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The Kissing Hand 25th Anniversary Edition

September 4, 2018 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from Tanglewood Press in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Kissing Hand 25th Anniversary EditionThe Kissing Hand 25th Anniversary Edition by Audrey Penn, Nancy M. Leak, Ruth E. Harper
on September 11, 2018
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: Tanglewood Press
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With over six million copies sold, countless children have been introduced to Chester Raccoon through The Kissing Hand, the first title in the series that firmly shows the importance of characters with whom kids can share their troubles.

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.

Now in its 25th year of printing, The Kissing Hand has found its way into the hearts of teachers, librarians, parents, and children around the world, especially during times of separation like starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. Celebrate the special Kissing Hand anniversary with Chester and his mother in this limited edition family keepsake with a dedication page, Letters to Chester booklet download and, of course, heart stickers.

A well know classic, The Kissing Hand has released their 25th anniversary collector’s edition. With a beautiful hardbound cover, heart shaped stickers and a place to write special memories, it’s a perfect gift. The message is one of comfort after separation and a mother’s love. This has been a family favorite for years!

About the Author

Audrey Penn started her career as a ballerina dancing with the National Ballet, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and the Danny Diamond Dance Theatre. In 1980, she became too ill with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) to continue dancing but, because she had participated in children’s theatre, children’s dance, and always enjoyed children’s literature, she turned to writing children’s books for her creative outlet.

Her passion for advocacy for children continually molds her writing style and subject matter. She has created her writing program – The Writing Penn – into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals, where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids.

Today, Audrey has written over 13 books and is a New York Times bestselling author of The Kissing Hand.

Off and Away Blog Tour

June 4, 2018 By Heather 1 Comment

Off & Away
by Cale Atkinson
Hardcover, 48 pages
Expected publication: June 5th 2018
by Disney-Hyperion
ISBN 1484782321

How would you get mail if you lived in the middle of the sea? It’s Jo’s dad’s job to deliver it, taking bottles wherever they need to go. He always comes home with exciting stories to tell-but Jo is far too afraid to go out on the ocean herself. Until Dad gets a bad sea cold, that is. With no one but Jo to deliver the bottles, she must find her courage and set sail alone. As she embarks on her mission, her fears just might be replaced with new friendships . . . and grand stories of her own.

With beautiful, atmospheric art and endearing new characters by author-illustrator Cale Atkinson, this picturebook is a treasure.

Amazon * Goodreads

About the Author

Cale Atkinson is an illustrator/writer/animator currently residing in Kelowna Canada.
Believing in tea more than sleep, Cale is constantly working on numerous projects. His work can be found in children’s books, animated shorts, television, and games.

Companies Cale has worked with include Disney Hyperion, Tundra, Owl Books, Grosset & Dunlap, Scholastic, Pearson, and Marvel.

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Blog Tour Schedule

Week One:

6/4/2018– Little Red reads– Review

6/5/2018– Margie’s Must Reads– Excerpt

6/6/2018– BookHounds YA– Guest Post

6/7/2018– Bri’s Book Nook– Review

6/8/2018– Bookish Lifestyle– Review

Week Two:

6/11/2018– Beagles & Books– Review

6/12/2018– Jrsbookreviews– Review

6/13/2018– Here’s to Happy Endings– Review

6/14/2018– Peaceful Oblivion– Review

6/15/2018– Wonder Struck– Review

So You Want to See the World Blog Tour

May 4, 2018 By Heather 1 Comment

So You Want to See the World?
by Jason Pruett
Published by Plain Sight Publishing
March 2018
ISBN: 1462121772

The perfect gift for graduates of all ages! You’re off on your journey! It’s already started. There are lands to be seen and pictured and charted. There are oceans to cross, there are islands to visit. There’s life to get living, so go on and live it!Amazon

Very similar to “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” by Dr. Seuss. My children loved the rhyming verse and message. I wish the illustrations were a bit more rich and colorful, but this book work great as a read along and has a hopeful message fot the future, My children both gave it five stars!

About the Author

Jason Pruett has a BFA in industrial design from Brigham Young University and an MFA in illustration from the Academy of Art University. He has created art for games and animation. Jason currently illustrates picture books, such as A Is for Abinadi, and the children’s comic book Jimmy Brass, 2nd Grade Detective. He lives in the Salt Lake area with his wife.

Tour Schedule

April 23-Reading Is One of My Passions
Aprl 24-My Book a Day
April 25-Life is What Its Called
April 27-Book Worm Lisa
May 2-Singing Librarian Books
May 3-Literary Time Out
May 4-Little Red Reads

 

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