BOOK REVIEW: Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore
Category:  Children's Fiction (ages 5 to 9), 38 pages
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  Mascot Kids
Release date:   May 2, 2023
Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone.
Book Description:

Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris?

This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.

I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Maria Castellucci Moore and iRead Book Tours. I'm excited to be a part of this tour.

Paris is one of my favorite cities and I enjoyed learning about it through the eyes of the main character Vivienne.  What begins as any other Sunday ends with a lesson in embracing our senses to enjoy what our community has to offer.  Her first stop was to see her Papy encouraged. He encouraged her to go to her favorite places while taking the time to notice what her heart and body told her.

Off we went to explore Paris! I enjoyed riding alongside Vivienne as she visited her favorite places. Each place offered the chance to engage one of her senses and appreciate what they had to offer. It’s always fun to explore a city from someone else's POV and this book does not disappoint.

As someone who took French in high school, I appreciate the use of dual language throughout the book. The illustrations are gorgeous and did an excellent job of bringing the story to life.  I look forward to reading more from this author! 

Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Buy the Book:
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Amazon ~ B&N
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Meet the Author:

Entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children, María strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, María has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given María a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled María to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures.

María Castellucci Moore earned her bachelor of arts degree in finance from Dominican University on a tennis scholarship, and later pursued studying at New York University and the London School of Economics with a focus on global affairs. In 2016, with her siblings, María founded Castellucci Napa Family, a luxury wine and real estate brand. María runs her wine label and a family real estate development company in the greater Bay Area. She is a board member of the San Francisco Opera Guild and is enthusiastic about building opportunity and community through the arts.

connect with author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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