Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River by Frank Payne, Illustrated by Romney Vasquez

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Today, we're letting the blog go to the dogs, or rather one specifically, as we play host to an AWARENESS TOUR going on now with The Children's Book Review. It features the second book in a charming children's storybook series starring none other than Webster the Beagle. He's precocious. He's adorable. He had a different start in life than you might think, but it all ended well for everyone involved. Ready to take point and see what all the hubbub is about? Ladies and gents, let's get between the epages of today's blog tour guest and book of choice...

Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River

Frank Payne

Illustrated by

Romney Vasquez

9781637556733

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About the book...

This is the story of Webster the beagle and his adventures at the Rappahannock River, whose tale of hope will inspire you to never give up on your dreams. Sometimes, we think we’re lost when, really, we’re just hoping to be found.

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Webster was a born hunting dog, but one day when out and about, he become lost. Don't fret. He's found sooner than later, and gets a second chance at a more auspicious life. How so? Well, where Webster was previously hunting and chasing the critters of the woods and waters, which was fine and dandy, now he gets to enjoy their company 😉. Yes, Webster now gets to travel with his owner, and, depending on the season, has the chance to make new friends of fin, feather, and shell! Along the way, we get to learn all about the new creatures we're encountering... things like Osprey don't need to drink water, and Rockfish can grow up to 30 pounds, which were both news to me!

It's a great example of edutainment for little ones just starting out as well as beginning readers to start building that desire to explore the world around them. There's just enough story to move things along with the right amount of information to keep things intriguing, and when combined with the lovely illustrations, there's no doubt Webster will make a fine friend to many an adventurer in the making.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Frank Payne’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious, so dog breeds such as beagles and Labradors are a perfect fit for him. He is an avid hunter, tennis player, and fan of all things James Madison University. Frank is also active in his community and enjoys exploring new ventures—from owning racehorses to oyster farming.

Frank is vice president and a minority owner of PD Brooks Company Inc., a traffic control company in Richmond, Virginia. He lives in Richmond with his wife, Caren, and their two dogs: Billy, the beagle, and River, the black Labrador retriever. On July 1, 2022, Frank adopted Billy the beagle from Richmond Animal Care Control (RACC). Billy was one of over four thousand beagles rescued from Envigo and adopted across the country. RACC was instrumental in protecting and fostering many of the beagles in Virginia.

For more information, visit https://www.websterthebeagle.com/

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Enter for a chance to win a free signed copy of Webster the Beagle and Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River.

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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 Expound Publicity. 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

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Children’s Book Review

Virtual Book Tour Kick-Off

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Me Two Books

Author Interview with Frank Payne

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Confessions of a Book Addict

Book Spotlight of Webster the Beagle and Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River

Friday, August 9, 2024

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers