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BOOK REVIEW - Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen Category : Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7),   32 pages Genre :  Children's Non-Fiction  Publisher :   Printopya Release date:   November 2024 Content Rating :  G -  The book is about the special relationship between sisters.  I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Gordon Jensen and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates the unique bond between sisters. Winner of the Independent Book Award in the Novelty & Gift category and the Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention in multiple categories (including Children’s Non-Fiction, Growing Pains, Picture Book (5 Years and Younger), and Poetry) this charming book offers a tender and thoughtful exploration of sibling relationships...

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 - 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...

BOOK REVIEW - The Breaks (a Novel) by Ellen Barker

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    Book Details: Book Title :   The Breaks (a Novel) by Ellen Barker Category :  Adult Fiction (18+),  310 pages Genre : Literary Novel Publisher :  She Writes Press Release date:   February 2025 Content Rating :    PG-13 +M:   I'm not sure if this book should be PG-13 or PG-13+M. The book contains little profanity, no sex or violence, and no abortion, suicide, adultery, sexual or physical abuse. It does deal with wrongful conviction and women leaving prison, which may be unsuitable for under 13.  I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Ellen Barker   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Ellen Barker’s The Breaks is a touching and uplifting novel about resilience, unexpected friendships, and the strength found in life’s most unanticipated moments. What unfolds is a compelling narrative filled with an eclectic cast of w...

BOOK REVIEW: MIT OUT SOUND by Rick Lenz

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    Book Details: Book Title :   MIT OUT SOUND by Rick Lenz Category : Adult Fiction (18 +), 378 pages  Genre : Hollywood Tie-in Literary Fiction Publisher :   Chromodroid Press Release date:    February 2025 Content Rating : PG-13 +M.  My book is rated PG-13 + M for swear words, one non-explicit sex scene, adultery and references to abuse and one on page murder. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Rick Lenz   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last! Rick Lenz’s Mit Out Sound is a mesmerizing blend of Hollywood mystery, metaphysical intrigue, and complex human relationships. The novel follows Emily Bennett, a would-be movie producer who never believed in the legend of Showdown , a lost film starring James Dean and John Wayne. However, when she encounters two eerily talented celebri...