Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary by Stephen G. Bowling, Illustrated by Vitali Dudarenka

Monday, October 14, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary by Stephen G. Bowling, Illustrated by Vitali Dudarenka - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Hello again!

Today, we're playing host to a stop along the AWARENESS TOUR currently running with The Children's Book Review that features a timely title for the season with a great message. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey through the cornfields with a Scarecrow that might be anything but his namesake, pull up a blanket and a hot cup of cider because you've come to the right place! Ladies and gents, crows and non-scarecrows alike, let's take a closer look between the epages of today's featured title...

Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary

Stephen G. Bowling

Illustrated by

Vitali Dudarenka

Ages: 4+ | 34 Pages

9781950957323

Valley of Mexico

About the book...

He’s friendly as can be! But when his kindness causes a stir, can this cornfield guardian use his noggin to make everyone happy?

Winslow, the scarecrow, wouldn’t hurt a fly. Full of song and wearing a silly hat, the bespectacled fellow stretches out his arms and welcomes the crows to rest their weary wings. But he’s shocked when the other straw-filled-scarers get upset because they think he’s falling down on the job. Listening to his brightly dressed pals argue over what is proper; he thinks hard to come up with a better way. And hoping to find an agreeable solution, he spies the fallen corn on the ground going to waste, and the kernel of an idea begins to sprout. Can Winslow protect the farmer’s crops and still welcome the rascally rooks?

Winslow Scarecrow is a charming children’s picture book. If you or your child like resolving conflict, seeing problems from all sides, and bringing people together, then you’ll adore Stephen G Bowling’s beautifully illustrated tale. Buy Winslow Scarecrow to be a ray of sunshine today!

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Picture Books leave an impression no matter the topic, but this one really hit the mark. We've got a perfectly timed story for the reading season that stars Winslow Scarecrow who questions exactly why he has to be scary. A few of his field mates explain in so many words that he is what he is, and scare he must... it's in his name for goodness sake...but Winslow disagrees. He believes there's a better way to do the job he was given without being frightful, and still get the results the farmer is looking for. What do you think? A friendly SCAREcrow? Unheard of, right? But sometimes, the best things come from the most unexpected of places, and Winslow shows his fellow Scarecrow gals and fellas that together with the crows, they make a better team, and no one has to be scary to accomplish it.

I loved the message of being true to yourself, and never being afraid to buck the status quo. Just because something is done doesn't mean it's right. The beauty of the world we live in is that everyone can have a voice, express an opinion, or share an idea. There always room to grow, for improvement, and the chance for change. Winslow and his scarecrow friends show us this in action with all the beautiful and colorful illustrations throughout the book. It makes it that much easier to see their personalities, how some accept their given lots in life, while others want to step out of the box, but need someone to help show them the way. Winslow was that friendly soul, and I, for one, am glad to have met this cheery fellow... and I think you and yours will be too! A great addition to your autumn reading list and a story for for all ages.

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BOOK TRAILER

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen G. Bowling is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Much like Peter Pan, Steve never wanted to grow up. Or rather, while he didn’t mind getting older, he never wanted to lose the child-like enchantment of imagination and wonder. Creating colorful worlds and stories for children has allowed Steve to preserve his own imagination while sharing the joy of learning with children worldwide. He currently has six children’s books published, and his books have also won several illustration awards.

Steve has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brandeis University. He is an entrepreneur who has worked on and holds several U.S. Patents. He heads The Prometheum Foundation, a non-profit philosophical organization that helps teach students critical and analytical thinking, freedom of thought, and entrance into the marketplace of ideas. He is a lifelong weightlifter, an avid student of history and philosophy, and fascinated with astrophysics.

For more information, visit www.StephenGBowling.com.

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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!

Enter for a chance to win one of six prizes! Four people will win a paperback of Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary and two lucky winners will win the grand prize of Winslow Scarecrow, Grandma’s House is Haunted, and Calvin the Christmas Tree!

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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 Stephen Bowling. 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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Fairview Review

Book Review of Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Crafty Moms Share

Book Review of Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows are Supposed to be Scary

Friday, September 27, 2024

Confessions of a Book Addict