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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: Bunnies to the Rescue! by Jeff Verney, Illustrated by Melissa Bailey - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!


Hopping right along the bunny trail as the Easter holiday approaches.  For those of you who celebrate, wishing you the best; for those that do not, wishing you the best too!  Today, we're playing host to a stop along the AWARENESS TOUR circling the blogosphere with The Children's Book Review featuring an adorable Storybook that speaks to friendship, fun, and found family.  Ready or not, fair readers, let's join this tour already in progress as we shine the book spotlight on...



Written by
Illustrated by
9788218528928
PHT Publishing (2025)


About the book...
The Nantucket Bunnies think that a toy bunny has been captured by a boy and his family. It seems that the bunny is in constant danger as the family travels across Nantucket. But a surprise awaits the Nantucket bunnies when one of them finally gets to talk to the bunny!





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When a bunny is at risk, the Nantucket Bunnies are on the case! The reports coming in put this floppy eared friend in potential peril, and investigative hops all around the area reveal...the situation isn't dire, but incredibly sweet!  

I love the fact that no matter where the family traveled, they followed suit.  No museum too small, nor beach too big; there wasn't anywhere they could go that would prevent these bunnies from saving the day, not the network from pinpointing their location! Once they confirmed with their stuffy friend that things weren't exactly as they seemed, they knew the right thing to do was leave this found family exactly as is.  They knew that friendship doesn't look the same for everyone, and could see that although they did go to "dangerous" places, his friend was taking great care every single time.  They could see there was no REAL danger here and even made friends with the bunny's young boy in the short time they had to meet. 

It's a wonderfully illustrated story that takes us on a visual tour of the island while providing adventure and edutainment on the beauty of friendship.  Our differences are what make us, well...US...and variety adds spice to life AND friendship.  This duo may look different from each other, but they are a match made in FRIENDSHIP.  A great tail, I mean...tale...to add to any reading library, and a wonderful story for all ages.



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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Jeff Verney, the Troubadour of Happiness, lives in an enchanted house in Connecticut where he creates stories and songs that bring happiness, hope, joy, and positivity to the world. Gratitude Abounds!

For more information, visit jeffverney.com.


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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR


Melissa Bailey, an award-winning illustrator of 60 books, lives on a dirt road in rural Michigan. There, she takes daily walks, dreams of ways to make the impossible possible, and always looks for silver linings.

For more information, visit mbaileyart.com.



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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 Jeff Verney. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, 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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Friday, April 4, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Saturday, April 5, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Monday, April 7, 2025
Behind the Scenes: How Nantucket Inspired Bunnies to the Rescue!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Book Spotlight on Bunnies to the Rescue!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Author and Illustrator Interview with Jeff Verney and Melissa Bailey

Friday, April 11, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Monday, April 14 2025
Author Interview with Jeff Verney

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Book Spotlight on Bunnies to the Rescue!

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Friday, April 18, 2025
From Manuscript to Published Book: The Journey of Bunnies to the Rescue!

Monday, April 21, 2025
Author and Illustrator Interview with Jeff Verney and Melissa Bailey

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Author Interview with Jeff Verney

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


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Monday, April 14, 2025

WHAT'S THE BUZZ?: The Jade Bracelet by Hà Dinh, Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang - REVIEW!


Today's WHAT'S THE BUZZ title is set to celebrate its BOOK BIRTHDAY tomorrow with Random House Studio, but we're taking you between the pages today for a sneaky peek!  It's a NEW Storybook that's filled with beauty, acceptance, tradition, and a healthy dose of edutainment for all.  Let's get ready to meet this darling mother and daughter duo as we take a closer look at today's featured title...


by
Hà Dinh
Illustrated by
Yong Ling Kang
9780593711781
Random House Studio
Release Date: 04/15/25


About the book...
Although Tien loves the Vietnamese traditions her family celebrates, more than anything she wants to fit in at school and be just like her classmates. So, when all the girls start wearing brand-new sparkly bracelets, Tien tries to hide the simple jade bangle her mother gave her in memory of her grandmother. Now her bracelet looks like an old green thing and an embarrassed Tien runs home crying, flinging it on the floor. Her sympathetic mama understands and takes Tien to the shop to buy the popular bracelet. But at the last minute, Tien remembers her grandmother’s love and decides to wear her jade bracelet proudly.




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This is a beautifully touching story about family traditions.
Most families have something similar, even if they don't have it with them physically each day.  It's an item that carries significant value beyond the monetary.  These items can be big, small, or anywhere in-between, but what makes them all enormous is the connection they carry to our past, to the loved ones that came before us, and the memories they can bring to mind.  Grant it, it doesn't truly take an item to do those things, but I get how the physical representation can make it that much more powerful, that much easier for wee ones to understand.  Though our little leading lady wants to fit in more with her friends and their sparkly bits and bobbles, she comes to realize just how much more meaningful this simple and beautiful bracelet truly is.  The ties to her family bring her strength, and help unlock her heart to the beauty of the tradition of which she is a part. 

A great representation of edutainment brought to life with a kindness and gentleness that helps little ones understand the significance of something of which they are a part.  This is a story that not only gives us a glimpse into Vietnamese heritage and the author's life, but brings us closer to those in our own families, and perhaps either a better understanding of where some traditions originated, or the spark to start our own.



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About the author...

Hà Dinh wanted to be an author from the moment she first held a book in her hands. In addition to her writing, she is the founder of the Happy Days in First Grade Teaching Blog and an educator. Hà hopes to inspire children to share their own stories and make a positive impact in the world. She lives with her husband and two children in Texas


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About the illustrator...

Yong Ling Kang was born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore. Her formal education is in animation where she developed her love of storytelling. When she was a child, she remembers being given a special piece of jewelry as part of a family tradition. The illustrator of numerous picture books, Yong Ling Kang now lives in Toronto.



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Special thanks to Cynthia at Penguin Random House for the ecopy access for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title publishes tomorrow via Random House Studio, so be sure to mark your calendar and snag your copy!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


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