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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR - Pei's Pineapple Cakes by Crystal Z. Lee

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Pei's Pineapple Cakes  by Crystal Z. Lee Category :  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 38 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book Publisher :  Balestier Press Publication Date :  May 10, 2025. Tour dates : June 9 to June 27 Content Rating :  G Book Description: While visiting her grandmother in central Taiwan, Pei finds herself in the middle of a mystery. The pineapple cakes from her grandmother's bakery have disappeared! Soon Pei is collecting clues as she embarks on a quest to find the missing pineapple cakes. From traditional Taiwanese artisan craftsmanship to picturesque villages of central Taiwan, Pei discovers the beauty of her grandmother's hometown. This is a charming story of courage, adventure, and the love between grandchildren and grandparents. Pei's Pineapple Cakes  is an elaborately illustrated picture book that makes an ideal gift: -Real locations from central Taiwan make for an inspiring...

BOOK REVIEW - War at the Ice Cream Store 2: Rocky Road vs The Sundae Storm by Cheryl DaVeiga

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    Book Details: Book Title :   War at the Ice Cream Store 2: Rocky Road vs The Sundae Storm by Cheryl DaVeiga Category :  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  4 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book Publisher :  Waterhole Productions LLC Release date:    May 6, 2025 Content Rating :  G. This children's book is for everyone. I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Cheryl DaVeiga  and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. "War at the Ice Cream Store 2: Rocky Road vs The Sundae Storm" by Cheryl DaVeiga is another delightful, imaginative, and action-packed treat! As someone who has read several of DaVeiga’s books, I am always excited when a new title is released — and this sequel did not disappoint. She has an incredible talent for turning ordinary places into magical worlds full of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. In this second inst...

BOOK REVIEW - Foster's Leash by Sarah Sommer

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Foster's Leash by Sarah Sommer Category : Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),   38 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book Publisher :  Mascot Kids Release date:   April 2025 Content Rating :  G -  Picture book intended for children. No mature language or themes. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Sarah Sommer   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Foster’s Leash by Sarah Sommer is a tender, heartfelt, and beautifully written picture book that gently introduces young readers to the ups and downs of animal fostering. It’s a story filled with warmth, empathy, and a powerful message about love, letting go, and making a difference—even when it’s hard. As someone who has always admired those who foster animals, I was immediately drawn to this story. Through the eyes of a caring family and a lovable rescue...

BOOK REVIEW - I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION by Teresa Trent

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  I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION by Teresa Trent April 7 - May 2, 2025 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: The Swinging Sixties Mystery Series   After finding herself in the middle of murder investigation in her last two secretarial jobs, Dot finds the only place that will hire her is her local funeral home. Why not? At least there all the clients are safe from what the town calls her murderous "Curse of Camden". It is 1965 and Dot is planning her wedding with a Twiggy like mini-bridal gown, but secretly she’s not so sure it’s a good idea. If she really is cursed, what might happen to the one she loves? Is she willing to put him in danger? She and Ben put wedding planning on the back burner when one of the town’s teenage girls gets hit by a drunk boater who gets away. The closer they get to the answers, the more Dot feels the curse is coming for Ben. I received an advance review copy for free am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Teresa Trent  and...

BOOK BLAST - PINEAPPLE EASTER EGG by Amy Vansant

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  PINEAPPLE EASTER EGG by Amy Vansant April 10, 2025 Book Blast Synopsis: PINEAPPLE PORT MYSTERY SERIES   NOW OPTIONED FOR TELEVISION! Every book can be read as a standalone mystery - hop in anywhere in the series! USA Today , Amazon All-Star and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant has her Pineapple Port crew on an egg-cellent adventures near and far! Easter eggs surround the body. One of them has a note. Charlotte teams up with Sheriff Frank to solve a cryptic murder in a do-or-dye situation... Too bad she won't have help. Uncle Seamus and Bob accompany Declan to his charity swim in Tampa, Florida, only to find themselves in pursuit of a stolen life-sized Jimmy Buffett cutout. Darla and Mariska travel to the center of Florida to meet Mariska's newly found cousin at an art festival, where a man with a crush on Mariska bobs up in the lake and she's thrown in jail as a murder suspect. It's up to Darla and some very familiar locals t...

BOOK REVIEW - Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2 by Pam Gittleman

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2  by  Pam Gittleman Category :  Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 46 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Mascot Kids, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group Release date:    Mar 4, 2025 Content Rating :  G.  This book is appropriate for all ages and targets kids 2-5. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Pam Gittleman   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. I absolutely loved Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 1 , and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to review the second volume. Pam Gittleman’s Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2 is a delightful reimagining of classic nursery rhymes, designed to foster kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in young children. This charming collection updates nine t...