TCBR AWARENESS TOUR: This is Clare by Lindy Nelson - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

HI guys!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're teaming up with The Children's Book Review to bring you a stop along the current AWARENESS TOUR featuring an adorable Picture Book that's more than what it at first seems. Don't believe me? Ah, ye of little faith! Not to worry though, we'll bring you around as we step between the pages of today's blog tour guest and book of choice...

This is Clare

by

Lindy Nelson

Illustrated by 

Ingrid Lefebvre

97816433073606

About the book...

Come follow a lady and her hound.

New adventures with new friends will abound.

Learn some English and verse with Lindy and Clare.

We’re in China; we hope to see you there!

AMAZON

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As the synopsis suggests, this IS a rhyming Picture Book adventure with a lady and her dog leading you from page to page...and they are a joy to behold!  The "something else" I was alluding to in my intro is that this isn't merely a colorfully illustrated story to enjoy as the pup romps into and out of trouble, but a LEARNING TOOL as well!  That's right.  The author created it and utilizes it to help teach English abroad, or more specifically, to those under her tutelage in China!  Pretty nifty, right?  The pictures help relate the simple story text to the words they are trying to learn with beauty and flair, while the rhyme and meter assist in getting through those tongue twister words and sentences our language is known for!

So get to know Clare, whether she is on a tear, staring in despair, or daring at the fair!  Any place they go, there's bound to be an adventure, some fun to be had, and new words to learn and pair!

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About the author...

Lindy Nelson is an American who has spent most of her adult life teaching English in China after graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She enjoys arts and crafts, funny memes, eating candy, and of course, spending time with her greyhound, Clarence.

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...

...a copy of This Is Clare, along with a virtual Questions and Answers session with the author!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

A copy of This Is Clare

A virtual Questions and Answers session with the author via Skype

Nine (9) winners receive:

A copy of This Is Clare

The giveaway ends December 2, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

This Is Clare Giveaway

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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 publisher for the ecopy for review. (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. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 The Children’s Book Review Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog Thursday, November 4, 2021 Life Is What It’s Called Friday, November 5, 2021 Tales of a Wanna-be Superhero Mom Monday, November 8, 2021 Lisa’s Reading Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Confessions of a Book Addict Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Book Bug CA Thursday, November 11, 2021 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Friday, November 12, 2021 A Dream Within a Dream Monday, November 15, 2021 Me Two Books Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Crafty Moms Share Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Thursday, November 18, 2021 The Momma Spot

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

You're NEVER too young (or old) for a classic....

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers….the place to be when your looking for something bookish to do; you know, like read, add to your wish list, CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE IBBA…. ^_^.

A month (or so) ago, I was approached by a publicist that I’ve worked with a few times already that has a certain knack for “the pitch” (Yes Eric, I’m speaking of YOU…^_^).  What is “the pitch”?  It’s that feeler email you receive that tells you just enough about a new title promotion forthcoming that your curiosity gets the better of you and you can’t wait to dive in.  This time though…it wasn’t for a title he was working on, but rather for a friend of his looking for additional sites to promote the two titles on the roster.  It really mattered not, because once again “the pitch” was right on target; I was hooked…and trust me, you will be too when you see what’s on the menu today…

Today, we’re taking a look at a pair of books that reaches out to the readers of tomorrow with all the artistry of today…and yet a goodly dose of the classics.  Confused?  Hopefully not, but if you are, I’m about to reveal all so no worries, you’ll be in the boat in just a moment.  *makes room….shuffles luggage aside*  Alrighty then, here we go.  Today’s books of choice are….

 

Little Miss Bronte:  Jane Eyre:  A Counting Primer

Little Master Carroll:  Alice in Wonderland:  A Colors Primer

both titles by Jennifer Adams

and illustrated by Alison Oliver

Okay, let’s stop right here a moment and just gaze at those too-adorable-to-be-true covers.  *pauses*  Are you gazing?  Good because that’s only the beginning of the artistic beauty you will encounter within.  Now, add to that the educational value for little ones and you definitely have a winner.  The best part about them (besides what I’ve already stated)?  You and your little ones will want to hang on to these long after they’ve mastered their colors and graduated to hexadecimals because that’s when the illustrations can be appreciated even more. 

In Alice, you can recognize the characters from the original story that are being utilized to represent the various colors.  There’s the Cheshire Cat with his maniacal grin, the caterpillar uttering his infamous “Who are you?”    In Jane, you get to “visit” Thornfield Hall, see Mr. Rochester through new eyes, and share in her adoration of books.  You see, these books are sorta like the “magic beds” of the baby lit world (you know, the ones that go from crib to toddler bed to daybed?).  Just when you thought your past the age of acceptance for reading a board book, it draws you right back in again from another angle.  I can imagine a few blogger friends at this moment plotting out just where they can obtain a copy of these the fastest.  (^_^)  They really and truly are works of art. 

In summary, two literary classics get a kiddy makeover with applause worthy results.  No matter your age or “dependent” status, this series is one to watch for and share with readers round the world….I know I will be.  Who knows?  You just might influence future Bronte and Carroll addicts of tomorrow!  ^_^  Review copies courtesy of Eric and Jennifer.  (THANKS guys!)  For more information on this series, be sure to check out the official BabyLit page via Gibbs Smith (publisher), or like them on Facebook 

Did you catch that word “series”?  I thought you might.  These two books are just the latest additions to the series having been released just last month, so be on the lookout for them on a bookstore shelf near you and if you haven’t had your fill, I don’t blame you (really, they are TOO CUTE!), and neither does the author or illustrator.  To help quench that thirst for more cultural baby learning experiences, make sure you don’t miss the first two books in this series….Little Miss Austen:  Pride & Prejudice….and….Little Master Shakespeare:  Romeo & Juliet. 

Until next time…happy reading!