Blog Tour and Giveaway: My Soul Treasure

 

I love all the emphasis on mindfulness right now for children. I think it's so important and very helpful as children are growing up in a very different world than we grew up in. It's important to decompress and take a moment for some calm. 

With that in mind, I am excited to share with you all today a new picture book that focuses on children becoming more self-aware and taking the time in their busy world to connect with their inner selves. I've partnered with Kate Searle to celebrate the recent publication of My Soul Treasure and to host a very exciting giveaway.

 

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

My Soul Treasure

Written by Kate Searle

Illustrated by Alison Mutton

Ages 4+ | 28 Pages

Publisher: Kate’s Soul Treasure (2022) | ISBN-13: 978-0645415421 

 

Publisher’s Book Summary: My Soul Treasure is a beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to teach children how to connect with their inner selves and cultivate self-awareness and self-love. It follows the story of a young girl who goes on a journey beyond her mind, body, and heart to discover her own inner treasures. The story includes positive affirmations and visualization exercises to help children develop mindfulness and self-reflection skills.

 

You can purchase your own copy of My Soul Treasure at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. You can learn more about Kate Searle by visiting her website and connecting with her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Enter the Giveaway:

 

I've partnered with Kate Searle to host this fantastic giveaway. Enter the giveaway for a hardcover copy of My Soul Treasure signed by Kate Searle and a Kindle (2022 release). Four other winners will receive a hardcover copy of My Soul Treasure signed by Kate Searle. Good luck!  

 

 

My Soul Treasure Book Giveaway

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Chipper Sends Sunshine

 

Summer is almost here and summer camp is always a fun time in every child's life, whether it is day camp or overnight camp, it is such a memorable experience for kids. My sons look forward to their various day camps all year long, so it's fun to read some camp stories as we approach summer vacation. 

Today I've partnered with Kimber Fox Morgan to host a giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of a new picture book, Chipper Sends Sunshine. You are not going to want to miss this exciting giveaway and adorable picture book that's perfect for summer break!

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Chipper Sends Sunshine

Written by Kimber Fox Morgan

Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle

Ages 4+ | 32 Pages

Publisher: Creative, Simple Wonder Press | ISBN-13: 9781737038672

 

Publisher’s Synopsis: Chipper the Fox and his Arctic friends travel to summer camp for fun in the sun! After an amazing summer, how will they stay in touch with their new friends and keep their summer adventure going?

 

You can purchase your own copy of Chipper Sends Sunshine at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. You can learn more about Kimber Fox Morgan by visiting her website and connecting with her on Instagram. 

The Giveaway:

 

I have partnered with Kimber Fox Morgan to host an incredible giveaway today. One grand prize winner will receive a paperback copy of Chipper Sends Sunshine and an Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet. How exciting is that and just in time for summer break! Good luck!  

 

Chipper Sends Sunshine Book Giveaway

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Book Bandit

 

As my kids get older and slowly start to break away from picture books (much to my dismay!), we have been entering the world of chapter books. I always appreciate a good chapter book that is perfect for the younger elementary crowd and includes an engaging mystery. The Book Bandit (A Phoebe Chen Mystery) by Carol Pescatore just came out last month and is a wonderful mystery with a diverse cast of characters. 

 

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A Phoebe Chen Mystery: The Book Bandit 

Written by Carol Pescatore

Illustrated by Amanda Neves

Ages 7+  | 136 Pages

Publisher: Pesky Books 4Kidz | ISBN-13: 9781958043097 

 

Publisher’s Book Summary: Phoebe loves anything that involves brainstorming, like jigsaw puzzles, riddles, and word searches. Her lifelong dream is to solve mysteries like her detective father—or ND, her favorite girl detective. So when a friend’s prized autographed book disappears, Phoebe immediately offers to take on the case. 

Enlisting the help of her BFF, Phoebe gets to work searching for clues, interviewing witnesses, and compiling a list of suspects. But when the evidence implicates a friend, she realizes being a detective isn’t all fun and games. Phoebe must find concrete evidence before she points the finger. Can she do it, or will the book bandit get away with the dastardly deed?

 

You can purchase your own copy of The Book Bandit at Amazon. Also, you can learn more about Carol Pescatore by visiting her website and connecting with her on TikTok and Instagram.  

 

The Giveaway:

 

I've partnered with Carol Pescatore today to host a giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of The Book Bandit.  Four lucky winners will receive a signed paperback copy of The Book Bandit. Good luck!  

