Ryan Maloney's Away We Go Land Giveaway Tour - #BookGiveaway

 Join us in the Away We Go giveaway tour. 

The tour has several stops, so make sure to check them all out.

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Away We Go Land

Written and Illustrated by Ryan Maloney

Publisher’s Synopsis: Away We Go Land is a picture book that launches kid’s imaginations to a carnival on the moon, where there are no tickets needed, and it’s fun for all.

Ages 2-8 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | July 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1723211942

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Away We Go Land - Children's Picture Book Trailer from MediaLuv on Vimeo.

The giveaway begins today and ends September 30th. Giveaway is open to US and CA. Must be 13 year for older to enter. Prizes are provided by Medialuv Creative.

Enter for a chance to win these prizes below which include Away We Go Land.

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• An autographed copy of Away We Go Land
• An autographed copy of The Day Gravity Goes Loco
• An autographed copy of Pancake, Pennsylvania

Four (4) winners receive:

• An autographed copy of Away We Go Land

Age Range: 2-8

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Once Upon a Twilight has partnered up with The Children's Book Review and Medialuv Creative in this giveaway. 

TOUR SCHEDULE

The Children's Book Review

August 30

Once Upon a Twilight

August 30

Word Spelunking

August 31

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

September 2

Fairview Elementary School (Library)

September 3

Tales of A Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom

September 4

Barbara Ann Mojica's Blog

September 5

Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk

September 6

Jrsbookreviews

September 7

icefairy's Treasure Chest

September 10

To Read, or Not To Read

September 13

A Dream Within A Dream

September 14

Book Review: Harold and the Poopy Little Puppy by Ellie Crowe - #BookReview

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Harold and the Poopy Little Puppy
Author: Ellie Crowe
Illustrated by: Janet King
Reading level: Children's Book
Genres: Humorous | Animals
Release: August 31st 2018
Review Source: Author | TCK Publishing

It's hard to be a good dog, but Harold, the golden retriever, really tries. Then the Dad brings home Prince, a silly little puppy that the Dad says is smart and brave.

Prince! “Smart and brave!” Harold can hardly believe his ears! And, even worse, when Prince does a doggy-doo right in the house, the Dad blames Harold!

Harold thinks Prince is a poopy little puppy. How is he going to live with him in his house?

Kids with baby brothers and sisters will sympathize with Harold.

This book is laugh-out-loud funny for kids and parents. Perfect for early readers and the Common Core. Adults are allowed to laugh along as well.

This book is for early readers and young readers, ages 6-8 or grades 1 to 3 who like:

• Funny books about dogs
• Roald Dahl or Shel Silverstein
• Juvenile fiction
• Humorous stories

Fans of the Down Girl and Sit Series by Lucy Nolan, The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin, or Ice Cream Soup by Anne Ingalls will love this book.

Harold and the Poopy Little Puppy is a cute book that will read easily with children in elementary school. It's not your typical children's book as far as illustrations. You'll find that it has a couple pictures spread out through the chapters, but mostly words. So possibly the younger kids, might not be captured right away. I think for student's that are more advance in their reading, this is a good book to practice with.

The story itself was cute, with a some humor. Harold is the main dog that has lived with his owners for some time, and cue the new puppy into the family. That would be Prince. Harold is just not pleased at all that Prince is part of their lives. When Harold barks, his barks are describe as sentences in the books. So as if he was having a conversation with his owners and Prince. Now Prince, doesn't have this feature when he barks.

The story centers around Harold learning to live with Prince, while he keeps getting in trouble for things Prince has done. Of course Harold tries to explain this in hi sparks, so his owners know he didn't mean to make them get upset. But they lack the understand of his barks. Then towards the end of the story, Prince and Harold have a wonderful moment and everything finally begins to click with them two.

The book is a quick fast read and perfect for all dog lovers.

Blog Tour: BB-8 on the Run by Drew Daywalt + Giveaway

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BB-8 on the Run
Author: Drew Daywalt
Reading Level: Childrens
Genre: Fantasy
Released: September 1, 2017
Review Source: Disney Lucasfilm Press

When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It's all up to him to get a top-secret map back to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order.

