The Toothless Tooth Fairy by Shanelle Hicks

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers...the place to be when searching for something to soothe your bookish soul after a long hard week.

Today, we're highlighting a Children's Ebook that was brought to my attention recently that shares a pretty cool message in a most interesting way. It's geared towards little girls who are just trying to find their footing in life..and are constantly being bombarded with messages of what “true beauty” really is. Now don't get me wrong, we've moved ahead in today's society by leaps and bounds, but still in all, we've got a ways to go. That's where books this this come into play and before I divulge any more of my thoughts on the matter, please allow me to introduce today's book of choice...

The Toothless Tooth Fairy

by

Shanelle Hicks

Illustrated by

Anca Delia Budeanu

9781612251400

Mirror Publishing

Picture it.

The day of the Miss Tooth Fairy Smile Contest has FINALLY arrived and with all your primping and prepping, you're reaching for the win...especially if you were named Bella and had perfect hair, perfect teeth, and beauty beyond compare. (Same old message, I know....wait for it though.) Life was great to be Bella, but it was made even sweeter by her MOST beautiful trait, something of which I've not yet mentioned but that makes her shine brighter than the newest penny on a summer day.

HER KINDNESS.

Yep, that's right.

Her KINDNESS...and the beauty that is THIS book is made THAT much greater by the fact that this is what will save the day. THIS is what will push her to the top in the eye's of the judges, whether she actually wins or not is another story. THIS is what will come most handy when jealously rears its ugly side...and guys and gals, suffice it say it greats pretty darn ugly. Try taking the green eyed monster analogy and bringing it to the outside of a person...in this case, it's one tooth fairy named Zelda. She has a plan to make it to the top, even if it is devious, and unbecoming of a tooth fairy to the highest degree. All I can say is we reap what we sow...a lesson Zelda learns in spades...and that kindness, the turning of the other cheek, can bring bigger rewards to us and others in the end...thank you Bella for the insight.

To conclude our flight of fancy, I enjoyed this little romp on Cloud Nine. The characters can certainly teach a thing or two to little ones, while entertaining them visually with the bright colors and fantastical tale. The moral of the story...short and sweet but right on the money for today's generation and beyond.

Special thanks to author Shanelle Hicks for the ebook for review as well as the chance to share this story with all of you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title as well as her future works, be sure to click through the links provided.

Until next time....happy reading!

Truthy Ruthy's Christmas Surprise by Sari Barel

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Welcome back to the site that aims to keep you up to date on the bookish wonders passing before my eyes in the hopes of enticing you into the adventure too….Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we are taking a look at the newest release from a children’s storybook author featuring a likeable, nah…loveable little girl who just wants the holiday to turn out just right.  As we adult readers know, that’s not always in the cards…but making the best of what comes is just as well and can lead to unexpected surprises and joys we never imagined.  Case in point here.  Ready to meet and greet Ruthy in her latest adventure?  Don your gay apparel and break out the hot cocoa, it’s time to meet today’s holiday tinged book of choice…

Truthy Ruthy’s Christmas Surprise

By

Sari Barel

Illustrated by 

Neda F. 

For those of you that read Truthy Ruthy previously (*raises hand*), you already have some idea of the story you’re in for; for those that haven’t, no worries…you’re in good hands!  Think good will.  Think kind of heart.  Think lessons learned that are good for both the characters on the page AND those reading along.  This adorable illustrations and a story perfect for the holidays…with a little something extra, or rather TWO something’s.  First up, the story. 

This one is different from her other adventures as it let’s readers choose one of THREE endings; sort of a choose-your-own-path effect for beginning readers.  It lets you see how Ruthy’s holiday turns out when she’s close minded and stubborn, crafty and creative, and finally, virtuous and accepting.  That’s an awful lot of feelings for one little ebook, right?  Wrong!  It works PERFECTLY…hand in hand with the story’s beginning, and the lessons being taught along the way.  It reminds us that though we can’t control everything in our day, we have the power to choose our reactions to what comes our way. ..for better or for worse.  Something A LOT of folks need reminding of this holiday season… *ahem*.  Now for the second “extra”….

