Zack and Chloe take kids on a zany ride through the “Do’s and Don’ts” showing how not be a “Manner Monster.”
Kids will enjoy learning about kindness and good manners in this fun new book by award-winning author Hayley Rose. From waiting until you’ve swallowed a bite before speaking to keeping your napkin on your lap, from saying excuse me to knocking before entering a room, and from remembering to say “thank you” to asking permission to use another person’s belongings and more, The Do’s and Don’ts will help teach your children the best way to treat others. Youngsters will enjoy the crazy antics of the Manner Monster, while parents will appreciate the good manners and everyday kindnesses shared throughout the book’s 38 pages. The vibrant artwork by Mark Sean Wilson encourages readers to keep turning the pages.
Every home with kids should own a copy of The Do’s and Don’ts. Highly recommended.
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Hardcover: 38 pages
Publisher: Inkwell Productions (August 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1939625386
ISBN-13: 978-1939625380
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Multi-award-winning author Hayley Rose released her first children’s book, Fifo When I Grow Up, about a six-year-old bear starting school in 2002, followed by the wildly popular geography book and #1 best-seller, Fifo 50 States, published in 2010. In 2012, Hayley was selected as one of “The Top 50 Writers You Should Be Reading” by AuthorsShow.com. In 2013, she branched out with a new series featuring a new set of characters, Zach and Chloe the Louis the manner monster. Her new book, The Do’s and Don’ts, was released in September 2013 and has already garnered four literary awards, including the Readers’ Favorite, USA Best Books and the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards, bringing her career total to twenty-one. The follow up book in the new series, Today I Feel Emotion, will be released in the spring of 2014.
Hayley Lives in Scottsdale, AZ, with her dog Blanche.
Visit her website at www.booksbyhayleyrose.com.
A sweet book that shares the love of family and home can be found in The Coziest Place by Jaime Michalak.
Wintertime is fun. Then afterwards with cold toes and rosy noses, the bear family snuggles into their cozy home where they enjoy hot grilled cheese, hot cocoa, reading time, warm clothes, and special treats before slipping into their cozy beds for the night.
What an adorable story. Michalak’s lyrical prose combined with charming artwork by Jon Davis makes this a perfect book to help settle your youngsters down for the night or to enjoy when the weather is raging outside. The Coziest Place truly makes you appreciate all the loveliness of home.
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Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales (September 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589251210
ISBN-13: 978-1589251212
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinion, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
I received a box of books for Michael Neugebauer Publishing from their publicist. I’ve only had a chance to read a couple of them, but as soon as I did, I had to share them with you.
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry with pictures by Sonja Danowski
This edition takes the classic story by O. Henry and sets it to beautiful artwork by Sonja Danowski. The oversized hardcover makes a perfect coffee table book. I usually display my seasonal titles throughout the house at Christmas time, so this one will prominently be displayed in the reading room.
If you’re unfamiliar with the story, it goes something like this. Della and Jim are a young married couple who desire to give each other a special Christmas gift. After a year of scrimping and saving, Della discovers she has very little money to purchase a gift for Jim. But she soon comes up with an idea for how she can get enough money to buy him just what he needs, which leads to some surprises on Christmas Eve.
Keeping in mind that O. Henry lived from 1862-1910, the text is much more eloquent than one would expect of a picture book today. The author was also known for his wit and his wordplay, so some of the prose might not hit its mark with a younger audience. This would make a great read aloud for families.
ISBN-13: 9789888240579
Publisher: minedition
Publication date: 11/1/2013
Pages: 32
Ages 9 and up
The Message of the Birds by Kate Westerlund and illustrated by Feridun Oral
The Message of the Birds starts off with the old owl telling the story of the birth of a special child long ago in a stable, where all the animals hear the baby’s coos as a song of blessing and good will. The birds then ask why they don’t sing it anymore. After many possible reasons are given, the robin suggests sharing the message with the children. So the birds fly far and wide, telling every bird to share the message with every child, which the children then share with the world.
This is a touching story made lovelier by the stunning artwork of Feridun Oral. If you want to add meaning to your Christmas, this is great book to share with your family.
