Fantasy is one of the most popular genres in the middle grade years. And this one has faeries. Check out an excerpt from Beyond the Birch by Torina Kingsley and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The New Enchantress (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions Book 3) by Sunayna Prasad
It's the third book in Sunayna Prasad's series Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions. Check out an excerpt from this installment and then read on to find out the author's thoughts on making this into a movie. Be sure to follow the tour for more. Best of luck in the giveaway!
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Nat Geo Kids DinoMAYnia Book Collection #Giveaway Ends 6/10 @DeliciouslySavv @NGKidsBks @mediamastersbks
Happiness is finding yet another Nat Geo Kids book collection giveaway to share with you all! And best of all, it's about dinosaurs! In all of my years of childcare and teaching, I cannot think of a single child who didn't get excited when dinosaurs were involved. And I know first-hand how beloved a couple of these titles are! Good luck entering!
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Kanga Superheros and Villans: Kangan Vs Mayhem by Patricia Bell
Interested in a middle-grade, YA for boys (10 to 15)? Here's a fun one to get them reading! Get a FREE copy with a newsletter subscription or $0.99 on Kindle!
A Bolt of Lightning. A Video Game. Kangan SuperPowers!
A lot can happen in the three milliseconds it takes for lightning to run through the body: Third-degree burns, singed hair, shredded clothes, explosives superheated five times hotter than the sun. Eardrums blow, cardiac arrest, or the heat could literally cook your brain … well, you get the idea, anyway.
So, imagine, the surprise after being struck by lightning at 4, while playing my favorite video game - KANGA: SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS that I woke up with only a small scar on my wrist.
Shortly after, I began displaying the same powers as my character in the game, such as Super Punch and Mega Bounce to name a few. It’s a secret I’ve lived with for almost a decade, but recently it has been nearly impossible to keep.
Oh yeah, and as it turns out, I have an arch-enemy, Mayhem, and he’s out to harm someone very important to me.
There’s only one way to stop Mayhem, and I’m the only one who can do it.
Join me, Kangan, and my buddy Brennan, AKA Diesel, in this epic battle!
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Patricia Bell is a fifty-something-year-old whose brain has been scorched by the hot desert Arizona sun. Which, by the way, is the setting for most of her stories. She’s authored a handful of young adult and children's books and is continually writing, whether in her head or on the screen. Her characters are often sharp-witted and sarcastic and more often than not, find themselves in a bit of trouble.
Patricia is married to her best friend and has three grown children who think they know better than she. Who knows, maybe they do.
As a Christian, her stories each have a message of grace and hope as well as suspense and a tiny touch of romance. She is an Avid reader of Christian fiction of any kind, and sometimes dabbles into the unknown world of Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and John Grisham.
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Monday, May 9, 2022
Nat Geo Kids Feathered Friends Book Bundle #Giveaway Ends 6/1 @NGKidsBk @HomeJobsByMom
You know how much I love these Nat Geo Kids books! Here's a collection of bird books that you can win, thanks to this giveaway via Home Jobs by Mom. Best of luck entering and enjoy!
Home Jobs By Mom created this post in partnership with National Geographic Kids. They were not financially compensated for this post but did receive a sample. As always, all opinions are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us!
Welcome To The Nat Geo Kids Feathered Friends Book Bundle Giveaway!
This giveaway is part of our Mother's Day Gift Guide. Stop by to see all the great giveaways and products!
A fun and easy way to get kids outside and develop a love of nature is with birding!
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Prize:
Little Kids First Board Book: Birds
Little Kids First Big Book Of Birds
Fly With Me: A Celebration Of Birds Through Pictures, Poems, And Stories
National Geographic Kids Bird Guide Of North America (Second Edition)
Everything Birds Of Prey
(affiliate links included throughout post)These titles from National Geographic Kids are the perfect way for kids of all ages (baby to age 12!) to get excited about the feathered friends that can be found in the backyard AND in some of the most exotic places in the world.
One Lucky Winner Will Receive These Five Awesome Bird Books for Kids Valued at $78!
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Friends to the End by C.L. Colyer
Friendship and adventure are the name of the game in Friends to the End by C.L. Colyer. Read an excerpt from this middle grade action adventure book and then learn a bit more about the author in a special guest post. Follow the tour for more! Best of luck in the giveaway!
Twelve-year-old Zach is convinced he'll never be happy without his best friend Jeremy by his side. But both of their lives changed with a bang five months ago, and as far as Zach's concerned, it's his fault Jeremy will never see his twelfth birthday.
When Zach moves with his family to a Chicago suburb, he quickly becomes friends with a group of thrill-seeking kids trying to find a disappearing haunted house. But Zach's not worried. He doesn't believe in ghosts, so he follows them into a wild, dangerous encounter that becomes a battle to decide what's real and what's not.
Read an excerpt:
My bewildered gaze slithered from Dom to Josh, finally coming to a stop on Morgan as I tried to decide if they were crazy.
“If the house is invisible, how do you expect to find it?” I asked.
Morgan sat on the stoop next to me. “It’s not always invisible. My brothers saw it once. They said it’s a big house with a long porch. It vanished before they could set foot on the first step, and I’m glad, too.”
