Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop. Ends May 31st

 

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Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop

May 25th to 31st

                              Co-hosted by Page Turner Blog and I am a reader, not a writer

There will be 1 winner for this Hop USA ONLY

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Prize Pack is 4 Children’s books

 

 

 

Daisy Dinosaur Gets Lost by Steve Smallman & Daniel Howarth

 

 

The Imagination Station #4: Revenge of the Red Knight by Marianne Hering

 

Ramblin’ Rose: The Secret in the Arctic Ice by John & Marlene Carson

 

Furry Logic: Parenthood by Jane Seabrook

 

 

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This giveaway close at midnight on Thursday, May 31st and the winner will be selected at random.org and post noon June 1st

 

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Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop. Ends May 13th, 2012

Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop  

 

May 7^th – 13^th

Co-Hosted by KidLitFrenzy, Classic Children’s Books, Mymcbooks & I Am A Reader, Not A Writer.

There will be 4 winners for this Hop (USA ONLY)

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The 1st winner will receive 5 books and a Children’s Book Week Poster

1. Digger and Lew by Malachey Doyle

2. Seven Stories by Ed Briant

3. Ramblin’ Rose: The Secret in the Arctic Ice by John & Marlene Carson

4. Mackey Mack: The Makings of a Tomgirl by Dana Lurie

5. Abbey’s Turn by Dana Lurie

The 2nd winner will receive 4 books and a Children’s Book Week Poster

1. Albert and Sarah Jane by Malachy Doyle

2. Seven Stories by Ed Briant

3 Banana-Tail by Mark McKenna

4. Mackey Mack’s Birthday Attack by Dana Lurie

The 3rd winner will receive 3 books and a CBW Tote Bag.

1. The Littlest Lighthouse Keeper by Heidi and Daniel Howarth

2. Seven Stories by Ed Briant

3. Raven Queen by Pauline Francis

And a Children’s Book Week Poster

The 4th winner will receive 2 books and a CBW Tote Bag

1. Ed’s Egg by David Bedford

2. Ramblin’ Rose: The Wire Forests of Peru by John and Marlene Carson

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Winners are:

#5 – Krystal L

#59 – Linda H

#49 – Maryann

#11 – Angela A

Book Review/Kregel Blog Tour: God Helps Me Bible by Juliet David.

 

God Helps Me Bible by Juliet David; illustrated by Clare Caddy

About the Book: Specially designed for very young children, the God Helps Me Bible features a spiral binding that allows the book to lay flat on a table, floor, or lap, which leaves little hands free to turn the pages and point out fun details in Clare Caddy’s darling illustrations.

The twenty-five favorite Bible stories use words and concepts tailored for the youngest reader, so each story clearly emphasizes how God loves and helps His world and people.

Pages: 104
Size: 4.7 x 6.85 inches
Ages: 1 to 3
Published: 2012

http://store.kregel.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2741

 

 
My Review: God Helps Me Bible by Juliet David is a unique bible for young children that contain 25 stories from the Old and New Testaments. The best loved bible stories are retold to help younger readers understand how God helped the main characters in the story. Stories like Noah and his great ark and how God helped Noah and his family escape the flood, how God helped Joshua destroy the great city of Jericho and how Jesus helped the little girl come back to life.

I understand the author had to select a few stories from the bible but one important story that was missing was the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God did use him to save the world.

The God Helps Me Bible is the perfect size bible for younger readers with its hard cover and sturdy pages. Any child will like taking it with them to Sunday school or read during morning devotion. The book is not only colorful and has bold pictures that helps bring the stories to life, but the text is easy to read. I liked that it has scripture references at the end of each story.

Overall, it is a well written book that would capture the attention of any child.

 

 

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

Book Review: Kregel Blog Tour. Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter.

 

Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter written by Mary Joslin and Anna Luraschi

About the Story: The gospels tell of Simon of Cyrene–”a man coming in from the country”–who was ordered to carry Jesus’ cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into a Polish folktale. In the tradition of The Three Trees this folk tale gives a fresh perspective on the Easter story.

When Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his items–bread, eggs, and wine–will become important symbols of Jesus’ passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages.
 
This picture book retelling of a traditional tale is both thought-provoking and engaging.

To order a copy of this book visit http://store.kregel.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2689

 
Pages: 32
Size: 8.5 x 10.25 inches
Ages: 5 to 7

 
My Review: This is a story about Simon of Cyrene who was compelled to help Jesus carry His cross as recorded in the bible.

The Easter miracle that the author is referring to in this book is Simon being blessed with good crops and a harvest after helping Jesus to carry his cross, and not the resurrection of Christ.

