Wander New York: Fitz in the City Giveaway Tour

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GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a gorgeous Wander New York: Fitz in the City prize pack!

One (1) winner receives:

• A hardcover copy of Wander New York: Fitz in the City autographed by author Reese Traves and illustrator Jon Traves.
• A screen-printed Wander Often Wonder Always® tote from Hello Small World.
• Three (3) Hello Small World greeting cards illustrated by Jon Traves.
• An 8”x10” print of a scene from Wander New York: Fitz in the City signed by illustrator Jon Traves.

Two (2) winners will receive:

• A hardcover copy of Wander New York: Fitz in the City autographed by author Reese Traves and illustrator Jon Traves.

Giveaway begins July 30, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends August 11, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Wander New York: Fitz in the City

Written by Reese Traves

Illustrated by Jon Traves

Publisher’s Synopsis: Fitz the Fox can’t wait to see all that New York City has to offer — but will he get to see the penguin feeding or will a subway snafu derail his plans? A whimsical, sight-seeing jaunt that encourages wonder with rhyming text, peppered with facts and trivia along the way!

Join Fitz as he visits the Statue of Liberty with her 8-foot long index finger, the bustling crowds of Grand Central Terminal, the wondrous, book-filled spaces of the New York Public Library, and marvels at the sky-scraping height of the Empire State Building.

Continue to wander with a walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn across the Brooklyn Bridge and visit the Bronx Zoo along with more iconic landmarks while exploring this exciting city!

Ages 3-10 | Good Avenue Books | August 10, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1734602104

https://amzn.to/30a9Q8Q

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781734602104

OFFICIAL LINKS

www.reesetraves.com | Twitter @reesetraves | www.jontraves.com | Twitter @jon_traves

TOUR SCHEDULE

July 30	The Children's Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/
July 31	Barbara Ann Mojica's Blog	https://bamauthor.me
August 1	Over Coffee Conversations	https://www.gmarciano.blogspot.com
August 2	Word Spelunking	http://wordspelunking.blogspot.com/
August 3	Fairview Elementary School (Library)	https://fveslibrary.blogspot.com/
August 4	icefairy's Treasure Chest	http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/
August 5	Library Lady's Kid Lit	https://janemouttet.wordpress.com/
August 6	Heart to Heart	https://tynea-lewis.com/
August 7	Life Is What It's Called	http://lifeiswhatitscalled.blogspot.com/
August 8	J.R.'s Book Reviews	https://jrsbookreviews.wordpress.com/
August 10	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com
August 11	Confessions of a Book Addict	http://www.confessionsofabookaddict.com/

The Fairview Review is participating in the blog tour in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Good Avenue Books.

The Monster Twins Awareness Tour

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GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a copy of The Monster Twins and a Visa gift card!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• A physical copy of The Monster Twins
  
• A digital flipbook copy of The Monster Twins
• A $25 Visa gift card to stock up on more books from your favorite bookstore

Five (5) winners receive:

• A choice of:
• A physical copy of The Monster Twins
  
• A digital flipbook copy of The Monster Twins

Giveaway begins July 20, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends August 20, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Monster Twins

Written by Robert and Karen Hanvik

Illustrated by Ella Ransom

Publisher’s Synopsis: Bella and Bertie are twins, but they don’t know that, or each other. Separated while babies by bad law, they grew up 6000 miles apart, in Singapore and London. Follow the twins as they discover their shared past and do their best to make a better future for themselves, their families, and others like them.

MY REVIEW

There are many stories of twins separated at birth, just think of "The Parent Trap" for instance. But how many times are the twins from a family of monsters? And there are also plenty of stories about families who become involved in activism, but they aren't often monsters fighting for monster rights. Books that do feature monsters are generally not full of bright colors or jokes about monster arms being too short for taking good selfies.  Readers will be surprised by the humor, the inclusion of famous landmarks from London and Singapore, and the idea that even monsters want a best friend.

Be sure to visit the Monster Twins website to learn more about the creation of the book - which was a family affair. And for those who love to extend their reading - the interactive version of the book also has links to additional information about some of the landmarks, PDFs to print and color, and even a word search and a writing activity.

PURCHASE LINK

https://monstertwins.com/collections/the-monster-twins-book

OFFICIAL LINKS

For more information, visit https://monstertwins.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

TOUR SCHEDULE

July 20	The Children's Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/
July 21	Life Is What It's Called	http://lifeiswhatitscalled.blogspot.com/
July 22	Jrsbookreviews	https://jrsbookreviews.wordpress.com/
July 23	Word Spelunking	http://wordspelunking.blogspot.com/
July 24	Over Coffee Conversations	https://gmarciano.blogspot.com
July 27	Fairview Elementary School (Library)	https://fveslibrary.blogspot.com/
July 28	icefairy's Treasure Chest	http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/
July 29	Library Lady's Kid Lit	https://janemouttet.wordpress.com/
July 30	Tales of A Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom	http://wannabesuperheromom.blogspot.com/
July 31	Confessions of a Book Addict	http://www.confessionsofabookaddict.com/
August 3	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com
August 4	A Dream Within A Dream	http://adreamwithindream.blogspot.com/
August 5	Barbara Ann Mojica's Blog	https://bamauthor.me

This post is in partnership with The Children's Book Review. I received a free copy of The Monster Twins to review. All opinions are my own.

