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BOOK Review - Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 1 by Pam Gittleman

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 1  by  Pam Gittleman Category :  Children's Fiction (ages 2 to 5), 46 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Mascot Kids, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group Release date:    Oct 3, 2023 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: What happens when Three KIND Mice put their heads (and bodies!) together to get some cheese on top of the counter? Will Humpty Dumpty be left in pieces when his friends notice that he's fallen off the wall? And who will get bags of wool--and toys and books--from Baa Baa BRIGHT Sheep? Read all about the beloved characters from traditional nursery rhymes in this endearing collection of eight updated rhymes that nurture kindness, empathy and gratitude! 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 love this book! I

BOOK REVIEW - Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Creating Your First Book   by Hank Quense Category :  Adult Non-Fiction, 120 pages Genre : Non-Fiction,  Self Help,   Publisher :   Strange Worlds Publishing Release date:   Oct 15, 2023 Content Rating :  G  Book Description: Are you writing your first book? Or are you thinking about writing it? Do you have any idea what you’re getting into? No? Let’s talk about it. Most aspiring authors concentrate on writing the book to the exclusion of all else. However, the reality is that creating a book is a long-term, multi-phase project and writing it is only one facet of the project. The complete project involves five separate phases: Planning the book Writing the book Publishing the book Marketing the book Author business issues Unfortunately, planning and writing a book does nothing to prepare the author for the other phases of the project. The only commonality between the phases is that they are about a single book. Another difficulty with the creative proje

BOOK REVIEW - Maya's Tiny Warriors by Manasi Vegesna

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Maya's Tiny Warriors  by  Manasi Vegesna Category :  Children's Fiction (ages 4 to 8), 32 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Manasi Vegesna Release date:      Oct 2023 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: On the first day of school, Maya wakes up with a terrible flu. As she sneezes, coughs, and burns up with a fever, she can’t quite understand why she is sick. And why isn’t she getting better? Thankfully for her, there are tiny warriors in her body that are battling for her well-being. Follow these warriors as they fight to keep Maya safe in this epic showdown between the immune system and the flu. For ages 4-8, this book is perfect for young kids learning how their body works. By accompanying Maya’s warriors on their journey, readers will better understand their immune systems and illnesses. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Manasi Vegesn

BOOK REVIEW - A FELONIOUS FINALE by C.S. McDonald

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    Join us for this review tour from  Nov 6 to Dec 8, 2023 ! Book Details: Book Title :   A FELONIOUS FINALE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries)  Author:   C.S. McDonald Category :  Adult Fiction, 268 pages Genre :  Cozy Mystery Publisher :  McWriter Books Release date :  April 2023 Tour dates :  Nov 6 to Dec 8 Content Rating :  G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content. Book Description: Alexa Owl has one burning question: Who killed Bobby Starr? Out of the blue that ornery angel, Detective Bobby Starr, shows up at The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to Alexa Owl’s surprise, Bobby doesn’t need her help. Rather, he’s brought along someone else who wants to qualify for Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. Saint Pete has delegated this new inductee to solve a murder to get into the group, and it’s a doozie: Who killed Detective Bobby Starr? How can Alexa turn this assignment down? Back in the 60s, Bobby’s fifth wife, Kat

BOOK REVIEW - The Prime Suspect (A Sam MacKade PI Mystery) by Lauren Carr

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    Book Details: Book Title :    The Prime Suspect (A Sam MacKade PI Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category :  Adult Fiction (18 +), 430 pages Genre :  Mystery Publisher :  Acorn Book Services Release date:    Oct 26, 2023 Content Rating :  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs! " The plot is twisted. The characters are full of depth, with many hiding secrets. Mackade's two dogs and Greyson's cat are not only smart, but have attitude with a capital A.  I don't want to spoil anything, so all I am going to say is the cat is the hero who deals with one personal threat ."     Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer, review of THE PRIME SUSPECT "Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping rea

BOOK REVIEW - The Dolphin Dentist: No Sharks Allowed by Cheryl DaVeiga

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    Book Details: Book Title :  The Dolphin Dentist: No Sharks Allowed by Cheryl DaVeiga  Category :  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  44 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book Publisher :  Waterhole Productions LLC Release date:    November, 2023 Content Rating :  G. This children's book is for everyone. Book Description: COMING SOON! A “Fin-tastic” adventure Like No Other! Fearless Flossy, a mighty great white shark, has a secret—she’s terrified of going to the dentist.  Dr. Dribble, the big-hearted dolphin dentist, has a jaw-dropping fear of his own, and a strict “ No Sharks Allowed ” policy.  When Fearless Flossy makes an unannounced visit to Dr. Dribble’s office, it’s the start of an underwater adventure like no other!  This ‘fin-tastic’ story is must-read for kids and parents alike. Young readers will be immersed in a tale of courage, compassion, and conquering fear, while giggling and cheering for these unlikely friends along the way. Dive in with a big Biff Bam Booza

BOOK REVIEW - Girl on Trial by Kathleen Fine

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  Girl on Trial by Kathleen Fine October 23 - November 17, 2023 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Does doing one bad thing make you a bad person? Sixteen-year-old Emily Keller, known by the media as Keller the Killer, is accused of causing the deaths of a family of four, including young children. Emily is one of the youngest females to be accused of a crime so heinous, making this the nation’s biggest trial of the year. But what really happened that fateful night—and who’s responsible—is anything but straightforward. Living in a trailer park in Baltimore with her twin brother and alcoholic mother, Emily’s life hasn’t been easy. She’s had to grow up fast, and like any teen, has made questionable decisions in a desperate attempt to fit in with her peers. Will her mistakes amount to a guilty verdict and a life in prison? It’s up to the jury to decide. Praise for Girl on Trial : "Kathleen Fine has written a compassionate, thought-provoking thriller that will have read