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I Can Handle It! (Mindful Mantras) by Laurie Wright Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Laurie Wright | Release date: August 2016 Tour dates: Jan 25 to Feb 5, 2021 Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone. Book Description: Your child will incorporate the idea of 'I Can Handle It' almost immediately after reading this book, even in our current uncertain times. After reading this book, they will have great ideas for how to ‘handle’ tough situations! When they are tired of having to stay home, they will think 'I can handle it'! When they are missing their friends, they will think 'I can handle it'! When they are feeling worried about the future, they will think 'I can handle it'! Even if they aren't saying the words out loud, this mantra will become a part of their self-talk. Over 300 5-star reviews say so! Positive self-talk is vital for improving and maintaining strong mental health which is exactly what the world needs right now. Help your child feel emotionally strong along with Sebastien, and provide a tool to help them get through these challenging times. And because parents have such a difficult and important job, this book includes updated free resources. Buy the Book: Amazon ~ add to Goodreads 
REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is a clever, whimsical and helpful book for very young children - and even for the older ones. I Can Handle It focuses on the various situations in an individual's life and various scenarios one can use to deal with each one....Some are silly, but most are great suggestions. At the end of the story is a page where the child can personalize the books. It contains a wonderful author's message, the two blank pages which can also be used to personalize the book. The simple, whimsical illustrations by Ana Santos, are large and simple enough, young children will love and be more able to stay focused on. They are very, pleasingly colorful. I offer a Five Stars rating. *This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
(Guest post by Laurie Wright Author of the Mindful Mantras series) Top 3 indoor activities for kids and their parents in 2021 Indoor activities for kids and their parents Stuck inside the house for days…. with your kids! Chances are there isn't that many activities you all enjoy doing together. Times are stressful and it can be hard to concentrate… I’m a mom of three so this applies to me too, in 2021 more than ever. Here are three activities for kids AND their parents that I think everyone will enjoy, and want to do over and over. Get Your Hands Dirty : Play Doh and kinetic sand isn’t just for kids! Rolling ooey gooey balls and then SMASHING them is strangely therapeutic for kids and their parents alike. For kids there are loads of benefits. They enjoy the sensory feedback, the creativity, and the feeling of success that comes from MAKING something. Adults can’t usually explain it, it just feels incredibly satisfying. We don’t often take the chance to engage in sensory play and it surprises us when it’s so enjoyable. GIve yourself a half hour with the kids at the table, put on music everyone enjoys and just ENJOY. Do You Remember How to Pretend? My kids have surprised me with pretend games that I expected would be no-fun-at-all, but that I thoroughly enjoyed. The most recent example; the convinced me to play ‘Among Us’. It’s a recent fad app that all the pre-teens are playing and it has a trickle down effect. My 12 year old uses the distinctive jargon around the house and my other kids have picked it up. Suddenly everything is ‘sus’ around here, my 6 yr randomly drops to the ground, dead, and my 9 yr old shouts ‘Dead body report!’. They love it, but I thought it was pretty weird. How to take this pop culture fad and turn it into a fun activity for my kids and me? First, I had to play a few rounds so that I could get the idea. The kids LOVED showing me around the app and playing the real game together. (I wasn’t a fan - the chat is super toxic and I highly recommend engaging the language sensors) After I got the idea of it though, we could ‘pretend’ play it and we had SO much fun. We did it with the lights on to start and then added flashlights in a dark house to up the spooky factor. Ask your kids what they're loving and see how you can turn it into a pretend play game - you’ll be surprised at how much fun you can have. “A man is getting old when he walks around a puddle instead of through it.” ~ R.C. Ferguson Blow Your Troubles Away! There are benefits to blowing bubbles, and they are limited to your children. Big belly breathes that are required to blow giant bubbles help to calm us and regulate our emotions. Besides that, it’s just plain fun! This summer we discovered our dog even loves playing with the bubbles, which brought on big belly laughs for all of us. Three Activities for Kids and their Parents: ● Sensory play, like play doh or kinetic sand ● Pretend play, something engaging for everyone ● Blow bubbles! You are never too old to experience the wonder that is bubble blowing More ideas? These are just a few ideas for activities that both your kids and their parents would enjoy! Have more? Please share! For a free resource, Grab a free song from Laurie to help your kids handle their day better! This is the link → https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/c3x2f9 
Meet the Author:
Children's author and book marketing coach, Laurie Wright is a silly but smart, busy mom of three who laughs at her own jokes just a bit too much. The minivan is her sanctuary, and the only place she can sing out loud without being shushed. She’s known for her short term memory and extreme love of chips and dip. Usually on her best behavior, watch out when her filter wears off! Never without her laptop and a notebook. Trust her with your kids and your books, but not your coffee! connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram 
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Autographed copy of I CAN HANDLE IT (USA and Canada only) (1 winner) (ends Feb 12) Enter the Giveaway by filling in the Rafflecopter below. 
