Abracadabra Whoopsie by Adam Kargman
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books - Release date:   April 2019
Tour dates: Dec 2 to Dec 22, 2020
Content Rating:  G for everyone.
Book Description:
      When Jordy discovers a magic wand, he learns he can do just that. Whenever he wants some peace and quiet, all he has to do is say “ABRACADABRA WHOOPSIE,” and . . .POOF! His little sister Keeka vanishes. When he’s ready for her to come back, he simply says it reversed: “WHOOPSIE ABRACADABRA.” What could possibly go wrong?
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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is a somewhat whimsical story. I am uncertain whether or not it is a wise one.

An older Brother is often irritated with his little sister. The solution to his problem is not the best!

The story is simple enough for ages 3-5, yet fun enough for ages 3-8.

The Illustrator, Tristin Tate, created the images in cartoon characterization. The images are bright and colorful. Young children will surely find them entertaining .
The Book is a quality hardcover, with good quality pages.

I offer a Four Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Tips on Dealing with Sibling Rivalry – by Adam Kargman

          Abracadabra Whoopsie deals with the issue of sibling rivalry. In it, a young boy named Jordy doesn’t get along with his toddler sister, Keeka. She breaks his things, disrupts his playtime, and steals the attention of adults. One night, Jordy receives a magic wand that will make Keeka disappear whenever he wants when he utters the words “Abracadabra Whoopsie.” When he is ready for her to come back, all he needs to do is say it reversed: “Whoopsie Abracadabra.” At last, Jordy can finally play in peace! But when the wand is stolen, Jordy must recover it if he ever hopes to see Keeka again. In the process, he discovers how much he really loves his little sister.
          Abracadabra Whoopsie was inspired by my son and daughter’s interactions. Even though my kids are usually best friends, like all siblings, they have disagreements and conflicts. As a parent, I’ve learned, and my book teaches, that one of the ways of dealing with moments of anger and jealously is to remind siblings of all the happy times they’ve shared together.
          When my kids fight, my wife and I like to show them funny photos and videos of them interacting. Our walls are full of family photos, and we have a shelf devoted to family yearbooks in our den, which my kids love perusing through. It’s hard to stay mad at someone when you’re constantly reminded of your history of joyous times together.
          I think Abracadabra Whoopsie is very meaningful for kids because of the change that Jordy undergoes. Although he begins from a place of annoyance and jealousy, he ultimately has to rise to the occasion and save his little sister, which he is able to do only after remembering their happy moments together. The book offers a powerful message about looking at the larger picture for anybody who has a sibling.

Meet the Author:
       Adam Kargman lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and their two children. He was inspired to write Abracadabra Whoopsie after witnessing the sibling rivalry between his kids, which led him to wonder what would really happen if one sibling's dream to make the other one vanish came true.

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Giveaway Details:​
      Autographed copy of ABRACADABRA WHOOPSIE
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Book Details:

Book Title:  Explore the World of Chemistry: The Ultimate Alphabet Book for Nanoscale Scientists! by Christi Sperber
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  26 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Nanoscale Scientists Publishing LLC
Release date:   Oct 2020, 2020
Format available for review:  print, ebook (PDF)
Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: Dec 2 to Dec 15, 2020
Content Rating:  G. This children's book is for everyone.

Book Description:

Explore the World of Chemistry: The Ultimate Alphabet Book for Nanoscale Scientists is the perfect way to jump-start your child's interest in chemistry with engaging images and relatable concepts. Whether recognizing and learning their letters, expanding their vocabulary, or learning important chemistry concepts, this book has them covered. It caters to children of all ages (and adults too!) with the important science information, beautiful illustrations, and a format that appeals to different learning styles (reading out loud for audible learners and colorful illustrations for visual learners) - this book is sure to engage any reader. This book contains a selection of words gathered from the following titles by Christi Sperber: The General Chemistry Alphabet Book The Organic Chemistry Alphabet Book The Inorganic Chemistry Alphabet Book, and The Biochemistry Alphabet Book

