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Join Us for This Tour from November 26th to December 6th
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Book Title: Keeping Christmas Magic by Anna and Gunnar Counselman Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 38 pages Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Mascot Release Date: August 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA only), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: November 26 to December 6 Content Rating: PG - It is a book about how to keep Christmas alive when your kids find out the truth about Santa.
Book Description:
Shhhh, don’t tell! Keeping Christmas Magic reveals the true story of Santa Claus, asking you to become a Christmas Magic-Keeper.
Meet the Authors:
Anna and Gunnar are the husband-and-wife team behind Keeping Christmas Magic. Anna immigrated from Russia at age 12 and began her American journey in Swampscott, MA, attending Boston University before moving out to California to pursue her entrepreneurial career which has culminated in her co-founding Upstart, an AI lending platform. A third-generation Marine, Gunnar grew up pretty much everywhere there's a Marine base before going to Cornell for undergrad, deploying as a Human Intelligence Officer to Iraq, the Horn of Africa and Bosnia before attending Harvard for business school. Gunnar's entrepreneurial career has focused in education software and services where he's founded and invested in a handful of companies including his most recent company, Array. When their then-six-year-old son Tristan started asking hard questions about Santa, they didn't have good answer. Wanting to keep Christmas as magical as possible for as long as possible they looked for a children's book to help and when they couldn't find one, they wrote it. Originally, the poem was just for Tristan and his baby sister Sasha, but some close friends convinced them to submit it for publishing and the more they worked on the story, the more they felt like it needed to be told. They hope that the book does for parents around the world, what's it's done for them, help make an otherwise difficult conversation a beautiful experience instead.
Tour Schedule:
Nov 26 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 26 - The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 - I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 30 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 - Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 1 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 1 - Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway Dec 2 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Dec 3 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 6 - @twilight_reader – book review
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Join Us for This Tour from November 26 to December 26
Book Details:
Book Title: The Christmas Blanket by Ed Damiano Category: Children's Book (ages 3-7), 38 pages Genre: Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: December 2018 Formats Available for Review: print - hardback, ebook (pdf) Tour dates: November 26 to December 26, 2021 Content Rating: G suitable for all readers
Mom's Choice Award Winner!
Book Description:
What is the meaning of Christmas? That's what eight-year-old EJ wants to know. The other kids say it's about getting toys‚ but is it, really? One evening, EJ's mother takes him to the Rockefeller Center to see the lighting of the most magical tree in the world, and EJ meets someone who teaches him what Christmas is truly all about.
Meet the Author:
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Damiano has a passion for creativity, and his stories always contain a positive message. He wrote The Christmas Blanket, which earned him a Mom’s Choice Award. In The Christmas Blanket, his character EJ realizes the true meaning of Christmas, which is not about getting presents, but about giving back to others. Connect with the Author: goodreads
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Nov 26 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 26 -Kam's Place – book review Nov 29 –Chit Chat with Charity – book review / giveaway Nov 29 -Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway Nov 29 -Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Lisa's Reading – book review Nov 29 - FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 30 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 1 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 1 -@jayme_reads - book review Dec 2 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 2 -Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 3 – @booking.with.janelle – book review Dec 3 -Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway Dec 7 –Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway Dec 8 –Older & Smarter? – book review / giveaway Dec 9 – Westveil Publishing – book review / giveaway Dec 10 –Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Dec 13 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 14 –Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Dec 15 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Dec 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 20 –ajbookreads – book spotlight Dec 20 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review / giveaway Dec 21 –She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Dec 22 –I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 23 –Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway Dec 26 - @twilight_reader – book review Dec 28 –The Phantom Paragrapher – book review Dec 29 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Dec 30 –Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from July 6 to July 26, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Amal the Thirsty Gamal: A Christmas Tale by Robert Schorr Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Release date: July, 2021 Format available for review: print - hardback (USA), pdf Tour dates: July 6 to July 26, 2021 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
The charming tale told in Amal the Thirsty Gamal is for every young person who might be anxious about how they are viewed by those around them (and yes, camels care about that too!). For so long, our little hero has been hearing taunts and jeers and thinking negative things about himself, his looks, and especially his little hump. But—oh, brace yourselves! — because Wise Men are traveling with Amal’s special caravan, and when one of them speaks up around the campfire one night, everything changes for little Amal!
