Perfect Picture Book Friday: When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles AND When Your Lion Needs a Bath PLUS Giveaway

Posted on July 7, 2017 by viviankirkfield

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday. I’m thrilled to be reviewing two brand-new books by one of my favorite kid lit mentors, Susanna Leonard Hill. And the picture book awesomeness doesn’t end there. Susanna is on a whirlwind book blog tour for the next couple of weeks. Don’t miss out on any of the blog tour stops BECAUSE there is going to be a SPECIAL PRIZE from Susanna at the end. Get an entry every time you comment and share on social media with the hashtag #whenyourbooks.

I’ll be reviewing ANOTHER of Susanna’s new books in a couple of weeks. PLUS, Susanna will be here for a short chat tomorrow on Will Write for Cookies.

But before the double your pleasure, double your fun reviews, let’s announce the winner of the giveaway of A BAND OF BABIES donated by last week’s guest, Carole Gerber. And the winner is…

PATRICIA TILTON

CONGRATULATIONS, Patricia!!!

I’ll connect with you so Carole can send you the book.

And now for our review duet. With the summer upon us, I know that parents are scrambling for reading material for their kids…these will be PERFECT for the littlest listeners…and maybe the older siblings can read them to the young ones.

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WHEN YOUR ELEPHANT HAS THE SNIFFLES

Written by: Susanna Leonard Hill

Illustrated by: Daniel Wiseman

Publisher: Little Simon (Board Book Edition – 2017)

Ages: 2-4

Synopsis:

From Amazon:

When your elephant has the sniffles, you better make sure he doesn’t sneeze! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to make an under-the-weather elephant feel better!

Does your elephant have the sniffles? Make sure to take good care of him because you don’t want him to start sneezing. Gather up your tissues and your pillows and make that elephant feel better! But don’t get too close…or you just might end up with the sniffles, too!

lion cover

WHEN YOUR LION NEEDS A BATH

Written by Susanna Leonard Hill

Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Publisher: Little Simon (Board Book Edition: 2017)

Synopsis:

From Amazon:

When your lion needs a bath, you have to be pretty sneaky! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to get your lion into that tub!

Does your lion need a bath? When your lion needs a bath, you must be a little sneaky. After all, have you ever met a cat who likes water? So gather up your towels and rubber ducks and get that lion into the tub! But be careful…or you just might end up in the bath, too!

Why I like these books:

Simple text is filled with heart and humor.
Wonderful read-alouds!
Great illustrations.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Make a Paper Plate Lion

MacroniLion1RS6k Photo courtesy: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/

WOW…I love this one…what a lot of fun!

You will need: Paper plate, spiral macaroni, glue, markers, googly eyes (optional)

For detailed instructions, please go to: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Safari-Crafts-For-Kids.html

MAKE A PAPER PLATE ELEPHANT

PaperPlateElephant5RS6k Photo courtesy: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com

Another really creative craft!

You will need: Paper plate, construction paper,scissors, glue, marker, google eyes (optional).

For detailed instructions, please go to: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Paper-Plate-Elephant.html

Spending time with your children can be so much fun! A couple of great books, a few pieces of paper, some glue, scissors, markers…and you can build bonds that will last a lifetime.

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to chat with Susanna Leonard Hill…and if you participate in Perfect Picture Book Friday, I’d love for you to leave the link to your post in the comments so that others can come and visit your blog.

Thank you for hanging out here a bit.

Please remember to leave a comment to be entered into the giveaway of Susanna books! And come back tomorrow when she chats with us on Will Write for Cookies.

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!

47 thoughts on “Perfect Picture Book Friday: When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles AND When Your Lion Needs a Bath PLUS Giveaway”

Maria Marshall on July 7, 2017 at 2:16 am said:

These both sound like amazing Board Books. I can’t wait to read them. I love your paper plate animals, Vivian! They are adorable.

Here is the link to my #PPBF post on THE FOX WISH: http://www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/2017/07/07/The-Fox-Wish—Perfect-Picture-Book-Friday-PPBF

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:08 am said:
  
  Aren’t those paper plate animals cute?! And I love that you can make one for Lion and one for Elephant – a perfect pair! Thanks so much for continuing on the blog tour, Maria!
  
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  - Maria Marshall on July 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm said:
    
    Of course Susanna. I enjoy doing them each week. Be fun to see if you could find a paper plate pattern for your next two BBs as well. 🙂
    
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      It would! We could have a whole paper plate zoo 🙂
      
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Norah on July 7, 2017 at 2:19 am said:

Congratulations to Patricia on winning the prize!
These books look great Vivian. I’m looking forward to reading them. I like your paper plate craft to go with them too!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:10 am said:
  
  Summer is such a perfect time for paper plate crafts – it was a perfect idea! Thanks so much for keeping up with the blog tour, Norah!
  
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  - Norah on July 7, 2017 at 9:15 pm said:
    
    Not really keeping up, Susanna, but reading a few. Any time is a good time for paper plate crafts, so why not summer! You books look so much fun!
    
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lilyerlic on July 7, 2017 at 3:53 am said:

I love your choice of books Vivian! You are always good at presenting the ones that preschool teachers will love reading to their classroom! I like your selections. I know my children in my classroom will enjoy them too.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:12 am said:
  
  I hope these will be popular in the classroom… and at home 🙂 I love the crafts Vivian thought up, and there will be more fun tie-ins further on in the blog tour – another teacher will be doing lion pancakes and elephant ears with her preschool! Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Diane Tulloch on July 7, 2017 at 6:50 am said:

Congrats to Pat on the win. These two board books look so cute. So happy for our PPBF friend. Your activity plates are a treat Vivian.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Hi Diane! 🙂 Thanks so much for your nice words about the books! Lovely to see you here 🙂
  
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Mary Warth on July 7, 2017 at 9:10 am said:

Congratulations Susanna ! These two new books look like such fun.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thanks, Mary! So sweet of you!!!
  