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What inspired you to write this book?
        When my first daughter turned one year old in 2018, I wanted to add STEM books to her bookshelf, but I found that there were not many chemistry-related books available for babies and toddlers. I majored in chemistry in college and got an advanced degree in it – I also married a chemical engineer – so science is in my daughter’s bones. I found an array of children’s science books but they did not focus on chemistry. I noticed a void and I knew I wanted to fill it.
         I had my first idea for creating a chemistry alphabet book in 2016 but did not make much progress on it until 2018. I have written scientific papers before but writing children-book level science was way different for me – there was such a big learning curve!
         My books have very engaging and they have colorful, fun illustrations that children love, which really draws kids into the book. Each page of my book have a different science concept on it and it is explained in a way that children can understand and the pictures are drawn in a way to make the concept relatable to children – making hard concepts relatable to children is the hardest and most important part and I think my books achieve that.
          I love writing my science books because they expose children to different areas of science and my goal is to get children excited about science. My hope is that my books are so fun to read that kids do not even realize how much they are learning. Introducing science ideas in books help familiarize children to abstract concepts and then they do not seem as obscure when they encounter them in their school’s curriculum.
         My goal as an author is to encourage people to learn more about science – whether as an adult or child. They are reading my book to read things that they usually do not read about and if they happen to find that they like what they are reading, I achieved my main goal – to spark an interest in science

Meet the Author:
         When Christi Sperber was pregnant with her first daughter, Emma, she wanted to add STEM books to Emma’s bookshelf. But the Mom who has a Master’s in Chemistry noticed that there weren’t many chemistry-related books available for babies and toddlers. The few that did exist, she noticed, weren’t factually correct. That’s when Sperber had an idea: launch her own publishing company - Nanoscale Scientists Publishing LLC – to introduce young kids to the wonderful world of science at an early age.

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Giveaway Details:​

Autographed copy 
of EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY 
(USA only) (1 winner) (ends Dec 22)

Book Details:
In the Nick of Time by Deedee Cummings/illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 28 pages
Genre:  Children/ Holiday |  Tour dates:  Oct 12 to Dec 4, 2020
Publisher:  Make A Way Media |  Release date:  November 2019
Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday Book.
        Book Description:
          A Timely Tale about a Little Brown Boy who Saves Christmas. Nick Saint never really put a lot of thought into his name until one snowy day in December when he accidentally receives a letter meant for Saint Nick. Realizing there is not much time left until Christmas, Nick opens the letter. The unexpected message inside ultimately leads him on a journey of understanding poverty, gratitude, and service to others while discovering the real meaning of the holiday spirit.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
Never before had Nick Saint considered the anomaly of his name, until one day he got a letter in the mail addressed to Saint Nick. At first furious, his wise mother suggested he "take a different path" with his emotions.

This is a children's book with a much needed message. Although the writing isn't the greatest, the message makes up for any lack in grammatical efficiency. It is truly a book needed i homes and classrooms. Even better...It has a Christmas theme!

Illustrator, Charlene Mosley, has created colorful, cartoon-like, simple illustrations which are eye-catching and aids in keeping very young children's interest.

I offer a Four Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review.

Book Details:
This Is The Earth by Deedee Cummings/illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre:  Children/ Holiday |  Publisher:  Make A Way Media
Release date:  April 2019 | Tour dates:  Oct 12 to Dec 4, 2020
Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday Book.
Book Description:
          A recent Purple Dragonfly Award First Place winner, Cummings uses bold and bright illustrations in This is the Earth to share a message of peace, love, respect, compassion, inclusion. Published in early 2019, the book’s message bears repeating: peace is meant for all of us and it is everyone’s responsibility to care for each other like the united family that we really are. This exceptional and timely book shares the reality that we are all sharing this world that we call home instead of acting as though each continent, each, country, and each neighborhood is like a completely different planet. Within the pages of This is the Earth, readers will discover thought and conversation-invoking concepts on issues and struggles that has our world at odds with each other. Kids and adults will love the lyrical message and thoughtful artwork that reinforces the fact that every human being is our neighbor on Planet Earth; a place also known as Home.