ISBN-13: 9789888240555
Publisher: minedition
Publication date: 11/1/2013
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 32
Age range: 3 – 5 Years
I received free copies of these books. These reviews contain my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
About the Book
Title: The SockKids™ Meet Lincoln
Authors: Michael John Sullivan and Susan Petrone
Illustrator: SugarSnail
Publication Date: August 14, 2013
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 40 (print)
Recommended Age: 3 to 8
Summary (Amazon):
Where do our missing socks go? Readers find out in our children’s series, The SOCKKIDS. We follow the Socker family through many adventures; from encountering the slobbery mouth of the family dog to meeting Santa as he comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve to helping a fireman save a baby to the most shy Socker going to the school dance for the first time. Thanks to the time-travel opportunities afforded by the spin cycle of the washer, they learn about some of the most important humans in the world. Children two and up and their parents will be drawn to the diversity of the family and the universal and timeless lessons they teach: don’t be afraid of new experiences; treat others as you would like to be treated, and of course, beware of the spin cycle!
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My Review
This is an adorable, imaginative book about time traveling socks. Young readers will enjoy riding along on their journeys that are fun, touching, and educational. Each sock has a unique personality, captured well by the engaging text and delightful, colorful illustrations.
What I truly love about The SOCKKIDS Meet Lincoln is that while it maintains the importance of President Lincoln, it also makes him less intimidating to get to know, especially for the children reading this book who are already in school and study Lincoln around President’s Day. After his important Gettysburg Address, Lincoln and his socks travel in a stage coach all the way back to a large white house where he greets a woman named Mary. Stretch, the long tube sock who ends up on Lincoln’s leg, actually interacts with the president during the story.
I also felt the authors handled Stretch’s feelings of missing home well. He’s a young sock pulled into this adventure on his own. By making Abraham and Mary Lincoln as friendly as a next door neighbor, and giving Stretch a friend named Meade while he was in 1863, there is less need for youngsters to worry about how Stretch will be reunited with his family. Meade offers to try and help Stretch make it back home.
This is the first book in a planned SOCKKIDS series. I’m eager for the next book’s release.
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“I love the creativity of the story as well as the many lessons that can be discussed after reading this, including President Lincoln and what he stood for. (I enjoy books that allow you to start a dialog with children who read them, and this book does not disappoint.) The book is easy to read, which makes it appealing because children can read it with an adult or on their own. I even giggled a few times while reading this, and any story that can put a smile on someone’s face has my approval!.” ~ 5-Star Review from ksen, Amazon
“A unique, well written, highly creative story, bringing socks to life in this sweet tale of a family of socks who time travel through the washing machine. Laundry never sounded so colorful and fun, with the added bonus of teaching children about history in an amusing, loveable and magical way. Intertwining well developed characters, plus a real historical figure (Abraham Lincoln) in a story that will not only introduce children to this president, but also teaches them what Lincoln stood for, and the lessons that will resonate with adults so they may be able to share this time in history with a young child (children) in their life, creating reading memories they will always treasure. The SockKids is beautifully illustrated, colorful and the cute Socker images will bring a smile to your face, and the dialogue is sure to elicit laughter from both the reader and the child. ” ~ 5-Star review from Selena Robins, Amazon
“The SockKids Meet Lincoln is a fun way to introduce young kids to an important historical period and figure. The tone is lighthearted yet informative–perfect for the target age group. I found myself chuckling along too! I’ve always wondered where my socks went when they disappeared…” ~ 5-Star review from A. MacLean, Amazon
“This is an adorable story with a wonderful message. I loved the illustrations, so colorful, every child will love these pictures and love this story. We all have lost socks in the washing machine and how cute to picture them talking to each other. I also loved the journey to Lincoln and how it didn’t matter to him what color the socks were, his didn’t match, a hidden message which you will have to read the story to find out what all that means. I hope to see many other wonderful sockkids adventures from Mr. Sullivan. I would give this more than 5 stars!” ~ 5-Star review from Cynthia A. Springsteen, Amazon
About The Authors: Michael John Sullivan & Susan Petrone
MICHAEL JOHN SULLIVAN
Michael John Sullivan is the creator of the SockKids. Constantly searching for his socks, he wondered whether the missing foot comforters had found another pair of feet to warm. Before his interest in socks, Sullivan started writing his first novel while homeless, riding a NYC subway train at night. Sullivan returned to his subway notes in 2007 and began writing Necessary Heartbreak: A Novel of Faith and Forgiveness (Simon & Schuster, Gallery Books imprint). Library Journal named Necessary Heartbreak one of the year’s best in 2010. His second novel, Everybody’s Daughter (Fiction Studio Books, 2012) was named one of the best books of 2012 by TheExaminer.com. Sullivan has written articles about the plight of homelessness for CNN.com, The Washington Post.com, Beliefnet.com, the Huffington Post, and America Online’s Patch.com service.
