Fairytales BEWARE: Snitch & Sneer Hit the Hood by Julia Dweck

Hi guys!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

 

Today, we're taking a look at the latest release from Sleep Sheep Productions and author Julia Dweck.  That's right!  She's back and bringing the humor in the first volume of an all new series for readers of all ages.  Ready to take the plunge?  Here we go!  Ladies and gents, get ready to meet our fun-yet-crazy hosts for this trip through Fairy Tale Land and today's eBook of choice...

 

 

 

Snitch & Sneer Hit the Hood

Fairytale Crashers, Volume 1

by

Julia Dweck

Illustrated by

Daryll Collins

Sleepy Sheep Productions

 

Once upon a time,  There was a little girl who ADORED wearing red.  She loved it SO very much that they called her Little Red Riding Hood...whether or not it was her color was debatable though.  So goes the story of Snitch and Sneer crash landing in their first Fairytale Land adventure.  With as much humor as can be mustered (and let's face it, that's A LOT of humor), they reveal the story of Little Red for what it truly is....an imaginative tale for certain, but fraught with much absurdity.  Hey, it's not truly my statement, the author says as much at the close!  If you really think about it though, I mean REALLY dig into it, it is pretty hard to believe.  Who is really going to mistake their Grandma for a wolf?  Why on earth does the wolf want to wear old granny clothes just for another meal?  Of course we can always start with the obvious question of how in the world of make believe is the wolf TALKING to begin with....but that's beside the point, we are in the land of imagination after all.

 

As we skip merrily through the epages, one can't help but love the sarcasm, chuckle at the whit employed, and smile at each bright and cheery animated drawing.  From Little Red's outrage of a BLUE hoodie being suggested for her wardrobe to Grandma's outrage at missing out on her lottery check (don't ask, just read!), each page is depicted in an almost comic book panel styling and...it works!  You can follow the flow of the story accurately while taking in all the details and subtleties utilized in bringing the underlying FUNNY out of this story.  Bookmarks up to both the author and illustrator on a job well done!

 

 

 

 

 

ARC eBook for review received courtesy of author Julia Dweck.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title as well as her other works, the publisher, or the illustrator, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is becoming available as we speak in eBook form with the paperback book following soon, all via Sleepy Sheep Productions.  Want to reach out to Snitch & Sneer with your questions or comments?  Visit them on FACEBOOK and while your there, don't forget to enter to win an S&S T-shirt (one of which will be given out randomly over the next two months!).  Be sure to keep an eye out for the next release coming soon, entitled Storm the Castle!  Can't wait to see what this duo has to say about THAT one...

 

Until next time...happy reading!

 

 



Cold outside? Best time to catch....Frostbite by Julia Dweck

Hi guys!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, the place that is MORE than ready for the holiday reading season...aren't you?

Seriously, though I'm wishing it was colder out, I'm all ready with my cup of hot chocolate (mini-marshmallows and/or whipped cream required) and today's ebook of choice.  Ah, but what's this?  This particular title isn't just being released in ebook form, but PRINT form and from an author you've come to know and love.  So, if you're ready to embark on a frosty reading adventure, join me in front of the fire for today's book of choice...

Frostbite

by

Julia Dweck

Drawn by

Robb Mommaerts

9780991256266

Sleepy Sheep Productions

AMAZON  US | UK    |   BARNES & NOBLE    |    GOODREADS

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I love how our leading lad is not only a reader (*high five*) but a DOG lover!  I mean his room speaks for itself, even if it could use a little straightening (boys will be boys).  Today, he is setting out to find a four legged friend to call his own.  Will he be near or far?  High or low?  Buried in a snow drift...or perhaps MADE of one?  The possibilities are endless when you believe....

Call it a Frosty for a new generation, filled with the same magic the top hat of old brought us, just with a shorter stature, and an actual bark.  Frostbite is the perfect winter time friend and though he must be wary of climbing temperatures, I'm glad to see that in the end, Mom comes through with a solution for one and all.  (Good call Mom!)  