It's scary to have a big job when you're just a little droid on your own. But BB-8 isn't alone for long. As he speeds across the sand, BB-8 meets all kinds of strangers who need his help. Should he do good things, as Poe always told him, or will that get in the way of his mission?

See how everyone's favorite little astromech droid makes friends and foils enemies in this funny and exciting new Star Wars adventure!

As a fan of Star Wars, new and old, BB-8 is one of the best and most adorable droids ever! Reading this story, just made me fall in love again. If you've watched The Force Awakens, then you know BB-8 was on a mission. A very important mission. After he was separated from his master, BB-8 was all alone in Jakku and needed to escape this planet, an pronto. BB-8 was well aware he needed to get this secret message to the right person. But his master, Poe Dameron, had thought him how to be kind and always to have the will to help those in need. 

As BB-8 embarked his journey he met couple of fellows in need and his kindness was put to the challenge. He knew he had to complete his mission, but his little droid heart was telling him that he needed to help them. But things didn't go as planned. And even though he tried his best to help those in need he thought he had failed his mission. Yet BB-8 learned the importance of hope and at the end, not only was he rewarded with new friends, but now he was accompanied with someone that would do everything to make sure he delivered his message. 

BB-8 on the Run was an easy read yet full of adventures and lessons. A short story with stunning illustrations that would make this story play out in your head, just like a movie. This is a great book that kids and adults of all ages would enjoy. And if you've never watched the Star Wars movies, then this would be a great introduction to this amazing fantasy world. So make sure to get your copy!

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TEN TOTALLY TRUE FACTS ABOUT DREW DAYWALT FOR YOUR AUTHOR REPORT:

Before becoming an author, Drew was a farmer in the 1800’s. 

Drew eats his weight in bamboo shoots every day. 

Drew is a man of 1000 faces. Unfortunately, every face looks exactly the same. 

The cheetah is the fastest land animal with recorded speeds of up to 80mph. 

Drew hopes one never chases him. 

In addition to being an author, Drew is also a world renowned beekeeper. 

And a race car driver. 

Drew likes to make up stories about being a world-renowned beekeeper and race car driver. (He is neither.) 

Drew just made a hot cup of tea. Please retweet. 

Drew has three rows of razor sharp teeth designed for ripping and shredding his prey. 

Drew has ferocious hair and he’s not afraid to use it. 

Giveaway:

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/4/2017- Novel Novice- Excerpt or Illustrations

9/5/2017- Nerdophiles- Review

9/6/2017- BookCrushin- Guest Post

9/7/2017- Book-Keeping- Review

9/8/2017- Mundie Kids- Review

Week Two:

9/11/2017- Owl Always Be Reading- Review

9/12/2017- BookHounds YA- Guest Post

9/13/2017- RhiReading- Review

9/14/2017- Word Spelunking- Interview

9/15/2017- Once Upon a Twilight- Review

'Dream Big, Princess: Belle's Special Edition' Book Spotlight + Giveaway

Calling all Beauty and the Beast fans! Disney’s live action film Beauty and the Beast has officially been released in theaters!

I’m thrilled to share that at Put Me In The Story, the #1 personalized books platform in the U.S., we’ve created a brand new personalized book featuring Princess Belle and… YOU!

In Dream Big, Princess: Belle’s Special Edition, fans of bookish and fearless Princess Belle can learn all about all 11 Disney Princesses who teach by example that they are strong and capable of achieving whatever they dream of!

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Dream Big, Princess: Belle’s Special Edition

This special edition has a brand new cover featuring Princess Belle with book in hand. As your little princess flips through the rest of the book, she'll discover details she's come to know and love from the original telling, such as song lyrics and additional illustrations of the Beast's castle, Mrs. Potts, and Chip.

Your child's journey begins with a personalized letter and Princess Passport, which she can use to check off each princess as she reads their stories. Whether she’s comparing her bookshelf to Belle’s, putting together a restaurant menu alongside Tiana, or listing treasures she’s found on her travels like Ariel, your child will learn that being a princess is more than just wearing fancy dresses and living in a castle...it’s about being brave, honorable, kind, and hardworking.

