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February 24, 2021

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February 12, 2021

1:30 AM By Lindz 2 comments

Book Tour: Mommy's Oven by Brandi Pearce with Giveaway

Book Title: Mommy's Oven
Author: Brandi Pearce
Genres: Children, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Siblings, Families
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publisher Date: February 2, 2021 (38 Pages, Hardcover)
Age Group: 3-7 year olds
ISBN: 9781645434955

In this true story, young August learns about how he will get a new little brother. He learns of how his little brother will grow in someone else's tummy, not his mommy's. Will he look like Augie? Will he grow for too long? Will Augie get to take his little brother home once he is born? Join August on this new, exciting adventure of getting a new little brother in a very unique way. If you are looking for a way to help your children understand that families can be created in many different ways, this is a story to keep on your bookshelf!

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 | B&N | Mascot Books |
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Do you have a little boy or girl that may become a big brother or sister? But you are not carrying that child, but you want to explain how that child will be joining your family. This book called "Mommy's Oven" by Brandi Pearce may be able to explain it in a way.

This book is done uniquely through the little boy's view. I love the story about the surrogate. It brings up the baking a cake analogy, an original way to talk about making a baby.

I do love the pictures. They look authentic. The images hold so well done that I thought they would pop out of the book. That is how I recall the pictures looked. The story plot is good. Your child can imagine it as if they are the little boy who is getting a new sibling. I think it is suitable for both genders.

It explains it in a way a child will understand. Parents can read this to their child or children. It may even become a favorite of your child or children. It shows your child and children that families can exist in different ways. However, the family can still grow more significant, just differently. Your children may have questions about it, and this one good to have on your bookshelf.

Having battled Crohn’s Disease for most of her life and after undergoing 82 abdominal surgeries, Brandi Pearce knew she wouldn’t be able to carry children of her own. After a successful surrogacy resulted in her son, August, years later, she wondered how to explain to August that he was getting a new brother who was growing in someone else’s belly. That’s when Mommy’s Oven, Pearce’s debut children’s, book was born. Pearce wants other parents to be able to teach their own children that every family creation is unique and special. She hopes to inspire hope in overcoming adversity, as well as true miracles with this book.

connect with author: website ~ amazon

Tour Schedule

Feb 2 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 2 - Westveil Publishing – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 3 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 3 - Books for Books – book review / author interview
Feb 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 5 – Lisa's Reading – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 8 – Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway
Feb 9 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway
Feb 10 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Feb 10 - The Momma Spot – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 11 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway
Feb 11 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 12 – Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway
Feb 15 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 15 - michellemengsbookblog3 – book review / author interview / giveaway

Prize: Autographed copy of MOMMY'S OVEN (USA only) (1 winner) (ends Feb 22)

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February 8, 2021

10:02 AM By Lindz 1 comment

Book Review: A Night at the Farm: A Bedtime Story

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
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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.

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February 5, 2021

10:01 AM By Lindz No comments

Book Review: The Cuddle Book by Mifflin Lowe

Book Title: The Cuddle Book
Author: Mifflin Lowe

Genres: Children, Picture Books, Family,
Publisher: Familius
Publisher Date: January 19, 2021 (20 Pages, Board Book)
Age Group: 0-3 year olds
ISBN: 9781641702652

Isn’t it nice to curl up and cuddle

and melt down inside like a big, muddy puddle,

and feel the thumping oompah beat

of someone else’s heart and heat?

Everyone knows cuddling can reduce stress levels and release endorphins, but kids know that, most importantly, cuddling is FUN! With adorable, hand-painted illustrations and Dr. Seuss-like rhymes and humor, The Cuddle Book is sure to be a bedtime favorite. So snuggle up with this padded board book and let the cuddling commence!

Discliamer: I received a free copy of this book though Familius for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Want To Buy: Amazon
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Looking for a good book for your newborn child or children? I think one for you. It is called “The Cuddle Book” by Mifflin Lowe. It is a cute book. It's one that is good for all ages but mostly for newborns to three-year-olds.

