Goobletygok Virtual Book Tour

 

Goobletygok Book Giveaway

ABOUT THE BOOK

Goobletygok

Created by Richard Bird

Ages 4+ | 24 Pages

Publisher: FriesenPress | ISBN-13: ‎ 9781039143425

Publisher’s Book Summary: Chulippitee. Buckadoodle. Uckeybuckey.

What do these words have in common? Poppy and Freddy invented them!

Freddy and his grandfather, Poppy, love to spend time together. One day, while they’re eating a snack, Poppy says, “Buckadoodle,” to Freddy. What does this mean? Freddy isn’t sure, but Poppy promises he will find out!

Join Freddy and Poppy on this word-game adventure, and maybe invent a word or two of your own that shows your loved ones just how much you care!

PURCHASE LINK

Amazon

Bookshop

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard Bird is a grandfather and avid reader who has spent his career crafting policies and leveraging his love of words into creating beautifully written materials. Now, he brings his two passions together in this children’s book inspired by his relationships with his grandsons.

For more information, visit www.richardbird.ca.

https://twitter.com/richardbird54

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MY REVIEW

Freddy and Poppy are spending time together when Poppy begins acting even more silly than usual. He starts using nonsense words like buckadoodle and chulippitee. Then he begins rhyming his silly words with other words such as poodle, oodle, noodle, or tree and bee. The story features a lot of giggling and word play between Freddy and Poppy. It also makes the point that people show their love for family in many different ways. It might be sharing a snack, or drawing pictures together, or making up silly rhymes. Accepting all those gestures and returning the emotion is a way to strengthen a relationship. This particular relationship is between an adult and a grandchild, but others can show their love in similar ways. Using nonsense words is often a family tradition. It might be a word that was misheard or misunderstood. Our family referred to parmesan cheese as “Farmer John cheese” when I was young because someone had misheard the word parmesan and thought it was cheese named after Farmer John. It could be a word that is mispronounced by a young child. A friend’s family began calling chicken noodle soup “kicking doodle soup” after a niece pronounced it that way. It could be that a certain action or saying is attached to the idea of a particular object. A child I know called their toes “eenies” because when they were very small and their parents bathed them, they would play with the child’s toes while saying the rhyme “Eeny, meeny, miney, moe.” After reading this book, you might be inspired to make a list of funny words your family or friends use and talk about their origins. Or you might prefer to make a list of ways to show affection to those you love. Have fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, March 27, 2023 The Children’s Book Review Goobletygok Tour Kick Off

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Joanasbookshelf A book review of Goobletygok

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Fairview Review A book review of Goobletygok

Thursday, March 30, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Goobletygok

Friday, March 31, 2023 The Momma Spot A book review of Goobletygok

Monday, April 3, 2023 Heart to Heart Author interview with Richard Bird

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review A book review of Goobletygok

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Goobletygok

Thursday, April 6, 2023 My Reading Getaway A book review of Goobletygok

Friday, April 7, 2023 Lisa’s Reading A book review of Goobletygok

Monday, April 10, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Goobletygok

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Because I Said So A book review of Goobletygok

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author interview with Richard Bird

This post is sponsored by Richard Bird. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.

Mrs. Spring's Garden Virtual Book Tour

 

Mrs. Spring's Garden Book Giveaway

ABOUT THE BOOK

Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Written by Carole P. Roman

Illustrated by Leen Roslan

Ages 4+ | 46 Pages

Publisher: Chelshire | ISBN-13: 9781950080090

Publisher’s Book Summary: Snail and Worm are having a dispute.
It’s causing quite a ruckus in their home.
Many of the other inhabitants of the garden are affected by their fight.
Will they be able to put their differences aside when they learn the garden’s existence is threatened?
What’s a bug to do?

PURCHASE LINKS

Amazon

Bookshop.org

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OFFICIAL LINKS

http://www.caroleproman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CarolePRomanAwardWinningAuthorAndBooks/

https://twitter.com/caroleproman?lang=en

MY REVIEW

A lovely garden full of busy insects and critters has to avert trouble when a man shows up with a can of bug spray. The creatures don’t realize that they all serve a purpose to keep the garden healthy, so how will they work together to prevent some of them from being destroyed by the spray? Author Carole P. Roman’s story about a small garden actually works on several levels. At first glance it simply explores the interdependence of small creatures in their habitat. Worms turn the soil, snails decompose fallen leaves, bees and butterflies pollinate, etc. As Bizby the bee finally realizes, “It’s like a hive. Everyone is contributing.” But it can also be read as a metaphor for any group like a family, a class, or everyone on the planet. Just like Earthworm hears when he finally listens, “If we don’t learn to cooperate and work together, we cannot exist.” Illustrator Leen Roslan’s training in animation design is apparent in her “colourful and cartoony style” in “creating cute things.” She makes not just the butterfly and ladybug, but all the creatures - even an earthworm and a snail- attractive and nonthreatening in appearance. Their faces have large, expressive eyes that help to communicate their emotions as they argue, panic, and then charge to the rescue. Whether you know a young reader who enjoys stories with cute critters, you are looking for a book to introduce the concept of ecosystems and interdependence, or perhaps are in need of a story that stresses cooperation - this is an enjoyable read for each of those situations.

