Perfect Picture Book Friday: THE PALACE RAT Plus Giveaway

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Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. Today’s featured book is written by the host of Rate Your Story who just joined The Seymour Agency as an AGENT (huge congratulations to you, Lynne Marie!), and she’s offering a super cool giveaway choice to one lucky winner: some Macaroons by mail or a Book or a Mentoring Session. Wow! The book launches September 5th – please make sure you leave a comment for a chance to WIN.

THE PALACE RAT

Written by Lynne Marie

Illustrated by Eva Santana

Published by YeeHoo Press (September 5, 2023)

Ages: 4-8

Themes: Independence, making choices, friendship

Synopsis:
Perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes’ Mouse Adventures and Leo Lionni’s Frederick, or young readers taking their first steps towards independence!

Henri is a palace rat living as the pampered pet of King Louis the XVI! He’s waited on paw and foot . . . but not everybody is happy about it. When a dastardly plan by the royal staff casts Henri out to the streets, he must find his own way safely home. Country mice take Henri in and kindly show him their ways of living. To survive, Henri will eat field strawberries, fashion new clothes out of rags to match the latest Parisian styles, and sleep on grass nests, dreaming of his return to the palace.

In no time, Henri will become a popular figure, spinning rich and colorful tales of palace life for growing audiences. Yet every great tale must have a happy ending . . . and when the time comes for Henri to determine how his own story will conclude, will he choose to stay with his new friends on the street or return to his regal life of comfort?

Why I Love This Book:
1. I love the old folktale feel combined with the Country Mouse/City Mouse theme.
2. I love the illustrations.
3. I love the message of treasuring friendship over finery.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Photo courtesy: https://www.kidsartncraft.com/rat-crafts-activities-for-kids/

Here are some adorable mouse and rat craft activities to create with your kids. Some of them are puppets…and you and your children can act out the story – role playing the different parts. Role-playing with puppets is a fabulous way to open discussions about sensitive topics. You will find detailed instructions for the crafts right here: https://www.kidsartncraft.com/rat-crafts-activities-for-kids/

Thank you for spending your precious time with us. Please remember to leave a comment for a chance to win the giveaway: Winner’s choice of delicious macaroons mailed to your home or a copy of the book (when it launches in September), or a Mentoring Session with the talented Lynne Marie.

And also remember that we can let authors and illustrators know we love their books by:
Buying them – THE PALACE RAT is available for PRE-ORDER!
Reviewing them on Amazon and Goodreads (place it on your Goodreads WANT-TO-READ shelf).
Tell friends about them (please share this post on your social media…that helps spread the word).
Ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection.

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend!

79 thoughts on “Perfect Picture Book Friday: THE PALACE RAT Plus Giveaway”

  1. Where can I buy a signed copy! I can’t wait to read this gorgeous and super fun story from a talented writer and amazing teacher/mentor. Mazel tov!!

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  4. Lynn, you have such an amazing imagination. Your books are so creative and a joy to share with children. I can’t wait to read The Palace Rat! Congratulations!!

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    • Awww, thanks, dear Laura! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it! And thanks for the congratulations! I’m looking forward to having you as our Guest at Mentor Text Talk on Sunday! Have a Royal Day!

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  11. Lynne Marie, I love the old-fashioned feel to this story. I volunteer at the library here once a week, and it seems so many of the new books have messages, but not an engaging tale to tell. I hope you start a trend ! Congratulations!

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    • Thank you, @DeborahWilliams! YES! It is inspired by classic tales, including The Prince and the Pauper and City Mouse / Country Mouse. I hope you get to read it and that you and the children enjoy it! Have a Royal day!

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