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Meet the Author:

Deirdre “Deedee” Cummings believes literacy is a fundamental human right. She is the founder of Make A Way Media, It Pays to Read & the Louisville Book Festival, as well as, an attorney, therapist, and CEO of Abi Behavioral Health in Louisville, Kentucky. Abi is an intensive therapy agency that works to prevent the placement of children in out of home care, such as foster care, hospitalization, and incarceration. Deedee attended Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, one of only two all-female Historically Black Colleges in the country. After graduating from Bennett, she earned a master’s degree and a law degree from the University of Louisville. All of her writing focuses on sharing inspiring messages that remind us all it is never too late to begin again. Deedee encourages the children she works with to write as a way to process emotions, document their journey, and express themselves more clearly. In addition to presenting on multiple topics around the country, Deedee donates hundreds of books and volunteer hours every year to families, children, churches and the local school system. She is excited to announce the launch of her tenth children’s book, This is the Earth. The inspiration for this book came from overwhelming negative media coverage about race relations in our country and across the world. This is the Earth is a book about peace, respect, and diversity inclusion: a message that must be heard and repeated often. She and her husband Anthony live in Louisville with their three children Kayla (an actress in New York), Anthony (a college student and athlete), and Nick (in elementary school).

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Here is the tour schedule.

Giveaway Details:​

Win signed copies of IN THE NICK OF TIME & THIS IS THE EARTH & a $25 Amazon Gift Card
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Book Details:
The Goose on the Roof by Sarah Sommer
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages
Genre:  Picture Book | Publisher:  Sarah Sommer
Release date:   January 2020 |  Tour dates: Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020
Content Rating:  G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
Book Description:
        When one little girl tries to solve a big problem involving a goose on her roof, she enlists the help of her animal friends. Despite her best efforts, things don't go as planned, and she ends up with additional challenges to navigate as well.
      The Goose on the Roof features rhymes, animal characters, and a theme of problem-solving. The order of the characters can serve as a memory game as the story builds up and unwinds. Children may also be encouraged to come up with their own ideas for how to solve the issue of the honking goose on the roof and the predicaments created by the other animals.
      Winner (1st place) of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the animals/pets category (ebook), this children's story highlights animals in a wholesome and engaging way.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
The neighbor is upset cause there is a Goose on the Loose on top of the little girl's house. What can she do? Where will she get help?
This is a fun, fantastical story on the antics from the strange sources she sought for help.

The illustrations done by Martina Terzi are simple, big, colorful and fum! It is a tale toddlers and young elementary age students will surely enjoy.
The rhyming needs work and some situations are slightly extreme. I would hope no child would take it literally.

I offer a Four Stars rating for this Book.
*I was gifted this book with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

OTHER BOOK in this TOUR...

Book Details:
Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages
Genre:  Picture Book |  Publisher:  Sarah Sommer
Release date:   October 2020
Tour dates: Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020
Content Rating:  G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
Book Description:
       It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.

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Meet the Author:

Sarah Sommer enjoys working with words in a way that makes the story feel musical and rhythmical, which is a reflection of her first career in music as a professional clarinetist. She is passionate about animals and enjoys nature, the arts, and dark chocolate.

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Here is the tour schedule. 

Giveaway Details:​


Win signed copies of ANIMALS AT THE OFFICE & A GOOSE ON THE ROOF & a $50 Amazon Gift Card
(1 winner) (USA only) (ends Nov 20)
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Book Details:
Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages
Genre:  Picture Book |  Publisher:  Sarah Sommer
Release date:   October 2020
Tour dates: Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020
Content Rating:  G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
Book Description:
           It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.

Buy the Book: ~ Amazon ~ Bookshop.org ~ Barnes & Noble

REVIEW By LAWonder10:
        This is a cute story of work in an office setting, which will show small children the confusion parents often have at work, yet offers a message on how being an unique individual brings success.
        The rhyming is done quite well and is an entertaining tale. However, a few sentences didn't rhyme very well and a few places, the rhythm was slightly off and didn't flow smoothly.
          The illustrations by Devan, were done simple but very well. The images were colorful and the facial expressions were clear.
         The Title was chosen well. The cover is eye-catching but slightly confusing as t why the animals are upside down.
         I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating.
         This book was gifted me with out pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.

 The Goose on the Roof by Sarah Sommer
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages | Genre:  Picture Book
Publisher:  Sarah Sommer |  Release date:   January 2020
Format available for review:  print (USA), gifted Kindle
Tour dates: Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020
Content Rating:  G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
Book Description:
        When one little girl tries to solve a big problem involving a goose on her roof, she enlists the help of her animal friends. Despite her best efforts, things don't go as planned, and she ends up with additional challenges to navigate as well. The Goose on the Roof features rhymes, animal characters, and a theme of problem-solving. The order of the characters can serve as a memory game as the story builds up and unwinds. Children may also be encouraged to come up with their own ideas for how to solve the issue of the honking goose on the roof and the predicaments created by the other animals. Winner (1st place) of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the animals/pets category (ebook), this children's story highlights animals in a wholesome and engaging way.