At the end, your child can match up each princess with her greatest wish, then fill in a special page with their own hopes and dreams. Nothing is more powerful than writing your own story!

Hardcover Personalized Book: $34.99

Paperback Personalized Book: $24.99

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Prize Details:

• 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive a personalized copy of Dream Big Princess: Belle’s Special Edition + $50 Gift Card to see Beauty and the Beast
• 2 runners-up will receive a personalized copy of Dream Big, Princess: Belle’s Special Edition

Contest Dates:

Begins 2/17/2017 - Ends 4/17/2017

Terms & Conditions:

No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Open to legal residents of USA & Canada who are 18 years or older. Giveaway begins 2/17/2017 at 12:15 am EST and ends at 4/17/2017 at 11:59 pm EST (“Promotion Period”). Enter the Giveaway during the Promotion Period online by submitting the entry form. The entry form can be found on the following website at WEBSITE ADDRESS HERE. Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive one (1) copy of Dream Big, Princess: Belle's Special Edition and a $50 gift card to purchase movie tickets for Beauty and the Beast (approximate retail value or "ARV": $84.99). Two (2) runners-up will each win one (1) copy of Dream Big, Princess: Belle's Special Edition (ARV: $34.99 per runner-up). By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to Put Me In The Story. Put Me In The Story does not share or sell information and will use any information only for the purpose of this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are in no way associated with this giveaway.

Ways you can enter the contest are:

• Share on Twitter with a pre-set tweet: “#Win a #personalized Princess Belle book & gift card to see the Disney live action #BeautyAndTheBeast @putmeinthestory #BeOurGuest”
• Visit Put Me In The Story on Facebook – facebook.com/putmeinthestory
• Comment on blog post. Question: Which Disney Princess are you the most similar to?
• Follow Put Me In The Story on Pinterest – pinterest.com/putmeinthestory

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Blog Tour: If You Were Me and Lived On … Mars by Carole P. Roman

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If You Were Me and Lived On ...Mars
Author: Carole P. Roman
Illustrator: Mateya Arkova
Reading Level: Children's Book
Genres: Education | Astronomy
Release Date: January 9th 2017
Review Source: The Children's Book Review

Join Carole P. Roman when she blasts off to colonize the planet Mars, in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about how life would be living on the Red Planet. Travel to Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. Look into the sky and watch Phobos and Deimos, Mars’ two moons. Discover what you would wear, and how the seasons change. See Mars through the eyes of an adventurous youngster like you and understand what life is like in a trip of a lifetime. Don’t forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair traveler.

If You Were Me and Lived On ...Mars delivers a fun story to read which at the same time children will be learning facts when they do without realizing it. So not only do they get to read and see some great illustrations, they will be learning facts about Mars and Astronomy. So I call it fiction with a twist.

In If You Were Me and Lived On... Mars, to take a journey like if your family will travel to Mars in the future and live there. The trip in its entirety will be around 3 years, due to the distance of Mars and so forth. See where the kids will learn while reading. And the story continues explaining how it would be to live in Mars with how different the climates are between Earth and Mars. How activities will be altered because of Mars climate. What would happen if a bad sand storm is taking place or if its summertime. All things gets explained throughout the book while the child reads like they are taking this journey.

I really liked how the author takes the kids on the journey and still teaches them. She did a great job executing this task. The illustrations also help the story, so that the kids aren't looking at the usual text book pictures, but instead illustrations that match what one is reading while using a great color palette.

So overall, this is a great book. Definitely a book that should be in all school libraries. I will be recommending If You Were Me and Lived On... Mars to all my friends with younger children and all the Elementary school teachers & Librarians I know. So if you have a little one at home, this will be a great book to add to the bedtime reading ritual.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard series. Both Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life and Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have received the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit. The first book in the series was named to Kirkus Reviews Best 2012. Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis has been named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2015. Each book in the series has won numerous awards including the NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, Moonbeam Award 2014, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Shelf Media Outstanding Series Award, ForeWord Review Five Star and Finalist in the Book of the Year, and Reader’s Views Children’s Book of the Year 2013. Roman is also the author of the award-winning non-fiction culture series, If You Were Me and Lived in… that explores customs and cultures around the world. She has co-authored a self help book, Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing. She lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.