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Journey To A New Earth: Penelope Panda and Kobi Koala Discover A New Earth by Zeiny Sher Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 30 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book - Tour dates: Jan 25 to Feb 12, 2021 Publisher: Zeiny Sher | Release date: Oct 30 2020 Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone. Book Description: Penelope Panda and Kobi Koala Discover a New Earth is an exploration in preservation through connection. Penelope and Kobi are connected through life changing events, which helps them learn how to love and preserve the earth, and how to deeply connect with each other and others along the way. Buy the Book: Amazon ~ add to Goodreads 
REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is a very cute story with an uplifting message, especially good after natural disasters occur. It is about a Panda bear aiding a baby Koala bear. The watercolor illustrations by Zuzana Syvobodova are very colorful and well done. The only negative thought is, I feel a few sentences are slightly mature and unclear for the age range the book is written for. Otherwise, I totally recommend it for children from three to eight years of age. I offer a Four Stars rating. This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
"Don’t you know it yet? It’s your light that lights the world.” This is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi which describes the message the book has perfectly. Journey to A New Earth reminds us of the existing inner light we all have within us that connects us to each other and the Earth and Universe, and how to re-ignite that light through loving and connecting with each other. 
Meet the Author:
Zeiny Sher is a children’s book author whose journey began while writing a journal of life’s little love and connection experiences for her three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. With a very close-knit family, Sher has always been passionate about the universal connection we all have and teaching this to the younger generation. She has coached teenage girls on self-esteem and self-worth. Sher enjoys meditation in nature, CrossFit, Safari holidays and baking with her little ones. connect with author: amazon 
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Autographed copy of JOURNEY TO THE NEW EARTH (USA only) (1 winner) (ends Feb 19) Enter by Completing the Rafflecopter Below 
Dragon's Don't Dance Ballet By Jennifer Carson Book Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway! {Ends 2/12/21}1/19/2021 
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Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 36 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Vinal Publishing | Release date: December 8, 2020 Content Rating: G for everyone. | Tour dates: Jan 18 to Feb 5, 2021 Book Description: Esmeralda Dragon works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, but what she really wants to do is dance. Encouraged by her friend Harold to audition, Esmeralda takes a leap of faith only to discover that she doesn’t quite fit in with the other ballerinas. But Esmerelda isn’t ready to give up–and neither is Harold! Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet is a whimsical picture book that challenges body image expectations and encourages little ones to go for their dreams. Buy the Book: Amazon.com ~Dragon Charmer ~ B&N ~ add to Goodreads 
REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This was a whimsical tale, but there was a good moral to it. In Dragon's Don't Dance Ballet, although the downside to a dragon dancing ballet is very real, the upside is when one does their very best, he/she can still prevail! The water color, cartoon-like illustration by Eric Afuso, was colorfully okay. it will surely catch the attention of the very young child. I offer a Four Stars rating for the book. This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
DRAGON'S DON'T DANCE
Auditions are scary. For anyone who has ever pursued a role in a play, tried to earn a spot in a singing group,or had to deliver a speech in front of a classroom of peers, you know that flighty, nervous feeling that seems to settle into your belly and make your kneecaps jiggle. Being able to perform under pressure is a skill that everyone should learn, but lots of us do everything to avoid! Sometimes all we need is an encouraging friend to help us through these nerve-jangling times. In Dragon’s Don’t Dance Ballet, not only does Esmerelda have to perform under pressure, but she has to prove that her unique qualities are a boon to the show instead of a hazard. With her friend, Harold, she does just that, and luckily the director is a creative thinker, too! When my youngest was 13 he wanted to audition for a summer musical theatre troupe that one of his older brothers had participated in for many years. He got cold feet when will pulled into the driveway, but I made him buck up and go for it—he may not have been too happy with me in the moment, but boy was he happy that summer! And the next time he had to audition for something, his feet didn’t get so cold. Now auditions are a piece of cake for him and it’s mom who has the quaking nerves waiting for the cast list. Encourage your children through difficult tasks and you’ll create resilient children who encourage others! 
Meet the Author:
Jennifer Carson lives in Michigan with her husband, four sons and many furry friends. She grew up on a steady diet of Muppet movies and Renaissance faires and would occasionally be caught reading under the blankets with a flashlight. Besides telling tales, Jennifer likes to create fantasy creatures and characters and publishes her own sewing patterns. Her artwork and patterns can be seen online at thedragoncharmer.com. Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United.Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads 
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Autographed copy of DRAGONS DON'T DANCE BALLET (USA only) (1 winner) (ends Feb 12) To Enter, Fill-in The Rafflecopter Below. 