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My English Teacher Would Hate My Books By Sarah Sommer

          I learned a mouthful of a word in high school English class that has always stuck with me: anthropomorphism. It refers to a writing style where humanlike characteristics are applied to animals or objects. My English teacher taught me to never do this. Ever.
          Flash forward to today and all three of my picture books use this technique. I love writing about animals as if they had human characteristics and personalities, and it has effectively become my special writing style. If my English teacher were to see the books, she would likely get her red pen out and tell me to start over.
          I feel empathetic toward animals because they can’t speak for themselves. The wild ones live a difficult life just trying to stay alive, and the domesticated ones are fully dependent on humans to survive. My books are a chance to tell their stories using human scenarios and stories.
          Throughout my life, I have been exposed to a number of rescue-type situations. When I was a small child, my father stopped a scenic tour on a vacation in order to save a wild bird trapped in a wire fence. My family pets were all rescue dogs that my mother had brought home from abandonment situations. And at thirteen, I learned about factory farms and the vegetarian diet while away at a music camp and haven’t wavered from that diet since. As an adult, I started fostering dogs, which only increased my sense of compassion for animals. All of my foster dogs had been neglected and were in need of medical attention.
          These experiences led me to want to incorporate animals into my picture book stories, and as primary characters as well. My first book, The Goose on the Roof, is loosely inspired by that moment on vacation where my dad rescued the bird, and my third book, My Cat is Blue (currently in illustrations), discusses the theme of losing a pet and gives a nod to the efforts of the rescue community, which is a reflection of my fostering experiences. I always try to maintain the natural characteristics of the animal characters I’ve chosen and then blend those traits into a humanlike personality that would make sense. For example, the dog character in Animals at the Office is obedient, loves structure, is always happy to do her job, and never takes a sick day. I chose the dog very carefully for this personality because I wanted to make sure it was believable as both an animal and a human. I even have little bits of “dog” in my own work personality.
          While I sometimes envision my high school English teacher cringing at my books, I’ve chosen to continue to use anthropomorphism because it reflects my background, my interests, and my writing style. After all, the animals deserve a voice too.

Meet the Author:

Sarah Sommer enjoys working with words in a way that makes the story feel musical and rhythmical, which is a reflection of her first career in music as a professional clarinetist. She is passionate about animals and enjoys nature, the arts, and dark chocolate.

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Giveaway Details:​


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Orange Snow By Dale S. Rogers
Illustrated by Valentina Esposito
Children's Picture Book ~ Hardcover, 32 Pages
October 1, 2020 by Summers Island Press
SYNOPSIS:
         Lucy likes to imagine things.
      That's what she was doing, one windy autumn day, waiting for Mom to pick her up from school. She was thinking how wonderful it would be if snow was... orange! And how fun it would be to play in. Just for pretend.
          But do you ever wish pretend could be real?

ABOUT The AUTHOR:
         A South Carolina native, Dale currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and three cats. With several family members involved in writing, Dale soon found herself drifting in that direction, eventually joining her high school newspaper staff. Continuing her interest in writing after graduating from Anderson College and the University of South Carolina, she penned articles and stories, as well as poetry, eventually starting a novel. Since then, she has written several novels, both for teens and adults. She also loves music and dance, and has participated in several musicals and even one movie.
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS:


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Fall bag, Fall notecard set,
an ebook of Orange Snow,
and a $15 Starbucks gift
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Ends October 5, 2020

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​"Lion I AM validates and assists children to experience emotions in a conscious manner -- essential to learning and gaining self-knowledge.  Scientific research has demonstrated that even more than IQ, your emotional awareness and abilities to handle feelings will determine your success and happiness in all walks of life, including family relationships.   Yummy Me Feels So Good will help you and your child learn to be “Lions of Love,” to consciously choose and express effectively what you are feeling.  Being watchful and strong like the Lion brings acceptance and maturity in the ever changing world of feelings. Then everyone can share this "feeling of magic” and joy with others.”  - Harold H Bloomfield MD, N.Y. Times bestselling author

Happy Holidays, Pirates: Lift-the-flap Book (Clever Flaps) by Clever Publishing (Author), Tatiana Koval (Author), Inna Chernyak (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 15 pages – November 27, 2018

• ISBN-10: 1948418452 | ISBN-13: 978-1948418454

SYNOPSIS:
​      Does Santa deliver presents to pirates? When a dastardly-looking pirate crew discovers that there's a kindly old man who delivers presents to all people who behave themselves, the pirates decide to clean up their act! This joyous, rhyming story along with the irresistible lift-the-flap elements on each page make this the perfect holiday read you can revisit any time of the year. The large size, delightfully detailed illustrations, and witty story make this book an ideal holiday gift. Sturdy thick board pages with rounded corners will make this treasure last forever.