OFFICIAL LINKS
CarolePRoman.com | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Pinterest

Ages 4-8 | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2017 | 978-1540869722

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GIVEAWAY
Enter To Win An Autographed Copy Of If You Were Me And Lived On … Mars, By Award-Winning Author Carole P. Roman, And A Stomp Rocket: Ultra LED To Light Up The Night Sky.

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• A copy of If You Were Me and Lived On … Mars, autographed by Carole P. Roman
• A Stomp Rocket: Ultra LED set
• A bonus autographed picture book selected from one of the 35+ books written by Carole P. Roman

Four (4) winners receive:

• A copy of If You Were Me and Lived On … Mars, autographed by Carole P. Roman
• A bonus autographed picture book selected from one of the 35+ books written by Carole P. Roman

Age Range: 4-8
Giveaway begins February 7, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends March 7, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Giveaway open to US and Canadian addresses only.
Prizes and samples provided by Carole P. Roman and The Children’s Book Review.

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Jumpstart & Random House Children's Books Launching Book Series - #SchoolofDragons

                   

JUMPSTART® PARTNERS WITH RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO LAUNCH BOOK SERIES BASED ON WILDLY POPULAR SCHOOL OF DRAGONS GAME

Educational Multi-Book Series Will Feature Content from School of Dragons –

Plus Digital Bonus Items to Redeem Within the Game!

TORRANCE, CALIF. (August 15, 2016) — JumpStart®, the leader in learning-based games for kids, today announced that it will release an educational book series tied to its massively multiplayer online game School of Dragons in partnership with Random House Children’s Books, the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher. With more than 16 million players worldwide, School of Dragons is JumpStart’s wildly successful game based on DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon movie franchise. The book series will take readers on a journey with their favorite characters from How to Train Your Dragon—including Hiccup, Toothless, Snotlout, Astrid, and more—as they explore real-life scientific and historical concepts including inventions, storms, and volcanoes. Featuring educational STEM content best suited for children ages 7-10, the non-fiction book series will also offer readers free digital codes to redeem within the School of Dragons game. Full-color photos and lots of fun facts make these 80-page books perfect for helping young readers soar into the world of non-fiction. The first two books in the series - School of Dragons: Volcano Escape! and School of Dragons: Greatest Inventions – are set to launch on September 6th.

“As the School of Dragons brand continues to grow, we’re exploring new offline channels to engage our users and to reach new fans alike. We are so honored to be partnering with such an esteemed publisher to bring exciting new learning-based content to kids, while also adding a fun digital element to the book series,” said JumpStart CEO David Lord. “Not only will the books feature content from School of Dragons, each book will include exclusive digital codes that are redeemable for items including a Viking armor set, and a special dragon egg within the game – making each book a unique collectable for fans.”

With each book in the series readers will learn about a specific scientific concept - storms, inventions, and volcanoes. Each chapter will highlight different parts of these concepts in-depth, as readers learn, for example, what a volcano is, different types of eruptions, and take a look inside the earth.

“Random House Children’s Books couldn’t be more excited to partner with DreamWorks and JumpStart on such a unique and innovative non-fiction series for young readers,” said Vice President & Editor-in-Chief, Executive Director, Licensed Publishing, Random House / Golden Books Young Readers Group, Chris Angelilli. “The School of Dragonsbooks feature favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon films introducing fascinating historical and scientific information from JumpStart’s School of Dragons game. They are a perfect blend of entertainment and education.”

The first two books in the series will be available on September 6th for purchase in paperback or as an e-book for $7.99 each wherever books are sold. School of Dragons the game is available to download for free on iTunes®, Google Play™, Amazon®, Windows, Steam and online at http://www.schoolofdragons.com/.

