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#BookReview: The Other Brother, Penny Jaye (author), Heidi Cooper Smith (illus.), Wombat Books, February 2020. Blurb: Jayden James thought his family of five was perfect – until last Wednesday when Mitchell David arrived. Now the car’s too small, picnics are ruined and no one’s paying attention to Jayden anymore. Jayden knows something needs to be […]
Roo Knows Blue, Renee Treml (author & illus.), Puffin Books, 2020 Synopsis: A joyous celebration of colour in the Australian bush from bestselling author-illustrator Renee Treml. Roo knows, Roo knows, Roo knows blue. But does Roo know about other colours too? If you’re looking for a joyful new picture book for a young toddler in […]
Guts, Raina Telgemeier, Scholastic, 2019 From the Publisher: Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it’s probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she’s dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day5 Hayden’s Bedtime Clock Craft Combining aspects of bedtime routines, seeking comfort and telling the time, today we are going to create a piece that involves fine motor, mathematical and interpersonal skills. Using the literature to discuss the character’s feelings, and relating his routine to our own experiences, children will reflect a […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day4 We now know the importance of and tips to ensure a calm and consistent bedtime routine, as explained in this previous article, now it’s time to hear the reasoning behind a child’s thinking. Today we welcome the starring character himself – Hayden from Hayden’s Bedtime! Thanks for joining us, Hayden! 🙂 […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day3 Anyone with children and/or a puppy would understand that transitions from playtime to bedtime can be challenging, especially when uncertainty or fear are the cause. Wendy Haynes knows this all too well being a mother, grandmother, and puppy owner! Writing her story, Hayden’s Bedtime, for her young grandson, Wendy explains the […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 Hayden’s Bedtime, Wendy Haynes (author), Brett Curzon (illus.), Inprint Publishing, 2019. Blurb: Hayden’s Bedtime is a fun bedtime book to help parents get kids to bed and overcome the fear of something lurking in the bedroom. Make bedtime a breeze with this delightful rhyming picture book. Discover with Hayden what’s behind […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 PLAY the bedtime game for a CHANCE to WIN! **COMPETITION NOW CLOSED** The bedtime routine will flow like the breeze when it’s fun! Hayden’s Bedtime is the perfect inspiration for putting children at ease to ensure a smooth transition to bed and a peaceful slumber (for all!). PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, TEACHERS! You […]
#haydensbedtime #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day1 We’re diving into a new year of book campaigns, beginning with a playful tale to soothe any restless little body – it’s Hayden’s Bedtime, featuring its sensational author, Wendy Haynes! Wendy will share with us her inspirations and passions along our campaign journey, and just like her story, we’ll mix […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jayne Lyons! We’re back again, introducing talented authors and their new releases for your viewing pleasure! Today, we are delighted to speak with internationally published and best-selling author, Jayne Lyons, about her upcoming middle-grade action story; Z for Zanto (“Even Zombies can dream…”). Welcome, Jayne! 🙂 About the Author Jayne Lyons […]
