Sweater weather is finally upon us, even in the hot location I reside (okay, it's in the wee hours of the morning, but I digress), so what better way to celebrate than with a book?! I can think of none!
Today's title is currently on an AWARENESS TOUR with The Children's Book Review and features a story who's cover brings the autumnal vibes in heaps, the cuteness in an adorable ball of fur, but also a surprising amount of HEART. Trust me, your heart strings are gonna sing. Ladies and gents, put on your favorite football jersey, grab your pumpkin colored anything, and if you have a fur baby, snuggle them close, as we dive into today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
Written by Lynsey Patterson
Illustrated by Angela Perrini
Ages: 4-6 | 18 Pages
9781915641366
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing (2025)
About the book...
When Ginger, a spirited dog, faces a life-changing injury, her world is turned upside down. But with the support of her friends and a heart full of resilience, she discovers a newfound positivity that helps her embrace life’s challenges.
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Ginger is the sweetest thing since pumpkin spice become a season instead of simply a flavor. She's ADORABLE, SPUNKY, RAMBUNCTIOUS, and everything a pupper could want to be. She plays, she romps, she has a good time... until one day, tragedy strikes. I know, you weren't prepared for that from the cover, but trust me, it gets better! Yes, she has a MAJOR setback. Ginger’s world goes from a dizzying spin of fun, fun, fun to a total standstill... major events can throw us off our game, so to speak (*raises hand*). One day, when it doesn't feel quite as heavy, and Ginger takes those precious first steps, she sees something that not only catches her attention, but gives her hope. ♥️ She sees someone like her, someone that had challenges placed in their path seemingly insurmountable that was not only surviving, but LIVING. They were enjoying life to its fullest without anything holding them back. We're adjustments needed? Certainly... but they weren't impossible. They weren't something that would keep her from enjoying her favorite things, and showing the world her true colors. Ginger found her courage... and never looked back.
Omg. I was a mess when reading this one, short and sweet as it was, my eyes still teared, but the messages were impactful, the illustrations adorable, and the overall package reader friendly for all ages and stages of life. So whether you're a kiddo looking at life for the first time, or someone that's got a history built but needs a new perspective, this book was made for you.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynsey Patterson grew up in the beautiful town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland, the birthplace of many notable writers and artists. Lynsey, like many children of her time, found solace in the local library. Her love for all things writing has led Lynsey to write portfolios of poetry and fiction, as well as numerous non-fiction articles, which have been published in various magazines. Lynsey’s first children’s book, Ginger’s Courage, was inspired by her four adopted fur babies, all with different levels of trauma and disability. Ginger’s Courage is based on true events and is due to be released later this year. Lynsey’s background is in education with a passion for wellbeing and counselling. Lynsey has lived in the Northern Territory, Australia, for the past 16 years and is now writing her second children’s book, which is the sequel to Ginger’s Courage.
For more information, visit lynseypatterson.com.
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Angelina Perrini is an artist who also teaches drawing. Her illustrations have been published in several children’s books. Angela loves working with both traditional and digital techniques. She has a degree in Art History and lives in Puglia, Italy.
For more information, visit angelaperrini.it.
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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!
Enter for the chance to win a copy of Ginger’s Courage!
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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Lynsey Patterson. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, September 8, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
