Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: How to Make a Sandwich by Lorena M. Proia

Welcome back to another day here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

For all of those that celebrated the holiday yesterday, I hope you had an amazing day. For those that just wanted to make it through the day, I feel you...*hugs*. With that said, today's title plays into the holiday in a way as it focuses on family, and those connections to the ones we hold dear, only it makes it easier to understand...like our favorite sandwich. Curious? Well then, pull up a chair as we gather our ingredients, and take a closer look at today's ebook of choice...

How to Make a Sandwich

Written and Illustrated by

Lorena M. Proia

Ages 4+ | 32 Pages

9798988573005

PnM Publishing

About the book...

Making a sandwich is fun and easy! And Rae knows just how to do it. The bread is like the parents, it keeps the sandwich safe and happy. The turkey is the love, the lettuce is the fun. But every time Rae adds an ingredient, it disappears, and she soon realizes there is a sandwich-stealing thief intent on eating her creation! Will Rae ever get to eat her lunch? Suddenly making a sandwich isn’t so easy after all!

AUTHOR SITE | AMAZON

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This was a darling book with such a heartfelt message.

The little girl was exploring another side of her many interests thanks to a bit of hunger, so in lieu of her scientist hat, or artist cape, it was time to don her chef hat. The perfect snack...a sandwich...but not just any sandwich. This was a work of art that came from the heart as she explained how each layer of the sandwich was like a feeling or a family member, and how they were all important for making it a "meal". Her lesson is put to the test when ingredients start disappearing, as they will when you have mischievous pets, and sneaky family members about, but it turns out just fine in the end when we learn what the most important part of that sandwich really was...and if you find out, and you don't have a smile on your face, I'd be mighty surprised. 💓

A tender tale that reminds us that family comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors, but together they make a delicious masterpiece fit for a king...or kid, or mom, or dad, etc. With illustrations that don't overwhelm with their color palette, but pile on the details within the image, you can't go wrong with this delightful story for a classroom or family library.

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About the Author/Illustrator...

When Lorena M. Proia graduated with a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology in Graphic Design and Painting, she never imagined she’d become an Information Architect in high-tech. She thought her creativity was lost until she was rescued by an Australian Shepherd named Phebe. Inspired by Phebe’s antics, her drawings became Phebe-n-Me, a t-shirt company, which grew up to become a children’s book! How to Make a Sandwich is her first picture book.

You can find out more about her, Phebe, and her books at www.lorenaproiabooks.com.

INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

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~~~ GIVEAWAY ~~~

Enter for your chance to win this amazing prize package:

A signed copy of How to Make a Sandwich

A set of Phebe-n-Me t-shirts (1 child and 1 adult size)

A gorgeous set of 12 blank note cards featuring Phebe-n-Me designs

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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 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. This post is sponsored by Lorena M. Proia. 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, April 22, 2024

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of How to Make a Sandwich

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Me Too Books

Book Activity for How to Make a Sandwich

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

Instagram Post for How to Make a Sandwich

Thursday, April 25, 2024

icefairy’s Treasure Chest