Book Review: Colton's Time Machine: Lincoln, Edison, and Wright Brothers

Book Tile: Colton's Time Machine: Lincoln, Edison, and Wright Brothers
Author: Rebecca Massey
Genre: Children, American History, Animals, Fiction, Picture Book, Historical Fiction, Dragons, Time Travel
Series: Colton's Time Machine (Book 2)
Publisher: Hancock Press
Publisher date: April 5, 2018 (64 Pages, Paperback)
ISBN: 1948000083

Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Well, so does Colton! So, he decided to invent a way to make time travel possible.

As much as I enjoy writing the Colton's Pocket Dragon books, I also wanted to create another magical series continuing these stories, which would give young readers a little knowledge of history. In the Colton's Time Machine books, Colton will build a time machine and then travel back in time to important events and meet famous people. The places, events, facts, dates and people were researched and used as true to the best of my knowledge.

I hope you will enjoy reading and learning along with the dragons while Colton teaches them history.

Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher for an honest review.
Want To Buy: Amazon | Waman Books | IndieBound | Mascot Books
Add To: Goodreads

 

Are your children or child into dragons? Colton's Time Machine is a spin-off of Colton's Pocket Dragons. I have another decent book about Colton and his dragon friends to read and learn about history.

In this book, "Colton's Time Machine: Lincoln, Edison and Wright Brothers," we are taken back in time to see Lincoln and learn about his unique Gettysburg address. Colton and his dragon friends help write his speech. At the same time, Lincoln tells some stories to the dragons.

Each chapter talks about a different historical figure. Edison is next. This one is about his invention of the light bulb and how we started electricity. It was not all that impressive about Edison, but that was probably me. I am not all that into learning about the light bulb. You child or children might be. We understand the history of the light bulb and many of Edison's inventions that we use today or throughout the years.

Last but not least is the Wright Brothers. This one is more fun and interesting than Colton, and his dragon friends do and enjoy. If you or your child is a fan of transportation or airplanes, they will love this part of the book. They are learning how we got started on planes and who invented them. This story is a bit more entertaining.

Children will love this book if they are into inventions or want to be an inventor. They will still learn about the stories that started it all for the things we have in today's world.

 

Check out my Recommendation Page
Linked up in: Monthly Book Blogger Linky up

Please read my NRC Policies Page

Follow NRC: | Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin | Pinterest | Goodreads | Smashbomb | Smashwords | Storygraph | Riffle | Linkedin | Sign up for NRC Newsletter | Reedy Discovery |

Book Review: Colton's Pocket Dragons - DragonLand

Book Tile: Colton's Pocket Dragons: DragonLand
Author: Rebecca Massey
Genre: Children, Fantasy, Animals, Fiction, Picture Book, Dragons, Adventures
Series: Colton's Pocket Dragons (Book 1)
Publisher: Authorhouse
Publisher date: February 22, 2013 (28 Pages, Paperback)
ISBN:9781481714068

Come fly with Colton and his pocket dragon Colton is a ten-year-old boy who finds an egg that he keeps safe and warm until one day it hatches, revealing a baby dragon. With every book, join Colton and his pocket dragon as they go off on flying adventures. Together they will find and save Iggy the bigfoot, Skylar the dinosaur, Tansy the abominable snowman, and Bernie the orangutan and explore a haunted house and encounter the master dragon and others. Together they will find tree monsters, snow monsters, gargoyles, wolves, snakegons, ghosts, and a gigantic mole. Come tag along with Colton and his pocket dragon on their adventures.

Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher for an honest review.
Want To Buy: Amazon | Waman Books | IndieBound | Mascot Books
Add To: Goodreads

 

I enjoyed the story of Colton and his first pocket dragon. Is your child or children into dragons or enjoy reading about dragons? This book starts with a little boy and how he feels his life is boring and nothing is exciting.

We get introduced to Colton. He finds an egg and wants to take care of it. How do you take care of an egg, but it is not a bird egg? What kind of egg is it? We meet a little dragon and his name is "Kolta." The adventures start once this little egg hatches.

Dragonland is where most of the adventure takes place once Kolta and Colton go to visit. Will we find Kolta's parents? Colton does not want to see Kolta leave and stay in Dragonland. But will Colton understand and know his friend will be back?

