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October 9, 2021
Review: SAMMY, THE STATION WAGON by Tal Nuriel
If you like the movie, Cars, you’ll love this. It’s exactly the same.
This is the story of how different Sammy, the young car, is different from the others. Enter the world of cars!
But Sammy wasn’t different, he was unique.
A nice read, although some of the text was a little hard to read.
Rating: 3 stars
Review: MARVIN, THE VERY TALL BEAR by T.A. Unwin
Meet Marvin, the tall bear. He didn’t like being tall (something I could relate to.) But then he realized that maybe being so tall wasn’t so bad after all.
The drawings were too child-like and amateurish. A nice, quick read.
Rating: 3 stars
Review: HOPE, WHERE ARE YOU? By Amanda Doucet and Elisa Guerra
Schools are closed everywhere and the kids were stuck at home. See how kids from all over the world feel about it and what they do to cope. They’re just seeking a little bit of hope.
A nice story, but the pictures could’ve been better and the text should’ve been easier to read.
Rating: 3 stars
Review: SNAKES HAVE NO LEGS by Kelly Tills
The wonderful thing about snakes is that snakes have no legs.
Story is cute with simple, geometric illustrations. It tells you all about the wonderful workings of a snake.
A nice read!
Rating: 4 stars
October 8, 2021
Book Blast: UNEXPECTED CONNECTION by Sue Jaskula
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Sue Jaskula will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
Confident and resilient homicide detective Jennifer Scott is instinctively suspicious when her best friend's life is disrupted by the arrival of an unbeknownst twin sister. When a murder coincides with her appearance, the mysterious twin becomes the prime suspect.
Adding confusion to Jen's organized life is another unexpected intrusion, her handsome and sophisticated new partner, Detective Luke O'Connor. As mischievous as he is charming, chemistry between the two intensifies, threatening Jen's reputation and testing her limitations.
As the murder investigation unfolds, the detectives are forced to back-burner their heated connection while they race against time to figure out what other long-lost family members may be involved, how they're connected to the twins and why they've surfaced now.
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His reply was also hushed, but other officers snuck curious glances our way. “Well, you are full of yourself, Detective Scott. I wasn’t hitting on you, I merely shook your hand and re-introduced myself, trying to make the situation between us comfortable since we will be working together. As your new partner, it’s my job to have your back, so to speak, so you have no choice but to have me in your personal space. I also don’t date cops and I would appreciate it if you would keep the “your type” comments to yourself since you know nothing about me, due in part to the fact that you can’t see two feet past your own ego that tells you every good-looking dude who walks by your blonde-haired, blue-eyed, pretty face must want to get into your pants.”
About the Author:
My career has spanned many years in a mix of criminal and civil law and hospital surgical administrative work. Along with my work and life experience, I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Creative Writing Certificate both from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to take early retirement and pursue a career in writing, a pursuit I have entered into with energy and enthusiasm. I am currently a registered member of Toronto Romance Writers and Crime Writers of Canada.
My husband and I share our home in Grimsby, Ontario, with our youngest daughter, her boyfriend, our dog and two cats. But I spend a great deal of time at our cottage in Kincardine, Ontario near my daughter, son-in-law and first grandson. On these shores of Lake Huron, with some of the best walking trails in the country, my imagination soars and my best stories come to life.
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October 5, 2021
Blog Tour: CHIPPER MAKES MERRY by Kimber Fox Morgan
Join Us for This Tour From October 4 to October 29 Book Details:Book Title: Chipper Makes Merry by Kimber Fox Morgan
Category: Children's Fictions (Ages 3-7)
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Simple Wonder Press, 34 pages
Release date: October 2021
Content Rating: Rated G - Suitable for All Ages Book Description:
A "Mom's Choice Award Winner"!
Tip toe, tip toe, crackle, crunch!
Chipper the Fox sneaks through the forest to spread cheer to his weary friends. Will his merry making be a success? Or will a smelly fish disaster and a log pile tumble ruin his plans?