• Winner of the 2019 IPPY Bronze Award for Children's Interactive Books and the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Bronze Medal in the Lift-the-Flap Category!

REVIEW by LAWonder10:
This is a fun, Halloween book for pre-school and early elementary school-age children. I found the flaps slightly difficult to find, but each page had one, and there are very small semi-circle indentations to lift each one. After the first time opening them, they are easily discovered. The clever Illustrations by Clever Publishing staff, are colorful, comical, and the flaps blend into the picture very well. Each page has a fun image under the flap to enhance the enjoyment of each rhyming verse.

The book is a high quality board book and would be a grat gift, a wonderful additions to any library!

This earns a Five Stars rating.
*I was gifted this book by the publisher with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review.

About the Author:      Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all ages including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - as well as their parents – happy!

About the Author
Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all age,s including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - as well as their parents happy!

​First Words: Over 500 words to learn! (Clever Encyclopedia) by Cécile Jugla (Author), Clever Publishing (Author), Marion Piffaretti (Illustrator)

• Age Range: 2 - 5 years | Grade Level: Preschool and up
• Series: Clever Encyclopedia | Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Clever Publishing (August 13, 2019)
• ISBN-10: 1948418797 | ISBN-13: 978-1948418799

Synopsis:
Packed with games and learning opportunities on every page, First Words is more than just a picture book! This unique format offers photos and illustrations, setting it aside from ordinary encyclopedias. Specially designed for enriching experiences for toddlers, Clever Encyclopedias encourage development of language, pronunciation, and speech. The pages feature varied page layouts and different activities that encourage observation and learning early topics like shapes, colors, numbers, and time and space.

About the Author:
​Cécile Jugla specialises in children’s non-fiction books, and has published around fifty titles.
Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all ages including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - as well as their parents – happy!

Clean-up Time (Animal Families) Board book 
by W. Harry Kirn (Author), Rachael McLean (Illustrator)
Clever Publishing  | Release date: August 13, 2019  |
​Age Range: 2 - 5 years | 20 pages

• ISBN-10: 1948418703 | ISBN-13: 978-1948418706
• SYNOPSIS:
• How do you keep yourself clean? Elephants use their long trunks like a garden hose. Ants lick themselves with special saliva. And, chickens roll in the dusty dirt! Discover lots of interesting facts throughout these vibrant and playful pages. Animal Families encourage developmental learning through adorable, hilarious, and wonderful creatures! Little learners will understand basic skills through recognizable routines like bedtime, clean-up time, and learning. And they will delight in understanding lessons and daily concerns they experience with their own families are shared by animal families! Children are invited to make contrasts and comparisons between their own lives and the lives of these animals. As they do, they will be enriched by a respect and a sense of belonging to the natural world.
  

Review by LAWonder10:
I love  W. Harry Kirn's books! They are simply written, to the point and illustrator, Rachael McClean does a dynamite job in creating, beautifully colored, cute illustrations depicting each animal family description of the task. 

This is sure to encourage toddlers enjoyment with their own bath times

Clever Publishing has a variety of superb books for children. These are great quality books for any personal or public library. They are very sturdy.

I offer a Five Stars rating.
​*This book was gifted me with no suggestin of a positive review. This is my honest review.