Mia and Nattie, One Great Team by Marlene M. Bell Book Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway! {Ends 2/12/21}1/19/2021 
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Mia and Nattie - One Great Team by Marlene M. Bell Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Ewephoric Publishing | Release date: October 3, 2020 Tour dates: Jan 18 to Feb 5, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone. Family based book for all ages, Book Description: Nattie’s mouth was a little crooked. Her legs were a bit shorter than usual, and one horn was too straight, like a unicorn’s horn. But Mia thought Nattie was perfect. In a read-aloud picture book for children who love animals, award-winning writer and sheep breeder Marlene M. Bell presents Nattie the lamb’s true story. MIA AND NATTIE is a heartwarming book that teaches readers about problem-solving, teamwork, and love. On a visit to her grandma’s farm, eight-year-old Mia discovers a newborn, orphaned lamb outside in the cold and takes her to the laundry room, naming her Nattie. As she tries to nurse the lamb back to health, Mia discovers that Nattie is different from the other lambs and struggles to fit in with them like Mia does with other kids her age. When her grandmother says she will sell Nattie to a neighbor, Mia must come up with a plan to keep her friend around—one that will show the family just how special Nattie truly is. Buy the Book: Amazon.com ~ Add to Goodreads 
REVIEW By LAWonder10:
What an adorable story! What is even more incredible is that it is true! Author, Marlene M. Bell, has created a delightful children's book about a true event. Mia was small like the newborn baby lamb she named Nattie. Nattie needed special care to survive. As Nattie grew older, Mia had to find a way to convince her Grandmother that Nattie was worth keeping. Would she find a way before it was too late? Not only was this a well-written story for young children, it is fun to read the Author's note at the end of the story, relating details of this real life-quest. Illustrator, Grace Sandford, has created beautifully bright, colorful illustrations with cartoon-like characters. The pages of this book are substantially thicker than average paper and the binding is secure in this high quality physical book. This is perfect read for Preschool or early elementary age children. I highly recommend it for Summer Reading Programs and children's' Book Clubs. I offer a Five Stars rating for the quality of the book, the illustrations and for the literary accomplishment. *This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
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Why I Wrote Mia and Nattie
Fourteen years ago, in December, I found a tiny lamb lying on the ground, abandoned in the frosty, early morning hours. I gathered her in my arms and brought her into the house for warmth and to give her a fighting chance to stay alive. She wasn’t expected to survive because of her slight weight of three pounds. While the lamb lived in our laundry room and made her acquaintance with our house cat for eight weeks, we called her Natalie because the name suited her personality. She softened our hearts, and became part of the family (outdoors) for thirteen years on our farm. It wasn’t until we lost her that I decided to tell Nat’s unique story in a picture book for children, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! You see, Natalie wasn’t just a pet. She had an important job on the farm. When we raised a seasonal group of bottle lambs just like she had been, I allowed them to graze with Natalie between feedings. It made logical sense to have the lambs stay with her so that they had an adult sheep as company, teaching them what their mothers would have. I’d feed the lambs and Natalie would be their companion. Sheep are social creatures and enjoy being around other ewes. Natalie was the perfect solution, since Nat’s size made it impossible to run her with the other sheep in our flock. She could roam the property in front of our house without interference from the larger sheep— taking her hay and the feed from baby lambs. As elderly sheep with arthritis were unable to keep up with the main flock, we moved them in with Natalie as a friend for them as well. The old girls and bottle lambs grazed around our home with their own little barn using the 200-year-old catalpa tree as shade, making great subjects for my photography! 
Meet the Author:
Marlene M. Bell is an award-winning writer, artist, and crazy sheep lady who resides in beautiful East Texas. Her renown sheep photographs grace the covers of many livestock magazines where she also writes newsy articles about raising sheep from her hands-on experience. Marlene offers the first of her children's picture books, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team which is based on true events from the Bell’s ranch. It's a touching story of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb. Marlene shares her life with her husband and dreadfully spoiled horned Dorset sheep: a large Maremma guard dog named Tia, and cats, Hollywood, Leo, and Squeaks. The cats believe they rule the household—and do. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ goodreads 
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One Autographed Mia and Nattie picture book, One Nattie Plushie , One Boo Boo Ball ™ , (1) $50 Amazon Gift Card (1 winner) (US only) (ends Feb 12) To Enter, fill in the Rafflecopter below. 
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