Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends by Jen Kirkley, Illustrated by M. Brayer

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Welcome back to another day of bookish fun here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today on the docket, we've got TWO tours coming in from The Children's Book Review, so be sure to come back later for more....but first, we've got a storybook gem to explore! It stars one of our favorite four-legged friends, a pupper, as he stumbles into several new situations where he gets to put his teacher's methods to the test. Ladies and gents, let's call this classroom to order as we welcome The Children's Book Review and our first AWARENESS TOUR of the day...

Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends

Jen Kirkley

Illustrated by

M. Brayer

9798822920149

Palmetto Publishing

About the book...

Willard DoGooder has trouble making friends in his new class. Things are just … different. One day, he spots a magical trail and sets out on an adventure, where he meets four new friends along the trail. Through these friendships, Willard remembers his teacher’s advice on how to think through differences and appreciate each other just as we are.

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Just in time for back to school, and the perfect addition to any kiddo's library, with lessons that go with you from page to real world. Willard shows us that anyone can have trouble making friends, but when we take the time to appreciate others for who they are, and what they do, that acceptance opens the door for a lasting relationship. It lets both parties feel comfortable being themselves, builds confidence that is carried with them wherever they go, and simply helps make the world a better place. Imagine if everyone allowed others to be themselves, and we were shown the same courtesy, the same respect. Imagine how GOOD that would feel to receive as well as give to others. It doesn't have to end with our imaginations though. It starts with realization, and acknowledging that things need to change. It continues with our individual commitment to share those ideals we've learned with others. It grows as those we've shared it with find the same happiness and acceptance we've discovered as they continue the chain reaction started.

When you take the magically infused story with the lovely illustrations, you've got a great addition to the storybook world as well as a tender-hearted work of edutainment that will delight readers young and young at heart. Take the time to get to know Willard and his new friends, and you'll see how beautiful the world could really be.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jen Kirkley is a wife and mother of four who works as a physician assistant in cardiothoracic surgery. She lives in Louisiana with her family in a house they have enjoyed renovating over the past ten years. On a daily basis, someone in her home is usually dressed up as a superhero or ninja. Jen enjoys running, reading, tea lattes, and road trips.

For more information, visit dogoodbookseries.com

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Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends: 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 Expound Publicity. 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, August 19, 2024

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

@pagesforpaige

Book Review of Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Me Two Books

Book Activity for Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Cover Lover Book Review