Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas by Nicole Oke, Illustrated by Richard Hoit

Every day is another chance to reach for our dreams, and help others get there as well, but it can be hard when our emotional ninjas are kicking us in the pants. What's that? You don't know what emotional ninjas are? Well then, it's time you get acquainted and see who's REALLY in control of the highs and lows of your life. Ladies and gents, kiddos of all ages, let's get between the epages of today's book of choice and blog tour guest...

Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Nicole Oke

Illustrated by

Richard Hoit

Ages 4-10 | 32 Pages

9798987039632

Oke Publications

About the book...

Get ready to dance into the world of emotions in Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas!

Izzy is gearing up for the big talent show, but she’s feeling a lot of big emotions – excitement, nerves, and everything in between! With her trusty friend Penny Panda by her side, Izzy embarks on a journey to understand the colorful cast of emotion ninjas that reside within her.

From the energetic Excitement Ninja to the protective Fear Ninja, Izzy learns to embrace her feelings and harness their power as she takes center stage. With each step, she discovers that every emotion has a role to play and that she’s the boss of her own emotional journey.

Join Izzy and Penny as they dance through a story filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of self-discovery. “Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas” is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of emotions and the joy of being true to yourself.

Get ready to twirl, leap, and pirouette with Izzy and Penny in this enchanting adventure that will leave you cheering for more!

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Izzy is nervous, and I can't blame her! The excitement that's bubbling in her tummy is turning the butterflies into rumbles, and her delight at showing everyone her talent into the dread of what could go wrong. When she gets overwhelmed, she turns to the supportive presence of her stuffed bestie, Penny Panda, but she's not just full of fluff. She's got some great advice and reminders that helps Izzy regain control of her emotional ninjas, and redirect that nervous energy into a grand performance. She learns that it's okay to feel your emotions; we need them to experience life to its fullest, and they are there to help us in their own ways. She learns that while they mean well, acknowledging them, understanding them, and growing from them is fully in her control. She learns that she's not the only one that goes through these daily "battles" and that while it might not always be fun, it's a necessary part of life, part of growing up.

A great way to help kiddos through those tough times in a way that makes it a little less scary, and a lot more fun. The colorful images help illustrate the benefits of each emotional ninja while making sure it's made perfectly clear that they answer to us. They work for us to protect and warn, enchant and enhance, and a bit of everything in between, and there is nothing wrong with allowing them each their own time in the sun. If we embrace them, we allow ourselves to be in the drivers seat and live for fully. A wonderful addition to a home or school library, and an easy reach for those times that a little boost of confidence is needed to tackle whatever life may bring.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nicole Oke is an award-winning children’s book author, mother, and member of the wildland firefighting community. She is based in Boise, Idaho, where she works at the National Interagency Fire Center and spends her spare time as a Girl Scout leader, helping to build tomorrow’s leaders.

Nicole is a champion of social-emotional intelligence. As the parent of two girls with big emotions, she understands the importance of teaching children the skills they need to identify, process, and regulate emotions.

Her debut bestselling book, Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility, was the first in a series of books that provide children and parents with the tools to talk about emotions and emotional skills that will last them a lifetime!

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

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Based in New Zealand, Richard Hoit has been illustrating children’s books for over twenty years now. Studying art and art history, he has had a passion for drawing and painting all his life.

Over the years he has worked on a wide range of projects from illustration work to posters, blankets and cookie tins. However his career has gone from strength to strength working fulltime on children’s books, magazines, educational publishing and picture books.

Today he continues to illustrate children’s books with different publishers around the globe and has his work published worldwide.

From whimsical to moody and humorous, he can confidently interpret scripts and make them come alive.

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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!

Enter for a chance to win one of ten signed hardcover copies of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas. In addition to a signed copy, the grand prize winner will receive a Penny Panda sticker pack, Emotion Ninjas magnetic bookmark, coloring pages, and a $50 Amazon gift card.

Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas: Book Giveaway

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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Nicole Oke. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, September 23, 2024

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

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