Cover Reveal: THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED Plus Critique or Book Giveaway

Posted on October 16, 2023 by viviankirkfield

The world is definitely a scary place for many right now. Books can help provide comfort and a moment of respite. That’s why I’m always so excited when authors approach me to feature their books. And I especially LOVE Cover Reveals…the first peek at a new creation!

Written by Megan Woodward – Illustrated by Risa Rodil – Published by Aladdin/Simon & Schuster

Oh my gosh! This is a cover that DEFINITELY jumps out at you! Such a bold and vibrant used of the title words as art!

Here’s a little bit about the book from the Amazon pre-order page (the book launches June 25, 2024)
Engage even the most can’t-sit-still little ones with this laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book for fans of The Book with No Pictures and The Monster at the End of This Book!

If this book were cursed, then you would probably become cursed if you read it. You’d start to experience strange symptoms, like the wiggles, the giggles, trouble licking your elbow, and all your food tasting like cabbage. And then you would need to take silly steps to break the curse, like reading a goofy poem or smelling someone’s feet.

Luckily for you, there’s no need to worry because this book is definitely not cursed! So read away without fear.

And here’s a little bit about author Megan:
I have an MFA in screenwriting from UCLA and am a working and produced comedy screenwriter. About 8 years ago I decided to apply my writing skills to pursue a career in kid-lit and after many silly mistakes and long hours in the query trenches, my debut picture book, THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED– Simon and Schuster, will finally be arriving in June 2024! I also work as a freelance editor, copywriter, and ghostwriter, and work part-time in a children’s bookstore. I live in Portland, OR with my son, my boyfriend, my boyfriend’s daughter, and two adorably weird tuxedo cats. I live for delicious food and all things funny, which means I spend a lot of time laughing with my mouth full.

Funny incident on my publishing journey: When I first started querying, I hadn’t done ANY research on the picture book industry. I wrote something, thought it was great, and began sending it to agents. That manuscript was 1700 words long and rhyming (I had no experience with rhyme either.) So yeah…. knowing what I know now, that was pretty dumb. Research is important, people.

YES! That’s great advice, Megan!

To connect with Megan and find out more about her books:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeganwo/
Twitter (x): https://twitter.com/womeganwo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089717143734
Website: www.meganwoodward.com

And here’s how to find out more about the amazing illustrator:
Instagram, Twitter: @risarodil
Facebook: facebook.com/risarodil
Website: risarodil.com

And guess what, dear friends? Megan is offering the lucky winner of the giveaway a choice:
Signed Copy of the book (when it’s released)
Picture book critique 1000 words or less
Ask me anything zoom chat

WOW! That’s exciting! Please make sure you leave a comment and share this post on your social media to be entered for a chance to win. And please do one of the following also:
Pre-order the book
Add the book to your WANT TO READ Goodreads shelf (I didn’t see a listing yet, but check in a month or two and it should be there)
Ask your local library to purchase a copy of the book

Thank you everyone for spending your precious time with us. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Perfect Picture Book Frday: SAVING THE SUN Plus DOUBLE GIVEAWAY

Posted on September 22, 2023 by viviankirkfield

Hello dear friends! Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday. Today’s featured book, SAVNG THE SUN, is a sequel to a book we shared last year, MENDING THE MOON. And the same dynamic duo created it: author Emma Pearl and illustrator Sara Ugolottii. Make sure you read through the entire post and then leave a comment and share on social media – author Emma’s publisher is offering a copy of this beautiful book AND Emma is offering a Picture Book Critique – remember to let us know in the comment which prize you’d like if you are one of the lucky winners!

SAVING THE SUN

Written by Emma Pearl

illustrated by Sara Ugolotti

Published by Page Street Kids (September 19, 2023)

Ages: 4-8

Themes: Creativity, courage, working together

Synopsis: From Amazon:

After an especially sweltering day, the ocean sparkles and twinkles so invitingly that instead of slipping beneath the horizon, the sun plunges into the ocean itself.

When the sun sinks and loses its fire, Luna and Poppa’s yearly vacation on Summer Island suddenly goes dark. Luna knows the sun needs their help―the sky looks all wrong, and it’s neither day nor night! But it’s a big job to do all on their own.

To bring back daylight, they must think of creative solutions, seeking help from the local dolphins, monkeys, birds, and more. With the power of teamwork and imagination, can they find a way to return the sun to its rightful place, and set it ablaze once more?

This imaginative tale will enchant readers as Luna, Poppa, and their new friends of the sea, beach, and air rise to the challenge of fixing the sky once more and―literally―save the day.

Why I Love This Book:
1. I love the engaging and whimsical text that take the reader on a fantastical journey.
2. I love the glorious illustrations that create a magical setting for the story.
3. I love the agency of the child in the story and how problem solving happens step by step.

RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Bring the sunshine inside no matter what the weather is outside.

Photo courtesy: https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/sun-crafts/

For detailed instructions for these and many other sun crafts: https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/sun-crafts/

How can we help books we love?
We can buy them.
We can review them.
We can put them on our WANT TO READ SHELF on Goodreads.
We can tell friends about them.
We can ask our local library to purchase copies for their collection.
And here are some other order links so you can order the book from your favorite place:
Barnes & Noble
Books of Wonder
Amazon
Books-a-Million
Bookshop.org

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Please remember to leave a comment and let us know which prize you would prefer if you are one of the lucky winners: a copy of SAVING THE SUN (U.S. addresses only please) or a Picture Book Critique.

Cover Reveal: I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLEY Plus Critique Giveaway

Posted on September 18, 2023 by viviankirkfield

YES INDEED! It’s another COVER REVEAL! These beautiful and important books are coming in faster than I can blog about them! But I’m glad this one came across my radar – and I think you will be, too. I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLEY (don’t you just love the title?) written by Jenny Lynn Pease, illustrated by Alessia Girasole, and published by Free Spirit Press will be launching on April 2, 2024. You won’t be able to get it for many months…but TODAY you can get a peek at the cover!