Friday, March 29, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Alycat and the Sunday Scaries by Alysson Foti Bourque, Illustrated by Chiara Civati - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!



Today, we welcome The Children's Book Review as we join their AWARENESS TOUR already in progress featuring the latest addition to a FUNTASTIC kid's series you won't want to miss!  Let's get between the pages of author Alysson Foti Bourque's recent release that stars your favorite feline friend and mine...



by
Illustrated by
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
9781455627790
Pelican Publishing

About the book...
It’s Sunday, the day before the school week begins, and Alycat is nervous. She just knows that Monday is going to be the Mondayest Monday ever! On the playground, Alycat realizes she isn’t the only one suffering from the Sunday Scaries. It’s hard to ride a bike. What if Kit falls? The treehouse is so high. Will Spotty make it safely back down? The kittens band together to overcome their fears, but can they turn the Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Funday? The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity toward problem-solving.

Fans of Alycat and her friends will enjoy spotting references to the kittens’ daily adventures within these pages. Tips for a successful lemonade stand are included!






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Alycat and friends are back and they are facing down the Monday Blues, or in this case, the SUNDAY SCARIES!  Think about it...Monday gets a bad rep for kicking off the week, but Sunday follows close behind because it means the end of the weekend.  It means it's time to worry about everything coming at you in the week...or is it?  I mean, you can't enjoy the present, if you're borrowing tomorrow's troubles, right?  So, as they say, with a little help from her friends and for her friends, Alycat learns that Sundays need not cause sadness, nor Mondays elicit a groan.  There's plenty to enjoy in the here and now PLUS so much to look forward to further along in the week; all it takes is a little confidence.  You'll never get to enjoy that special visit, or celebrate that holiday, or enjoy a planned afternoon with friends, if you don't push through the days preceding to get to the reward! 

With a friendly cat cast, and colorful images, Alycat reminds readers of all ages of the important things in life...friends, family, and fun!  There's something to be learned from all three, and while there's always something in life to worry about, the turning of the calendar page/day shouldn't be one of them.  Join this wonderful group of friends, and reshape your view of the day dreaded by many that never really deserved the reputation in the first place.




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About the author...


Alysson Bourque began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to earn a law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2007.

After practicing law for nearly eight years, it was time to trade in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books and collaborating with non-profits to support philanthropic initiatives such as Foster the Love with First Lady Donna Edwards, Lafayette Walk to Defeat ALS, The Family Tree, Operation Shower, Wild Cat Foundation, and Hayley’s Bracelet fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Her series has won over 23 awards and has received glowing reviews.

Find Alyson and Alycat online at www.alycatseries.com.





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~~~   GIVEAWAY   ~~~



Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of the book and three adorable Alycat plush toys!




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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 guest post. (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.  This post is sponsored by Alysson Foti Bourque. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.
Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!


TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, March 18, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Book Giveaway of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, March 21, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Friday, March 22, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, March 25, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, March 29, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 1, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, April 5, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 8, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
An Interview with Alysson Foti Bourque

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Friday, April 12, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

Monday, April 15, 2024
Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries


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



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