I wish the author mentioned who was carrying the cross and why, therefore the disconnection in the story.  The book was beautifully illustrated by Anna Luraschi.

 
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

Book Spotlight/Giveaway: World of Ink Tour for Kasey C Kellem. Ends March 17th

About the Author: Kasey Crawford Kellem, a School Counselor and former Special Education Teacher, has devoted her life to helping children facing adversity be resilient. Kasey created Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) books to teach children skills to overcome life’s challenges. She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Masters Degree in Special Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling. She is a devoted wife, stepmother, sister, daughter and counselor.

BELIEVE is the first of five books emphasizing the important factors for resiliency. In this book, children will learn to BELIEVE in their possibilities.

About the Books: Mind Over Matter Books are geared towards young children to help them learn how to be resilient. Children need to be prepared with the right tools to face the challenges, adversity and obstacles that may become a part of their lives. This book shows, through whimsical illustrations and simple wording, how to be resilient. These books are designed to also serve as decorations in a child’s bedroom or playroom on bookshelves, nightstands, or desks, which will serve as constant resiliency reinforcement.

Get a sneak peek of the book BELIEVE and listen to an interview with Kasey Crawford Kellem at http://youtu.be/L_PPnSHXzzY  

To purchase any of Kasey Crawford Kellem’s books, visit Halo Publishing: www.halopublishing.com

You can find out more about Kasey Crawford Kellem’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/KaseyKellem.aspx.

Title of Book: Believe

 Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.

ISBN Number(s): 9781612440392

Genre of Book(s): Childrens

Publication Date(s): November 2011

Places where your book(s) are available for sale: Halo Publishing http://www.halopublishing.com, Amazon, www.mindovermatterbooks.com

Author Website: www.mindovermatterbooks.com

Publisher: www.halopublishing.com

Blog Address: www.mindovermatterbooks.blogspot.com

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/#!/kaseyc7

Facebook URL: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mind-Over-Matter-Books/148030188625482

World of Ink Schedule forAuthor Kasey Crawford Kellem

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Giveaway Ends March 17th. Winner would be selected via Randon.org and notified by email.

 

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Winner is #3 – Kelly L

Book Spotlight/Giveaway: World of Ink Tour of Hope Irvin Marston

 

About the Author: Hope Irvin Marston is a native ofBeech Creek,PA, the eighth child in a farm family of nine.  She started school about the time World War II began.  Since there were no children’s books in their home, the monthly visit of the bookmobile to the little one-room schoolhouse on the corner of the farm was a wonderful event in her eyes.

Once she learned to read, Hope never grew tired of books.  She decided at an early age, she would write a book some day.  Thus far that dream has been fulfilled twenty-eight times.

Hope enjoys writing in several genres.  Her current projects include two historical fiction books and another junior biography.

In 1990 she retired to devote her time to writing.  When she isn’t working at her computer, you will find her reading, making author appearances, doing research or attending workshops as a presenter or a learner.

She was the founder of the Black River Valley Writers Club and the founder and director of the North Country Children’s Writers and Illustrators Workshop.  She has taught creative writing workshops at JeffersonCommunity Collegeand the Jefferson-LewisTeacherCenterfor many years.  She has also been on staff at Christian Writers Conferences at Hephzibah Heights (MA), Montrose Bible Conference (PA), and a St. Davids Christian Writers Conference at Beaver Falls, Pa.  Hope is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a book reviewer for Church Libraries. http://www.hopeirvinmarston.com/bio.htm

Against the Tide: The Valor of Margaret Wilson

About the Book: 17th centuryScotland is a place of cruel intolerance for the Covenanters, a people bound together by their loyal faith.  A young, earnest Covenanter, Margaret Wilson finds her pledged loyalty to Christ and his Covenant in opposition to King Charles II’s demand for her absolute obedience.  Will Margaret choose to defy the authorities?  Or will devotion to her family, love for her sweetheart, and hopes for future happiness rule her heart?

Eye on the Iditarod Aisling’s Quest

About the Book: This is the real-life story of a young girl with a big dream. From the time she was three years old, Aisling (pronounced “Ashley”) Lara Shepherd loved watching sled dog racing on television. Inspired by the drive and determination of the dogs and the people who race them, Aisling set out on a personal quest to one day run her own dogs in the famous Iditarod race inAlaska. Follow eleven-year-old Aisling as she conquers obstacles, deals with heartbreak and loss, and achieves great victories–all while keeping her Eye on the Iditarod.

My Little Book of Bald Eagles

 

About the Books: This is a delightful story about a new family of bald eagles. From newborn’s first lessons in life to the first solo flight, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

Author Website: www.HopeIrvinMarston.com

Facebook Fan Page URL: http://www.facebook.com/events/232701476815054/?context=create

Places where books are available for sale: www.amazon.com and www.finneyco.com

World of Ink Schedule for Hope Irvin Marston

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Giveaway Ends Feb 29th. Winners would be selected via Randon.org and notified by email.