The book is toddler-proof from the tearing. It made it durable. The pictures are done well and the parents in the book are shared fairly. The book is for loving together and playing together. This book shows you how and where you can cuddle with your family. This includes your child or their siblings or family members. Though it shows it through mom and dad.

It shows a way of loving your family or children through cuddles and hugs. Good for any time but with St. Valentine Day coming up this book is a good one. It is good for your little ones to play with. The rhyming is cute as well.

I loved the pictures. This book is good for any parent or grandparent. It is a good one to have on your bookshelves. It is even a good one to give at a baby shower. I do believe that cuddling is a good thing and teaching showing that love through hugs and cuddles.

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February 3, 2021

2:00 AM By Lindz No comments

Book Tour: I Can Handle it! By Laurie Wright with Giveaway

Book Title: I Can Handle It!
Author: Laurie Wright
Genres: Children, Picture Books, Emotions, Mental Health, Social Skills
Series: Mindful Mantras #1
Publisher: Laurie Wright
Publisher Date: August 25, 2016 (32 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 year olds
ISBN: 978-0995247208

Kids learn well through repetition, and simple easy to 'get' kid-language.

Your child will incorporate the idea of 'I Can Handle It' almost immediately after reading this book, even in our current uncertain times.

After reading this book, they will have great ideas for how to ‘handle’ tough situations!

When they are tired of having to stay home, they will think 'I can handle it'!
When they are missing their friends, they will think 'I can handle it'!
When they are feeling worried about the future, they will think 'I can handle it'!

Even if they aren't saying the words out loud, this mantra will become a part of their self-talk. Over 300 5-star reviews say so!

Positive self-talk is vital for improving and maintaining strong mental health which is exactly what the world needs right now.

Help your child feel emotionally strong along with Sebastien, and provide a tool to help them get through these challenging times.

And because parents have such a difficult and important job, this book includes updated free resources. Simply go to lauriewrightauthor.com/one to get them!

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 another good book. This one is to help with your mental health. Though it is for children. The adult may enjoy it as well. It has a Mindful Mantra that may help you or your child or children how to handle tricky situations. It is called “I Can Handle It!”

This book is a good read and teaches you how to handle some situations that you may end up in your children. It deals with some different emotions that everyone goes through. It is easy to read. Parents will want this to read to their children to help with improving their confidence.

This will help your child or children with difficult emotions and with some of their problems. This book may have some ideas to help them to deal with some of the problems that they may have. The pictures are done well. It was written well.

Parents can read this to their child or children. They will learn to practice these Mantas or saying I Can Handle it as they read it. They will have this to fall back on after they read and reread this book. It is a wonderful teachable book. I enjoy the pictures. They show off some things that we can do to solve some of our emotions that are hard to express or deal with.

Children's author and book marketing coach, Laurie Wright is a silly but smart, busy mom of three who laughs at her own jokes just a bit too much. The minivan is her sanctuary, and the only place she can sing out loud without being shushed. She’s known for her short term memory and extreme love of chips and dip. Usually on her best behavior, watch out when her filter wears off! Never without her laptop and a notebook. Trust her with your kids and your books, but not your coffee!

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram

Prize: Autographed copy of I CAN HANDLE IT (USA and Canada only) (1 winner)(ends Feb 12)

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February 2, 2021

10:22 AM By Lindz No comments

Monthly Wrap up: January 2021

Welcome to 2021.. January is a a new year and new month. Hope all is doing better. We are having a cold and snow January. I have some amazing new books that are all unique. They were all children book this year. I love bring in each year differently. First time I read a total of 12 books in a month. Mostly are book tours and review books.

