My Reading Getaway

Thank you for joining my stop for iReadBooksTours virtual book tour for My Way Home, a childrens book by Holly Heaton. This book is ideal for any child up to about 10 years old. It is hard to find a book that will cover that wide of an age group! Enjoy hearing from the author about the book and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of this book! MY WAY HOME by Holly Heaton Book Tour Giveaway About the Book: Enter the hidden realm of the Little Folk and follow Kit on a thrilling adventure. Can he reclaim an object precious to his people and return home to the Hollow Chestnut? Using his wits and environment, Kit embarks on this miniature odyssey through a lushly illustrated world.   Interview with the Author: Q. How long did it take you to write and illustrate My Way Home? A. I wrote the original story in about a day, followed by weeks of editing.   The illustrations I squeezed into every free moment over nine months.   Q. Do any of your hobb...

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. ...