 

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Winner is #1 – Carol L

Book Spotlight / Giveaway: World of Ink Tour Presents Author Molly Nero. Ends Jan 31st

 

World of Ink Tour on Molly Nero author of Smarty Pig. Illustrated by Monique Turchan

 

Author Bio: Molly Nero grew up inTexas loving to sing, dance, and read.   She spent over 18 years teaching elementary school.  Reading to her own children, she was inspired to write.   Molly Nero recently moved toPennsylvania where she resides with her family, 2 dogs, and a leopard spotted Gecko and enjoys writing, cooking, and making snowmen.

 

 

 

About the Book: The school year has started, but the pigs have given up and don’t do their homework, except Smarty Pig who is working hard.  When the others fail, she becomes their tutor.  By creating games in their home that practice skills, Smarty Pig shows them that learning is fun and not just for school, it’s for life.

Halo Author:   Molly Nero

Month of World of Ink Tour: January 2012

Title of Book(s): Smarty Pig

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.

ISBN Number(s):978-1-61244-048-4

Genre of Book(s):  Picture book

Publication Date(s):  December 2011

Book is available for sale: www.halopublishing.com

Author Website:  www.smartypigbooks.com 

Facebook URL:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1597583518

Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/E2L_NS2QqgM

 

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Giveaway Ends Jan 31st. Winners would be selected via Randon.org and notified by email.

 

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Winner: #3 - Kristie 

Book Review: Kregel Blog Tour. Baby’s Little Bible by Sarah Toulmin

Baby’s Little Bible by Sarah Toulmin and illustrated by Kristina Stephenson.

About the Author: Sarah Toulmin is an experienced teacher, publicist, and now full-time mom. She started writing when expecting her first child who was the inspiration for-and first critic of!-the Baby’s Little Bible.  

About the Illustrator: Kristina Stephenson trained as a set and costume designer and worked in theater and television before going on to illustrate children’s books. She is the illustrator of Lion’s Baby Bible (Lion, 2006) and The Angel and the Lamb (Lion, 2008). 

 

About the Book: Baby’s Little Bible was written by new mom Sarah Toulmin as a way of sharing the stories she so loved with her own little ones. Her ultra-simple retellings of twenty favorite stories, from Creation to Resurrection, are filled with a sense of wonder, expressing God’s love for creation.

Featuring Kristina Stephenson’s heartwarming, baby-friendly illustrations, this little Bible offers lots to look at and point to while parent and child share this delightful book together.

My Review:  This is a cute baby’s little bible story book for kids ages 3-8 years old. This book shares the wonderful word of God, His love and power from the creation of the world in the old testament to the resurrenation of Jesus Christ in the new testament.  You will find that these stories are engaging and easy to read that your child won’t want you to stop but read every story. From

This book has 160 pages and is the appropriate gift from a parent to their child. This version of the bible is simplified and easy to read. If you are looking for a baby bible story for your child I highly recommend you buy this baby’s little bible story book.

The book also comes in a pink cover and cost only $9.99. Order your copy from http://store.kregel.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2691

 FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Online Book Tour – What are You Thinking and Humbug: A Christmas Carol. Ends Dec 19th

 

About the Author, Valerie Ackley: Valerie Ackley graduated from college with a degree in Business Management and worked eight years in the telecommunications industry before becoming a full-time homemaker to her 5 sons.

After attending a seminar by Leslie Householder, author of The Jackrabbit Factor, Valerie gained a better understanding of the effect our thoughts have on our experiences. Valerie had a strong desire to introduce these principles to her sons.

The idea for “What are You Thinking?” was born when she was unable to find any similar products for children. She hopes this book will be a tool to open a discussion between parents and children regarding the power of the mind, and the importance of wisely selecting our dominant thoughts. Valerie has seen her children benefit from applying these principles. She believes this book, with the delightful and humorous illustrations created by Lori Nawyn, will empower children and parents to enjoy the endless rewards of positive thinking. Valerie lives in a beautiful valley at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, with her husband and five sons. http://whatareyouthinkingbook.com/

 

Book Title:  What are You Thinking?

About the Book: Our thoughts, be it positive or negative, determine who we are and what we become. That is why helping our children understand the power of thoughts from an early age is essential.

Studies show that children with negative thoughts are more likely to give up; they lack confidence and motivation. On the other hand, children who think positively take on their life, they overcome challenges, they are more enthusiastic, and driven. Author, Valerie Ackley, illustrates the power of our thoughts in the award winning book,

What Are You Thinking? This book introduces children to the Law of Attraction. Beautifully illustrated with fun characters and humorous situations, this amazing creation teaches the power of the mind and the importance of wisely selecting our dominant thoughts.

