Monday, October 18, 2021

Cover Reveal: The Sherwood Proof by Kristee Ravan

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The next installment of The Lily Chronicles by Kristee Ravan is coming soon! Check out the cover and synopsis for The Sherwood Proof and catch up on the first two books in the series!


Welcome to the Cover Reveal for
The Sherwood Proof
By Kristee Ravan

Coming November 2021...

The Sherwood Proof
(The Lily Sparrow Chronicles #3)
By Kristee Ravan
Middle-grade, Fairytale, Fantasy

Lily Sparrow has finally created an equation for being a good princess. Things are adding up and making sense, and she’s even growing a measurable amount more excited about her future. But unexpected variables keep being tossed into her equation:

1. Carole Claus is facing her first hurdle as Santa. She needs Lily’s help.
2. Lily’s Half-Birthday--an important Smythian tradition--is coming up, requiring her to find time to prepare for it.
3. Her algebra teacher has an unusual (and stressful plan) for Lily.
4. Lily remains convinced that her mom is hiding something from her.
5. The investigation into the traitor is an on-going source of stress and tension at work for Lily and Calo.
6. Oh, and Calo’s still betrothed to Su’Sauna, making life difficult and confusing all around.

Will Lily be able to place these variables securely in her equation? Will the Sparrow family find a way to convince their critics they are good for the Kingdom? Or will everything fall apart--subtracting all the good will Lily has already earned from her citizens?



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About the Author


Kristee Ravan lives in Oklahoma with her husband, daughter, and pet fish, Val (short for Valentine). She wanted to be many things as she grew up including a general, an artist, and an architect. But she never bothered to say, "I want to be a writer when I grow up." She was always writing stories and thought of herself as a writer anyway. She sent her first story to a publisher in the sixth grade. (It was rejected - in a nice way.) When she is not making up stories in her head, she enjoys reading, juggling, green smoothies, playing dollhouse with her daughter, and hearing from her fans. You can contact Kristee at the facebook page for her Lily Sparrow books: The Lily Sparrow Chronicles.


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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Gigi and the Paris Puzzle by Nicole Levin

  


Jojo has a project to research and give a presentation to her class about the city of Paris. She is very nervous to stand up and speak. Through her research, she becomes intrigued and dreams of visiting Paris - the antithesis of the small town where she lives.

One day, while playing with her Eiffel Tower snow globe, she finds herself transported back to Paris of the 1920s. She is renamed ‘Gigi’ and gets to live in the plush apartment of her dreams, where the furniture and kitchen equipment have a life of their own. Fifi, the French poodle, becomes her dog, and she meets a mysterious boy named Jean Pierre.

While visiting the Rodin Museum with Jean Pierre, the sculpture of The Girl with The Flower Hat challenges Gigi to free her. An amateur sorcerer accidentally turned her into a sculpture while entertaining guests at the opening of the museum. The Girl in the Flower Hat sets Gigi a five-day task to solve a series of interconnected puzzles that will free her. If Gigi fails, she too will be turned into stone.

Gigi and her accomplices (Fifi, Jean Pierre, her new friend Francine and a doll named Amelie) embark on a frenetic journey around different landmarks in Paris. Through finding the hidden clues and solving each step of the puzzle, Gigi finds her confidence, learns to trust in her abilities and discovers her compassion for the trapped girl.

Finally, Gigi and her friends succeed in solving the puzzle and the statue of The Girl with the Flower Hat explodes and leaves the real life girl, Fleur, in the middle of the museum floor. Fleur leaves the museum with the children and moves into Gigi’s apartment.

When her task is over, Gigi has to return home to her family, leaving behind her new friends. Fifi comes home with Gigi and delights her younger brothers. No one in her family knows where she has been, and the reader is left wondering if her visit to Paris was actually real. Gigi gives a spectacular and confident presentation about her adventures in Paris to her class.


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I am an Australian/South African children’s writer, currently living in Cape Town, South Africa with my husband, two children and two cats.

As a writer, I am inspired to capture the world through the eyes of a child. I have written and published six picture books. Four of my books tackle philosophical questions from the perspective of a young child. I have also published many educational readers for primary and middle school children. My writing spans different genres: picture books, fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, poetry and plays. My books are published in South Africa with publishers such as Cambridge University Press, Shuter & Shooters and Imbizo Education. In addition to my published work, I develop learning materials for teachers and work as a freelance Drama and English teacher. Please see my full publication list below.

Educationally, I have a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from the University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia, an Honours Degree in Drama and Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama from the University of Cape Town, and a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Inlingua Language School, Cape Town.




