Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: The Snail and the Butterfly by Dougie Coop

Sometimes the truest beauty is in the most simple of things. Today's AWARENESS TOUR via The Children's Book Review gives us a prime example of that beauty in simplicity with a heartwarming story that'll speak to the youngest of readers. Ladies and gents, today's book of choice and blog tour guest...

The Snail and the Butterfly

Dougie Coop

Illustrated by

CJ the Kid

Ages 4+ | 42 Pages

9781644283653

Rare Bird Books

About the book...

Have you ever wanted to do something great? Something no one else believed you could do? Well, here is your chance to learn how. Meet a little snail who wanted to fly and an old butterfly who questioned why. Travel with the little snail as he crawls up a mushroom determined to soar from the top. But every time, the same thing makes him stop: fear. Sound familiar?

Filled with inspiration and motivation, this magical conversation between an ambitious snail and a seasoned butterfly encourages us to pursue our dreams regardless of who we are or where we come from.

With words by award-winning author Doug Cooper aka Dougie Coop, and illustrations by acclaimed Australian artist CJ the Kid, the rhythmic verse and playful style remind us all we can achieve the impossible as long as we believe, trust, and persevere.

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This darling story brings us messages appropriate for every generation. Things like never giving up, always following our heart, and the importance of being true to ourselves, all come to life between the pages of this animal tale.

Who would have thought that a butterfly 🦋 would question why he did what came naturally to him? When would one consider that a snail 🐌 had bigger ambitions than merely crawling there and back again? In this case, the author... that's who... and perhaps, once the questions have been raised, you and those in your reading circle? I love how such BIG questions are introduced in such an easy manner. It's not a decision that affects the trajectory of a life, but merely a conversation between two creatures, great, but small, that leads to a rediscovery of the elder's forgotten joy, and the achievement of a dream for our shell wearing friend. Life can do that sometimes...hide away our happiness and make us fearful of our dreams... but it's up to us to say what brings a smile to our lives, and it's purely our decision which paths we chase.

This poetically told and simply illustrated story will bring a smile to your face while reminding readers to enjoy what we have today, but always keep reaching for the stars (or toadstool!).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Dougie Coop, or better known under his award-winning literary fiction and thriller pen name Doug Cooper, is the author of the literary novels Outside In, The Investment Club, Focus Lost, and host of the podcast, The Store Next Door. Always searching, he has traveled to over twenty-five countries on five continents, exploring the contradictions between what we believe and how we act in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and love. The Snail And The Butterfly is his first children’s picture book.

For more information, visit https://snailandbutterfly.com/

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Artist Christopher Jhureea, known as CJ the Kid in the creative world, has danced in television commercials, films, and theatrical productions from Australia to the United States, including three years in a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas. Sharing free-flowing imagination and color with the world is how he interprets and answers life’s complex questions and also as a reminder to himself and others that we should always have fun and keep the kid alive in ourselves. The Snail And The Butterfly is his first children’s picture book, too.

For more information, visit https://snailandbutterfly.com/

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Enter for the chance to win a personalized, signed copy of The Snail and the Butterfly, a Sticker Sheet, and a set of small and large Pins.

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

- A personalized, signed copy of The Snail and the Butterfly

- A Sticker Sheet

- A set of small and large Pins.

Nine (9) winners receive:

- A personalized, signed copy of The Snail and the Butterfly

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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and for the copy for review. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Dougie Coop. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, 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

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of The Snail and the Butterfly

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Heart to Heart

Interview with author Dougie Coop

Thursday, September 14, 2023

icefairy’s Treasure Chest

Book Review of The Snail and the Butterfly

Friday, September 15, 2023

Life Is What It’s Called