TCBR AWARENESS TOUR... Two Little Golfers: Being Positive by Jenn Holt - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're joining The Children's Book Review for an AWARENESS TOUR featuring an illustrated book fit for the future "pro" in your life...or anyone reaching for a goal.  It's sports theme broadens its audience appeal, while its leading ladies make sure that the cross over for boys AND girls works like a charm...after all, positivity isn't for one gender over another.  So, if you're ready, it's time to tee up as we welcome today's blog tour guest and book of choice...

Two Little Golfers: Being Positive

by

Jenn Holt

Illustrated by

Harry Aveira

9781977201263

Outskirts Press

About the book...

Coach Jenn takes Alice and Izzy on the golf course to show them the value of positive self talk, a positive attitude, and to never give up, no matter how hard it gets. The story is told with some cute illustrations, and is great for all sports kids.

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Alice and Izzy are two besties learning the game of golf while inadvertently gleaning some pearls of wisdom for life.  Sports have always been viewed as a great way for kids (and adults!) to gain skills regarding structure, teamwork, and follow through, but the simplest yet hardest of lessons to learn is that of BEING POSITIVE.  No one has ever won the race going in with an attitude of I can't do it.  No one has ever broken a record by saying I know I can't do this.  No little engine that could ever made it up the hill by saying I think I can't.  The point is that there IS power in being positive, and whether it actually nets of win or simply an uplifting of spirit regarding the outcome, it will always do you good.  The little gals here aren't the best in their chosen sport, but it doesn't stop them from trying, and when the going gets tough, and their day gets even tougher...they manage to pull each other through.

A great reminder for anyone facing uncertainty in their life that hard times will end, and a rosy outlook may not save the day, but it can keep the shadow of disappointment from your heart.

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Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Jenn Holt's Two Little Golfers Being Positive and one dozen pink golf balls and pink tees!

One (1) winner receives:

An autographed copy of Two Little Golfers Being Positive

A set of one dozen pink golf balls and pink tees

Two (2) winners will receive:

An autographed copy of Two Little Golfers Being Positive

Giveaway begins June 10, 2019, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends July 10, 2019, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

Giveaway open to residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia who are 17 and older.  Jenn Holt is responsible for prize fulfillment.

RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY

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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the copy for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite retailer to snag a copy today.  Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

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

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Book of Barkley by L.B. Johnson

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. 

Today, we're pleased to present courtesy of Pump Up Your Book a tour starring a look at life through the lessons and love of a wonderful fur baby.  Though I've not read it myself, it sounds like it has the potential to bring smiles, cheers, tears, and a whole lot more.  If you're a pet lover, this one's for you.  Ladies and gents, grab your furry friend and settle in for today's book spotlight title...

Title: The Book of Barkley
Author: L.B. Johnson
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Genre: Memoir
Format: Ecopy/Paperback

2015 Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.
2015 Reader’s Favorite International Book Award – Silver Winner.

 Gripping Memoir, Hailed “An Instant Classic” by Critics, Shares Journey of Love & Life through the Inspirational Eyes of Man’s Best Friend…

Crafted from the heart and experiences of L.B. Johnson, ‘The Book of Barkley: Love and Life Through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever’ takes readers from the author’s depths of grief and personal despair to an empowering new life chock-full of love. But Johnson’s radical life change didn’t come from finding God or attending a cookie-cutter support group, but instead from a black Labrador called Barkley who taught her the real, innate meaning of love.

In a wholly-unique and uplifting new memoir, Johnson tells the deeply-personal story of her life and experiences with a rambunctious Labrador Retriever named Barkley. It’s not just a story of one woman and her dog; but a bold journey to discover what love really is, and why learning to live like a dog gives humanity a powerful new meaning.

     

 

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Meet the Author

A former commercial pilot, LB Johnson grew up out West where she later received a doctorate in a Criminal Justice related field in order to pursue a career in federal service after hanging up her wings. She lives in Chicago with her husband and rescue dog Abby. Mrs. Johnson is active in animal rescue and donates 100% of her writing proceeds to animal rescue organizations across the United States as well as Search Dog Foundation.

Her books include the #1 Amazon Best Sellers “The Book of Barkley” and “Saving Grace – a Story of Adoption”. She also has been awarded the Readers Favorite International Silver Book Award for Excellence in Writing.

