Words: Book Giveaway
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Katherine Davis-Gibbon
Illustrated by Anne Berry
Ages: 4-6 | 36 Pages
Publisher: Riverlet Press (2025) | ISBN: 978-1-737957690
Publisher’s Book Summary: A multicultural group of children discovers a park where everyone’s words come to life, looking and behaving a lot like kids. Some words are kinder and more inviting, while others are pushy or prickly or odd. Not every word makes the best first impression, but as they play and share adventures, the children connect more deeply with language. They learn that words have superpowers and grow to love them for their quirks. They see that words make excellent friends, who magically appear just as they’re needed and perfectly mirror how kids feel. The more these children bond with language, the more they tap into their inner voice— and as they dare to give it expression, they gain more respect for the power of words.
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MY REVIEW
Finding the right words can be hard sometimes, and some words can hurt our feelings while other words can lift our spirits. This playful look at words explores the ways we interact with words. For example, sometimes we search for them, or are unable to find the ones we want, and at other times we share them and use them to speak the truth.
The soft, watercolor hues of the illustrations welcome readers in and invite them to look closely and find the words worked into each scene. Some are fluffy green letters spelling out "bush" in some shrubs. Others show pairs in action with "zig" and "zag" swerving around on their skateboards or opposites like "push" and "pull" tussling on the playground. The first of these figures that readers see is made of the letters w-o-r-d, which show up very clearly in the figure's shadow. That will probably set off an I-spy hunt through the book to find all the words in their various forms.
As the text says, words are unique just like people. They may seem to always come in pairs, or to have an opposite with whom they are often compared, or even seem hard to find just when we need them. But they can also be healing and give us the chance to shine. Share this book with anyone who enjoys word play, or who worries about saying the wrong thing. Remember, "Words can be tricky, but they're always here waiting for you."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katherine Davis-Gibbon is an award-winning children’s book author and mother of two. Her debut book, My Old Friend, Then, was a Distinguished Favorite in the 2023 Independent Press Awards and 2022 New York City Big Book Awards, as well as a Finalist in the 2022 American Book Fest’s Best Book Awards. Her second book, Words, is a Distinguished Favorite in the 2025 Independent Press Awards.For more information, visit: www.riverletpress.com
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Friday, April 4, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Words |
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Words |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book Review of Words |
Friday, April 11, 2025 One More Exclamation Book Review of Words |
Monday, April 14, 2025 Me Two Books Interview with Katherine Davis-Gibbon |
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Words |
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Instagram Post about Words |
Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of Words |
Friday, April 18, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Interview with Katherine Davis-Gibbon |
Monday, April 28, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Interview with Katherine Davis-Gibbon |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Lisa’s Reading Guest Post about Words |
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Words |
Friday, May 2, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Words |
This post is sponsored by Riverlet Press. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