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Paula Mowery on July 7, 2017 at 9:15 am said:

These two books look absolutely adorable. And the crafts and activities just spring to mind that would fit these two for added fun.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thanks, Paula! I hope you’ll enjoy them if you get a chance to read them! 🙂
  
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Patricia Tilton on July 7, 2017 at 10:01 am said:

Congratulations Susanna! What adorable board books for little hands. I have two young great grandsons and a great niece who will love these fun stories.

Thank you Vivian. I was surprised to see I won A BAND OF BABIES. It looks adorable!

My website: http://www.childrensbooksheal.com. I’m reviewing SAMMY’S BROKEN LEG today.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Thanks so much, Pat! And you’re more right than you know – there is something about these books that just feels good in your hands – the size, the shape, the texture… I’m not sure but whatever it is, they’re fun to hold! 🙂
  
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danielle hammelef on July 7, 2017 at 10:28 am said:

These books are so much fun! I know they will be inspiration for my own writing. The paper crafts are so cute and would make fun projects for rainy days this summer too.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:16 am said:
  
  Thanks, Danielle! I love the idea that anything I wrote could be an inspiration to anyone! And the crafts will certainly be fun – I bet we could make a whole paper plate zoo! 🙂
  
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Susanna Leonard Hill on July 7, 2017 at 11:17 am said:

Thanks so much for having me here today, Vivian, and for the lovely reviews and fun crafts!!! I look forward to our cookie chat tomorrow 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on July 7, 2017 at 3:01 pm said:
  
  It’s been my pleasure and honor to have you, Susanna! Thanks so much for stopping by to read and respond to the comments. You amaze me!!!
  
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Judy Sobanski on July 7, 2017 at 3:40 pm said:

These are such cute board books. I’m anxious to read them to my little great-nieces and nephews! Congrats, Susanna!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Oh, thank you, Judy! It makes my day to know you want to share my little books with some little people you love! 🙂
  
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Jennifer Prevost on July 7, 2017 at 4:55 pm said:

Thanks for providing such fun out-the-book crafts. With so much positive energy put into celebrating this series, it will no doubt be a smashing success!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 7:34 am said:
  
  You hit the nail on the head, Jennifer! I can’t even begin to express the gratitude I feel for all the wonderful people who are hosting me on this tour, and for all the wonderful people like you who are following along, reading and supporting. Positive energy to the nth degree! Thank you for joining in the fun!
  
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Heather Pierce Stigall on July 7, 2017 at 5:06 pm said:

I’m looking forward to reading these! And what cute craft activities to match!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 7:35 am said:
  
  I know! Aren’t those crafts the cutest, Heather? And so perfectly matched? Vivian is a genius!
  
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Marie-Therese Miller on July 7, 2017 at 5:22 pm said:

I agree with your positive reviews of Susanna’s new books, Vivian. I can’t wait to read them to my grandson!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 7:36 am said:
  
  You’re so sweet, Teri! And I can’t wait for a picture of your grandson! 🙂
  
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Debbie Sexton Lee on July 7, 2017 at 8:18 pm said:

LOVE the paper plate crafts Vivian!!! Can’t wait for Susanna’s interview. Thanks so much for sharing and the review 🙂

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 7:36 am said:
  
  Isn’t Vivian brilliant, Debbie? I love those crafts – so cute, so easy, and so perfectly matched to each other and the books! Perfection! 🙂
  
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David McMullin on July 8, 2017 at 8:59 am said:

Congratulations, Susana. I’m so glad you get to share your stories with everyone.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 11:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks, David! I so appreciate you following along on the blog tour!
  
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ptnozell on July 8, 2017 at 3:03 pm said:

Yeah for books for little listeners with heart & humor! And such great craft ideas, too! Can’t wait to see what the chocolaty treat will be (there WILL be chocolate – right?)!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 11:44 pm said:
  
  Given that we’re making lion cookies, there isn’t MUCH chocolate… but there is SOME! 🙂
  
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Sandy Perlic on July 8, 2017 at 11:05 pm said:

Susanna’s books sound delightful! I can’t wait to check them out. They sound like a perfect choice for my baby to grow into!

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 8, 2017 at 11:45 pm said:
  
  Aw, thanks, Sandy! What a lovely thing to say! I hope your baby will love them 🙂
  
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Lynn A. Davidson on July 9, 2017 at 11:47 am said:

As a participant in this double blog tour I’m enjoying going around visiting the others taking part in the fun. This is great! Vivian, the paper plate crafts are a great idea, and as Susanna said, a fun idea for a paper plate zoo!

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- Lynn A. Davidson on July 9, 2017 at 11:47 am said:
  
  By the way, I’m not entering any of the draws. 🙂
  
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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 10, 2017 at 11:07 am said:
  
  I’m glad you’re enjoying the tour, Lynn! It IS fun to see everyone’s great ideas, isn’t it? And I’m guessing you don’t really need to enter the draws since you already have a copy of the books, but you are welcome to in case you want to try to win some for a little person in your life 🙂
  
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Wendy on July 9, 2017 at 11:49 am said:

I’m having fun, going backwards through Susanna’s blog tour. I have a load of new babies in the extended family (next shower on Saturday) so these are the kinds of books I need to purchase.

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 10, 2017 at 11:08 am said:
  
  Forwards or backwards I so appreciate you coming along on the tour, Wendy! And how incredibly sweet of you to consider purchasing my books for your littles – I can’t thank you enough! 🙂 ❤
  
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Tracy Campbell on July 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm said:

Wonderful reviews for Susanna’s books, Vivian! 👍

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on July 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for coming by, Tracy! 🙂
  
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