Check out writing updates and news at her author’s webpage http://lbjohnsonauthor.blogspot.com/

 

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Special thanks to Tracee at Pump Up Your Book for the chance to bring this promotion to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, THIS TOUR, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.

Until next time...happy reading!



Tibby and His Friend's Big Secret by Carl Kegerreis

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Welcome back to the place that aims to please readers of all ages and spark their imaginations into full gear...Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're featuring a Children's Fiction title from a newish author team.  Yes, I said team.  How so? Well, it's from one particular gentleman, but his granddaughters had a lot of say in it as well...and according to book's end, the next tale to come.  Pretty cool, right?  I thought so.  I mean having family involved is bound to make the writing even more fun than a task, plus it gives you instant feedback from the age group your targeting.  Anywho, let's see if we can't uncover a little more about this curious read.  Today's book of choice is....

Tibby and His Friend's Big Secret

by

Carl Kegerreis

About the book....

Tibby and his dog Starber-a longhaired shepherd who is brave,smart,and talented-live in a rural
Midwestern town, and along with their friends, they can always find fun and adventure. But
things get very strange when Tibby meets Coley and Darnell, a sister and brother who’ve moved
into the creepy mansion down the road, and it isn’t long before Tibby and his friends discover an
amazing secret...
Inspired by the author’s first love—Big Red, a stray Irish setter he disentangled from a cornfield
fence and subsequently adopted—Tibby and His Friends'Big Secret is an exciting tale for boys
and girls and animal lovers everywhere.

To answer the question posed....yes, I can keep their secret, even while writing this review!  No, my skills aren't that fabulous to tell you everything and nothing all at once.  No, I'm not going to avoid the issue completely because it's more fun to talk around things in a case like this than label the elephant in the room.  I am however going to admit to the fact that while I can keep their secret, it's not completely for a lack of trying to share it, but rather a case of still trying to figure everything out.  Allow me to explain.

The initial chapters introduce us to Rex, Tibby and his dog Starber.  They aren't the coolest of the cool but they aren't complete social outcasts either, except when it comes to the class bully (that ends up not actually being a bully).  Tibby obviously avoids him when he can, but such is life, it doesn't always play in his favor.  Push comes to shove and a dare is made for the overly confident lad (named Fogel) to stay overnight in a local "haunted house"....only it's not exactly haunted as in the classic sense, and Tibby knows it.  One things leads to another and ding dang dong, the bully is bullying no more.  But what could make a lad like that stand down and so immediately?  The secret lies in the house that is...but soon will not be.  Confused?  So was I...

After the original sequence of events, things change almost on a chapter to chapter basis (good because it keeps things flowing, unusual because, well, you'll see.).  At this point, it reminded me of the movie Groundhog Day; you know, where the same day happened over, and over, and over until things were set right?  Well, the difference here is A) it's not Groundhog Day, B) time still DOES pass, C) the same events don't transpire in exactly the same way nor is the location the same each time (they are still in their little town, but houses, rivers, etc are different), and D) it's never actually made clear what's real, what's not, and what simply might be an effect left over from a certain "person's" home machine (the latter is my suspicion).  Things do get accomplished.  Secrets are uncovered both BIG and small.  Friendships are made and mysteries...well, they are still left mysterious to some degree, but that part could be in preparation for the next book in this family written series, Tibby and His Friend's Top Secret.

In conclusion, while I can see this being popular with boys and girls who love a good riddle, mysterious creatures and the chance to be one of the many keeping a secret much bigger than themselves, I'm not certain it will score a home run with everyone...including me.  I'm one of those odd readers that likes things either neat and tidy or at least made clear and honestly, I'm still peering through a muddle of mud on this one.  Maybe I need some guidance from Elock, or Roscoe on this one; or perhaps a trip through the waterfall.  (^_^)

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About the author...
Carl Kegerreis attended Ball State University and was drafted into the Army his junior year. He trained Army sentry dogs and a German shepherd police dog for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, achieving the position of Division Chief and retiring after 34 years. Kegerreis lives in Ohio with Sandra, his wife of 47 years. They have three children and five grandchildren.

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Review copy received courtesy of author Carl Kegerreis.  (THANKS!)  For more information on both the title and the author, seek out his page on Amazon and GoodReads.  This title is available now in both paper and ebook forms via Outskirts Press.

Until next time...happy reading!