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Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for Fairy Day Games. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. About the Book: Get ready for fun at the Fairy Day Games! Join children’s author Mari Sherkin as she peeks inside a secret world, where magical creatures come together to prepare for the most festive Fairy Day of the year!! Review: I love fairies so this book is perfect for me! This colorful story tells of gnomes and toads and of course fairies. All the creatures get along great and don’t question their differences; they just have fun. This is a great lesson for all to hear especially in today’s world where differences can define and separate us. The illustrations are bright and colorful and perfect for the story. Perfect for early readers and reading with your little one because the story is easy to understand. I loved how the author made key words in bold or sparkles. You can spend extra time on these words with your littl

Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for Roar-Choo! Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. About the Book: Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle). Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world! But this dragon can’t stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup. It’s only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing for story time.   Review: What a great story for teaching little ones to take care of themselves first. The d

Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. I hope you enjoy finding out about this book and enter the giveaway! Review: In this contemporary retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red loves helping her mon fix cars, defying gender roles and doing the work very well. When her grandmother’s car stops working Little Red takes off to lend a hand. On the way she encounters the wolf family - one after the other – all with car trouble. Little Red does her best to fix their cars using her tools. She struggles with the tasks but learns that sometimes you can’t do everything and asking for help is ok. A repair book helps Little Red fix the cars and Little Red has some very happy customers in the wolf family and her grandmother. What is great about this book is it shows a classic fairy tale in a modern way and normalizes girls doing things tha

The Machine Murders by CJ Abazis March 25-April 5, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Desert Balloons A Dubai balloon festival is attacked by the most lethal social engineering exploit the world has ever seen. Pilots die. Local politics crumble. Is AI to blame? A prime moment to be working for Interpol. Manos Manu, Interpol data scientist, arrives in the United Arab Emirates to solve a series of murders that have shaken the Middle East. Interpol’s Singapore back office has proven world-class, with a machine learning team of the best engineers from around the globe - including Manos’ girlfriend Mei. Tested under pressure in the field, his custom system is nothing short of brilliant. But this time, his arch-nemesis is not simply a killer. Not even a web of determined developers, scattered across the world. His enemy is his very own nature. Book Details: Genre: Suspense Published by: Publisto Publication Date: January 2024 Number of Pages: 284 ISB

Many of us can relate to the dreaded feeling on Sunday that the weekend is almost over and you have to go back to school or work on Monday. In reading this book your little one will learn that Mondays are not so bad and the week can be fun! Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion. Thank you to The Children’s Book Review for including me on this tour. About the Book: It’s Sunday, the day before the school week begins, and Alycat is nervous. She just knows that Monday is going to be the Mondayest Monday ever! On the playground, Alycat realizes she isn’t the only one suffering from the Sunday Scaries. It’s hard to ride a bike. What if Kit falls? The treehouse is so high. Will Spotty make it safely back down? The kittens band together to overcome their fears, but can they turn the Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Funday? The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity toward problem-solving. F

Welcome to my stop on Park Row Books virtual book tour for Everyone is Watching , the latest hot book by Iowa author, Heather Gudenkauf. I was so lucky to see her on tour because I love her books and she is the nicest and easiest person to talk with. I hope you enjoy reading the first chapter of this book and find out you need to add it to your TBR! About the Book: The Best Friend. The Confidant. The Senator. The Boyfriend. The Executive. Five contestants have been chosen to compete for ten million dollars on the game show One Lucky Winner. The catch? None of them knows what (or who) to expect, and it will be live streamed all over the world. Completely secluded in an estate in Northern California, with strict instructions not to leave the property and zero contact with the outside world, the competitors start to feel a little too isolated. When long-kept secrets begin to rise to the surface, the contestants realize this is no longer just a reality show—someone is out for blood.

A huge thank you to Rachel's Random Resources and Karl Drinkwater for letting me share this first book in a new series! The author generously provided an extract to give you a glimpse into the book. Be sure to check out other tour stops for their reviews and more extracts! About the Book: They’re called the Lost Ships … but sometimes they come back. And when they do the crews are missing, while the ships have been strangely altered, rumoured to be full of horrors. Opal Imbiana has been seeking something her whole life. It’s a secret so precious she’s willing to risk her life recovering it from a recently discovered Lost Ship, in a lonely nebula far from colonised space. She’s just one woman, entering an alien and lethal environment. But with the aid of an amazing AI companion and experimental armoured suit, Opal might just stand a chance. This blast of a book kickstarted the much-loved Lost Solace series, about an unlikely friendship between two women who keep hope alive

Welcome to my stop on Rachel's Random Resources tour for M.A. Hunter's book, Every Step You Take. I found it ironic that I started reading this book while working out on my elliptical, reading about the main character run a marathon! If you enjoy TM Logan or Daniel Hirst you will want to check out this thrilling book! About the Book: Run for your life... This year's London Marathon is my last chance to win the final place on the Olympic team. The months of rehabilitation after my injury will feel worth it to cross that line. But I wasn't expecting the man who's been making my life a living hell to be there. Last I knew, my stalker was behind bars, but he says he's going to be at the race watching. I have 26 miles to figure out whether it's him, and what he wants, or I could lose more than just the race.   Review: I loved this book because of the layout. The female protagonist is telling the story as she runs the London Marathon. The chapters ar

An amazing cute children's book in in store for you today with my stop in iRead Book Tours! This book is ideal for ages 3-7 and older kids will enjoy as well using their imaginations with this book. I hope you enjoy! Book Description: This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite,  Squirrels in Antarctica  sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and "Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting stars." Is it a book? Is it a word game? Can

Thank you for joining me on my stop on The Children's Book Review tour for Milo and His Magic Skateboard! Thank you for Kristina Tanso for answering my questions for an exclusive interview. Milo and His Magic Skateboard is ideal for children ages 4 and up. Be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post for some fabulous prizes! About the Book: Join Milo – an adorable French Bulldog – as he embarks on his very first adventure! Simply by clapping his little paws together and jumping on his magic skateboard, Milo takes flight and explores Europe! This fun, heart-warming adventure will charm children and adults alike, while exploring different iconic places and cultures! Interview with Kristina Tanso Congratulations on your debut book!! How does it feel to have Milo’s story out in the world? It feels really good! I’m so excited that Milo gets to take children –and adults—on a magical adventure through some of our favorite places that we’ve visited so far. Milo has br

Join us for this tour from  Mar 11 to Mar 29 ,   2024 !   Book Details: ​Book Title :   The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce by Lisa Toth Category :  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  142 pages Genre :  Nonfiction Occupational Publisher :   Yorkshire Publishing Release date:   March, 2024 Content Rating :  PG.  Suitable for all adults 17+ Book Description: ​ Radio show host, Lisa Toth shares how she created a staffing agency for the developmentally disabled population. Over the years, Toth has helped thousands of individuals with disabilities find work that Is not only a good fit for their strengths, but also work they find fulfilling. Readers will enjoy this collection of inspiring stories, as well as the honest candor with which Lisa shares the lessons she learned along the way. She and her clients have faced daunting obstacles and challenges that would make many give up. It's the challenges that make the successes extra sweet for all of them. Interview with Lisa Toth: 1 .      What made