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DRESSED by Peter Brown Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.
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From
a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor
winning artist comes an exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up,
having fun, and feeling free.
The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free.
Until he romps into his parents' closet and is inspired to get dressed. First
he tries on his dad's clothes, but they don't fit well. Then he tries on his
mom's clothes, and wow! The boy looks great. He looks through his mom's jewelry
and makeup and tries that on, too. When he's discovered by his mother and
father, the whole family (including the dog!) get in on the fun, and they all
get dressed together.
This charming and humorous story was inspired by bestselling and award-winning
author Peter Brown's own childhood, and highlights nontraditional gender roles
and self-expression.
Fred Gets Dressed implies a cute book. It's a good one for teaching children how to get dressed. It also shows a bit of transgender dressing. I enjoyed that part of it, especially when the parents came into the bedroom. I am not sure if this is the plot of the story or not.
It shows that they let their child choose what they want to wear. It may also be teaching to let your child play dress-up with a child or children. They may want to try on mom or dad clothes, and that should be okay as well.
The author seems to be emphasizing allowing your child to play dress up and it being okay to wear mom's clothes or dad's clothes. It is a sweet story; nonetheless, Children will enjoy this. May Fred be a girl or a boy? Who to say? The author does not say if Fred is a boy or a girl. Your children could see themselves in the story; This does not always happen. Well done with that.
I rated the book four stars (moons). I am not exactly sure if the story is about transgender children or learning to get dressed. That does not matter too much, but the other reason for it implying determination is I did not get the print copy. I am not blaming the author on this, as it is the slow mail that is the problem. I hope that parents will pick this up to put on their child's bookshelves. It is a good book for children to learn whether the story or plot is about transgender children or learning to get dressed or to play dress up.
Children should be allowed to play dress-up. There is nothing wrong with trying on other people's clothes. It may be that they either enjoy or identify with them better.
About Peter:
Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many
bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets,
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, and The Curious Garden. He is also
the author of the bestselling middle-grade duology The Wild Robot and The
Wild Robot Escapes. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy
Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best
Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for
Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.
Book Title: A Night at the Farm Author: Chelsea Cates, Quinn Metal Corbin
Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals, Bedtime, Farms, Fiction, Children Fiction, Humor Publisher: Running Press Kids Publisher Date: February 9, 2021 (32 Pages, Hardcover) Age Group: 4-8 year olds ISBN:9780762468416
This quirky bedtime
story brings to life an eclectic cast of miniature farm animals and what
they get themselves into while the farmer is fast asleep.
After a long day of work, the farmer has gone to bed. But for her farm
animals, the party is just getting started. While the farmer sleeps, the
cows steal her truck to go to the moo-vies, the pigs pamper themselves,
and the goats put on a midnight fashion show. This photographic book of
miniatures depicts the mischief the farm animals get into in this
adorable bedtime book.
Discliamer: I received a
free copy of this book though publisher for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Want To Buy:Amazon Add To:Goodreads
I think I found a great bedtime story. It is a book about animals. It is on a farm. It is called “A Night at the Farm.” It is funny. I enjoyed it. I was laughing at the antics that the animal did while the farmer is asleep. Maybe your child is a night owl and likes to party. They enjoy farm animals and wonder what they might do while you sleep. This book is funny and unique.
The pictures are down well. Its pages look so real. The antics the animals are doing make you laugh and enjoy the story. Parents should get this for their young readers. It is suitable for children of four years old and to eight years old. If you are older, that does not mean you will not like it.
There seems to be a party that begins once the humans go to sleep for the night. The party lasts all night long. Will the animals enjoy the fun. The farm seems unaware. Each page has some rhyming going on, but you will be drawn in with the picture being so real. The animals look so authentic. The animals get into mischief and other trouble. What will they get themselves into on the farm? There is something fun for everyone.
Suppose your child enjoys fashion shows. There seems to be a dance-off, and I wonder what animals are on that. Children will love this bedtime story and the fun mini animals in the book.
Book Title: Journey To A New Earth Author: Zeiny Sher Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals Publisher: Zeiny Sher Publisher Date: October 30, 2020 (30 Pages, Hardcover) Age Group: 2-8 year olds ISBN:9789914703863
Penelope Panda and Kobi Koala Discover a New Earth is an
exploration in preservation through connection. Penelope and Kobi are
connected through life changing events, which helps them learn how to
love and preserve the earth, and how to deeply connect with each other
and others along the way.
Discliamer: I received a
free copy of this book though IreadBookTours for an honest review and
for the book tour. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Want To Buy:Amazon Add To:Goodreads
Looking for a different kind of book that shows off kindness and friendship. I picked up a book called Journey to A New Earth that shows love and kindness through nature. It also shows it through the connection of each other.
This one is done beautifully and written well. They show that the light is shown through as all and we are all connected. Friendship and kindness are shown in this book. You can see what happens when something happens to another person or animal in this case.
What Penelope does to help Kobi is something we do not see often. But we should ask it something we all can do. We can listen to his story and maybe even help find his friends. We are from the same earth or place and we are all connected to the earth or and sky.
This book is also an exploration of what all new and what happens after a tragedy. We can all come together and work together. We can love and live together. Do you know that we connect through life-changing events and learn to find ways to persevere and save the earth through this? We are connected to each other along the way.
Zeiny Sher is a children’s book author whose journey began while writing a journal of life’s little love and connection experiences for her three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. With a very close-knit family, Sher has always been passionate about the universal connection we all have and teaching this to the younger generation. She has coached teenage girls on self-esteem and self-worth. Sher enjoys meditation in nature, CrossFit, Safari holidays and baking with her little ones.