ABOUT JUMPSTART

JumpStart® is the leader in learning-based games for kids. The reality is that kids today seek entertainment through gaming, yet the vast majority of kids’ games do absolutely nothing to inspire their minds through learning. JumpStart changes that paradigm and brings a learning edge through epically fun gameplay. Because of the company’s long history of excellence in providing learning-based products parents and families trust, world-renowned brands like DreamWorks Animation partner with JumpStart to develop various educational mobile and web-based games. To date, the company has released several critically-acclaimed titles, including Madagascar Preschool Surf N’ Slide™and School of Dragons®, the ever-popular educational massively multiplayer online role-playing game. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately held and based in Torrance, CA. For more information, visit www.JumpStart.com, like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/JumpStart), or follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/JumpStart3D).

ABOUT RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Random House Children’s Books is the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, eBooks, and apps, the imprints of Random House Children’s Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. The company’s website(www.randomhousekids.com) offers an array of activities, games, and resources for children, teens, parents, and educators. Random House Children’s Books is a division of Random House, Inc., whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG, a leading international media company. Learn more about our imprints here.

SCHOOL OF DRAGONS #1: VOLCANO ESCAPE! | by KATHLEEN WEIDNER ZOEHFEL | 9781101933374 | 9/6/2016

SCHOOL OF DRAGONS #2: GREATEST INVENTIONS | BY NANCY CASTALDO | 9781101933404 | 9/6/2016

SCHOOL OF DRAGONS #3: STORM APPROACHING! | by KATHLEEN WEIDNER ZOEHFEL | 9781101933435 | 1/3/2017

Random House Books for Young Readers | Ages 7-10 | Paperback & E-book | $7.99

Put Me in the Story & National Geographic Kids Little Explorer Drawing Contest Tour!

What happens when you partner up two great entities such as Put Me in The Story and National Geographic Kids together? Well besides really great books that are full of vivid pictures and exciting facts that the kids will love, you get this fantastic contest.

I strongly suggest that if you have little ones, these books are the perfect gifts for them. First they will love that the books are personalized with this names and then they will love its content. Before you know it, these Put Me In The Story books will become a regular at bedtime. Mu boys love them and so will you children.

Now you also have a chance to win a trip to the San Diego Zoo for their 100th Anniversary, courtesy of Put Me in the Story and National Geographic Kids! See the details below:

PUT ME IN THE STORY AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS PRESENT…

THE LITTLE EXPLORER DRAWING CONTEST!

Help us celebrate the new National Geographic Kids personalized books and the San Diego Zoo’s 100thAnniversary!

The San Diego Zoo has an extra special year of fun planned and we want YOU to be a part of it! With displays on Centennial Plaza, new film experiences, new shows and more, this year will be one of the most exciting at the San Diego Zoo!

Contest Open: May 16 – July 8

To Enter: Adults 18+ can fill out the form on the contest page to enter.
For EXTRA entries: Download the free coloring pages on the contest page and share a photo of your child’s drawing on their coloring page with the hashtag #ColorAndExplore on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! You can also upload the drawing to the photo gallery on the contest page.

*Social media posts must be public for them to be counted as an extra entry.

• 1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive:

• Family vacation to San Diego!
• 4-days/3-nights for a family of 4! Includes flights and hotel accommodations and 4 tickets to the San Diego Zoo
• National Geographic Little Kids Book of Animals and National Geographic Little Kids Book of Dinosaurs personalized books

• 2 RUNNER-UP WINNERS will receive:

• National Geographic Little Kids Book of Animals and National Geographic Little Kids Book of Dinosaurs personalized books
• 1-year subscriptions to National Geographic Kids magazine and National Geographic magazine

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ABOUT THE BOOKS

National Geographic Little Kids Book of Animals
Hardcover $29.99 | Paperback $19.99

Explore the rain forest, the ocean, and the icecaps with this personalized guide for your animal-lover! National Geographic Little Kids Book of Animals is a colorful introduction to some of the world’s coolest creatures. From blue morpho butterflies and red-eyed tree frogs to tigers and polar bears, this personalized guide is sure to indulge your junior explorer.

Each page features beautiful photos of the animal alongside quick facts about its size, diet, and habitat. Questions like “How fast can you run?” are woven throughout to keep your little one’s interest.

Personalize this book with your child’s name, photo, and an encouraging dedication message to create a memorable keepsake. For a special surprise, check out the final pages, where your child can mark their favorite animal characteristics, then draw themselves as their favorite animal!