Meet the Author:
Robert Schorr resides in San Clemente, California, with his wife Sharilyn and their family nearby. For 26 years, he served as Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Old Towne in Orange, California. Prior to that, they lived in Asia for 17 years. He is devoted to his Savior, to Sharilyn, his children, flying, hiking, fly-fishing, Chinese, and writing. He loves any story that makes someone special, and he knew, a long time ago, that little Amal had one to tell. Connect with the Author: website ~ facebook
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July 6 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway July 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway July 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway July 7 - Stephanie Jane - book spotlight / giveaway July 8 – Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway July 9 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight July 12 – Books for Books – book review July 13 – Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway July 13 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book review / giveaway July 14 – Reading is My Passion – book review July 15 – Icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway July 16 – Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway July 16 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review / giveaway July 19 –She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway July 19 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / author interview / giveaway July 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway July 20 - The Adventures of a Travelers Wife - book review / guest post / giveaway July 21 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway July 22 –Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway July 23 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway July 26 –@twilight_reader – book review
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Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 31, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Balloons for Tiger by Lori Orlinsky Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: May 4, 2021 Format available for review: print-hardback (USA), pdf Tour dates: May 4 to May 31, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.
Book Description:
How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they'll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too.
Meet the Author:
Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children's book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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May 4 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway May 4 - Welcome To MLMOpinion’s Reviews - book review May 5 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway May 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway May 7 – Westveil Publishing – book review / guest post / giveaway May 10 –The Pen and Muse Book Reviews – book review / giveaway May 11 –Twirling Book Princess – book review May 11 - Pawesome Wisdom - book spotlight / giveaway May 12 – Pick a Good Book - book review / author interview / giveaway May 13 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / giveaway May 13 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review / author interview / giveaway May 14 –Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway May 17 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway May 18 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 18 - The Bespectacled Mother - book review May 19 –The Adventures Of A Travelers Wife – book review / guest post / giveaway May 20 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway May 20 -Nighttime Reading Center - book review / giveaway May 21 – Icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway May 24 –I'm Into Books – book review May 24 - Reading is My Passion – book review May 25 –Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway May 26 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / author interview / giveaway May 27 – Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway May 27 -I Read Kid's Books - book review / author interview /giveaway May 28 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway May 28 - Books for Books - book review May 31 –Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 31 -Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Nov 30 to Dec 18, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: Oliver the Ornament Boxed Gift Set by Todd M. Zimmermann Category: Children's Fiction, 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 on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. "The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family and friends. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, "Every Ornament Tells a Story."
Meet the Author:
Todd Zimmermann, the creator and author of the “Oliver the Ornament” series, is on a mission to spread kindness and anti-bullying messages within his charming stories. The first story in the series focuses on a little ornament who faces challenges, but is able to overcome all odds to save the day. Charity is at the heart of Oliver the Ornament. A portion of proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to various children’s charities. Starting with 5% from the first book, 10% from the second book, and increasing to 100% of the seventh book, Oliver the Ornament is committed to making a difference in children’s lives throughout the world. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 30 –Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 -Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 -KC Beanie Boos Collection – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 -Reading Authors Network – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 - Nighttime Reading Center - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 1 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 1 - The Pen and Muse Book Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 2 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 2 -Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 3 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 4 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 4 - Chit Chat with Charity – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 4 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 7 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 8 –Pick a good book – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 8 - Adventures Of a Travelers Wife – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 8 -Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 9 - Cuzinlogic - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 10 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 11 – Hall Ways Blog – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 11 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 11 - Writer with Wanderlust - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 14 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 15 –Reading is My Passion – books spotlight Dec 15 - Deborah-Zenha Adams blog – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 17 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 18 – books are love – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 18 – Book World Reviews – book spotlight / author interview TBD – What Emma Did Next – book spotlight / giveaway
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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 Mosley Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 28 pages Genre: Children/ Holiday Publisher: Make A Way Media Release date: November 2019 Format available for review: print (USA and Canada), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: Oct 12 to Dec 4, 2020 Content 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 name until one snowy day in December when he accidentally receives a letter meant for Saint Nick. Realizing there is not much time left until Christmas, Nick opens the letter. The unexpected message inside ultimately leads him on a journey of understanding poverty, gratitude, and service to others while discovering the real meaning of the holiday spirit.
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Book Title: This Is The Earth by Deedee Cummings/illustrated by Charlene Mosley Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages Genre: Children/ Holiday Publisher: Make A Way Media Release date: April 2019 Format available for review: print (USA and Canada), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: Oct 12 to Dec 4, 2020 Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday Book.
