Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: Field Trip to the Farm by Dr. Terance Shipman, illustrated by Milan Ristic

Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles takes us with them on a Field Trip to the Farm. This is the fifth book of the series. The class explores the wonders of Ramsey farm on their field trip. An entertaining story of the wonder and excitement of kindergarten. Comes join Mr. Shipman's Class.

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Dr. Terance Shipman is a 28-year veteran teacher. He spent much of his teaching career working with elementary aged students. In fact, he spent his first 11 years teaching kindergarten! He is proud to say that he built strong relationships over those years and has an incredible network of his students and their parents and co-workers that he has remained in contact with over these years. Dr. Shipman calls this ever-developing network “Team Shipman”.

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A Farm Animals' Christmas! (No Ordinary Farm) by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey

 

Rescued farm animals come to life in a magical celebration of Christmas. It all starts with the first Thanksgiving feast on the farm. The fun time continues when the farm animals go to a Christmas party. After making snow wings and decorating the barn for the holidays, it’s time for the farm animals to go to bed while magical things begin to happen... not only reindeer can fly at this magical time of the year. Fun! Magical! Entertaining!

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Kindle * Paperback

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About the authors:

About Stephanie Matolyak

Stephanie is a top rated Realtor in northeastern PA. For many years she has been living her dream on a farm in the country. She brings her “Personal Touch” to her real estate business by creating an annual Christmas card based on her farm which all of her clients look forward to every year. “a farm animals’ christmas!-no ordinary farm” is a culmination of these Christmas card masterpieces over the years.

Her clients, their families and friends enjoy visits to Stephanie's Farm, interacting with a large assortment of animals that

Stephanie has rescued. Real Estate and animals are her passion and they both flourish in this amazingly beautiful northeastern, PA environment.

Originally from Johnstown, PA, Stephanie grew up as a competitive gymnast. She then moved to New York City to pursue her study of dance, acting and the big stage! The new aerobic dance craze took Stephanie to Italy, opening aerobic studios throughout Italy. Upon returning to NYC, Stephanie worked with developers designing and managing private health clubs in the new high-rise condominium buildings.

As a business owner of "Spa Finders" came an exciting career in the health spa industry, publishing a magazine and setting up spa networks around the world.

Throughout her different careers, Stephanie enjoyed investing in real estate. Among one of her purchases was her farm in NE PA which she used as a weekend getaway from Manhattan. Soon it became harder to leave this paradise to go back to the city, thus she stayed and started her very successful real estate career and the procession of rescued animals.

About Deborah Bailey

Deborah Bailey and her design agency have received many graphic design awards and honors over the years. She is the creative artist behind Stephanie Matolyak’s custom “Stephanie’s Farm” annual Christmas Cards for her real estate business. Teaming up with Stephanie Matolyak to write and illustrate A Farm Animals’ Christmas; No Ordinary Farm was just a natural fit for her. With her love of graphic design and animals, especially her dog Petey, a Chiweenie, who she rescued in 2016, Deborah sets the backdrop of A Farm Animals’ Christmas; No Ordinary Farm, with silly photo illustrations bringing any young reader into the world of rescued animals having a good time and waiting for Christmas. Every page is brimming with color and her collages of “real” pictures of animal action, with delightfully funny scenes.

Deborah has sat on many business and non-profit organizational boards throughout her career, currently sits on the Board of Trustees of Lackawanna College, volunteers in her community, and owns and publishes a Pocono Mountain, PA favorite entertainment and recreation magazine since 1998.

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Do You Believe in Dinosaurs? by Darby Evans, illustrated by Kathryn Spears

 

Twin girls, Abbie and Gracie, explore their imaginations by interacting with the world around them. Join Abbiewonodon and Trigracietops as they embark on an adventure of fantastical and Jurassic proportions.

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The Very Hungry Mouse by Julia Zheng

 
Life is full of unexpected changes, even for a little mouse who’s got a plan. The little mouse is happy with his life, until one day, the house owners take a vacation. Now the hungry little mouse has to find food on his own, and he does not like what’s available. He then decides to cook himself a pancake. However, such endeavors are not always as simple as we think. Will the little mouse finally stop being hungry? Discover in the book, The Very Hungry Mouse.

(A perfect bedtime story for reading ages 3-8)

Available in paperback

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About the author:

I was born and grew up in a small town in southern China. My childhood was very different from the childhood of American children that I have seen in the past seven years. When I was little, I used to pick water chestnuts in the mud, roast sweet potatoes in the backyard, raise silkworms as pets, and jump rope with my neighbors.

Those memories are forever precious to me because they always remind me how caring my mother was and how close my bond was with my siblings.

At school, my favorite thing was to write. At the beginning I wrote in Chinese. Once I learned more English, especially after I went to University as an English major, I started to love to write in English too. I have always dreamed of being a writer, a storyteller, creating interesting stories.

After I graduated from University, I became an English teacher in a primary school in China. I loved teaching children, and my students loved me. They showed me their pure minds and beautiful souls. That was the first thing that inspired me to write children’s books. The second was my passion for traveling. I have travelled to five continents, and I hope to travel more. During my trips I have seen beautiful children, nature, animals, and adults. I have heard many interesting stories from different cultures. This, too, has been a big inspiration for me to write children’s books.