Book Details:
​Book Title:  Matt's Swirly World - Helping Parents Raise Mindful Kids,
Understand Tantrums and Relief Stress& Anxiety (Growing Up & Facts of Life Emotions Feelings)  by Madeleine Matthews/Illustrated by Cristina Diana Enache
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre:  Children's book - emotions and feelings
Publisher:  Independently Published | Release date:   August 30, 2019
Tour dates: July 29 to Aug 16, 2019 | Content Rating: G
SYNOPSIS:
      When children are young their emotions come in peaks and valleys. Sometimes they’re super excited, sometimes they’re sad, and sometimes they lose control and express themselves by throwing a temper tantrum.
       These outbursts of emotions are common for parents and kids of all walks of life and can be leveraged by parents who want to teach impulse control, improved behavior, and better mindfulness.
      That’s why Matt’s Swirly World was written to help parents understand the “why” behind a tantrum as well as what’s going on inside their child’s brain when they’re acting out, feeling scared, or reacting to stressful situations.
       An adorable journey featuring a mother and her young son, this book is a great reminder about how all emotions are accepted and that proper behaviors can be learned by kids and taught by moms and dads. In fact, your love is the perfect space where emotions can be processed, expressed, and shared together.
        In this book, parents will learn how mindfulness helps kids create better coping skills, and also a variety of other useful tools, including:

• How love can be used to process emotions and support positive behaviors
• Why feelings of anger and frustration come and go and are non-threatening
• How a calm voice and demeanor can soothe a child and minimize meltdowns
• Providing children relief from stress, anxiety, or big feelings and emotions
• How children often mimic the behaviors of their mothers and fathers
• Moving forward and adapting to behavioral changes in the future

        This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a parent while teaching your child valuable mindfulness and self-control skills they can use long into adulthood. It should be the first book you read on tantrums, emotions, and how to inspire positive behaviors each and every day.
         When you need help better understanding why your child feels or acts they way they do in times of crisis, or you just want to connect with them on a deeper level, learn more about temper tantrums and emotional control with Matt’s swirly world – Helping Parents Raise Mindful Kids, Understand Tantrums and Relief Stress, Anxiety (Growing Up & Facts of Life Emotions Feelings).
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Meet the author:    
        Aspiring contemporary ballerina, commercial poet, grateful wife and mother. Certified Life Coach, BA Finance, MA Statistics ( don't judge, I was young ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ), now IT Product Manager. When I was pregnant with my now 3 y/o boy, I was worried of how I can raise my child to cope in a world of bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse, screen time etc. My husband told me that if we want our son to thrive in this world, all we need to do is build his self confidence & firm limits. So that's how I started reading parenting books, and read a lot. I read tons of books on the latest research discoveries in interpersonal biology and brain development. I love anything that Daniel J Siegel ever wrote. I am also a fan of "How to talk so kids would listen" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
         For "Matt's swirly world," I worked with a psychologist who specialized in child development and attachment parenting. That's because, I am above all, convinced of the immense potential every child has and their absolute innocence. I know from experience that raising kids can often feel quite differently, and challenging. I am convinced that the way to turn that potential into peaceful family lives and well balanced kids - is both intuition and science (and patience). Being emotionally available as a parent, being present for them and for yourself, to keep your own emotional highs & lows in check. Because they are good at triggering us, aren't they? When I was 8, I had no money to buy my mother gifts; I really wanted to create joy in her heart, so I started dedicating poems to her. That's what got me started writing.
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The authorThe Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more.
Mattia Cerato has illustrated many books, including Sticker, Punch-out & Play!: Construction;Sticker, Punch-out & Play!: Dinosaurs;and Just Imagine & Play: On the Site. He resides in Turin, Italy.

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• Age Range: 3 - 5 years  Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
• Board book: 24 pages  | Publisher: Cedar Fort (July 10, 2018)
• ISBN-10: 1462122426  |  ISBN-13: 978-146212242
  
• Journey through the Book of Mormon with beloved characters like Lehi, Nephi, Ammon, and Captain Moroni. From Lehi's departure from Jerusalem to Moroni's golden plates, this engaging, rhyming book introduces children to the major stories of the Book of Mormon. Help your children develop a love for the scriptures from a young age with this adorable board book.

My Review: (LAWonder10) 
This is a very colorful and well illustrated book for pre-school to Kindergarten age.
It has simply stated messages, identifying various Latter-Day Saint prophets from the Book of Mormon.
This is a wonderful book for quiet time and will assist in keeping one's toddlers occupied without taking away from the Sabbath on Sundays.
The only real problem I had with it is the title. It centers on prophets beginning with Lehi but has little to do with him and what he sees..
I offer a Four Stars rating.
*This was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review

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Sandra Meaders studied English and minored in creative writing and history at Southern Virginia
University and earned her master's degree in literature from the University of Akron. Currently,
she is raising two children, managing a blog, and editing on the side. Lehi, Lehi,
What Do You See? is her debut children's book.
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