“Why? What would have happened if they were on the steps?” I asked. Not because I believed an old ghost story had any truth to it, but I was curious to know what she’d say.
Morgan had to pick her jaw up from the walkway before she could answer, and when she did her voice came out in a high-pitched squeak. “If they had been on the porch or worse—” she swallowed loudly “—inside, they would have disappeared with it.”
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I love this question.
- At the top of my list is a book on how to survive in the wild. Journey to the Center of the Earth might do, too. There are a lot of tips woven into the story.
- My husband or friends. I’d really hate to be stranded alone.
- Fresh water.
- Coffee. Please let there be coffee beans. I’ll learn how to roast them if it means a fresh cup of coffee each morning.
- Based on my recent experience lighting logs in a fireplace, I’m going to need help building a fire, so multiple lighters.
- Hairbands, because without my shampoo and conditioner my hair is going to be an uncontrollable wild mass of curls and frizz.
- My favorite pair of hiking boots. They’re warm, comfy, and grip the ground no matter the surface.
- A warm blanket in case it gets cold.
- A chest full of great fantasy books. I might not even notice I’m on a deserted island if I have enough reading material.
- Pens and journals. Just think of how much writing I could get done with all that free time!
Thanks, Andi, for having me on your wonderful blog. And thank you for stopping by!
This sparked her love for writing essays. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she sat down and penned her first novel. This story has a special place in her heart because it’s the story that helped her discover her passion for writing. She has since written several books, many of which may never see the light of day, but all of which helped her learn to combine her passion for writing with her fascination with all things mythical. You’ll find examples of this in her novels.
She lives in Illinois with her family.
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Bookbub author page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cherie-colyer
Cherie Colyer will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Review of A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story by Caren Stelson, illustrated by Akira Kusaka
In this deeply moving nonfiction picture book, award-winning author Caren Stelson brings Sachiko Yasui's story of surviving the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and her message of peace to a young audience.
Sachiko's family home was about half a mile from where the atomic bomb fell on August 9, 1945. Her family experienced devastating loss. When they returned to the rubble where their home once stood, her father miraculously found their serving bowl fully intact. This delicate, green, leaf-shaped bowl—which once held their daily meals—now holds memories of the past and serves as a vessel of hope, peace, and new traditions for Sachiko and the surviving members of her family.
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This may be a picture book, but it is definitely not a book for younger readers. This is more for your middle elementary and older children who are ready to hear the sobering tales from WWII. It is the tale of the bombing of Nagasaki and the horrific effects from that atomic bomb. Sachiko was only six years old when the bomb was dropped. It is miraculous that she survived, as most of those around her did not, whether being instantly killed or succumbing to residual disease some years later. It's a message about the horrors of nuclear weapons and the lesson that they should never be used again. But it also is a story that inspires hope, as it tells of the family heirloom that survived, the rituals that the family had before the bombing and the new ones of remembrance that they created after the bombing. And it speaks to having gratitude and humility.
This is a true story. At the end of the story is the story behind the story, along with pictures of the real Sachiko and the real bowl. The author gives insight as to why she felt compelled to tell this story and also provides resources for further reading. It would be useful for telling part of the history of that time and serves as a discussion launching point.
Also of note are the beautiful illustrations that are soft, yet still demonstrate some of the harsh reality of the history of the war. I felt they were quite powerful.
I have long been fascinated by WWII and the many stories surrounding it. This is one that will stay with me.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a requested review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Nat Geo Kids ‘FOR THE BIRDS’ Book Bundle #Giveaway Ends 5/8 @NGKidsBks @DeliciouslySavv
It's another Nat Geo Kids book bundle giveaway! This one is perfect for spring because it's all about the birds. As I'm sitting here putting this together, I'm enjoying the chirping sounds outside the window. Kids would be able to use these to research what it is that they see and hear outside! They're so great! Best of luck entering!
Monday, April 11, 2022
Nat Geo Kids National Library Day Giveaway! Get 1 + Give 1 Book Prize Pack! $78 RV Each! Ends 5/9
I found yet another Nat Geo Kids Giveaway to share with you all! You know how much I love these, and I know you love them, too. These books are for all ages and just perfect for spring. Best of all, you get a set for yourself and a set to donate! Check it out!
Friday, April 8, 2022
Check out Yvonne Abuda's illustrations from The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons by Terance L. Shipman and Prudence Williams
Filled with adventure, joy, and wonder, The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons is the perfect beginning to a fun middle-grade book about the bonds of love and family. Anyone looking for a little magic in their lives will find it here. Check out these great illustrations!
The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm
Mahalia and Malcolm know that they do not belong to the typical African American family, but that doesn't stop them from loving their family and just being kids. After their home is invaded by a masked stranger, the siblings set off on a brave and daring adventure to rescue their family. Plunged into an incredible battle to save the family, the kids struggle with the normal fears and anxieties, but they soon discover the enormous range of their superpowers! They also discover incredible secrets about their family: like Douglass: the family's robot and RedTail1, the family's aircraft. The most important discovery they uncover is the courage that it takes to keep a superhero family together. Filled with excitement and riveting escapades, The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: the Robinsons, is the perfect book to show young readers that superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages!
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