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!

Monday, December 13, 2021

Gingersnap Snatcher by Vicky Weber: Review & Giveaway with iRead Book Tours

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Join Us for This Tour:  December 7th to December 17th
 
Book Details:

Book Title:  Gingersnap Snatcher by Vicky Weber
Category:  Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 32 pages
Genre:  Children's 
Publisher:  Trunk Up Books
Release date:   December 2021
Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone.

Book Description:
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Abuela made cookies to eat after school. The gingersnap kind, just the thought made us drool! We rushed home excited. We opened the door…The cookies were missing - just CRUMBS on the floor! Can you help the kids crack the case of the GINGERSNAP SNATCHER?

Buy the Book:
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MY THOUGHTS.....

Grandmothers love to make cookies for their grandchildren, but what happens when the cookies are eaten before the grandchildren get home from school? Author Vicky Weber shares a fun story that will delight both children and adults, as three siblings try to solve the mystery of the missing cookies. The bright, colorful illustrations and rhyming text make Gingerbread Snatcher especially appealing and there's also a song for added fun! As a former librarian, I can see this book being used for a holiday children's program and it would also be a wonderful resource for teachers. Do yourself a favor and snatch up a copy of Gingerbread Snatcher!

I received a copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was absolutely no obligation for a review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Guest Post

As many people know, music is a universal language and has learning benefits, especially for children. But people often assume that’s just because music is good for your brain. Well, it is but there’s more to it!

First, music actually uses the alphabet - letters A-G are the actual names for music notes on the staff. Because of this, children have additional exposure to letters which reinforces recognition.

Second, when you read in English, your eyes move from left to right and then move to the next line. Rinse and repeat. This eye movement takes practice though - it doesn’t come naturally to many children. But in music, your eyes read the notes the same way you read words and letters. This process is called “tracking” and it’s the reason why some children catch on to the movement easily - practice makes permanent! 

Third, just as words and sentences have structure and can be broken down into parts, music is no different. There are symbols for “punctuation” and ways to indicate how music should be played, just as written language does.

But most importantly...music is fun and so is reading!




Meet the Author:

Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. As a Puerto Rican author of Taíno descent, she strives to create picture books that are fun, engaging, and educational. All her current titles are based on her background in music education or her heritage. While she has taught a variety of grade levels, primary level education is where her passion lies. It has long been a dream of hers to teach children through the magic of books and she hopes you love reading her works as much as she loved writing them.

connect with the author:  website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~  goodreads ~ instagram

Tour Schedule:

Dec 7 –
Rockin Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 7 - Kam's Place – book review / author interview
Dec 7 - Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 7 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 8 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Dec 8 - A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Dec 8 - @booking.with.janelle – book review / author interview
Dec 8 - The Momma Spot – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 9 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway
Dec 9 - @jayme_reads – book review / author interview
Dec 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 10 – Hall Ways Blog – book review / giveaway
Dec 10 - @twilight_reader – book review / guest post
Dec 10 - Triquetra Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 13 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 13 - Older & Smarter? – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 13 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book review
Dec 14 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 14 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
Dec 14 - The Page Ladies – book review / giveaway
Dec 14 - Westveil Publishing – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 15 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
Dec 15 - Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway
Dec 15 - Sandra's Book Club – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 15 - Lisa's Reading – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 16 – Captive Dreams Window – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 16 - Reading is My Passion – book review / author interview
Dec 16 - She Just Loves Books – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 17 – Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway
Dec 17 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 17 - Books for Books – book review / guest post

Enter the Giveaway:
 

GINGERNAP SNATCHER Book Tour Giveaway


 

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