Summer Listening 2020 Solve It! for Kids Podcast

 Launched just two months ago,  author Jennifer Swanson and host Jed Doherty present a new topic in each episode of the Solve It! for Kids podcast. It might be "How will we communicate with astronauts on Mars?" (the latest puzzling question), or perhaps "How do you map an underwater forest?" Whatever the conundrum, the dynamic duo always have an amazing guest on tap to discuss possibilities and current research. Ever wonder how to cut a person in half? Then listen as Sue-Ann Webster (internationally acclaimed magician) shares her thoughts on performing magic for an audience. Or perhaps you would rather hear Fabien Cousteau describe how to construct an underwater spaceship? They have it covered.

Each episode is packed with information about the featured topic.

Along with having the special guest share information about their current project(s), Jennifer and Jed encourage them to tell how they first became interested in their special field. The intrepid hosts also ask questions such as, "What is the coolest thing that has happened to you?" Listeners come to know a bit about the guest's experiences and what led them to their current work, as well as hearing first-hand stories of exploration and adventure.

The podcast by itself would be wonderful - but wait - there's more! The companion website, https://solveitforkids.com/, offers an episode guide, background information on the episode's guest, a challenge for kids and parents to solve, links to additional resources, and a book list for further reading. Listeners who share their solution to the challenge or post a comment on the episode page are even entered for a chance to win a free book. (And who wouldn't want to win a book like Buzz Aldrin's Welcome to Mars?)

Highly recommended for listeners of all ages who have an interest in STEAM - the podcast is also perfect for science and STEM teachers looking for ideas to inspire their students. The engineers, scientists, and other experts are engaging and passionate about their work. Jennifer and Jed are equally excited about getting kids to read, ask questions, and look for answers. The support materials on the website extend the learning experience whether used at home or in the classroom. Since the podcast is available from so many sources and kids can access it at home, it would very useful in the "flipped" classroom model. Students can listen to it ahead of time, then come in prepared to discuss it during class. It also would be very easy to post the links in Google Classroom or other learning management systems and use during distance/virtual instruction.

Be sure to tune in for the next episode, or get caught up on those you have missed. Look for Solve It! for Kids on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or libsyn.

Don't Wake the Dragon! Awareness Tour

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GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a Don’t Wake the Dragon prize pack!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• A hardcover copy of Don’t Wake the Dragon, autographed by Bianca Schulze.
• A Kids’ Sleep Training Alarm Clock.
• A $25 Visa gift card.

Giveaway begins June 29, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends July 27, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

OFFICIAL LINKS

https://www.biancaschulze.com/

https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biancaschulzewriter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancaschulzewriter/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_mommy

ABOUT THE BOOK

Don’t Wake the Dragon

Written by Bianca Schulze

Illustrated by Samara Hardy

Publisher’s Synopsis: Shhh! Be very quiet. The rascally dragon is finally asleep. But, when the page turned, the breeze blew the door shut with a BANG! Did it wake up the dragon? Create a fantastic bedtime experience by reading this interactive story featuring a reluctant-to-sleep dragon—a character that children will surely relate! Designed to be read aloud, parents will take pleasure in the playful text as much as children will enjoy hearing it. When the story finally comes to an end, and the gentle lullaby is repeated, the dragon – and your child! – are encouraged to drift off to sleep.

Ages 2-6 | Publisher: Clever Publishing | July 28, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1949998641

PURCHASE LINKS

https://amzn.to/2NwiIPa

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781949998641

MY REVIEW

If you have ever tried to keep a household quiet while a reluctant sleeper is drifting off to dreamland, then you will appreciate this book. The narrator explains, "I just put the most rascally dragon to sleep," and warns readers not to wake the dragon. But it seems that every page turn reveals a new and frightfully loud event. Doors slam shut in the breeze, cooks drop pots and pans, there is even a birthday party with singing and drums! Youngsters will enjoy the many instances of onomatopoeia that they can mimic; bang, clink, clank, knock, boom. The interactive element will have them stroking the dragon's back, rocking the book from side to side, whispering "Shhh!" and even singing a lullaby along with the inhabitants of the castle. The illustrations are bright and capture each humorous scene such as knights dancing under a disco ball or a mouse floating in a mixing bowl. Even the end papers offer a glimpse into the story. Those at the front of the book show readers a wide-awake dragon looking out the castle window, while those at the back show her smiling in her sleep - just as we hope kiddos will be doing after reading this delightful bedtime story.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children's Books Review - a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy. Bianca is also the bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, an Amazon "Book of the Month" in 2016. She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children's book lover. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

TOUR SCHEDULE

June 29	The Children's Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/	Book Review
June 30	Over Coffee Conversations	https://gmarciano.blogspot.com	Interview
July 1	Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk	glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com	Book Review
July 2	Word Spelunking	http://wordspelunking.blogspot.com/	Book Review
July 3	Jrsbookreviews	Http://www.jrsbookreviews.wordpress.com	Book Review
July 13	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com	Book Review
July 14	Tales of A Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom	http://wannabesuperheromom.blogspot.com/	Book Review
July 15	Fairview Elementary School (Library)	https://fveslibrary.blogspot.com/	Book Review
July 16	Confessions of a Book Addict	http://www.confessionsofabookaddict.com/	Giveaway
July 17	Library Lady's Kid Lit	janemouttet.wordpress.com	Book Review
July 20	The Children's Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/	Interview
July 21	icefairy's Treasure Chest	http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/	Book Review
July 22	Barbara Ann Mojica's Blog	https://bamauthor.me	Book Review
July 23	Heart to Heart	http://tynea-lewis.com/	Book Review
July 24	Feminist Books for Kids	https://feministbooksforkids.com/	Book Review

The Fairview Review is participating in the awareness tour in partnership with The Children’s Book Review.