My Reading Getaway

Thank you for stopping by my stop on The Children's Book Review. I have a special guest post from the author of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas.  She wrote about a very important topic and I have a feeling I will looking at this post often for advice. Enjoy and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of post! How to Help Your Child Navigate Big Emotions Before Big Events By Nicole Oke Big events often come with big emotions—especially for kids. In the world of a child, everything from a birthday party to the first day of school can feel monumental. So, how can we, as parents and caregivers, help our children understand and manage their emotions before these big moments? Step 1: Practice Makes Progress Start Small. Practice emotional awareness and management in everyday situations. Make talking about emotions part of your daily dialog. Remember, you’re their biggest role model. Share your feelings with them—whether you're excited, overwhelmed, or angry.

Book Details: Book Title :   Panic Peak   by William A. Liggett Category :  Adult Fiction (18+) , 254 pages Genre :  Cli-Fi Thriller  Publisher :   Consilience Press LLC ​ Publication Date :   February, 2024 Content Rating :  PG-13:  Very occasional f-word and sh*t in dialog Book Description: How can a single glacier grow dramatically while hundreds are shrinking around the world? This paradox confronts a young glaciologist Kate Landry as she looks down at her research site buried under shocking mounds of new snow. Little does she know that Mount Olympus is in the bulls-eye for a sophisticated geoengineering experiment being conducted by a scientist who has convinced a secretive international oil cartel to fund his dubious climate modification techniques. While Kate struggles to understand why the glacier is growing and begins to unravel the entire nefarious scheme, she also struggles to avoid the unraveling of her developing relationship with social psychologist Grant Poole. The more

Thank you for stopping by my tour spot for Sea Without a Shore with The Children’s Book Review. I received a free copy of this book in order to share my honest thoughts on this book. About the book: A single piece of seaweed buoys a fascinating ecosystem in this nonfiction picture book from award-winning creators Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy. From bryozoans and snails to shrimps, eels, swordfish, and whales, the Sargasso Sea provides a home to countless types of marine life, thanks to the prevalence of microalgae called sargassum. Following a single blade of this extraordinary seaweed as it grows and spreads, readers see what it provides for the sea’s organisms: a base for hydroids and tube worms to filter and feed, shelter for anemones and nudibranchs and their nutritious waste, hunting grounds for crabs and amphipods, and a source of nourishment and protection for the fish, birds, whales, and reptiles that feed on these smaller creatures. Through a widening scope on this intric

Please enjoy a guest post from Nina Wachsman to accompany her new book, The Courtesan's Pirate. Don't forget to enter the giveway:  https://kingsumo.com/g/ m4zkqn1/ the - courtesans - pirate - by-nina-wachsman-gift-cards   Falling in Love with Venice I couldn’t help falling in love with Venice from the first moment I arrived, which was during Carnevale.   Emerging from the train station on a grey drizzly day in February, I was greeted by the waving fans of masked ladies in elaborate dresses and nods from their cloaked companions in equally exquisite masks. Meandering through the city was like being in the masquerade scene from Phantom of the Opera; I could almost hear the music and the words, “Masquerade… paper faces on parade…”   It forced me to buy my own mask; the costumes and masks were everywhere so I felt awkward without one. That first taste of Venice whet my appetite for more, especially since the first time was only a day trip from Milan, so I returned many mor

Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for A New Friend for Dragon . This book is extra special because it is written by the driving force of The Children’s Book Review! Bianca not only loves helping others find great childrens books, she write them herself! Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. About the Book: In this most recent tale in Clever’s beloved Dragon series, a new knight has come to town! Sir Fiero wears smooth, shiny armor and has a sparkling silver sword. Dragon wants to be friends with him and invites him to play. But Sir Fiero doesn’t believe that dragons and knights can be friends—or can they? A sweet tale of friendship and challenging stereotypes. Review: This book will delight little readers with its clever words and follow along actions. Each page involves the reader by having them follow actions and react to the story. I love how the words change size to emphasize areas and how the illustrations fit

