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The Penderwicks At Last Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Genres: Children's

Title: THE PENDERWICKS AT LAST
Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Pub. Date: May 15, 2018
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 256
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Audible, B&N, iBooks, TBD

The finale you’ve all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall!

Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures–these are the things that have shaped Lydia’s journey since readers first met her in The Penderwicks in Spring.

Now it’s summertime, and eleven-year-old Lydia is dancing at the bus stop, waiting for big sister Batty to get home from college.

This is a very important dance and a very important wait because the two youngest sisters are about to arrive home to find out that the Penderwicks will all be returning to Arundel this summer, the place where it all began. And better still is the occasion: a good old-fashioned, homemade-by-Penderwicks wedding.

Bursting with heart and brimming with charm, this is a joyful, hilarious ode to the family we love best. And oh my MOPS–Meeting of Penderwick Siblings–does Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks at Last crescendo to one perfect Penderwick finale.

About the Author

Jeanne Birdsall grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended wonderful public schools. Jeanne had lots of great teachers, but her favorites were: Mrs. Corkhill, sixth grade, who encouraged her intellectual curiosity; Mr. Tremonte, eighth grade algebra, who taught Jeanne to love and respect math; and Miss Basehore, second and fourth year Latin, to whom Jeanne (and Mr. Penderwick) will be forever grateful.
Although she first decided to become a writer when she was ten years old, it took Jeanne until she was forty-one to get started. In the years in between, Jeanne had many strange jobs to support herself, and also worked hard as a photographer, the kind that makes art. Some of Jeanne’s photographs are included in the permanent collections of museums, including the Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Art Museum. Her work can be seen in several galleries, including the R. Michelson Galleries in western Massachusetts.
Jeanne’s home now is with her husband in Northampton, Massachusetts. Their house is old and comfortable, full of unruly animals, and surrounded by gardens.

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Our family has long been fans of the Penderwick series. We immerse ourselves in their adventures via audio book and have followed the family as they grow up together. The last installment was magical as usual. So many sisters, parents who speak latin, and a beautiful setting from their childhood. Arundel is the place dreams are made of and is the perfect setting for a wedding! Lydia and Batty have much mischief to make.

What we enjoy so much about these books is the atmosphere and the closeness of the family you can feel with each interaction. It ins’t often you find a bunch of sisters who are each unique yet have a sense of unity and loyalty to each pother and their legacy. Each in a different stage of life, yet touching back to get together and to counsel with their parents and siblings. There is a comfort in the dynamic of tradition.

Plenty of animal friends and dogs as well. What would the stories be without the puppies who help Lydia merge with any new place and time. This is a series not to miss and perfect to read all together. Hoping we see a spin off series which continues to track the Penderwicks as they empty the nest and have families of their own. But in the meantime, be sure to pick this up as a Summer read. Thanks so much to Rockstar Book Tours and Knopf Books for Young Readers for allowing us a chance to enjoy the last installment.

Giveaway

3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE PENDERWICKS AT LAST, US Only.

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Tour Schedule

Week One:
5/7/2018- Bri’s Book Nook- Review
5/8/2018- Christen Krumm- Review
5/9/2018- RhythmicBooktrovert- Review
5/10/2018- Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers- Review
5/11/2018- Reading with Rendz- Review

Week Two:
5/14/2018- Little Red Reads- Review
5/15/2018- Buttons Book Reviews- Review
5/16/2018- Will Read Anything- Review
5/17/2018- Two Points of Interest- Review
5/18/2018- The Desert Bibliophile- Review

So You Want to See the World Blog Tour

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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

 

Ralphie, Always Loved ~ Spotlight

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Anyone who has felt a deep connection with their own beloved pet will find joy, kindness, and light in Ralphie’s story; perfect for sharing with little ones as well as friends and family. This is author Andrea Yerramilli’s debut picture book about her family’s own dog, Ralphie – how he brought joy to their lives every day.

Rambunctious and hyperactive, Ralphie had already been returned to the animal shelter three times, but when Andrea and her husband adopted him and gave him a loving home where he was understood, accepted, and taught, he learned fast. As Ralphie’s human family grew, so did his capacity for love and the ways he could express it.

Ralphie, Always Loved will remind you of all that is good, and reaffirm your belief in love’s power to uplift and transform.

Ralphie, Always Loved
Written by Andrea Yerramilli // Illustrated by Samantha Van Riet
About Something Good (AboutSomethingGood.com)
October 28 2017 // Ages 4-7
$14.99-Hardcover // ISBN: 978-0998760100
$7.99-Paperback // ISBN: 978-0998760155
Distributed via Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Baker & Taylor

Karen Soares, DVM, VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital, San Diego, CA:
“This is a story of patience and understanding, of love given and love received. Even though I had the privilege of knowing Ralphie, I fell in love all over again.”

Rambunctious and hyperactive, Ralphie had already been returned to the animal shelter three times, but when Andrea and her husband adopted him and gave him a loving home where he was understood, accepted, and taught, he learned fast. As Ralphie’s human family grew, so did his capacity for love and the ways he could express it. He remained a loving and beloved family member who touched the hearts of the whole neighborhood until he was ready to say goodbye at the grand-old age of sixteen.

Ralphie, Always Loved will remind you of all that is good, and reaffirm your belief in love’s power to uplift and transform. Anyone who has felt a deep connection with their own beloved pet will find joy, kindness, and light in Ralphie’s story; perfect for sharing with little ones as well as friends and family.

Author Andrea Yerramilli grew up in Mumbai, India, when it was still called Bombay, and has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bombay University. She moved to the United States in 1996 and has lived in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California. She is a former marketing professional who is a mom to kids both with and without fur. Committed to finding the good in everything, Andrea believes that a sense of belonging to someone’s heart is what makes us feel complete; that kindness goes a long way; and that keeping your mind and heart open can help when things happen that you don’t understand. Andrea lives in New Jersey with her husband and children. Ralphie, Always Loved is Andrea’s debut picture book.

Connect with Andrea at: http://andreayerramilli. com/

Samantha Van Riet is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer with more than twenty published books to her credit. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa.

About Something Good (ASG) was started in 2013 by author Andrea Yerramilli and her husband as a vehicle to curate, inspire, and share goodness in the world. In a world where negative images flood the media, and words like “hate” get tossed around so easily, Andrea felt she needed a space that encouraged and focused on the words like “love” and the beauty that is life.

Find out more at: http://www. aboutsomethinggood. com/

Check out Ralphie’s Instagram (4k followers): https://www. instagram.com/ ralphiealwaysloved/