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, March 20, 2023 The Children’s Book Review A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Monday, March 27, 2023 The Fairview Review A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 The Momma Spot A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Thursday, March 30, 2023 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Friday, March 31, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Monday, April 3, 2023 Heart to Heart Author interview with Carole P. Roman

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 My Reading Getaway A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Thursday, April 6, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Friday, April 7, 2023 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Lisa’s Reading A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Thursday, April 13, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Friday, April 14, 2023 Writer with Wanderlust A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Monday, April 17, 2023 Joanasbookshelf A book review of Mrs. Spring’s Garden

Virtual tour in partnership with The Children's Book Review and Carole P. Roman. I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion, but this isn’t a sponsored post.

Spring Reading 2023 Cooler than Lemonade: A Story about Great Ideas and How They Happen

 

Eva loves to make things and come up with new ideas. When a lemon bonks her on the head, she decides to beat the summer heat by setting up a lemonade stand. Things go well until a neighbor sets up a competing stand, then Eva puts her thinking cap back on to make improvements. If they offer lower prices, then she will offer a new flavor. If they add new flavors, then she will advertise. If... well, you get the idea. Just when it seems she will be driven out of business by the competition, her bother Aru reminds her, "You're happy when you make things." His request for a special snack inspires Eva to try once more and this time she finds the perfect solution to keep everyone happy.

Titles that feature girls as inventors and entrepreneurs are always a welcome addition to library and classroom collections. This book also features a brother and sister of Indian descent and their final product is a treat that is sold by street vendors in India, showing an alternative to the lemonade stands and ice cream trucks in typical summer stories. There is even a (no-cook) recipe for making kulfi at home after reading about Eva's great idea.

I enjoyed Eva's brainstorming with an actual thinking cap (a purple top hat), the way that she does product testing with family and friends, and the illustration of her bedroom with recipes and diagrams taped to the wall and craft supplies and tools all over the floor. It is obvious that the lemonade stand is not the first brainstorm she has had. This story would fit into units on summer, economics, perseverance, competition/cooperation and creativity. 

Spring Reading 2023 Sugar Pie Lullaby

How many of you know the scene from "Three Men and a Baby" where the guys serenade baby Mary with "Goodnight Sweetheart (It's Time to Go)"? Well, take that idea and then weave together lines from multiple Motown hits and you have Carole Boston Weatherford's new Sugar Pie Lullaby. Each spread has its own lyrics pulled from famous songs by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and other incredible singers. Sawyer Cloud's illustrations capture moments throughout the day - bedtime, bath time, dancing through the house, climbing into bed with mom and dad after a bad dream - all featuring parents and children with beautiful brown shades of skin and hair.

Back matter includes an author's note about growing up in the 1960s and the historic music of those years. Then each song used in the book is listed with details of the songwriter(s), recording artist(s), studio, year of release, and then additional details about the artist or song. For instance, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" was written by Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, and was performed by the Temptations - their "first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100." There are 35 different songs whose lyrics are used in the book and listed in the back matter.

A perfect book for bedtime or for someone who is having a bad day and needs a reminder of how much they are loved. 

 

One Year Anniversary of The Kindness Machine

 The Kindness Machine

Written by Christina Dankert

Illustrated by Chad Dankert

Ages 4+ | 32 Pages

Publisher: Purple Butterfly Press | ISBN-13: 9781955119085

Publisher’s Synopsis: Creative and artistic 2nd-grade teacher, Mr. Wilson, wants to teach his students about kindness. Mr. Wilson creates The Kindness Machine, a special machine that shows the students exactly what they can do to bring kindness to their classroom and into their hearts! Instead of telling his students to “be kind,” which is something children hear from a very early age, they learn exactly what they can do in their own lives by pressing the special buttons. In the end, Mr. Wilson teaches his students that they each have their own Kindness Machine within them to help make kind decisions for others and themselves.

This creative, innovative, and fun teaching method will direct kids to be kind to one another in their classroom and beyond. The book includes discussion questions to help the reader consider not only kindness towards others but also kindness towards themselves, a lesson that is not always taught.

The Kindness Machine is a practical and innovative tool for teaching emotional literacy, kindness, and acceptance of self and others.

Available in hardcover, paperback, and as an ebook.

MY REVIEW

Parents and teachers of young children are aware that guiding them to better social skills and empathy with others can be a difficult process. Some children are slower to mature in those areas of development; others mean well, but are unsure how to support their peers or make a friendly gesture. Christina Dankert, author of The Kindness Machine, has taken her own experience as a second-grade teacher and created a story to help present those concepts in a kid-friendly way.

Mr. Wilson, the teacher in the story,  brings in an invention to share with his class. The machine he has built is covered in buttons of all shapes, sizes, and colors. A message appears on the screen when a student pushes a button. Mr. Wilson talks over each of the suggestions and the class tries them out. The students practice smiling at each other, giving compliments, and similar skills. The last message is to be a chef and mix all those ingredients together. As Mr. Wilson explains, “Each kindness action is great on its own, but the real magic happens when you combine them.”

This book is good for parents to read with their own children and discuss how to be kind to others, or for classroom or guidance lessons on how to get along together at school. Whatever our age, we can all use a few reminders on how to make the world a friendlier place.

PURCHASE LINK

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3COBXwa

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781955119085

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christina Dankert is a second-grade teacher. She has a passion for literacy and believes that we can change the world by reading to the children in our lives. This is her debut picture book. She lives in Sylvania, Ohio, with her husband, Chad, and their two children. She has dreamed of collaborating with her husband to merge their two professions of educator and artist into one meaningful product. The Kindness Machine allowed that dream to come true.

Learn more about Christina at www.christinadankert.com.