“What Are You Thinking?” will inspire creativity, confidence, goal setting, gratitude, and HOW to turn a bad day around! Parents can use this book as a spring board to discuss healthy vs. unhealthy “thinking habits” with their children.

 
About the Author, Lee Baker: Lee Baker is the president of Sandman Studios, a visual effects and animation company and has taught courses at UCLA Extension, Loyola Marymount University and the University of Utah. He is the author of the illustrated books “Humbug, A Christmas Carol” and “Beau and the Beanstalk,” and now his latest thriller “Speed of Light.” Lee lives inUtah with his wife and five children.

http://www.humbugchristmas.com/index.html

 

Book Title:  Humbug, A Christmas Carol

About the Book: Winterton is a frozen town with frozen hearts and frozen people. A magical humbug that attracts the magical reindeer of Santa is brought to the town of Winterton by a little orphan girl. The warmth of the little girl and the magical music of the humbug bring Santa, the reindeer and Christmas back to Winterton.

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Giveaway Ends December 19th.

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Book Review and Giveaway: WOW Blog Tour – The Christmas Village. Ends Dec 10th

WOW BLOG TOUR: The Christmas Village by Melissa Ann Goodwin

About the Author: Melissa Ann Goodwin is a native New Englander, now living inSanta Fe,New Mexicowith her husband, artist J. Richard Secor. She has written extensively for Fun for Kidz, Boys’ Quest and Hopscotch for Girls. She was a regular feature article contributor to the Caregiver’s Home Companion for more than five years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts’ Angels on Earth, Caregivers’ Home Companion, Caring Today, The Lutheran Digest, The Peak Magazine, The Andover Townsman, and theMartha’s VineyardGazette. Her poetry took 10th prize in The Writer’s Digest 2010 annual competition. TheChristmasVillageis her first novel.

Author’s Websites: 

Melissa Ann Goodwin http://writeryogini.blogspot.com/

The ChristmasVillage http://thechristmasvillagebook.blogspot.com

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christmas-Village/243381569015162

Twitter: @GoodwinMelissa

Note: here is the link to Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Village-Melissa-Ann-Goodwin/dp/1463646259/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317935533&sr=8-1

Link to Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/95060

 

About WOW! Women on Writing is a global magazine, designed to support women’s creativity, energy, blood, sweat and tears, throughout all stages of the writing process. We envision Wow! being a favorite watering hole for professionals, the up-and-coming, and the recipients of our labors–the avid readers. Our concept is unique, as it fills in the missing gap between writing websites and women’s magazines. We are dedicated to raising the overall standards within the writing community, and devote an active profile within writing industry associations, organizations and websites. Read more http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/aboutus.php

About the Book: When Jamie Reynolds comes to his grandparents’Vermonthome for Christmas, he just wants things to go back to the way they were before his dad disappeared. Time and again he is drawn to Grandma’s miniatureChristmasVillage, where he imagines that life is perfect. Late one night, the village comes to life before Jamie’s eyes, and his fantasy of escaping into it becomes very real indeed. He discovers that the village is calledCanterbury, where the year is 1932. He becomes fast friends with Kelly and Christopher Pennysworth, and is taken in by Ida, who runs the local boarding house. But he also makes a dangerous enemy of the mysterious and menacing Jim Gordon, whose return to town is nothing but trouble. As Jamie desperately races against time to find his way back home, he is suddenly faced with a terrifying choice: to go ahead with his plan to leave, or to stay and help his friends, at the risk of never going home again.

My Review: TheChristmasVillage is a delightful holiday story about a 12 years old boy named Jamie. When his dad left them Jamie was unhappy because everyone talked about them but not to them. So his mother decided that a trip to his grandparent’s house inVermont for the Christmas holiday will be better.

When his grandmother shown them a miniature Christmas Village Jamie is drawn to it. Later that day, Jamie imagined how perfect life would be in a perfect little village likeCanterbury, and he made a wish “I wish I could live inCanterbury,” and tiptoed to bed. Late one night the miniature village came to life before Jamie’s eyes. Is theChristmasVillagereally what it seems? What secret does the miniatureChristmasVillagehold?

This book will take the readers on a rollercoaster ride to a place in time full of excitement, suspense and twists that will surprise you toward the end of the book. What an interesting read am still smiling. I highly recommend this book.

Pages: 198

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

 

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Winner will be selected by Random.org

Giveaway Ends December 10th.

Author is giving  away 1 copy of this book to 1 winner.

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