 

The Book Bandit: Book Giveaway  

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Famous Seaweed Soup

 

You all know I love going to the beach and one of my favorite things about the beach with little ones is the fact that they can use their imagination. Whether they are building sandcastles, pretending to be pirates, exploring uncharted territories, or looking for seashells, it's such a great break from the usual grind. My son used to make different concoctions or "brews" at the beach and combine just about anything he could find from seaweed to crab legs to rocks. So, when I saw this new picture book, Famous Seaweed Soup, it immediately caught my eye and reminded me of beach days with my youngest son.

I've partnered with Purple Butterfly Press to showcase Famous Seaweed Soup, a new picture book by Antoinette Truglio Martin, and to host an amazing giveaway to celebrate its upcoming publication. Teachers, you are going to love this giveaway!

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Famous Seaweed Soup

Written by Antoinette Truglio Martin

Illustrated by Penny Weber

Ages 5+ | 32 Pages

Publisher: Purple Butterfly Press | ISBN-13: 9781955119405

Publisher’s Book Summary: Beach days are the best days and Sara loves everything about the beach. Her favorite part is making her Famous Seaweed Soup. Collecting all the ingredients is a tough job but Sara thinks she’s up to the task! 

Can she make it all by herself or will a busy family foil her recipe?

 

You can pre-order your own copy of Famous Seaweed Soup at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop, which comes out next month. You can learn more about Antoinette Truglio Martin by visiting her website and connecting with her on Facebook and Instagram.

 

The Giveaway: 

 

I've partnered with Purple Butterfly Press to host this amazing giveaway that would be perfect to share with the preschool or elementary teacher in your life! Enter for the chance to win a 30-book classroom set of Famous Seaweed Soup! One winner will receive a 30-book classroom set of Famous Seaweed Soup and five winners will receive a paperback copy of Famous Seaweed Soup. Good luck!

 Famous Seaweed Soup Book Giveaway

 

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Odette's Alphabet

Happy Friday! We are kicking off the weekend with a fun giveaway perfect for the little readers in your life. I love picture books that address mindfulness and Odette's Alphabet by Sandrine Marlier is just that. This new picture book is great for teaching young children about the power of meditation as well as deep breathing. All children can certainly benefit from these practices.

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Odette's Alphabet

Written by Sandrine Marlier

Ages 5+ | 64 Pages

Publisher: Belle Isle Books | ISBN-13: 9781953021519

Publisher’s Book Summary: One day, Odette the ant wakes up feeling stressed. After realizing that all she does is work, Odette decides to leave her anthill in search of the freedom to create her own world. Along the way, she meets Marcus, a lost mouse, and together they discover simple ways to feel better. Inspired by her journey and this wonderful new friendship, Odette finds her way back home to the colony with a new sense of being.

Odette’s Alphabet is a mindful story that offers a map to handle big emotions with kindness, unity, and courage. Fun and easy activities support each of the chapters, along with letters of the alphabet to provide additional opportunities for learning while encouraging young readers to explore meditation practices.

 

You can purchase your own copy of Odette's Alphabet at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Amazon. You can learn more about Sandrine Marlier by visiting her website and connecting with her on Instagram. 

Giveaway:

 

 

I've partnered with Sandrine Marlier to host an amazing giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of Odette's Alphabet. One lucky winner will receive a paperback copy of Odette's Alphabet and a $25 Amazon gift card. Two winners will receive a copy of Odette's Alphabet. Good luck! 

 

 Odette's Alphabet Book Giveaway

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Mrs. Spring's Garden

 

Now that spring is here, I am excited to get back outside into my garden. There's something special about gardening with children and enjoying all the beauty that it offers. Also, I love sharing books about gardens and flowers my children this time of the year and today I've partnered with Carole P. Roman, an award winning author, to share with you a new picture book that's perfect for the beautiful season of spring. 

 

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Mrs. Spring's Garden 

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?"  

 

You can purchase a copy of Mrs. Spring's Garden at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. You can also learn more about Carole P. Roman by visiting her website and connecting with her on Facebook and Twitter.

The Giveaway:

 

I have partnered with Carole P. Roman to host a fantastic giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of Mrs. Spring's Garden. One lucky winner will receive an autographed copy of Mrs. Spring's Garden and a $100 Amazon gift card. How fun is that? Nine other winners will receive a signed copy of Mrs. Spring's Garden. Good luck!