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Books Read in January:

Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell (On Tour / Giveaway)
I Miss You Most by Cassie Hoyt
The Berenstain Bears and Lean about Heaven by Mike Berenstain
A Winter Walk in the City by Cathy Goldberg Fisherman
SnoozaPalooza by Kimberlee Gard
Great and Small Easter by BH Kids
Journey To A New Earth by Zeiny Sheir (On Tour / Giveaway)
Dear Brave Friend by Leigh Ann Gerk (On Tour / Giveaway)
Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson (On Tour / Giveaway)
I Can Handle It! by Laurie Wright (2/3/21 / Giveaway)
Mommy's Oven by Brandi Pearce (2/12/21 / Giveaway)
The Adventures of Forkman: What That Noise? by Tiffany Caldwell, W.R. MacKenzie (2/25/21 / Giveaway)

My books really fell in 2 different genres for this month. They are in 4 different media categories I believe as well. They will be shown below.

Books by Genre:

Children - 11 Book
Middle Grade - 1 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Paperback - 3 Books
Hard Cover - 7 Books
Board Book - 1 Book
E-Book - 1 Book

I have read a total of 371 Pages, for the month of January. I am finally back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2021 is 371 Pages and 0.00 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! - 32 Pages
I Miss You Most - 28 Pages
The Berenstain Bears and Lean about Heaven - 24 Pages
A Winter Walk in the City - 20 Pages
SnoozaPalooza - 32 Pages
Great and Small Easter - 12 Pages
Journey To A New Earth - 30 Pages
Dear Brave Friend - 49 Pages
Dragons Don't Dance Ballet - 36 Pages
I Can Handle It! - 32 Pages
Mommy's Oven - 38 Pages
The Adventures of Forkman: What That Noise? - 38 Pages

Total Pages by Month:

January - 371 Pages

Total books by Month:

January - 12 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

My Review for SnoozaPalooza

A cold wind blows, and snow starts to fall,
Mouse hides in a den that’s cozy and small.
Snuggling into a wee-sized heap,
ONE begins snoring and drifts off to sleep.

Count to ten with these cuddly forest creatures as they settle down and hibernate for the winter. Friends of all sizes, from bear to mouse, pile together in one furry heap to endure the snowy season. With adorable illustrations and rhyming verse, Snoozapalooza will warm even the deepest chill.

They doze and they dream, tucked out of sight,
A snoozapalooza all day and all night.

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Here is everything that been posted for the year. Some things have been will be posted later then when I read the book or reviewed it. Most cases this is when a book is on tour with me. The Book review may be posted later or a month or so done the line. I will gladly mark these when I read the book so you know.

My Wrap Ups for the Year:

January

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January 30, 2021

9:48 PM By Lindz No comments

Book Haul #7: (January 2021)

January is a whole new month and start of a new year. It that time of year where we look to see if we will do better then that last year. Here are some amazing books that all arrived this month. I want to say Thank you to all of the authors and publishers and new one for all these lovely books that arrived this past month. They are on my TBR List to read. If they have not already been read and reviewed during this month.

Here are the books I received from several different publishers.Thank you to some authors as well. All are review books. I want to say Thank you all.

The Berernstain Bears and Learn about Heaven by Mike Berenstain (Review)
Dear Brave Friend by Leigh Ann Gerk (Review)
I Can Handle It! by Laurie Wright (On Tour February 3, 2021)
Mommy's Oven by Brandi Pearce (On Tour February 12, 2021)
The Adventures of Forkman: What That Noise? by Tiffany Caldwell, W.R. MacKenzie (On Tour February 25, 2021)
Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson (Review)
Journey To A New Earth by Zeiny Sher (Review)
A Winter Walk in the City by Cathy Goldberg Fisherman (Review)
Great and Small Easter by BH Kids (Review)
The Cuddle Book by Mifflin Lowe
I Miss You Most by Cassie Hoyt (Review)
Searching for Gurney by Jack Estes
Of Lords and Commoners by Lynne Hill Clark
Of Princes and Dragons by Lynne Hill Clark
Of Gods and Godnesses by Lynne Hill Clark
The Hidden Triceratops by Richard Bevan
The Lady in Residence by Richard Bevan
The Broken Miracle by J.D. Netto
Miriam's Song by Jill Eileen Smith
Beneath The Crimson Willow by Martin Niewood

All are on my radar to read. I hope to read these books soon. This is my Book haul for this month.

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January 29, 2021

2:00 AM By Lindz No comments

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.
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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