By Jason Travis
Illustrated by Shawn Michael Travis
Purchase link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B08ZH8RLS8
Genre: Children’s picture book
Print length: 26 Pages
Age range: Picture book lovers
Illustrated by Shawn Michael Travis
Purchase link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B08ZH8RLS8
Genre: Children’s picture book
Print length: 26 Pages
Age range: Picture book lovers
About the Authors:
Jason
and Shawn are brothers, born, raised, and still residents in
Pittsburgh, PA. 10 Little Frogs is their first adventure in children’s
literature, and hopefully the first of many fun books to come.
Jason has always enjoyed writing. From short stories to poetry, it’s always been a passion. He gives a lot of credit to his parents for that passion – growing up, they were always reading to him or making up stories at bedtime. When he and his wife, Lori, welcomed their daughter, Kathryn, into the world in 2016, that same tradition of story telling continued. It’s what ultimately inspired him to write 10 Little Frogs, as the dedication in the book illustrates.
Shawn is a self-taught artist, drawing was something Shawn picked up during his college days. A fan of the show Bob’s Burgers, and a lover of animals, the dog in the book is based on Shawn’s best buddy, Ender.
Jason has always enjoyed writing. From short stories to poetry, it’s always been a passion. He gives a lot of credit to his parents for that passion – growing up, they were always reading to him or making up stories at bedtime. When he and his wife, Lori, welcomed their daughter, Kathryn, into the world in 2016, that same tradition of story telling continued. It’s what ultimately inspired him to write 10 Little Frogs, as the dedication in the book illustrates.
Shawn is a self-taught artist, drawing was something Shawn picked up during his college days. A fan of the show Bob’s Burgers, and a lover of animals, the dog in the book is based on Shawn’s best buddy, Ender.
A group of ten frogs sit on a log, when a shooting star passes overhead. Each makes a wish and is magically transformed into a playful, fun version of themselves. One by one each hops off the log to enjoy a different kind of adventure. Ten Little Frogs is a rhyming, counting picture book that leaps off the page with each ribbit-ribbit-ribbit.“This is a great book for children who are learning to count. The frogs themselves are charming and engaging. I love the original poem by author Jason Travis that introduced the frogs and set up the story. The artwork is attractive, unique, and employs vivid, bold colors that are sure to delight. I would like to add that this book presents a splendid opportunity to interact with children reading the book through playacting the story, talking about frog biology, and reinforcing the value of counting and numbers-just to mention a few examples. 5 Stars” – George Yuhasz
Who would have thought learning to count could be so much fun! This is one of the factors why I choose to read picture books because most of them are funny in their own way.I mean how can a frog ride a snake? I love the unique and original ideas from the authors. Totally different from any book I've ever read.
Although this book has 26 pages but I does not feel a burden to read it because I like the writing style that applied in this story. Unpretentious and humorous style of storytelling will surely make anyone who reads this book will laugh.
I believe reading should be fun, Therefore i give
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐over⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the Authors:
Ashley is a writer and lawyer on the central coast of California. She loves books, especially children’s books, and began her book career as the then youngest editor-in-chief of her elementary school’s press. She dreams of marshmallows and witches.
Arwen is a PR executive. Her mission is to raise strong girls, which is important as she has three of them. She spends her commute embroidering elaborate gifts while dreaming up her next story. Arwen is a member of SCBWI.
Sandie Sonke is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She finds joy simply sketching in her sketchbook or drawing tablet. Wearer of many hats; she’s a freelance illustrator, wife, and mom to two sweet and silly kids who inspire her daily. She loves to create whimsical and colorful illustrations. Her hope is to bring a little happiness to those who view her work.
“Sure to provoke giggles, this delightful tale also helps girls to revel in their bodies.” – Kirkus Reviews
We Toot is a feminist fable about farting. When a stinky toot is loosed at a slumber party, six girls learn an important lesson in body positivity and self-acceptance. We Toot lets little girls know it's okay to let one rip.
It is hilarious picture book that teach us about our body and how we need to adapt and accept the fact that there's certain things about our body that we can't control and no need to be shame about it.Everyone doing it whether like it or not LOL. I like how funny and innocent they are when they try to figure out what exactly happens there.
The author using the poetic rhyming text to tell the story that definitely will makes the younger audience will hooked up to this book. The character and the illustration of this book so cute! Resembles of the real kids outside.
Overall i give ⭐⭐⭐⭐over⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 |
- Purchase link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/195327174X
- Genre: Middle Grade
- Print length: 151 pages
- Age range: 8-12 years
- Publishing house: World Castle Publishing
About the Author:
Michael J Moore is an author from Washington state. His books include Highway Twenty, which appeared on the Preliminary Ballot for the 2020 Bram Stoker Award, the bestselling post-apocalyptic novel, After the Change, which is used as curriculum at the University of Washington, the psychological thriller, Secret Harbor and the middle-grade story, Nightmares in Aston. His work has received awards, has appeared in various anthologies, journals, newspapers (i.e. the Huffington Post) and magazines (i.e. the Nation), on television (with acclaimed newsman, Carlos Watson) and has been adapted for theater.
Wicker
Village is a trailer park with a dark secret that eleven-year-old Juanito
Hernandez wishes he hadn’t discovered. He’s only lived there a week, yet the
horrors within continue to find him—from a human-shaped swarm of bees, to a
video on his phone that speaks directly to him, and then mysteriously vanishes.
Soon his new friends begin to experience the same horrors, and the visions turn
to threats. Juanito doesn’t blame his parents for not believing him, however,
that doesn’t change the fact that they’re in very real danger.
It is a fun and enjoyable middle-grade book! I like it! My favourite character in this book definitely will be Juanito, he has a good heart, good analytical thinking and so mature regardless he is only 11 years old. You can see it when the boogeyman come and threaten him to harm his family and knowing that he must do something to stop it and my favourite part in this story when he carries the skeleton of Sarah! I mean I would be freaking scared if I need to dig a dead person cemetery in the middle of the night.
This story reminds me of the Goosebumps series. If you like it, then higher chances that you will like this story too. I like the way that Juanito's parents raise him that the close family or your close friend they tend to call it "rasa" which means "race" like ethnicity in Spanish word and we don't leave our rasa behind. This is the first book in the Nightmares in Aston series. I can't wait for the next book.
This book was perfectly written, the pace of some part a bit slow but overall make me grip to story and keep me to turning the pages. Surprisingly I finish it in a day only. Overall i give ⭐⭐⭐over⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
