Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to...WILLA AND THE WAY HOME by Jennifer Moorman, Illustrated by Julianne St. Claire - REVIEW!

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Today's the day!

WILLA AND THE WAY HOME by Jennifer Moorman, Illustrated by Julianne St. Claire, is NOW AVAILABLE for you and yours to make your own!

ABOUT THE BOOK...

Meet Willa-a wiggly, floppy-eared German shepherd puppy with paws the size of pancakes, a heart as big as her bark, and a knack for big adventures!

In this heartwarming dog picture book for kids ages 4-8, moving day takes a surprising turn when Willa chases a butterfly straight out of the backyard...and gets lost in her brand-new neighborhood. What follows is a puppy adventure story about bravery, friendship, and finding your way home.

With the help of Rudy the cardinal and Pumpkin the cat, Willa learns that being brave doesn't mean doing everything alone. Sometimes bravery means asking for help and trusting that friends will guide you back where you belong.

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This DARLING story filled to the brim with MAGICAL illustrations (seriously stunning!) introduces us to sweet little Willa as she makes herself at home with her forever family...but they are embarking on a new adventure with her when the unthinkable happens... she gets lost! 😔 What's a puppy to do? She learns quickly that even a scary situation can be made less so when you ASK for help, and make some new FRIENDS. 🧡 With a little help from above (high flying help!) and below (a striped fur friend in the making!), Willa is on her way to a sweet reunion indeed.

It's a tender tale with a guaranteed happy ending that let's little ones know we all need a little help from time to time and making friends can be as easy as taking that first step and saying hello, or in this case, can you help me! Readers will fall in love with this adorable pup and her new friends, and the gorgeous artwork will make your heart soar. A great add to any library for story time or bed time reading

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About the author...

Jennifer Moorman is a USA TODAY bestselling author known for her heart-forward stories filled with Southern charm, unforgettable characters, and a touch of everyday magic. Her novels include The Charmed Library, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds, The Magic All Around, and the beloved Mystic Water Series. Her creative work also includes folklore retellings and the Strawberry Shortcake children’s books.

When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her testing a new recipe, chasing rainbows, or stargazing. Jennifer lives in a magic house in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Special thanks to author Jennifer Moorman for the eARC for review, and the chance to be a part of the Magical Readers team. (THANKS!) 🌼 Catch Willa's adventure, available now at your favorite online retailers! https://a.co/d/052CsoX9

For more info, click on over to Goodreads. 

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

WE BURNED SO BRIGHT by TJ Klune - REVIEW!

🌕 This feature was a long time coming... but so worth the wait.

It's a novella that snuck onto the scene April of this year via TOR PublishingGroup. It's the latest from author TJ Klune, and if you've read any of their other works, I'm told this will be a must read... but I've not read their other works. In fact, I've heard of them, have a title or two on my wishlist, but I've not taken the chance on one just yet. Why? Simple...lack of time, commitments, and mindset (still struggling, but I'm here), but when this one arrived in my mailbox (thank you TOR team!), something about it struck me, and I knew I had to take a chance. I'm so glad I did.

WE BURNED SO BRIGHT is one of those stories that you know the basic ending, but it's all about how it arrives, and what happens along the way. The trip that we take with Rodney and Don not only let's us slowly get to know them, but become a part of the journey as much as anything else that occurs. I was locked in from the beginning, and, while I had no idea where we were going, why we were going there, or just how close we'd come to seeing so many of the facets that make us human, there was no way I was turning away. 

 From new age hippies and free love to crossroads that no one should have to face alone even if the end of times IS coming, futures that while somewhat certain are anything but to histories that need baring to redeem hidden selves, there is so much poured into this short tale that you won't easily find your way out, nor will you want to.

Check it out for yourself (publisher's site)... I'd love to hear what you think!