Children will learn about taking care of an egg and raising a dragon. Children will also learn about letting go and know that they need to live with their parents just as dragons need to live with their parents once Colton helps raise his new friend Kolta.

The pictures remain done well. They are bright. What will happen when Colton finds a new egg that is white with red spots? It seems Colton is starting to collect some pocket dragons. Colton and Kolta are in Dragonland, exploring and trying to find Kolta's parents. They run into different situations. Will Kolta help Colton out of some of the problems. What adventures will they get themselves into, and will Kolta's dad save Colton from the most dangerous dragon monster?

Check out my Recommendation Page
Linked up in: Monthly Book Blogger Linky up

Please read my NRC Policies Page

Follow NRC: | Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin | Pinterest | Goodreads | Smashbomb | Smashwords | Storygraph | Riffle | Linkedin | Sign up for NRC Newsletter | Reedy Discovery |

Book Review: Colton's Time Machine: Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin

Book Tile: Colton's Time Machine: Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin
Author: Rebecca Massey
Genre: Children, American History, Animals, Fiction, Picture Book, Historical Fiction, Dragons, Time Travel
Series: Colton's Time Machine (Book 3)
Publisher: Hancock Press
Publisher date: May 15, 2019 (62 Pages, Paperback)
ISBN:9781948000420

As Colton was going to sit down, he looked at the map on the wall. "That's it! I'm going to visit Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams from our first visit, when we sat in on the making of the 'Declaration of Independence.'" He sat down in the chair, picked up the history book, and flipped through the pages until he found 'Thomas Jefferson. He read his biography then said, "We have a lot in common, he's an inventor like me." Then, he turned some more pages until he found John Adams. "Lets see: Adams was a farmer, lawyer and he spent several years in France. I bet he has some freat stories to tell us." Then,he turned the page to Benjamin Franklin, who was another inventory and few a kite in an electrical storm. Colton got up and went over to the map on the wall. he traded the green pins for red ones and put green ones on Charlottesville, Virginia, for Thomas Jefferson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for John Adams, and another on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Benjamin Franklin. Then he left the tree house and went into his house for the night.

Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher for an honest review.
Want To Buy: Amazon | Waman Books | IndieBound | Mascot Books
Add To: Goodreads

 

Are you a history fan? Do you want a fun and enjoyable way to teach history lessons to your children or even your students? Well, Colton's Time Machine will help you with this. I have read and checked out "Colton's Time Machine: Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin" by Rebecca Massey.

Colton and his friends go on adventures to meet three historical figures. Each one is detailed and done well. Children will learn a bit of history about Thomas Jefferson, John Adam, and Benjamin Franklin. The way Colton deals with some of the antics the dragons do. It is enjoyable and teachable to any child or children. Children will be smiling and learning history lessons through the book; Not all but some American critical historical events.

Each chapter is separated for each prominent historical figure. The pictures are bright and fun to look at. It seems like Colton is teaching some dragons about sharing and asking to use things. There seem to be some life lessons through the book as well as some history.

Teachers and parents alike will want to add this series to their classroom or even their child or children's bookshelves. This series is a spin-off to Colton's Pocket Dragons. Suitable for children to learn about American history and the importance of democracy.

 

Check out my Recommendation Page
Linked up in: Monthly Book Blogger Linky up

Please read my NRC Policies Page

Follow NRC: | Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin | Pinterest | Goodreads | Smashbomb | Smashwords | Storygraph | Riffle | Linkedin | Sign up for NRC Newsletter | Reedy Discovery |

Book Review: Smile and Say Hi

Book Tile: Smile and Say Hi
Author: Mary Jo Hazard
Genre: Children, Picture Books, Courage, Adventures, Dragons
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publisher date: June 1, 2021 (38 Pages, Hardcover)
ISBN: 9781645437772

Michael Joe Bob is remarkably shy.
When he meets someone new, he won’t smile and say hi.
Mike runs and he hides, petrified through and through,
unable to do what he knows he must do.
Then one night in Mike’s room, some fierce dragons fly
and whisk him away through the starry night sky
to adventures so daring. Mike searches inside
and seizes the courage to smile and say hi!

Disclaimer: I received this book free from Mascot Books for an honest review.
Want To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Target | Mascot Books
Add To: Goodreads

Do you have a child or children that are shy and maybe do not know how to approach to make friends? Well, perhaps this book is named "Smile and Say Hi" by Mary Jo Hazard. It might be a good one to have for you.