The author is known for having a little “something extra” in her books, whether it be a print out certificate of a promise made or an activity guide to continue the learning at home…and this story is no different.  This time around though, the author is encouraging the writer and illustrator in you and yours.  That’s right!  Along with the wonderful story, you also get to print out a template to create and illustrate your FIRST BOOK!  I can definitely see a lot of little ones getting in on this bit of fun…and some of the older crew as well.  ^_^

In closing, a great little ebook perfect for putting underneath your virtual tree.  It will entertain the mind and delight the eyes, but also teach the heart that holiday magic doesn’t come from a store, it comes from what we give of ourselves.  Be it time, be it money, be it hugs and kisses; whatever you have to spare this holiday season or an abundance of, pass it on.  After all, it’s not the getting that makes us grow the most, it’s the giving…and I’m done inadvertently sampling from some of my favorite holiday specials in this post (bonus points to those of you that caught the references).

Author Sari Barel

Ebook for review courtesy of author Sari Barel.  (THANKS!)   To learn more about the author behind this series of goodwill driven, grow with you books, stop by the author’s site or catch her on Google+.  This title is available now at online retailer near you so be sure to click on over for a looksee.  While you’re there, be sure to check out her other adventures; all just as good as this one, just without the holiday theme.

Until next time…happy reading!

Truthy Ruthy by Sari Barel

Hi there!

Welcome back to the site that aims to please readers of all ages...at one point or another...Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.  

Today, we are taking a look at a new eBook aimed at getting children acquainted with morals and values while giving them a lead character they can identify with and a parental figure that definitely thinks outside the box. It doesn't berate little ones for choosing the wrong way, but rather celebrates when they get things right and the faith they had in them all along.  Ready to meet today's choice cover to face?  Here we go!  Today's ebook of choice is...

Truthy Ruthy

by

Sari Barel

Illustrated by

Neda Fuchedzhieva

About the book...

What can we do with a cute little girl, who does not always tell the truth?
Ruthy is a sweet 5 year old girl, who has gotten used to not telling the truth.
She breaks the rules and says, "It wasn't me!".
Nothing helps until Dad comes up with an idea that changes the rules of the game.
Now Ruthy is "Truthy Ruthy". Bravo, Daddy!
How does Dad change the rules? Read our humorous, fun story to find out!

This is a short and sweet story aimed at reminding children (of all ages) why telling the truth is not only something mommy and daddy want for them to do but a best practice to last their whole life through.  Ruthy is an adorable little girl, befitting that old song of a child with a curl in the center of her forehead (ahem), and much like the girl in that rhyme, she could be very good as well as horr...the opposite. ^_^  A bad habit is started with a desire for sweets before dinner and continues into antics of painting on walls, taking toys from her sister and annoying the family dog, all with the excuse of "It wasn't me."  (Anyone else flashing back to that Shaggy song?  Oh good, I'm not the only one. )  Ruthy comes to realize with the help of her tricky (but in a good way) parents that saying what you mean and meaning what you say are a very important part of being able to trust someone and so a lesson learned is born and shared.

Along the way, our eyes are greeted with impish pictures of young Ruthy as well as a few of her Dad as he ponders things out for himself.  The bright colors used and the little details such as candy wrappers sticking out of her pockets, or his nose going all Pinocchio when he's not telling the truth serve as visual points to ponder but also go into making the moral of the story that much clearer.  I mean come on, we all know your nose GROWS when you tell a lie....

Recommended read for all ages but especially for those with little ones in their lives.  Ruthy and her family will brighten your day in a big BIG way but also leave you with something relevant to your every day life.  A great combo indeed.

PDF for review courtesy of author Sari Barel.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title as well as the author behind the work, be sure to stop by the official site.  To find out more about Ruthy, take a gander at the book trailer or click on over to Amazon to score your copy now.  Oh, and if you're quick about it, you might even grab one for FREE - a promotion that runs today and tomorrow (July 27-28)!

Until next time...happy reading!