About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Friday, March 24, 2023

Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker

 



Book Details:

Book Title Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy Honaker
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Nov, 2022
Content Rating:  G. Suitable for everyone.


**** 2023 Family Choice Award ****
Book Description:

Have you ever wished you could go away on your parent’s business trip or hide in their suitcase to explore a new city all on your own? Well, Katie and Steven sure have! They wonder why they always have to stay home when Mommy or Daddy travel for work. Once their favorite yellow teddy, Tootsie, comes up with the idea to stow himself away for Daddy’s trip to Washington, DC, Katie and Steven realize that they’ll be able to travel along, too—but just not in the way they first imagine!



MY THOUGHTS.....


Katie and Steven find the perfect solution to not being able to go on a trip with their Daddy. They hide their favorite yellow teddy bear in the toe of Daddy's shoe and he's off for a thrilling adventure in Washington, DC! What will Tootsie tell Katie and Steven when he gets back home? Will there be more trips for their special yellow bear?

Traveling Tootsie is both entertaining and educational. Children get to see our nation's capital city through Tootsie's eyes and they don't even realize that they're learning while they're having fun! The bright and colorful illustrations are eye-catching and the easy-to-read text is perfect for beginner readers. This is a wonderful book for parents and children to read together and it would also be a great addition for classrooms and school libraries.

I received a copy from the publisher via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a favorable review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Meet the Authors:





Kathy and Karen grew up in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Virginia as teenagers. They enjoyed many family vacations, which began their love of travel. They both reside in Virginia with their families and continue to instill a love of travel with their own children. This is their first children’s book written together, about a favorite childhood memory that they always wanted to share with others to enjoy. They hope to inspire a sense of adventure in you!

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City by Lori Orlinsky


 

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Adventures of Lefty & Righty: The Windy City by Lori Orlinksy
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Mar 7, 2023
Content Rating:  G for everyone.
Book Description:

Do you ever wonder what happens to socks that get lost in the dryer? Join Lefty and Righty for the adventure of a lifetime as they sneak out of the laundry room with a destination in mind: a White Sox game! But with so much to do in The Windy City, will they make it to the game in time? Through their fun-filled day, they’ll discover the sights, sounds—and even the tastes—of Chicago, all while encountering a few surprises along the way!

MY THOUGHTS.....

Lefty and Righty are two socks that jump out of the dryer to slip away for a secret adventure. They want to see a White Sox game but when they finally get to the ballpark they're in for quite a surprise. Those White Sox players aren't what they expected at all!

This is such a cute book! Author Lori Orlinsky uses rhyming text to tell her story and the illustrations by Kenn Vidro are both colorful, playful, and absolutely perfect for capturing young readers' attention! This adventure allows Lefty and Righty to see many of the famous sights of the Windy City and I also loved that there are six pages of Fun Facts to teach them even more about Chicago. The Adventures of Lefty and Righty and the Windy Center is both entertaining and educational! What more can you ask for in a children's book?

I received a copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Meet the Author:



Award-winning children’s book author Lori Orlinsky lives in. . . you guessed it . . . Chicago! Lori is the mother of three little ladies, who are small but mighty. At 5’1”, she wishes her children’s picture book, Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All), was around when she was growing up. Lori also wrote The Tooth Fairy’s Tummy Ache and Balloons for Tiger. Her latest book, The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City, was inspired by her daily struggle to find matching socks when they come out of the dryer.

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