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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.

Argyle Fox Spotlight

May 4, 2017 By Heather Leave a Comment

Argyle Fox SpotlightArgyle Fox by Marie Letourneau
Published by Tanglewood Publishing on March 14, 2017
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: SoCal Public Relations
Buy the Book • Goodreads
Argyle Fox, with his signature style, wants to play outside on a springtime day, but the wind is wreaking havoc with his fun and games. As soon as he builds a card tower, climbs into a giant spider web, or takes up his pirate sword, here comes the wind: Woosh!

Mama Fox tells grumpy Argyle that if he thinks long enough, he will come up with something to do. Following his mother’s suggestion and inspired by her knitting, he works all the pieces of his day together and creates the perfect solution.

The story of Argyle teaches that failure is often a path to success and celebrates perseverance, creative thinking, and an old-fashioned springtime activity.

About the Author

Marie Letourneau is a full-time illustrator and graphic artist, with a BA in Fine Arts from Hofstra University’s New College on Long Island. Marie illustrated Is a Worry Worrying You? and The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies and was the author and illustrator for The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères. She and her family live in New York.

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Biography

Marie Letourneau lives with her family on Long Island, NY. Born in Queens, NY, Marie’s family moved to Long Island when she was 5 years old. She grew up in Babylon Village – a quiet little town on the south shore of Long Island. She has been interested in illustrating books for as far back as she can remember. As child, she would make little books out of paper and staples and give them to family members as gifts. Marie studied fine arts at Hoftsra University’s New College where she earned her BFA. In 2006, her first book as both author and illustrator entitled, “The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres” (Tanglewood Books) won ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, Bronze Medal. She has done design work for (and appeared on) The Nate Berkus Show, and The Revolution with fashion icon Tim Gunn. In 2014, Marie was a finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards for her stationery shop Le French Circus, on Etsy. She loves animals, beets, roller skating and plays roller derby. Marie is married with two children, they have two dogs and a cat. Visit her website www.marieletourneau.com

The 12 Days Of Christmas: A Peek Through Picture Book

December 9, 2016 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from Doubleday Books for Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The 12 Days Of Christmas: A Peek Through Picture BookThe 12 Days Of Christmas: A Peek Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers on October 18, 2016
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Buy the Book • five-stars
The twelve days of Christmas have never looked so fun! Turn page after page of this innovative picture book based on the classic carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and watch as twelve days of gifts appear through clever peek-through holes on each page! Young children will especially love anticipating all the presents and seeing them arrive as if by magic. This interactive and lively book is sure to be a family favorite at Christmastime year after year.

little red reads reviewThe 12 Days Of Christmas A Peek Through Picture Book, is a creative, magical way to teach younger crowds the 12 Days Of Christmas Song. The elves on the front page have engaging, welcoming faces, and the silver Holly, and Snowflakes are sure to draw a child to the book. It has fun cut outs and sparkly pictures so your kids have a visionary perspective to what the items in the song are. The book encourages the readers to be productive, and go on an adventure with elf friends to learn the song.- M. age 13

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