Book Details:
Book Title: Olive and the Valentine's Spell by Helen Millman
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Mascot
Release date: February 1, 2022
Content Rating: Rated G. Suitable for everyone
Olive is a sweet elementary school boy who is afraid to go to school on Valentine’s Day. . .because he thinks he’ll have to get married! Olive’s mom joins in his fight to defeat the “princess of love,” but along the way he learns an even bigger lesson, discovering the true meaning of love.
Olive and the Valentine’s Spell is an inspiring children’s book for all ages that shines a humorous light on Valentine’s Day and overcoming your fears.
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MY THOUGHTS.....
Olive is a little boy who just heard that tomorrow is Valentine's Day and he's worried. He's afraid that everything is going to change...he may have to get married and he's just in kindergarten! His mother quickly assures him that she will help him fight Valentine and all of that love nonsense. Wait! Does that mean that he won't have his Momma's love either?
This is such a cute story, and it's a great way to reassure children that it's okay to be nervous, and it's even better to talk about your fears with your parents. Olive's mother is very understanding, and she teaches him that Valentine's Day is about celebrating all kinds of love, not just romantic love and marriage.
The rhyming text and colorful illustrations make this a fun book for children and reading it as a family is the perfect opportunity to discuss how we are often afraid of what we don't understand. Olive and the Valentine's Spell is a charming book and I recommend it as a perfect addition to both home and school libraries.
I received a copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Children’s author Helen Millman is a loving wife and mom. Her three young boys continually inspire her with their wild adventures and vivid imaginations. They even helped inspire her to write her new book, Olive and the Valentine’s Spell!
While living in Vero Beach, FL, she spends her time writing, reading, singing, and growing through her life’s experiences. She knows the importance of “seeing the bright side of life” and encourages her readers to “choose love, even when it seems impossible”. A friendly, optimist Helen has always loved to read to her own children and remembers how much her imaginative voices really helped bring the stories to life. She invites her readers to gather with a beloved book, for it truly is one of the best places to snuggle, giggle, imagine, and make unforgettable memories - together.
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Sounds like a cute book.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Connie and thank you very much for such sweet review. I am so glad to read that you enjoyed the book. Thank you very much for inviting me to be part of your blog community. Blessings, Helen Millman.
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