Once upon a time, there was a girl named Little Red...and you're probably thinking I've heard this before...but that would be where you were wrong! Today's AWARENESS TOUR via The Children's Book Review takes us between the pages of a storybook that takes a childhood tale, and puts a new spin on things for the next generation because while it's good and fine to be picky about porridge, and handy to be wary of strangers while traveling, a little bit of knowledge about the way things work can take you just a bit further in life. 😉 Ladies and gents, get ready, get set, and away we go...into the pages of today's blog tour guest and book of choice...
by
Stacey Rayz
Illustrated by
Nenad Taskov
Ages 5-10 | 32 Pages
9789769628137
Two Season Press
About the book...
In this modern mashup between Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red dares to be different and takes bold risks as she ventures into a field that is out of the norm for girls. Perfect for girls and boys ages 5 to 10 who love cars, fixing things and fairy tales.
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I LOVE a good fairy tale redo, but a mashup? Why, I was INTRIGUED! It gives us the familiar elements we look for from the stories we know...little Red, a big bad wolf, grandma, and three encounters to boot...blends them altogether to get a rich story line to start, and then adds elements that are more familiar to today's day and age, all the while promoting female empowerment, and STEM studies! I know, I was blown away as well. That's A LOT to pack into a small tale, but it's not the length of the story that matters; it's the content, the writing, and the illustrations. All three work hand in hand to provide not only entertainment, and unexpected surprises, but learning experiences and realizations for both Little Red and readers! We see her go from confident to second guessing herself, making a mess of things to impressing others with her abilities, flying by the seat of her pants to actually using all the resources available to her...until finally, she reaches granny. Though that was the end of her journey, there's still more learning to be done, but Little Red is more than up to the task.
It was a delight to experience this tale from cover to cover, and a great show of talent combined from the author and illustrator. Their hearts were obviously in their work, and the end result gifts readers with the chance to share these classic stories with the next generation in BIGGER and BOLDER fashions than ever imagined.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stacey Rayz, hailing from the Caribbean, left her desk job to delve into the world of art and eventually to become a children’s book author.
For more information, visit: www.staceyrayz.com.
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Nenad Taskov, a children’s book illustrator, and cartoonist from Serbia has professionally created cartoons and children’s book illustrations for more than 9 years. What amazes him particularly about this type of art is that it offers the opportunity to demonstrate creativity and a sense of humor and create diverse, interesting, funny characters and situations.
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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!
Enter the giveaway for your chance to win a copy of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs signed by Stacey Rayz and a $75 Amazon gift card!
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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the author for the guest post. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This post is sponsored by Stacey Rayz. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.
Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, March 25, 2024
Tour Kick-off of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Author Interview with Stacey Rayz
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Friday, March 29, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Monday, April 1, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs activity
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs giveaway
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Friday, April 5, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Monday, April 8, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Friday, April 12, 2024
Instagram and TikTok Post
Monday, April 15, 2024
Author Interview with Stacey Rayz
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Book Review of Little Red Driving Hood and the Three Repairs
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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