Book Description:
A recent Purple Dragonfly Award First Place winner, Cummings uses bold and bright illustrations in This is the Earth to share a message of peace, love, respect, compassion, inclusion. Published in early 2019, the book’s message bears repeating: peace is meant for all of us and it is everyone’s responsibility to care for each other like the united family that we really are. This exceptional and timely book shares the reality that we are all sharing this world that we call home instead of acting as though each continent, each, country, and each neighborhood is like a completely different planet. Within the pages of This is the Earth, readers will discover thought and conversation-invoking concepts on issues and struggles that has our world at odds with each other. Kids and adults will love the lyrical message and thoughtful artwork that reinforces the fact that every human being is our neighbor on Planet Earth; a place also known as Home.
Meet the Author:
Deirdre “Deedee” Cummings believes literacy is a fundamental human right. She is the founder of Make A Way Media, It Pays to Read & the Louisville Book Festival, as well as, an attorney, therapist, and CEO of Abi Behavioral Health in Louisville, Kentucky. Abi is an intensive therapy agency that works to prevent the placement of children in out of home care, such as foster care, hospitalization, and incarceration. Deedee attended Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, one of only two all-female Historically Black Colleges in the country. After graduating from Bennett, she earned a master’s degree and a law degree from the University of Louisville. All of her writing focuses on sharing inspiring messages that remind us all it is never too late to begin again. Deedee encourages the children she works with to write as a way to process emotions, document their journey, and express themselves more clearly. In addition to presenting on multiple topics around the country, Deedee donates hundreds of books and volunteer hours every year to families, children, churches and the local school system. She is excited to announce the launch of her tenth children’s book, This is the Earth. The inspiration for this book came from overwhelming negative media coverage about race relations in our country and across the world. This is the Earth is a book about peace, respect, and diversity inclusion: a message that must be heard and repeated often. She and her husband Anthony live in Louisville with their three children Kayla (an actress in New York), Anthony (a college student and athlete), and Nick (in elementary school). connect with the author: website ~ make a way media ~ twitter ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Oct 12 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Oct 13 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Oct 13 - Working Mommy Journal – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Oct 14 -Leels Loves Books – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Oct 15 - Splashes of Joy – book review of In the Nick of Time / guest post / giveaway Oct 15 -The Pen and Muse Book Reviews - book review of In the Nick of Time / author interview / giveaway Oct 16 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Oct 18 - Amy's Booket List – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Oct 19 - The Pen and Muse Book Reviews - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Oct 20 – Pick A Good Book – book review of In the Nick of Time / author interview / giveaway Oct 21 – Splashes of Joy – book review of This is the Earth / author interview / giveaway Oct 22 – Leels Loves Books – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Oct 26 – Books for Books – book spotlight Oct 27 –Rajiv's Reviews – book review of This is the Earth Oct 27 –Rajiv's Reviews – book review of In the Nick of Time Oct 28 –My Journey Back – book review of In the Nick of Time / author interview / giveaway Oct 30 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 3 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 5 –She Just Loves Books – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 9 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 11 –Priya's Lit Blog – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 11 – Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 11 - Older & Smarter? – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 12 –She Just Loves Books – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 13 –Nighttime Reading Center – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 16 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 18 – Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 18 - Bound 4 Escape – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 20 - Bound 4 Escape – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 20 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 21 – Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 23 – Amy's Booket List – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 23 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 23 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 23 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 24 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 24 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 25 – Older & Smarter? – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 27 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Nov 27 - Reading is My Passion – book review of In the Nick of Time Nov 30 - Cuzinlogic - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 –Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Nov 30 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review of In the Nick of Time / guest post /giveaway Nov 30 – Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Dec 1 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Dec 1 -Lisa's Reading - book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Dec 2 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Dec 3 – Bigreadersite – book review of In the Nick of Time Dec 3 - Reading is My Passion – book review of This is the Earth Dec 3 - Lisa's Reading - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway Dec 4 - Bigreadersite – book review of This is the Earth Dec 4 -I'd Rather Be At The Beach - book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway Dec 7 -I'd Rather Be At The Beach - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway TBA – meandmybooks – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway TBD – Priya's Lit Blog – book review of This is the Earth / giveaway TBD - Lisa-Queen of Random - book review of In the Nick of Time / giveaway TBD - Lisa-Queen of Random - book review of This is the Earth / giveaway
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