Milo and His Magic Skateboard: Book Giveaway
ABOUT THE BOOK
Milo and His Magic Skateboard 
Written by Kristina Tanso
Illustrated by Sofie Engstrom Von Alten
Ages 4+ | 36 Pages
Publisher: Life Unfiltered Books | ISBN-13: 9781738414000
Publisher’s Book Summary: Join Milo – an adorable French Bulldog – as he embarks on his very first adventure! Simply by clapping his little paws together and jumping on his magic skateboard, Milo takes flight and explores Europe! This fun, heart-warming adventure will charm children and adults alike, while exploring different iconic places and cultures!
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MY REVIEW
Milo is a very lucky French bulldog who lives with his best friend in beautiful Milan. One day, when his friend is busy working, Milo is bored and decides to have an adventure on his magic skateboard. What follows is a series of visits to famous cities across Europe. Paris, Zermatt, Berlin, London, Barcelona, and even Rome are just a thought away as he travels on his skateboard. In some cities, Milo sees the sights while remembering fun he had there with his friend. He recalls how they ate croissants by the Seine in Paris and all the fun they had in Berlin. Other places make him think of the fun they have looked forward to having there someday - like exploring the mountains (and chocolate) of Switzerland, seeing London and Barcelona, or even a city as ancient as Rome. But through it all, something is missing. As it begins to get dark Milo realizes the whole adventure would be more fun with his friend instead of being on his own. Young readers can get a sense of the wondrous variety to be found across the different countries and cities of Europe as they read about riding on a double-decker bus, see the Eiffel Tower as Milo whisks through Paris, or enjoy the skyline of Milan at night as Milo returns home. But they will also understand that travels and adventure can be much better if they are shared with a friend or loved one. The cartoon style illustrations capture Milo's fun-loving personality as he whizzes around on his skateboard, while also showing details like the guard at Buckingham Palace or the architecture of Barcelona. The photo in the back of Kristina and the real-life Milo will have readers letting out a heartfelt “awwwww.” It will also leave them wondering what this duo will experience on their next outing, and perhaps thinking about a future adventure of their own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kristina Tanso is an animal lover whose life changed the day she rescued Milo from the streets of Hong Kong in May 2019. Milo and His Magic Skateboard is inspired by the real-life adventures the duo have had since: prompted by Kristina’s affinity for travel, and Milo’s curious personality. Kristina is also the author of the critically acclaimed psychological thriller, Bad Things (2023); and is a producer on Searching/or Chinook, a documentary about the future survival of the last remaining Southern resident orcas, starring Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones).
An advocate for mental health and spiritual well-being, Kristina’s articles on the topic are regularly featured on Medium. Outside of writing, Kristina works at the University of Oxford, and serves as a guest professor at a university in Asia.
You can learn more about Kristina and her work at www.kristinatanso.com.
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