#BookReview: Ribbit Rabbit Robot, Victoria Mackinlay (author), Sofya Karmazina (illus.), Scholastic, April 2020. Blurb: This lamp is enchanted and I am the genie, I’ll grant all your wishes but don’t be a meanie… When a friendly frog, a greedy rabbit and a robot with a short fuse discover a magic lamp, chaos follows… and friendship […]
#BookReview The Big Old Rambutan Tree, Kathy Creamer (author, illus.), Little Pink Dog Books, May 2020. Blurb: From the flames of the burning rainforest, an extraordinary bond of friendship ignites between a savage tiger and a gentle orangutan, as they both struggle to survive in their fast diminishing habitat. Review: With all net proceeds being […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sharon Boyce! It’s a pleasure to welcome author Sharon Boyce with her debut picture book that’s sure to crack some toothy grins – There’s a Shark in the Loo; a laugh-out-loud and cheeky story for preschoolers and beyond! Thanks for being here, Sharon! 🙂 About the Author Sharon grew up surrounded […]
#BookReview Boo Loves Books, Kaye Baillie (author), Tracie Grimwood (illus.), New Frontier Publishing, May 2020. Blurb: Some dogs are shy and anxious, and so are some children. Can Boo and Phoebe turn their fears into a positive experience? A book that celebrates the joy of reading. Review: Boo Loves Books touched us so deeply we […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Carolyn Martinez! It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the blog, author and editor, Carolyn Martinez to discuss her new picture book, Pelican’t Do It; a heart-warming tale of self-identity and family dynamics. Nice to learn more about your new book, Carolyn! 🙂 About the Author Cate Sawyer (aka Carolyn Martinez) […]
#LolaandGrandpa #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day5 With respect to the themes in Lola and Grandpa of creating long-lasting memories, discovering the beauty of nature and loving relationships, today we are going to produce our own nature frame – with a photo of someone special, to give to someone special. Children will be able to reflect on their […]
#LolaandGrandpa #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day4 The story of Lola and Grandpa is one that resonates with many, on various and personal levels. It is a special tale of an unbreakable bond between a little girl and her grandfather, which, despite the sad loss, will always be treasured and remembered in her heart. Author Ashling Kwok delves […]
#LolaandGrandpa #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day3 We’re thrilled to share this interview with you all! The working relationship between author and illustrator is always an interesting one to learn about; from the inner workings of the minds to what resonates most in relation to the story and the process. We thank Ashling Kwok and Yvonne Low for […]
#LolaandGrandpa #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 #BookReview: Lola and Grandpa, Ashling Kwok (author), Yvonne Low (illus.), Little Pink Dog Books, May 2020. Blurb: Every Sunday Lola visits her Grandpa. They spend the day exploring the universe and teaching each other about the world. But then one day everything changes. Grandpa isn’t there anymore. Lola struggles to deal […]
#lolaandgrandpa #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 This will brighten your day! **COMPETITION NOW CLOSED** Don’t you think this is the perfect time to stop and admire, and learn from the beauty of nature? Isn’t this a time like no other, where long-lasting memories are created, shared with the ones you love most? Well, we think this book […]