Welcome to my stop on Partners in Crime Tours for Running on Empty: A Wine Country Cold Case.  I'm thrilled to be starting off the tour for this ex-FBI agent main character and I have a special guest post from the author as well. About the Book: This the second book in the series. An ex-FBI agent. A murder. And a Ponzi scheme that rocks the wine country. Anne McCormack, a former FBI agent-turned-estate liquidator, must find out who murdered a beautiful socialite and dumped her body on a remote wine country road 16 years earlier. Could that killing be connected to a current-day Ponzi scheme that has bilked Santa Rosa residents? McCormack thinks so and sets out to solve the case—but she'll have to keep her wits about her if she plans on outracing thieves and solving the murder without become a victim herself, for dark forces are working against her and she’s running out of people to trust. More from Karin My first Wine Country Cold Case book (THE LAST THING CLAIRE WANTED) had m

BEARLY EVIDENT by Lois Schmitt September 9 - October 4, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: A Kristy Farrell Mystery   When a body is found in the Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell is on the case. She soon discovers this was no accident. It was MURDER! Five people were present at the sanctuary when the death occurred. As Kristy digs deeply into the victim's past, she uncovers dark secrets affecting each of these five suspects--powerful motives for murder. Meanwhile, life is anything but calm on the home front. The best friend of Kristy's widowed mother is a victim of a pyramid scam. Kristy, assisted by her veterinarian daughter, is determined to expose the fraud although it may be at great personal risk. Back at the sanctuary, things are spiraling downhill. Wolves escape and another body is found. With the bad publicity, the sanctuary may be forced to close. And a killer is still on the loose! Despite being thwarted at every mov

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts is the first is a series of three books about a young girl who has magical powers but does not know it. A huge thank you to The Children's Book Review Tours and the author for my gifted copies of these books and a spot on this YA tour. I have a lot for you today including my thoughts on the series, a downloadable activity kit and a giveaway. Enjoy! Review: I love finding new YA series as my kids are in the YA reading age. As fans of Harry Potter, they would love this series. The books combine magic, Celtic mythology, and friendship. In the first book we are introduced to Kelcie, an orphan going on a school trip and we can tell right away something is going to happen with her. The first few chapters start the book out action packed and i was hooked right away. It has a Harry Potter vibe with a student unaware they have magical powers and reluctant to explore them. That is where the similarities end and the book takes on a life

Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for Tiki Time: It's My Turn. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. Tiki Time: Book Giveaway About the Book: Tiki is an honest, fun, and adventurous boy full of integrity. Lately, his behavior has been too rambunctious and he needs guidance. He meets a magical spirit who gives him the guidance he is looking for and much more. The spirit grants him magical powers and sends him on a quest to save the village of TikiTown from the evil King Lauia. Come join Tiki and his friends as they go on a magical time-traveling journey to save TikiTown. Tiki and his friends must find King Lauia, take back the sacred magical Toku Mask, and return the mask to Tiki Town to unfreeze the town. If Tiki doesn’t succeed, TikiTown will remain frozen forever… Review: This is a fun book to read because you turn it sideways to read it. Ideal for ages 6-8, kids will love reading this book in a

Happy Release Day to Jean Meltzer and her new book out today! Published by MIRA publishing I have an excerpt to share with you.   About the Book: From the author of the buzzy The Matzah Ball comes a romantic comedy for fans of Sally Thorne, about a lonely potter who drunkenly creates a golem doll of her perfect match—and meets the man of her dreams the next day. Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem? Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy. Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone. That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers after yet another failed singles event at the synagogue. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to the only thing guaranteed to soothe her—pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding all the little details to make him her ideal

If you enjoy memoirs todays book is for you. It is an eye opening book that I think you will enjoy. "Dr. Trujillo has done an exceptional job of opening her life of grief and loss for her audience to experience. The intentional nature in which this book is written provides a welcome comfort of hope. Her words encourage her audience to look at those 'isms' we humans all own and instead of wanting to avoid seeing them, to look at them and learn how to navigate and accept; especially when it is too late to share those sentiments when you could have."   —Feathered Quill Book Reviews Book Description: And She Was Never the Same Again  is about you. It is about your family and your friends, everyone you've ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet. It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations, cultures, identities, and decades of time. It awakens you to the inevitable and makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It