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Thursday, October 3, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Sophie and the Swans by Holly Peppe, Illustrated by Aeron Cargill - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!



TODAY on Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, we indulge in flights of fancy with a touching storybook that has plenty of lessons to share.  Currently on tour with The Children's Book Review, let's step between the epages of a tale that has just as much beauty as it has heart...


by
Holly Peppe
Illustrated by
Aeron Cargill
9781947187146
Lincoln Square Books

About the book...
Sophie is a little girl who lives beside a lake and makes friends with a pair of swans who visit her every day. One day, when a bully starts to torment the swans, Sophie rushes to defend them not by attacking the bully but by showing him kindness when he gets into trouble on the lake.




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This is the story of a little girl who enjoys the beauty of the wildlife that surrounds her.  She takes the time to see them for what they are, understands their habits, and willingly shares the natural world with them.  There's a lot that can be said about a person that is kind to animals.  Their hearts are often THAT much bigger, THAT much more open to opportunities, new experiences, and relationships.  Sophie definitely embodies all of those things even at her young age, and it shows when she encounters someone that is quite the opposite.  The thing is, the young boy that's acting the part of a bully isn't truly one at heart, but rather a result of circumstances that befell him...he just didn't know how to express himself in a healthful versus harmful way.  Our gal Sophie knows that the best way to react to his actions isn't with equal acts of violence, but rather kindness, and a bit of information/education too.  She takes the higher road, when she easily could have fallen into a similar pattern in retaliation, but that's what makes the difference between a bully, a victim, and a hero.  Sophie shows us that there are better ways of fighting injustice, and that sometimes there is something more behind people's actions besides blind hate.  Sometimes they just need someone to listen, to understand where they are coming from, to help set their world to rights once again.

Through lovely illustrations and the heartfelt tale shared, readers are in for a wonderful story time selection, while also being reminded of the importance of spreading kindness in the world.  Wherever we go, whomever we encounter, whatever the situation, we always have a choice in our actions, our reactions, and how we feel.  We CAN choose kindness even in the face of something much less than.  That kindness could be just the thing to turn a situation or person around, and keeps our heart in a place of happiness too.  So go ahead, share a smile...and remember, the next time you're faced with adversity, a little kindness can go a long way.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Holly Peppe is a writer and editor who lives near a lake full of colorful ducks, noisy gray geese, and elegant white swans who take to the sky when they feel like flying. Her published writing includes essays about the Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay; a memoir, Mum’s the Word: The High-flying Adventures of Eve Branson; and two Young Adult books about Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot and youngest person to fly solo around the world.



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!!!   GIVEAWAY   !!!

Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Sophie and the Swans. Don’t miss your chance to enter and win!





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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 Expound Publicity. 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

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 4, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 7, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Book Spotlight of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Instagram Post about Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 11, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 14, 2024
Instagram and TikTok Post about Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 18, 2024
Book Activity of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 21, 2024
Interview about Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
An interview with Holly Peppe



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



Wednesday, October 2, 2024

RRR presents... You Had Me At Chateau by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!



Bringing you the bookish fun with another Rachel's Random Resources tour! This time around we've the latest romcom from author Portia MacIntosh that's giving you the holiday feels along with the bookish characters we adore! Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...



You Had Me At Chateau
by
Portia MacIntosh


About the book...
Romantic comedy writer Amber Page is stuck in a rut.

After her editor tells her she needs to "up the spice" in her books (literally Amber's worst nightmare...), she is at a crossroads of what to do with her career.

When the opportunity arises to go on a writer's retreat at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps, Amber reluctantly agrees, hoping a change of scenery will help with inspiration.

While she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the château - she meets two leading men who cause her own real-life romantic comedy to unfold...

A laugh-out-loud love triangle, forced proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.








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Calling all romance fans!  Here's the latest release from an author you know, and love, that's just begging to be added to your TBR!

This time around we've got bookish characters, writers actually, who end up at a retreat trying to crack their writer's block. Well, it's not so much a block as a need for inspiration. She needs to spice things up, and he needs to add something to appeal to a broader audience. Together, they could be phenomenal, but the course of love never did run smooth, and everyone loves a good triangle when it comes to relationships, right? Umm, okay, so not EVERYONE, but let's just say, here, it keeps it interesting 😉, and makes you keep turning pages to see how it all plays out. 

So pack your bags, and get ready to wile away the weekend on your own retreat filled with laughs, love, and the potential for that ever sought happily-ever-after!




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About the author...


Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 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.





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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!



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