SUSAN PETRONE
Susan Petrone’s short fiction has been published by Glimmer Train, Featherproof Books, The Cleveland Review, Muse, Conclave, and Whiskey Island. Her first novel, A Body at Rest, was published in 2009 (Drinian Press). Her short story, Monster Jones Wants to Creep You Out (Conclave,2010) was nominated for a 2011 Pushcart Prize. She also writes about her beloved Cleveland Indians at ItsPronouncedLajaway.com for ESPN.com’s SweetSpot network. In addition, she is a regular contributor to Cool Cleveland.com.
The SockKids™ Meet Lincoln Blog Tour Schedule (2013)
November 5
Mother Daughter Book Reviews (Launch & Review)
November 6
Stitch Says (Character Interview)
Houseful of Chaos (Review)
November 7
No Doubt Learning (Review)
Unschooling Momma (Review)
November 8
Learning and Growing the Piwi Way (Review)
Books Direct (Author Interview)
November 9
K&A’s Children’s Book Reviews (Review)
Hazel Nutt’s Toddler Talk (Review)
November 10
Football Food and Motherhood (Review)
The World of ContestPatti (Review)
November 11
Bookworm for Kids (Review)
November 12
Mommynificent (Review)
Adalinc to Life (Review)
November 13
Stitch Says (Review)
Diane Estrella – That’s What I’m Here For (Review)
November 14
Giveaway Breaking News for Indonesia (Review)
November 15
Stanley and Katrina (Review)
For the Love of Books (Review)
November 16
Mel’s Shelves (Review)
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Christy’s Cozy Corners (Review)
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BeachBoundBooks (Review)
Living as We (Review)
November 19
The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection (Review)
InkSpired: A Blog (Review)
November 20
We are the DinoFamily (Review)
Reviews by Karen (Guest Post)
November 21
Jessica’s Casserole (Review)
November 22
My Devotional Thoughts (Review)
Amanda’s Books and More (Review)
November 23
Books, Reviews, Etc. (Review)
The Jenny Evolution (Review)
November 24
Generation iKid (Guest Post)
Black Words – White Pages (Review)
November 25
This Southern Girl’s Life (Review)
*** The SockKids™ Meet Lincoln Blog Tour Giveaway ***
Prizes: 3 Grand Prize Winners: $25 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash + a SockKids t-shirt and 3 Secondary Prize Winners: SockKids t-shirt!
Contest runs: November 5 to December 2, 11:59 pm, 2013
Open: Worldwide
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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The Grand Prize winner and secondary winners will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winners will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the authors Michael John Sullivan and Susan Petrone and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
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I received a free digital version of this book from the author through Mother Daughter Book Reviews. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
Want to bring face painting to your next event? You can learn how with this step-by-step guide from makeup artist Charlotte Verrecas.
A Big Book of Face Painting includes instructions for more than a dozen fun designs from animals to fairies to monsters and more. Stunning photography will help you see each step of the way through your design. The book opens with a list of products and tips for certain techniques. From silly to zany to spooky, you’ll be able to create tons of looks for your child. I’m thinking I can modify the “Zombie Kid” one for my daughter on Halloween. I believe the age range on this book is for the designs themselves, because this is a book parents will want to read.
Highly recommended.
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Age Range: 5 – 7 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten – 2
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Clavis Publishing (September 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1605371734
ISBN-13: 978-1605371733
I received a copy of this book from the publicist. This review contains my honest opinion, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
I received a free copy of this book from the author through Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Tours. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
I love the Gift of the Magi. It’s in an anthology that I have. Haven’t read the other one, but since I’m a bird lover it looks like one I’d enjoy. Thanks.