Book Title: Mia and Nattie One Great Team! Author: Marlene M. Bell Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals Publisher: Ewephoric Publishing Publisher Date: October 3, 2020 (32 Pages, Hardcover) Age Group: 3-7 year olds ISBN:978-0999539446
Nattie’s mouth was a little crooked. Her legs were a bit shorter than usual, and one horn was too straight, like a unicorn’s horn. But Mia thought Nattie was perfect. In a read-aloud picture book for children who love animals, award-winning writer and sheep breeder Marlene M. Bell presents Nattie the lamb’s true story. MIA AND NATTIE is a heartwarming book that teaches readers about problem-solving, teamwork, and love. On a visit to her grandma’s farm, eight-year-old Mia discovers a newborn, orphaned lamb outside in the cold and takes her to the laundry room, naming her Nattie. As she tries to nurse the lamb back to health, Mia discovers that Nattie is different from the other lambs and struggles to fit in with them like Mia does with other kids her age. When her grandmother says she will sell Nattie to a neighbor, Mia must come up with a plan to keep her friend around—one that will show the family just how special Nattie truly is.
Discliamer: I received a free copy of this book though IreadBookTours for an honest review and for the book tour. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Want To Buy:Amazon Add To:Goodreads
I found a sweet book about a little girl and a baby lamb. This story is a sweet one. Though I think mostly about compassion and how being unique and special. What will happen to this baby sheep that is born and makes a connection with a little girl?
Will Mia find a special job that will help keep her on the farm? Will Grandma sell her as she thinks. Mia seems quite attached to Nattie. The story seems to show you that small and little that they can help when they find the right job or special thing they are good at.
The pictures are done well. They are cute. The pictures are what makes me turn the pages. They seem drawn well. Mia does some special care for Nattie. You will be surprised what Nattie's special magic or talent is.
This book shows what teamwork is or can be. It doesn't always have to be two kids or two people that do the teamwork. That was seen in this book.
This book is good for those that have children that love farm animals and or animals in general. It teaches and also shows that some animals can be calming and stress relievers without being with others. What a lovely story about a little girl and a baby sheep. What a good book to pick up. Children can learn about teamwork and caring for baby animals.
Marlene M. Bell is an award-winning writer, artist, and crazy sheep lady who resides in beautiful East Texas. Her renown sheep photographs grace the covers of many livestock magazines where she also writes newsy articles about raising sheep from her hands-on experience. Marlene offers the first of her children's picture books, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team which is based on true events from the Bell’s ranch. It's a touching story of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb. Marlene shares her life with her husband and dreadfully spoiled horned Dorset sheep: a large Maremma guard dog named Tia, and cats, Hollywood, Leo, and Squeaks. The cats believe they rule the household—and do.
Prize: One Autographed Mia and Nattie picture book, One Nattie Plushie , One Boo Boo Ball ™ , (1) $50 Amazon Gift Card (1 winner) (US only) (ends Feb 12)
Book Title: Animals at the Office Author: Sarah Sommer Publisher: Sarah Sommer Publisher Date: June 21, 2020 (40 Pages, Hardcover) Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals
It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded
by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the
aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his
new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone
else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about
himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and
rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day
jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special
traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may
relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an
office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own
job and what going to work means for them.
Discliamer: I received this book free for book tour purposes and for an honest review. My opinions and thoughts are my own. Want to Buy: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble Add To: Goodreads
In the Nick of Time, it is about learning the meaning of Christmas. This book brings home that meaning though a little boy. There a letter then comes to him by mistake but will he learn that there are more things to be thankful and show kindness.
There is a boy who just wants a toy for his little brother and a job for his mom and nothing for himself. Will Nick figure it out that there are more important things rather than what he wants. You know, giving is better than receiving. Children can learn this through his book and the meaning of Christmas. Helping out your neighbors.
The story is done well. The pictures sure do tell the meaning. The plot of the story has what children need to learn but also shows kindness. Not everybody is the same and this book shows that to children through this book in a different way. Will Nick be in time to help Santa?
Prize: Win signed copies of IN THE NICK OF TIME & THIS IS THE EARTH & a $25 Amazon Gift Card (1 winner) (USA only) (ends Dec 11) a Rafflecopter giveaway
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).
Book Title: Animals at the Office Author: Sarah Sommer Publisher: Sarah Sommer Publisher Date: October 1, 2020 (40 Pages, Hardcover) Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals
It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded
by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the
aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his
new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone
else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about
himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and
rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day
jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special
traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may
relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an
office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own
job and what going to work means for them.
Discliamer: I received this book free for book tour purposes and for an honest review. My opinions and thoughts are my own. Want to Buy: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble Add To: Goodreads
Ever been new somewhere or place. Well, this is a good book to teach your child or children a valuable lesson about yourself. Animals at the Office portray that meaning though out the book that you learn the value of you and your skills and being unique.
Children should not have to fit into to make friends or be part of a group. You should be able to be yourself and still know your values. This book shows that throughout. The pictures even show the emotions and actions of trying to be someone else.
There is rhyming and the learning of that is nice. I was smiling as I was reading this book. It teaches and gives a valuable lesson throughout. The book is colorful and done well. It a joy to read and see the pictures. In time as today, these books are sometimes forgotten that have value and lessons for children who need to learn.
Prize: Win signed copies of ANIMALS AT THE OFFICE & A GOOSE ON THE ROOF & a $50 Amazon Gift Card (1 winner) (USA only) (ends Nov 20) a Rafflecopter giveaway
Sarah
Sommer enjoys working with words in a way that makes the story feel
musical and rhythmical, which is a reflection of her first career in
music as a professional clarinetist. She is passionate about animals and
enjoys nature, the arts, and dark chocolate.
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