Last but not least, one can never leave a Julia Dweck book without mentioning the artwork.  She always finds amazing talent that deserves to be showcased, and this tale is no exception.  Each scene captures the essence of what's transpiring, whether it's the little boys search for a furry friend, the snowball fight with Frostbite and the sledding kids, or the ending where a surprise awaits one and all.  Every page will capture your imagination and draw you in for a closer look with all the detail included.  Well done indeed!

So, if your heart has love to spare, your imagination room for magic, and you're jonesing for a fun wintery read, I'd definitely recommend this one for you and yours, the young and young at heart.  After all, there's no age limit on the fun you can have between the pages nor minimum to begin indulging in it.  

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Ebook for review courtesy of author Julia Dweck.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title as well as those past and future from Sleepy Sheep Productions, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is in stores now so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf, or virtual retailer of your choosing.

Until next time...happy reading!

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: Crowned! by Julia Dweck

HI there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers....the place that begins and ends its day with the turning of a page.

Today, we're exploring the latest release from author Julia Dweck and the FIRST time her NEW PUBLISHING company is being featured on my site!  Yep....that's right.  CONGRATULATIONS (belated but heart felt) on making the jump Ms. Dweck and more power to you that your pen is marching on.  So, let's get to this latest and potentially greatest release, shall we?  Today's book of choice is....

Crowned!

by

Julia Dweck

Pictures by

Beth Trott

Sleepy Sheep Productions

About the book...

...a tale of fantasy, adventure and bravery. Quinn is a fairy sprite who dreams of becoming queen. But how does one become a queen? All the books Quinn has ever read claim that damsels in distress are rescued by princes and then live happily ever after. Quinn’s search for a handsome prince is brought to an abrupt halt by a nasty two-headed ogre who threatens the safety of Fairy Land.  Can Quinn summon the queen inside her heart to outwit this evil foe?

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Okay, you gotta love the forward thinking message in this one.  It was definitely written for today's youth in mind.  Think about it, the fairytales most of us grew up with DO in fact have a damsel in some sort of distress that is saved by a dashing knight, prince, insert-big-strong-handsome-stereotype here.  There's nothing wrong with that but giving girls another option of saving herself, her friends, AND the day, definitely couldn't hurt...especially when it's set to rhyme and combined with charming illustrations.

That's right!  The flow of the story as well as the verses are as smooth as the velvet gowns of green Quinn dreams of for her royal garb.  The pictures are colorful and magical allowing the creativity of the illustrator to shine through, much like Quinn's resourcefulness in saving the day.  It all works together to provide a seamless experience of joy and wonder for readers of all ages.  While one age may be glued purely to the images dancing before their eyes, the next will take that wonder one step further as they follow the turning pages from story to message and beyond.  A great read with pure fun for all just waiting for you to discover....so, what are you waiting for?

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About the author...

Quinn is a little fairy who dreams of becoming a queen. When I was a little girl, I wanted to become an author. This dream began as a tiny flicker of hope inside my heart. I remember reading my  ories to anyone who would li en—even my dolls. Each time I shared one, I felt that  ark to become a writer grow  ronger inside me. You don’t need a prince or a good fairy to make your dreams come true. Stand up and conquer any na y ogres who try to  and in your way. When we work hard and believe in ourselves, anything is truly possible. Come visit me on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/juliadweckbooks.

About the illustrator (Beth Trott)....

For as long as I can remember I’ve loved to draw. Growing up, no matter how busy I became or how much homework I had to do, I made the time to draw and paint. It was my dream to become an arti , and now here I am illu rating  ories to share with you. Today, my dream is  ill alive, but now it has grown into something much bigger. I want to become an even better arti . Ju like Quinn, I am always setting new goals for myself. Belief in one’s self is the fuel that keeps a dream alive.  Do your be and you will f nd the happily ever a er you so richly deserve. To see more of my art, come visit me at www.bethtrott.com.

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Special thanks to Julia Dweck and Sleepy Sheep Productions for the ARC ebook for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title as well as their growing catalog of electronic AND print wonders, be sure to stop by their official site.  This title is available TODAY (*blows party horn*), so be on the lookout for it on a virtual shelf or shipping dock of your choosing....or just click here.

Until next time...happy reading!