Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: June 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: Tiki Time: It's My Turn, by Creator JJ and illustrated by Humouring the Fates Animation Studio - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back friends!

Today, we're heading out on another adventure with The Children's Book Review as we take part in their AWARENESS TOUR featuring Tiki Time: It's My Turn. Now, before you say anything, you're not experiencing deja vu. I did feature this title once upon a time (last year, here's the post), but THIS celebration isn't just about the story...although I will be sharing my thoughts in a moment. THIS POST is about the fact that the story now has a READ ALONG feature to make it even more interactive for kiddos! That's right! You can join the read along fun over on YouTube, so check out my post, explore the other sites participating in the tour, ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, and then head over to the read along for more fun!

Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Written by

Creator JJ

Illustrated by

Humouring the Fates Animation Studio

Ages 6-8 | 38 Pages

9798218341381

Tiki Toons Publishing LLC

About the book...

Tiki is an honest, fun, and adventurous boy full of integrity. Lately, his behavior has been too rambunctious and he needs guidance. He meets a magical spirit who gives him the guidance he is looking for and much more. The spirit grants him magical powers and sends him on a quest to save the village of TikiTown from the evil King Lauia. Come join Tiki and his friends as they go on a magical time-traveling journey to save TikiTown. Tiki and his friends must find King Lauia, take back the sacred magical Toku Mask, and return the mask to Tiki Town to unfreeze the town. If Tiki doesn’t succeed, TikiTown will remain frozen forever…

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Tiki is all the things he thinks and more, though a little slice of humble pie goes a long way. What I mean is that while confidence is grand, accepting the fact that we can't do it all on our own helps us grow....and that's a GOOD thing! Friendship builds strong bonds. Helping others realize the best in themselves not only lets them shine, but allows us to share the spotlight too. Teamwork makes the dream work, and this group of vastly talented friends are about to make the ultimate dream come true as they quest to save their village!

It was a great adventure with obstacles to overcome, challenges to conquer, and realizations to be made, but overall, it was a story that while infused with magic, it's not so otherworldly that kiddos won't relate. ON TOP OF THAT, we've now got that READ ALONG version I mentioned, and, by jove, they've really got something there! I checked it out, and, honestly guys, it added another unexpected element of fun to enjoy! A great pick for wee readers and beyond, and the read along part exposes new readers to the beauty of audiobooks too!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Creator JJ and Fates are the creative duo bringing you this fun and magical adventure.

Fates has been making cartoons for over 30 years, bringing stories to life through drawing and imagining. Fates wants the world to draw and dream just a little more every day.

Creator JJ is the creative writer who dreamed up the storylines and characters in their stories. By using their imagination, he believes that everyone can create characters, worlds and stories of your own.

Together, the goal is to use their creative talents to create fun stories and ignite the hearts and minds of young children for both educational and self-development purposes.

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GIVEAWAY

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win one of three copies of Tiki Time: It’s My Turn! Plus, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a signed copy of the book along with a $200 Amazon gift card to fuel even more adventures.

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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the author for sharing a bit of themselves with the guest post. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Creator JJ. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. 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. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, June 23, 2025

The Children’s Book Review

Tour Kick-Off for Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Monday, June 23, 2025

My Reading Getaway

Guest Post about Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Froggy Read Teach

Book Review of Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Book Review of Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Thursday, June 26, 2025

icefairy’s Treasure Chest

Guest Post about Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Friday, June 27, 2025

@nissa_the.bookworm

Book Review of Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Monday, June 30, 2025

Q&As with Deborah Kalb

Author Interview with Creator JJ

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Deliciously Savvy

Guest Post about Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog

Book Spotlight on Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Monday, July 14, 2025

One More Exclamation

Book Review of Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Cover Lover Book Review

Guest Post about Tiki Time: It’s My Turn

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY wishes to... LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP by Virginia Heath!

Hi guys!

Welcome back! Today's second, but equally spectacular post features the latest addition to the Miss Prentice’s Protegees series by author Virginia Heath...

From the publisher...

Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby, Viscount Wennington, was publicly humiliated by a failed and reckless romantic gesture. Despite this, his mother clings to the promise he made her then: that she would have a house full of grandchildren by his thirtieth birthday. Still single, embittered, and swiftly approaching thirty, Guy's work is his life. In desperation, his mother blindsides Guy with a weeklong house party at his estate filled with annoying debutantes, all competing to be his wife.

After failing as a governess, Lottie Travers is struggling as a lady’s companion. Raised in an all-male household, she’s developed habits that get her dismissed. Even after years of Miss Prentice’s teachings of how to be a lady, she climbs trees better than she embroiders and can’t resist riding horses astride, in breeches. But with the family farm in trouble, and her father now in dire need of her wages, she’s determined to conquer her wildness once and for all.

Even with his home full of eligible women, there is only one who catches Guy’s eye—though he tries to deny it. For Lottie, succeeding in her new role proves difficult when the Wennington estate is filled with horses, and a spark ignites between her and the grumpy lord. Will they remain stuck in their ways, or learn that they may just be the perfect match?

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FROM ME...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, THIS IS ONE OF MY AUTO BUY AUTHORS! 🙌 Seriously! Every work I've tried, I've enjoyed. She's got a real knack for creating characters you want to know in worlds you want to visit and situations you either would love to trade places to be in or die of embarrassment 😳, but you're right there the whole time through thick and thin! This latest release is no different, and yet worth the read tenfold. Don't believe me? The perfect cure for disbelief is trying it for yourself!

So HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to the latest addition to her catalog and the second installment of the MISS PRENTICE'S PROTEGEES series! If you're a Historical Fiction fan, do not miss this author more this series... available now via St Martin's Griffin.

AWARENESS TOUR: The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and SofieWells, Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back, fair readers!

Today, we're joining The Children's Book Review for their latest AWARENESS TOUR starring the next BIG installment of The Tales of Charlie Wags series...and you'll never guess where he's going next! Ladies and gents, kiddos of all ages, grab a croissant and your favorite reading spot as we set out to explore between the epages of today's featured title...

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris

Ali Barclay and SofieWells

Illustrated by

Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages

9798990005037

Kendam Press (2025)

About the book...

Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty.

But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places.

This time, he’s off to Paris, France!

Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away ™

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Today's adventure takes us around the world and back again with our favorite four-legged friend, Charlie! With a little wag of his tail, we're off and running to the Lourve, Notre Dame, the Palace of Versailles, and the freshest pastries that a classic sidewalk cafe can offer. That's right! His little tail swish took us all the way to Paris, where we can take in the sights, imagine the sounds, and perhaps plan for a future trip all our own to explore EVEN MORE! Floating down the Seine and seeing the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night are simply magical, and the illustrations really bring it to life, but the sparks to the imagination that these stories pack are simply enchanting! Our little furry friend manages to convey the magic that awaits us around the world, while reminding us that home is where the heart is.

A lovely addition to this growing series, and a chance for little readers to break out of that cabin fever (literarily speaking) and explore the world all around!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.

As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.

For more information, check out charliewags.com

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.

Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.

She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.

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GIVEAWAY

Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree!

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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 Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay. 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, June 9, 2025

The Children’s Book Review