“Chipper Makes Merry” takes you on Chipper’s arctic quest filled with lessons of love, kindness and determination. ***
Review: “I’ll spread some cheer,” said Chipper Fox, “to help my weary friends.”
In this story, we follow Chipper Fox as he tries to bring some m
erry cheer to his animal friends. He is the foxy Santa Clause in this wonderous tale. Readers will be delighted with his funny antics and blundering faux paus.
The book was filled with lovely and vibrant illustrations with the text flowing freely like floating water. It was very engaging and fun! The rhymes are something you’ll just love.
A wonderful holiday read!
Rating: 5 stars
Buy The Book:
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Meet the Author:
Morgan is a fun wife, and imperfect mom of 3 crazy kiddos and 2 little lemon (problematic) dogs. She tries to live her strengths the best she can. She likes to say she is creative, not crafty. Morgan is a homemade Halloween costume type of mom. She lets her kids mix the play doh. She bakes fun birthday cakes (cutely, but far from perfection). She loves a homemade valentine and a school project. Chipper the Fox is an extension of Morgan's creative strength. Originally designed as character to create merry during the holiday season, Chipper has grown and developed into a story of determination and love.
connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook Tour Schedule:
Oct 4 – Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Oct 4 - Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
Oct 4 - Working Mommy Journal - book review / giveaway
Oct 5 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway
Oct 5 - Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway
Oct 6 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 6 - Splashes of Joy - book review / author interview / giveaway
Oct 7 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Oct 7 - Bound 4 Escape - book review / giveaway
Oct 8 – Kam's Place – book review
Oct 12 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book review
Oct 12 - The Book Review Crew - book review / author interview / giveaway
Oct 13 – Older & Smarter? – book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 13 - The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife - book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 14 – Wottaread – book spotlight / author interview
Oct 14 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 15 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting - book review / author interview / giveaway
Oct 18 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
Oct 19 – Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 20 – Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway
Oct 20 - icefairy's Treasure Chest - book review / giveaway
Oct 21 – jayme_reads – book review
Oct 21 - I'd Rather Be At The Beach - book review / giveaway
Oct 22 – Books for Books – book review
Oct 22 - Nighttime Reading Center - book review / giveaway
Oct 25 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
Oct 25 - Reading Authors Network - book review/ giveaway
Oct 26 – I'm Into Books – book review / giveaway
Oct 26 - Westveil Publishing - book review / giveaway
Oct 27 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway
Oct 27 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book review / giveaway
Oct 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Oct 28 - Rajiv's Reviews - book review
Oct 29 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 29 - @twilight_reader - book review
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October 2, 2021
Review: ELVIN, PLEASE REPORT TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE by Drew Dernavich
Meet Elvin, a 5thgrader that loves to draw…on everything. Lockers, lunch trays, sidewalks, doors, homework, desks, walls, and so on. One day, he was ordered by the principal to stop drawing on stuff until he gets the opportunity to draw a picture of a kid who may have knocked an ice cream cone from someone. This ends up getting his best friend in trouble. From this point forward, these boys just keep getting into more trouble.
Story had wonderful, sketchy illustrations—cool, caricature-style doodles. So dynamic! A fun and funny read! Loved it!
My rating: 5 stars
Review: BEACH BALL BLUNDER by G. Pa Rhymes
Cray, the happy seal, loses his ball, and it bounces all over the place, causing trouble. But “accidents will happen.”
Such exquisite and lovely illustrations that are like watercolor. A delightful, little tale about sorrow and forgiveness.
My rating: 4 stars
Review: OUR WOUNDED LITTLE CHICKADEE by Pamela Tomlin
In this vibrant and colorful tale, see how a compassionate girl finds and cares for an injured bird. Some of the text was hard to read, but, fortunately, the pictures say it all.
A sweet story overall.
My rating: 3 stars
Review: KAREN’S ICE CREAM SUNDAE by Sylvie Richard
Enter the world of ice cream in this off-kilter ode to the dairy treat.
I loved the wacky illustrations on some of the panels. There’s really no story in it and I thought it silly at times. Still, it’s a quick, little enjoyment.
My rating: 3 stars