 

Mrs. Spring's Garden Book Giveaway .

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday

 

If you frequent Confessions of a Book Addict, you will remember I showcased a picture book last year called Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday that focused on dealing with change and having a positive mindset. Well, Alycat is back today and we are celebrating another new picture book featuring this cute feline! 

It's Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday by Alysson Foti Bourque and it just came out this month. If you have a little one at home that is just venturing into the world of sleepovers, this picture book is perfect for your family.

 

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Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday

Written by Alysson Foti Bourque

Illustrated by Chiara Civati

Ages 4+ | 32 Pages

Publisher: Pelican Publishing | ISBN-13: 9781455627233

 

Publisher’s Book Summary: Alycat hosts a big sleepover, complete with games, s’mores, and ghost stories. A surprise guest adds suspense!

People are talking . . .

The Alycat Series features Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day, Alycat and the Monday Blues, Alycat and the Friendship Friday, Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday, and Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday.

The books in this series have won more than 17 awards, including the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom’s Choice Awards, and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; have been featured in Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, featured Bourque and her life-size mascot, Alycat, on her popular YouTube channel Little Red News.

 

You can purchase your own copy of Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.  You can learn more about Alysson Foti Bourque as well as the Alycat series by visiting her website and connecting with her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.  

The Giveaway:

 

Thanks to The Children's Book Review and Alysson Foti Bourque for partnering with me to host this great giveaway. Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Alycat and the Saturday Sleepover. There will be two winners.  Good luck! 

Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday: Book Giveaway

Blog Tour and Giveaway: My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Exciting times over here in this corner of the internet! There's two giveaways in one week! I've partnered with The Children's Book Review and Flying Cardinal Press to host another giveaway to celebrate a new picture book, My Love for You Is Like a Garden. This is an amazing giveaway that has me excited for spring; I wish I could enter!

My Love for You Is Like a Garden by Laura Smetana just came out on March 1st and now that spring is *almost* here, it's the perfect time to read a book about a blooming garden. It may even inspire your little one to plant a garden of his or her own this spring. I don't know about you, but I can't wait for all the beautiful flowers, butterflies, buzzing bees, and more that spring offers.

 

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

My Love For You Is Like a Garden 

Written and Illustrated by Laura Smetana

All Ages | 38 Pages

Publisher: Flying Cardinal Press | ISBN-13: 9781737140962

Publisher’s Book Summary: With bright, watercolor collages, My Love for You Is Like a Garden celebrates unconditional love with vibrant garden scenes that will delight fans of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle. Perfect for baby showers, bedtime read-alouds, or anyone you love!   

Say “I love you” with this charming picture book families will love reading together over and over again. Bold, colorful illustrations of flowers, butterflies, and animals will inspire readers of all ages to explore the natural world⁠—and maybe even plant their own garden. Children will delight in finding ladybugs hidden throughout, and a glossary provides the names of each plant and animal featured. A beautiful book to share with a child, parent, or anyone who means the world to you!

 

You can purchase your own copy of My Love For You Is Like a Garden at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Amazon, and at the author's website. If you already purchased a copy of the book, you can visit Laura's website and receive two free downloadable 8×10 watercolor collage art prints. 

 

 

 

You can learn more about Laura Smetana by visiting her website or connecting with her on Twitter. Also, be sure to check out the free activity kit that goes with My Love for You Is Like a Garden. It includes some fun springtime activities like collage art, a garden scavenger hunt, plant observation journal, and more!

 

 

Free Activity Kit

 

The Giveaway:

 

 

Thanks to The Children's Book Review and Flying Cardinal Press, I'm sharing a giveaway today that's perfect for spring! Enter for a chance to win a glorious garden-themed grand prize, including a hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, autographed by Laura Smetana. One grand prize winner will receive a cotton tote bag filled with: 

• -A hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana
• - 4 oz of tea from Adagio Teas
• - A bar of Italian rose soap
• - Cherry blossom & tea rose hand lotion
• - Sunflower & ladybug garden stake
• - A 12 piece colored pencil set
• - A mini sketchbook with elastic closure band
• - 5 blank cards & envelopes featuring art from My Love for You is Like a Garden

 

Also, two winners will receive a paperback copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana.  

 My Love for You Is Like a Garden Book Giveaway

Good luck,