Today, the blog is going to the dogs...in the BEST way possible! I'm playing host to a stop along The Children's Book Review virtual tour starring the first installment in a new Chapter Book series featuring man's best friend in all their colorful, variety filled, fun loving, and adventure seeking glory! The star of our show is Gibson, but she's not alone and good thing too because she's going to need a little help from her friends in order to save the day!
by
Kathryn Kazoleas
Ages 6+ | 116 Pages
9781777426118
Publisher: Kathryn Kazoleas
About the book...
Gibson the Labradoodle is about to begin her first day of training to become a dog park ambassador, something she has been dreaming about her entire life. Dog park ambassadors hold a very high honor within the dog park community and have many important roles to make sure the dog park is a fun and safe place to be. She has so many great ideas and cannot wait to get started.
While Gibson is training alongside lead ambassador and trainer, Meistro the bulldog, things don’t go as planned. Gibson meets challenge after challenge and isn’t allowed to introduce any of her new ideas. Being a dog park ambassador isn’t what she thought it would be, so she starts to question whether the role is really for her. At the end of her very first training shift, and just as she’s about to give up and tell Meistro she isn’t cut out to be a dog park ambassador after all, there’s an emergency at the river. One of the dog park’s new puppies, Clover, has swum too far out and cannot get back to shore.
Gibson’s best friend and greatest supporter, Stretch the dachshund, convinces her she must help. Gibson springs into action, with Stretch at her side and encouraging her the entire time. Gibson saves the day…almost! Having been swept downstream and far away from the dog park, Gibson is forced to lead the trio back to safety. There’s only one way back through a dark forest with strange sounds and smells. The sun is starting to go down and everybody is tired and scared. But Gibson knows she has to get her friends back home, despite what or who gets in her way.
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Told through the voices of the canines at large, this story is equal parts ADORABLE and INSPIRING. The first occurs because of how the story is told, and the characters are just plain cute! I mean, come on, I'm definitely a dog person and this played right into my love of our furry friends. It showcased their personalities, and quirks perfectly, making them all the more lovable for it. The latter, the inspiring part, has to do with the tale within. Gibson is trying something new, something exciting, and while it doesn't seem to be a good fit at first, she keeps trying, and doesn't give up. Part of her determination is from her heart, and the true desire she has to be an exemplary ambassador of the park, but the other part is the scrappy little voice of her friend Stretch cheering her on! Hey, we all need a little help from our friends at some point, and whether it be a pep talk to keep going, or the courage to do something remarkably more dangerous, but necessary, it can give us that little bit something extra to put our little bit something extra forward.
This is a story that will have tales and tongues wagging, spreading warm hearted messages of friendship, compassion, bravery, acceptance, and gumption throughout the four and two legged audience. It's long enough to explore several topics, but short enough to keep new readers interested. A definite two paws...I mean, hands up from me and I think you'll be joining me in my exuberance post haste! Check out this adorable start to a new series, and don't miss your chance to win BOTH before you go!
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About the author...
Kathryn Kazoleas is a Canadian author. Her furry roommates and copy-editors Keeva the cat, as well as Koa and Freddy the labradoodles, inspire her stories every day. The way they see and experience the world inspires her to dream up and express what she can only describe as fun, chaotic, and innocent adventures. Kathryn has been writing for many, many years, with her most recent work being the middle-grade chapter books “Dog Park” and its sequel “Dog Daycare”. Her short story “Just Be There” can also be found in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s “My Hilarious, Heroic, Human Dog”.
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Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Dog Park and its sequel Dog Daycare!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A signed copy of Dog Park
A signed copy of Dog Daycare
Two (2) winners receive:
A signed copy of Dog Park
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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 author for the copy 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
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Tour Kick-Off
Friday, January 6, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Monday, January 9, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Thursday, January 12, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Friday, January 13, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Monday, January 16, 2023
An interview with Kathryn Kazoleas
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
An interview with Kathryn Kazoleas
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Book Giveaway of Dog Park
Friday, January 20, 2023
A book activity to pair with Dog Park
Monday, January 23, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Thursday, January 26, 2023
A book review of Dog Park
Friday, January 27, 2023
An interview with Kathryn Kazoleas
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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