Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: April 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Celebrating National Unicorn Day with... Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us by Shannon Hale, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham - REVIEW!

Welcome back readers!

Today's post features the latest addition to the Kitty-Corn Club, a fabulous Board Book series that keeps growing with Abrams Appleseed. Why feature it today? Well, it just so happens to be National Unicorn Day, and we can't celebrate THAT without Kitty-Corn and friends, now can we? No siree! So get ready, get set, and let's get reading...

Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us

Shannon Hale

Illustrated by

LeUyen Pham

9781419768828

Abrams Appleseed

This next chapter in the Kitty-Corn Club series celebrates all the things that make us...US! From furry tails to sticky tongues, saddle backs to talon toes, we get to see how different these friends are, and yet how similar too! We all have parts, and they help make up who we are, but they differ and that's AMAZING! By book's end, they've made a new friend and found a way to bring tentacles into the mix for ALL of them!

I have loved this series from the word GO. When the storybooks released, I was there. When I heard the board books were being introduced, I was revved up and ready to go. The thing about Kitty-Corn is that it invites everyone in, young and young at heart. It celebrates the beauty of life, friendship, and learning in ways that are easy to grasp for wee ones, wonderful reminders for older readers, and delightfully illustrated for all! Seriously, if you can make it through one story without smiling, you've got me beat, and I wouldn't even be trying! 😅

A great addition to any reading library, and a fun read for the tall, small, furry, scaly, and... sticky? 😉

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About the author and illustrator...

LeUyen Pham and Shannon Hale are the team behind the bestselling picture books Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn, the bestselling graphic novels Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever, and, with Dean Hale, the early chapter book series the Princess in Black. They’ve made a bunch of other books, too. They are both moms of kids who love parties, wives to husbands who give them homemade cards, honor award winners (Caldecott and Newbery), caretakers of cats, and believers in unicorns. Pham lives in Los Angeles, Hale lives in Utah, and although they also have friends close to home, their best friend hearts are always entwined.

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Special thanks to Mitch at Abrams for the chance to bring this title to you as well as the ecopy 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 is available now via Abrams Appleseed, so snag your copy today!

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

RRR presents... Too Hot To Handle by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we join Rachel's Random Resources for a stop along their current tour featuring the latest release from author Portia MacIntosh! You know the name, you know her work, and, if you're like me, you're ready for more. Well, today's "more" is reader ready and fan approved, so let's get down to business! Today's featured title is...

Too Hot To Handle

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

One bachelorette party. One stag do. One double-booked villa and only one way to decide who gets it: a competition.

Workaholic Molly is buzzing when her best friend tells her she’s getting married. As maid of honour Molly can’t wait for the perfect bachelorette party in Spain. What could be better than a week in a stunning villa? Sun, sea, cocktails and gossiping – and best of all, no boys allowed. But when the hens arrive they discover that they are not alone. The villa has been accidentally double booked by a group of stags who make it very clear they’re not leaving!

It’s a disaster, and no one wants to give up their place in paradise. Attempts at compromising fail instantly, so their only option is to have a winner takes all competition. Battle lines are drawn and it is girls v boys - but will the competition be too hot to handle?

As their rivalry heats up, and Molly finds herself gravitating towards stag Travis, it’s clear that he’s enjoying the attention - but Molly can’t let herself get distracted, and under no circumstances can she fall for the enemy.

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This book had me from the start!

The moment that we met Molly, I knew we were gonna be friends, well, in the epages at least. ☺️ She has a kind heart, but she's no doormat. She was squashed in love by the dastardly Dean (what, an a*&hat!), given a bowl full of laughs inadvertently thanks to a run in with the odious Mark (OMG, I wanted to smack him SO BAD, though she was no shrinking violet), and still her heart asked for more when it felt stirred. Grant it, the moment it does is rather inopportune, but at least it hasn't given up on her or her on it. 😉 From the break up to the engagement party, the hen do to the I do, Molly has ups, downs, and in-betweens, but by book's end, she'll get her chance. Just you wait and READ!

A great addition to this author's ever growing body of works, and a wonderful pick for your next weekend reading escape! If you're a romcom fan, this is definitely a title that should be on your TBR!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 30 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: The Tales of Charlie Wags: London by Ali Barclay and SofieWells, Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Hello fellow readers!

Today, we're traveling the world with a four-legged friend that knows just where to go for adventure, culture, and beauty... in the most magically cute way possible. So, if your bags are packed, let's get this party started as we welcome The Children's Book Review and their latest AWARENESS TOUR featuring...

The Tales of Charlie Wags: London

Written by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells

Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages

9798990005020

Kendam Press LLC (2025)

About the book...

Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He goes on daily walks, chases squirrels, and scours the kitchen floor for crumbs when no one’s looking.

But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places!

This time, he’s off to London, England!

Embark on a panoramic tour of London led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to an evening ride on the London Eye, Charlie explores the Big Smoke before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, the world is just a wag away. ™

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Charlie Wags is BACK and ready for another tip toe around the world! 🌎 Last time, we checked out the Big Apple 🍎, but this time, we're heading across the ocean to soak up the culture of another country/continent. Our destination? London, and we're taking in all the sights, sounds, locales, and food we can... we just need Charlie to give a little wiggle waggle of his cute little tail to get things started!

With a little imagination, and loads of spectacular artwork, readers of all ages can take in the London Bridge, the crown jewels, and Buckingham Palace...to name a few! We get a bird's eye view of each beautiful location, along with a few facts snuck in for edutainment value, and the chance to experience it all with our pal Charlie. It's a great way to travel the world without ever leaving your favorite reading spot, as well as get a jump start on your bucket list!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.

As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.

For more information, check out charliewags.com

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.

Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.

She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.

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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!

Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree!

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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 Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay. 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

Monday, March 17, 2025

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London

Monday, March 17, 2025

The Starlit Path

Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Confessions of a Book Addict

Book Spotlight on The Tales of Charlie Wags: London

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

A Blue Box Full Of Books