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National Geographic Little Kids Book of Dinosaurs
Hardcover $29.99 | Paperback $19.99

Take a trip back in time with this personalized guide through the prehistoric world! With full-color illustrations, quick facts, and pronunciation guides, National Geographic Little Kids Book of Dinosaurs has plenty of information to captivate your paleontologist-in-training.

This kid-friendly reference book includes dinosaurs of all kinds: big and small, scaled and feathered, meat-eating and plant-eating. Your kiddo will learn fun facts about each dinosaur and answer questions like, “How many plates do you see on the Stegosaurus?”

Personalized with your child’s name, photo, and special dedication message, National Geographic Little Kids Book of Dinosaurs will become a favorite read. On the final pages, your child can mark the dinosaur qualities they like best, then draw themselves as a dinosaur!

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About Put Me In The Story
Put Me In The Story, the #1 personalized books site in the U.S., creates personalized versions of bestselling books and books where you star alongside your favorite characters. Our gifts capture moments that matter and memories that last. With each touching picture and special dedication message, our readers have become our most dynamic characters.

Put Me In The Story inspires a love for reading, across all ages and generations, through the experience of shared, personalized stories.

About National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. National Geographic Kids magazine (10 issues per year) and National Geographic Little Kids magazine (six issues per year) are photo-driven publications available on newsstands or by subscription in print and on tablets. National Geographic Kids Books is the leading nonfiction publisher for kids with more than 100 titles each year, including The New York Times best-seller “Kids Almanac.”

About San Diego Zoo Global
Bringing species back from the brink of extinction is the goal of San Diego Zoo Global. As a leader in conservation, the work of San Diego Zoo Global includes on-site wildlife conservation efforts (representing both plants and animals) at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, as well as international field programs on six continents. The work of San Diego Zoo Global is made possible by the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy and is supported in part by the Foundation of San Diego Zoo Global.

Trailer Thursday: The Girl in the Tower by Lisa Schroeder

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The Girl in the Tower

Author: Lisa Schroeder
Illustrator: Nicoletta Ceccoli

Published: March 29th 2016

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) 

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Ever since she could remember, Violet and her mother have been locked away in a tower by the evil Queen Bogdana, who has the kingdom under her spell. The queen has all she wants except one thing-beauty. Violet possesses this beauty. She also has a secret: though she is very small, both her spirit and her heart are mighty.
When Violet is summoned by Bogdana to start training to become a real princess, it seems like her life might be taking a turn for the better. But hope quickly fades when Violet's mother is expelled from the castle and they're forbidden to see each other ever again. With everyone's lives in the balance, it's up to Violet to break the spell and reunite her family.

Book Review: Night Night Norah by Genet-Monique Dues

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Night Night Norah
Author: Genet-Monique Dues
Illustrator: Dang Bui Family Studios
Reading Level: Children's Ages 0-7
Genres: Family Life | Bedtime Story
Review Source: Purchased

"During playtime Norah imagines she's a bluebird prate princess...
sailing the Soda Pop Seven Seas, in search of the Ice-Cream Sundae Treasure Chest."

With lovely illustrations and fun text, this imaginative story is a perfect way to end the day.

Night Night Norah is such an adorably-cute story to share with young minds. The illustrations are so vivid and colorful and will attract any reader to appreciate the detail. The young readers will stay focus and not lose sight of the story thanks to those drawings. The length is just right from a reading time at school or bedtime at home, does not drag on forever. I personally loved the font used in the story but it might be a little hard to read at first for young readers, they might need help the first time they read it. 

In Night Night Norah, you are introduced to the quirky imagination that Norah posses, as she takes the reader through her whole day of activities. Of course with Norah's imagination, something as simple as eating is taken to another level of cuteness. How can it not be fun to eat lunch when you have a Cow named Esther in a pink kilt visiting or when she is napping she gets a visit from the Dragonfly fairies, its cuteness overload! 

Night Night Norah as I mentioned will be perfect to read to your little ones at bedtime and if your a grade school teacher, this would be a very cute story to read out loud at story time. The author really did a great job when she told Norah's story.