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Friday, October 8, 2021

Nat Geo Kids Books Fall Prize Pack #Giveaway Ends 10/31 @NGKidsBks @HomeJobsByMom

Nat Geo Kids Books Fall Prize Pack Giveaway

These books are some of my favorites and meant for kids of all ages. Adults, too! And I'm so excited that I was able to find another giveaway to give you a second chance to try to win a set for yourself to use at home or at school. Check them out and then enter to win this great prize pack. Best of luck to you!


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It's a new season and these fall favorites from National Geographic Kids Books are the perfect thing to add to your familys bookshelf, supplement distance learning, or check people off your holiday gift lists!


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The Ultimate Book of African Animals Zeus the Mighty The Trials of Hairy-Clees Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals & Shells National Geographic Kids Almanac 2022, U.S. Edition National Geographic Kids World Atlas 6th edition National Geographic Kids Why Answers to Everything

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Nat Geo Kids Fall Favorites #Giveaway Ends 11/2

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These books are among some of my favorites. And I know they are for a lot of you as well. Check them all out and then enter to win the collection! Best of luck to you!

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This 6 Book Collection from National Geographic Kids! 

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Ultimate Book of African Animals by Emmy Award-Winning Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert (ages 8-12, hardcover)

Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? With National Geographic photographer-filmmaker duo Beverly and Dereck Joubert as their guides, readers are transported to the plains of the Serengeti, the sands of the Sahara and the shaded nooks of the rainforest. Dereck and Beverly are eight-time Emmy award-winning filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife conservationists who have been filming, researching and exploring Africa for over 35 years.  By sharing their stories of life on safari and Beverly's jaw-dropping photography, this dynamic duo gives the reader unique, behind-the-lens access to Africa's wildlife, how they live, play and hunt and how they have adapted to their wild, one-of-a-kind environments.  A big, beautiful guide to animals that roar, race and "totally rule," this gift-worthy book is overflowing with facts, stats and photos of animals of all behaviors, shapes and sizes -- including the tiny bombardier beetle, the sneaky desert viper, mischievous monkeys, elusive Ethiopian wolves, as well as fan favorites like lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos, gorillas, rhinos, and so many more.   

Zeus the Mighty Series: The Trials of Hairy-Clees (ages 8-12, hardcover) 

Attention Percy Jackson/Greek Mythology Fans!: 
"Readers will appreciate the overlay of this mythological world atop the real-life operations of a pet rescue center and how Boyer manages to fit all the plot pieces together perfectly. Great characters, action, adventure, and lots of humor" -- School Library Connection

"A treat for proto–Percy Jackson fans.” — Kirkus Reviews

Welcome to Mount Olympus, a pet supply and rescue center that sits high on a hill in Athens, Georgia. The overconfident hamster Zeus, wise cat Athena, and other rescued pets live there under the watchful eye of their caretaker, Artie, who's obsessed with Greek mythology. The pets overhear her favorite podcast, Greeking Out, and believe themselves to be the actual megastars of mythology! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with Zeus and his minions in their rollicking romps through Greek mythology and unforgettable adventures. Check out the Zeus the Mighty website for books, fun printables, games, fun Greek facts and episodes of the real life Greeking Out podcast.

Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells (ages 4-8, hardcover) - This new addition to the wildly popular Little Kids First Big Book series introduces a fascinating variety of Earth’s rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells -- from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams. Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant’s Causeway and human-built structures like the Great Wall of China. Filled with fun facts, this book is designed for interactive learning, the Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells.

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2022 (ages 8-12, paperback) - The number one selling kids almanac on the planet!

 "...this gathering of upbeat, vividly illustrated, browser-friendly dips into topics ranging from black holes to blue-footed boobies to Bolivian street food is hard to put down, and the pop quizzes and research guides at each chapter’s end will give studious sorts a leg up, too." - Kirkus

The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it.  Tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation help kids keep up with our quickly changing world and is why this is the number one selling kids almanac on the planet.  There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics and the colorful compilation also includes an Almanac Challenge 2022 — which inspires kids to reduce their plastic waste.  

NG Kids World Atlas 6th Edition (ages 10+, hardcover)

"No one does maps or atlases with as much panache and knowledge as National Geographic" - Washington Post

This Fall, the map experts at National Geographic debuts the sixth edition of their Kids World Atlas -- the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away. This title is an authoritative and well-designed with completely updated maps, stats, and facts about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world.  Highlights include the latest geographic and political information, a new map on global migration that introduces kids to the movement of people around the world, new graphics that present facts in an easy-to-read format, a place-name index with more than 3,000 locations, colorful photography that shows the beauty and diversity of our world and more than 120 maps, each one telling a story.   Now more than ever, kids need to understand the world from a global perspective -- this is an invaluable resource for using in the classroom or reading at home.

NG Kids Why?:  Over 1,111 Answers to Everything (ages 8-12, hardcover, 192 pgs) - The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, this book has the expert information kids need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for answers. 

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