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Today, we welcome The Children's Book Review as we join their AWARENESS TOUR for a Picture Book title that asks little readers to take a moment, slow down, and appreciate not just the future and the past, but the present. Ready or not, fair readers, here comes today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
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Illustrated by
Ages 4 and up | 40 Pages
9781737957607
Riverlet Press LLC
About the book...
A child ponders … who is her best, most loyal friend? Is it her constant companion, Then, who regales her with extravagant stories of their shared past and imagined future? Or is it precious, patient Now, with whom she sensitively explores each new moment that unfolds?
My Old Friend, Then explores mindfulness the same way that kids approach life: with curiosity, humor, and unspoiled sincerity. Pairing accessible and relatable language with vivid, quirky illustrations, this book invites readers to share in a young girl’s journey as she grapples with the trappings—and delights in the boundless potential—of her own brilliant mind.
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This colorfully illustrated work invites little ones in to explore concepts of time and grow an appreciation for living in the moment. Now, obviously, it doesn't do so in quite those terms because it's talking to wee readers not above them, so instead of timelines, and streams of stats, you have the introduction of Then and Now as friends. Then is always there to remind and contemplate things since passed, but Now brings to life moments that turn into memories and create the colorful tapestry of our lives. Together, they show the lead child how important they both are, in their own right, and help teach those kiddos reading along the same lesson too.
Try to remember back to when YOU were a child. Were you more concerned with the present and all that was happening? Or were you perhaps more concerned with things that already happened, and what adventure was around the next bend? It's okay...it's GOOD to look in both directions, so long as we don't forget to celebrate the time we have now. The old adage of "the past is history, but the present is a gift" certainly has itself grounded in truth, and in this story it makes the concept more accessible to little ones, granting them the go ahead to stop and smell the roses, even in our go go go world.
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About the author...
Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a yoga teacher, a longtime practitioner of Vipassana meditation, and most importantly a mother of two. She is also the founder of Riverlet Press, a children’s book company for conscious parents raising mindful kids.
For more information, visit www.riverletpress.com.
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About the illustrator...
Allie Daigle is an illustrator who strives to create immersive and expressive images that stimulate the imagination. Whether for a children’s book, a product label, or her original pieces, Daigle’s works implore the viewer to linger and explore the details within. Allie primarily works with traditional watercolor & ink as well as digital mediums.
For more information, visit www.alliedaigle.com.
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Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of My Old Friend, Then, along with a box of You're Wonderful Thoughtfulls!
One (1) winner receives:
An autographed hardcover copy of My Old Friend, Then
A box of You're Wonderful Thoughtfulls pop-open cards by Compendium Inc.
Three (3) winners receive:
An autographed hardcover copy of My Old Friend, Then
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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!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, April 4, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
An interview with
Author Katherine Davis-Gibbon
Thursday, April 7, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Friday, April 8, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Sunday, April 10, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Monday, April 11, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
An Instagram video book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Thursday, April 14, 2022
An article by Katherine Davis-Gibbon
The Importance of Teaching Kids Mindfulness
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
A book giveaway of
My Old Friend, Then
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A book review of
My Old Friend, Then
Thursday, April 28, 2022
An article by Katherine Davis-Gibbon
Mindfulness Activities with Your Kids
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
What sounds like a practical and yet fun read for the wee ones, great for both the home and school library
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