It got dragons and a great message for children. It even has the parents encourage their son. However, They do not force him to do so. You will be surprised at what the dragon king does with this little boy. It's fun to use what children like best.

Michael though he enjoys dragons. He is to meet a new person when they show up at his home. Will he have the courage to Smile and Say Hi, or will he just run off. What starts the fun and enjoyable message as his dad says to try it.

Michael then gets a visit from the Dragon King and is enough to go on an adventure. Will Michael find the courage to help a miniature dragon? You will be surprised what he says to this little dragon? Will Michael and his partner win the race?

This book is adorable and enjoyable; The pictures happen well written—the message is geared toward children or any child. Children and parents will enjoy the message about courage; what another great book to add to your child's or children's bookshelves that they will want to read.

Check out my Recommendation Page
Linked up in: Monthly Book Blogger Linky up

Please read my NRC Policies Page. Follow NRC: | Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin | Pinterest | Goodreads | Smashbomb | Smashwords | Storygraph | Riffle | Linkedin | Sign up for NRC Newsletter | Reedy Discovery |

Book Tour: Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson With Giveaway

Book Title: Dragons Don't Dance Ballet
Author: Jennifer Carson
Genres: Children, Picture Books, Animals, Dragons, Ballet, Dancing
Publisher: Vinal Publishing
Publisher Date: December 8, 2020 (36 Pages, Hardcover)
Age Group: 3-7 year olds
ISBN: 9781734503647

Esmeralda Dragon works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, but what she really wants to do is dance. Encouraged by her friend Harold to audition, Esmeralda takes a leap of faith only to discover that she doesn’t quite fit in with the other ballerinas. But Esmerelda isn’t ready to give up–and neither is Harold! Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet is a whimsical picture book that challenges body image expectations and encourages little ones to go for their dreams.

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 | Dragon Charmer | BN |
Add To: Goodreads

Dragons are not for breathing fire. They're a friendly dragon that has dreams of her own. She wants to dance. The title of this book is “Dragons Don't Dance Ballet”. What a way to say you can not have what you want.

But Esmeralda Dragon thinks she can't fit in and with the image of her body she thinks she can not dance. Well, this book helps with body image and encourages you to keep going and trying to fulfill your dreams. It also teaches us to never give up.

Will Esmeralda Dragon get what she wants or will she give up on trying. She has a friend Harold and he comes to encourage her. He does seem to step up when everyone else does not. You will be surprised by how this ends.

The pictures are done well. Just cause you do not look like others does not mean you can not fit it. You just are different and need to do things differently. Will Esmeralda Dragon get to dance? Children should try and keep trying to reach their dreams. They should never give up if they want to reach them. This seems to be what this book is about. The meaning of it along with the body being different. That should not matter if you can do something.

Jennifer Carson lives in Michigan with her husband, four sons and many furry friends. She grew up on a steady diet of Muppet movies and Renaissance faires and would occasionally be caught reading under the blankets with a flashlight. Besides telling tales, Jennifer likes to create fantasy creatures and characters and publishes her own sewing patterns. Her artwork and patterns can be seen online at thedragoncharmer.com.

Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United.Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United.

connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:
Jan 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway
Jan 18 - Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway
Jan 19 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
Jan 19 - Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 20 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 21 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / giveaway
Jan 22 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 25 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 25 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / author interview
Jan 26 - Instagram: All Booked Up Reviews – book review
Jan 26 - Reading is My Passion – book review
Jan 26 - One Frugal Girl – book review
Jan 27 - Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway
Jan 27 - Amy's Booket List - book review / giveaway
Jan 28 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 29 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway
Feb 1 - Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Feb 2 - Splashes of Joy – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 2 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Feb 3 - The Bespectacled Mother – book review / giveaway
Feb 3 - fundinmental – book review / giveaway
Feb 4 - Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
Feb 4 -Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
Feb 5 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway

Prize: Autographed copy of DRAGONS DON'T DANCE BALLET (USA only) (1 winner) (ends Feb 12)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Linked up in: Monthly Book Blogger Linky up

Please read my NRC Policies Page. Follow NRC: | Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin | Pinterest | Goodreads | Google + | Smashwords | Fictfact | Riffle | Linkedin | Sign up for NRC Newsletter |