I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the FARAWAY THINGS by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Kelly Murphy Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Book:

Title: FARAWAY THINGS

Author: Dave Eggers, illustrated by Kelly Murphy

Pub. Date: June 8, 2021

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 40

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

From a bestselling author comes an evocative, classic-feeling adventure tale about a boy and his sword, and how giving away something precious leads to an even more important discovery.

Lucian’s father called them faraway things, those mysterious objects orphaned upon the windswept shore, their stories long lost in the shroud of ocean fog. Lucian’s discovery on the beach this particular day, though, is no ordinary faraway thing. It’s a cutlass: strong, shiny, and powerful. As its history comes to light, Lucian faces a choice: cling to the sword he loves or accept a gift that shines farther, wider, and deeper than he could have ever dreamed.

Stunningly illustrated with evocative art by Kelly Murphy and written by award-winning and bestselling writer Dave Eggers, here is a profound and resonant tale about the reward of letting go.

Praise for FARAWAY THINGS:
“Lyrical, descriptive language allows Lucian’s story to gently unfold… [a] beautiful story about adventure and honoring a father’s memory, this is a noteworthy addition to elementary school libraries.”―School Library Journal

* “An ingenious choice for a muted palette…[an] evocative picture book bildungsroman with equally atmospheric illustrations.”―Kirkus Reviews

* “Sweeping multimedia art by Murphy gives the galleon, its crew, and the ocean grandeur… Eggers tells his swashbuckling yarn with screenplay-like polish that feels just as expansive as Murphy’s art.”―Publishers Weekly

“Using wide pictures rendered in muted tones set alongside sparse text, the reader is given a window into the life of Lucian….[t]his story presents a short, yet important journey of loss, growth, and empathy.”―School Library Connection

 

REVIEW: What a beautiful book! When Faraway Things arrived in our mailbox from the publisher I was immediately drawn to the illustrations. With a seascape theme, and watercolor feel it hold and air of adventure. I loved how Lucian is coming into being a man, feeling important and honoring his father’s legacy. His faraway thing opens the door to a new mission. He also travels away from home without his mother’s approval! Simple, short and streamlined, this nautical picture book will inspire young ones dealing with loss and growing up.

About Dave Eggers:

Dave Eggers is the author of ten books, including most recently Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?, The Circle and A Hologram for the King, which was a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award. He is the founder of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing company based in San Francisco that produces books, a quarterly journal of new writing (McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern), and a monthly magazine, The Believer. McSweeney’s also publishes Voice of Witness, a nonprofit book series that uses oral history to illuminate human rights crises around the world. Eggers is the co-founder of 826 National, a network of eight tutoring centers around the country and ScholarMatch, a nonprofit organization designed to connect students with resources, schools and donors to make college possible. He lives in Northern California with his family.

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About Kelly Murphy:

Kelly Murphy is a New York Times-bestselling author-illustrator and recipient of the E.B. White Award. She has notably illustrated the works of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen and Beatrix Potter, as well as book covers for various Newbery Medal winning novels, creating award-winning art for clients worldwide. Her 40+ books have been translated in 16 languages, earning countless awards and starred reviews, featuring on “best books of the year” lists by Publishers Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Kirkus and The New York Times. Kelly teaches illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, is a keynote speaker, competition juror, and leads professional workshops nationwide. She lives in Providence, RI, with her husband, author-illustrator Antoine Revoy, and their many animal companions.

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of FARAWAY THINGS, US Only.

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Little Reed Reads is happy to share THE POWER OF PIGGY BEAR by Mara James Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Book:

Title: THE POWER OF PIGGY BEAR

Author: Mara James, Matthew Mew (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: March 2, 2021

Publisher: Brown Books Kids

Formats: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

Extraordinary Lives Foundation Founder and CEO Mara James releases her debut children’s picture book to promote Mental Health Awareness and Wellness!

Do you ever feel sad, lonely, or worried? What about angry, or scared? These feelings can be hard to fell, can’t they? It would be much easier to just feel happy all the time! But everyone feels these ways sometimes, and it’s nothing to be scared or worried about. As long as you know helpful ways to handle your feelings, everything will be OK! And that is what Piggie Bear is for! Piggie Bear shows children everywhere just how amazing they are, each and everyone. And Piggie Bear also shows children different techniques they can use to work through emotions that are hard to feel and understand. The Power of Piggie Bear is an important emotional tool, created for young children to learn how to identify, process, and manage their own feelings in a healthy way.

Mara Reads THE POWER OF PIGGY BEAR