Hello dear friends! Welcome back to the first Perfect Picture Book Friday of 2022. Today’s book is a celebration of activist Opal Lee who advocated for the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday. And thanks to the generosity of the author and her publisher, there will be a giveaway – please make sure to leave a comment and spread the word on your social media so that the world finds out about this fabulous book that launches on January 11, 2022. With Covid still a huge presence in our world, authors need our help more than ever. Please tweet about the book, share on FB, Instagram, or other social media platforms, ask your library to purchase a copy, tell friends about it, and review the book on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or B&N. Most of these actions don’t cost any money, but they are important to the success of a book.
Happy Friday, dear friends. Today’s featured book is sure to please the kiddos…as well as moms and dads who are trying to get their little ones to bed…and teachers who are looking for a fun rhyming read-aloud. The author, Laurie Wallmark, is a dear friend of mine and is better known for her narrative nonfiction biographies about strong women…but oh my goodness…she is multitalented for sure! You are going to love this one!
DINO’S PAJAMA PARTY
Written by Laurie Wallmark
Illustrated by Michael Robertson
Published by Running Press Kids (2021)
Ages: 3-8
Themes: Dinosaurs, bedtime, rhyme
Synopsis: From Amazon: Much like us, dinosaurs love to have fun. Dinosaurs from all around gather together to play instruments, dance, and sing before bedtime. But soon the dinosaurs grow tired and need their rest. This is a book that’s sure to have kids following the dinos’ lead as they get ready to go to sleep.
WHY I LOVE THIS BOOK:
This is a great read-aloud for home or school.
The text is filled with action verbs and a rollicking rhythm.
The illustrations are delightful – bold and full of fun!
Please remember that the best way we can tell an author that we love her book is to buy a copy,review it, tell friends about it, ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection. DINO’S PAJAMA PARTY launches on October 19th…and is available for pre-order!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! The New England Fall Foliage is in full bloom…quite a spectacular sight!
Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I’m here today with a book that I am absolutely in love with…it’s engaging, entertaining, educational…and oh so funny! And the talented author, Colleen Paeff, is offering a super cool giveaway: the winner’s choice of either a copy of the book or a 20-minute Zoom chat. Colleen is one smart cookie – a chat with her will be mega helpful to anyone on the path to publication.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 