illustrations to the lessons to the smiles they put on faces. Here's hoping you and the children around you find some new favorites, too.

Sad, the Dog

by 

Duck & Goose Colors 

Publisher: Schwarz & Wade
Format: Finished copy from publisher
DUCK & GOOSE are a dynamic duo of adorable (I mean, come one - a duck and a goose are BFFs?), but I love that whil some of this series are adventures, some have true educational value while being fun. In DUCK & GOOSE COLORS, children are explained a variety of colors that keeps them entertained while learning.

Scrawny Cat

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Jul 28, 2015

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Classic Dr. Seuss



ABOUT WHAT PET SHOULD I GET?
In the Fall of 2013, an original manuscript with accompanying sketches by Dr. Seuss, aka Ted Geisel, was discovered in the La Jolla, California home of the late beloved children’s author. That complete manuscript was for the picture book, WHAT PET SHOULD I GET?, and will be published by Random House Children’s Books on July 28, 2015. It is the first original new Dr. Seuss book since the publication of the last book of Dr. Seuss’s career, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! in 1990. WHAT PET SHOULD I GET? captures the excitement of a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and features the brother and sister characters that Dr. Seuss drew inOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
ABOUT DR. SEUSS
Theodor “Seuss” Geisel is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. His long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys and a Peabody. Geisel wrote and illustrated 45 books during his lifetime, and his books have sold more than 650 million copies worldwide. Though Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading. For more information about Dr. Seuss and his works, visit Seussville.com.
About Dr. Seuss's ABCs:
Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters—from Aunt Annie’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl—Dr. Seuss’s ABC is a must-have for every young child’s library.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

 Review:
I grew up on Dr. Seuss tales. An avid reader since the beginning, I could always be found with a book in hand as a kid (or a picture book). Revisiting Dr. Seuss's ABCs was a great way to reacquaint myself with his memorable works.

 I snatched up my 2 1/2 year old niece for this and read the book to her. She already has a love of books and cuddle in my lap, helping me turn pages and point out letters and animals. When we reached the end, she was ready to start again.

 That's the power of Seuss; these books transcend one generation and can be enjoyed by all for years to come.

Giveaway:
One Finished copy of WHAT PET SHOULD I GET?
US Only
Comment below with your email address to enter
Dr. Seuss 44 Classic Book Celebratory Tour
  1. And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, 1937 – The Young Folks.com
  2. The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, 1938 – Bookish Antics
  3. The Seven Lady Godivas, 1939 – The Eater of Books
  4. The King’s Stilts, 1939 – On Starships and Dragonwings
  5. Horton Hatches the Egg, 1940 – The Book Cellar
  6. McElligot’s Pool, 1947 – Media Mikes
  7. Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, 1948 –Mommie of 2
  8. Bartholomew and the Oobleck, 1949 – Nonperfect Parenting
  9. If I Ran the Zoo, 1950 – Live to Read
  10. Scrambled Eggs Super! 1953 – Word Spelunking
  11. Horton Hears a Who! 1954 - Bookiemoji
  12. On Beyond Zebra! 1955 - Jessabella Reads
  13. If I Ran the Circus, 1956 – Book Hounds
  14. The Cat in the Hat, 1957 – The Bookbag
  15. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 1957 – Nightly Reading
  16. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, 1958 – Winter Haven Books
  17. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, 1958 – Alice Marvels
  18. Happy Birthday to You! 1959 – Chapter by Chapter
  19. Green Eggs and Ham, 1960 – Poland Bananas
  20. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, 1960 – Once Upon a Twilight
  21. The Sneetches and Other Stories, 1961 - The Mod Podge Bookshelf
  22. Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book, 1962 – Good Books and Good Wine
  23. Dr. Seuss’s ABC, 1963 – The Irish Banana
  24. Hop on Pop, 1963 – Mundie Moms
  25. Fox in Socks, 1965 – Page Turners
  26. I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew, 1965 – Book Rock Betty
  27. The Cat in the Hat Songbook, 1967 – Giveaway Train
  28. The Foot Book, 1968 – I Am A Reader
  29. I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories, 1969 – Cuddlebuggery
  30. I Can Draw It Myself, 1970 – The Children’s Book Review
  31. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? 1970 – Curling Up with a Good Book
  32. The Lorax, 1971 - Elizziebooks
  33. Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! 1972 – Reading with ABC
  34. Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? 1973 – Me, Myshelf, and I
  35. The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, 1973 – Paperback Princess
  36. There’s a Wocket in My Pocket! 1974 – Presenting Lenore
  37. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! 1975 – YA Books Central
  38. The Cat’s Quizzer, 1976 – Lille Punkin’
  39. I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! 1978 – Confessions Of A Vi3tbabe
  40. Oh Say Can You Say? 1979 – Ex Libris
  41. Hunches in Bunches, 1982 – No BS Book Reviews
  42. The Butter Battle Book, 1984 – Novel Novice
  43. You’re Only Old Once! 1986 – Dad of Divas
  44. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! 1990  - Jesse the Reader
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