Last, but most importantly: I’m a proud aunt of my niece, Candy, and nephew, Leon. Their bubbly personalities always give me new ideas to create. I am the kind of aunt who loves to tell stories. Watching Candy and Leon growing up has inspired me to create stories for children.

I hope you enjoy my books. There is more to come!

Find more of Julia Zheng's titles on Amazon here.

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Mike and His Awesome Bike by Julia Zheng

 

Have you ever had something so good that you don’t want to share it with anyone else? Mike does! Mike loves his new bike so much that he refuses to give a ride to his friends. How will his friends react when they see that Mike’s bike has a flat tire? Will they help or will they laugh? Is Mike going to learn a lesson or is he going to remain reluctant to share? With a witty plot and beautiful illustrations, Mike and His Awesome Bike answers those questions.

(A bedtime story about sharing for reading ages 3-8)

Available in ebook and paperback

on Amazon

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About the author:

I was born and grew up in a small town in southern China. My childhood was very different from the childhood of American children that I have seen in the past seven years. When I was little, I used to pick water chestnuts in the mud, roast sweet potatoes in the backyard, raise silkworms as pets, and jump rope with my neighbors.

Those memories are forever precious to me because they always remind me how caring my mother was and how close my bond was with my siblings.

At school, my favorite thing was to write. At the beginning I wrote in Chinese. Once I learned more English, especially after I went to University as an English major, I started to love to write in English too. I have always dreamed of being a writer, a storyteller, creating interesting stories.

After I graduated from University, I became an English teacher in a primary school in China. I loved teaching children, and my students loved me. They showed me their pure minds and beautiful souls. That was the first thing that inspired me to write children’s books. The second was my passion for traveling. I have travelled to five continents, and I hope to travel more. During my trips I have seen beautiful children, nature, animals, and adults. I have heard many interesting stories from different cultures. This, too, has been a big inspiration for me to write children’s books.

Last, but most importantly: I’m a proud aunt of my niece, Candy, and nephew, Leon. Their bubbly personalities always give me new ideas to create. I am the kind of aunt who loves to tell stories. Watching Candy and Leon growing up has inspired me to create stories for children.

I hope you enjoy my books. There is more to come!

Find more of Julia Zheng's titles on Amazon here.

I was compensated via Fiverr for sharing this post. I only share those books that I feel will be of interest to my readers.

The Giving Snowman by Julia Zheng

 

On a snowy night, Snowman lends a helping hand to Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler when they are in need. The next day when the sun comes out and melts Snowman, Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler work together as a team to rebuild Snowman.

The Giving Snowman is a book about kindness and gratitude. Children can learn through the story that giving to others is a virtue that connects all of us and makes our lives more beautiful.

(A perfect Thanksgiving bedtime story for reading ages 3-8)

Available in ebook or paperback

on Amazon

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About the author:

I was born and grew up in a small town in southern China. My childhood was very different from the childhood of American children that I have seen in the past seven years. When I was little, I used to pick water chestnuts in the mud, roast sweet potatoes in the backyard, raise silkworms as pets, and jump rope with my neighbors.

Those memories are forever precious to me because they always remind me how caring my mother was and how close my bond was with my siblings.

At school, my favorite thing was to write. At the beginning I wrote in Chinese. Once I learned more English, especially after I went to University as an English major, I started to love to write in English too. I have always dreamed of being a writer, a storyteller, creating interesting stories.

After I graduated from University, I became an English teacher in a primary school in China. I loved teaching children, and my students loved me. They showed me their pure minds and beautiful souls. That was the first thing that inspired me to write children’s books. The second was my passion for traveling. I have travelled to five continents, and I hope to travel more. During my trips I have seen beautiful children, nature, animals, and adults. I have heard many interesting stories from different cultures. This, too, has been a big inspiration for me to write children’s books.

Last, but most importantly: I’m a proud aunt of my niece, Candy, and nephew, Leon. Their bubbly personalities always give me new ideas to create. I am the kind of aunt who loves to tell stories. Watching Candy and Leon growing up has inspired me to create stories for children.

I hope you enjoy my books. There is more to come!

Find more of Julia Zheng's titles on Amazon here.

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Little Possum and Little Sweetpea: Little Sweetpea teaches Little Possum a lesson by Halle J. Ladd

 

Welcome to the tour for Little Possum and Little Sweetpea: Little Sweetpea teaches Little Possum a lesson by Halle J. Ladd. Take a peek inside and be sure to follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

What do Little Possum and Little Sweetpea get up to in the garden? This is a charming story with some facts about the two characters. Also, it engages young children with fantasy. Little Sweetpea teaches Little Possum compromise with a slight feminist twist!

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Take a peek inside!

Halle J Ladd has had experience as a teacher in mainstream schools and special needs. She specialised in a school library for some time and engaged children of all ages and abilities in these roles. She has a Master's of Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) and loves to see the enjoyment of books through young eyes.

Halle J Ladd will be awarding $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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The Lonely Pumpkin by Julia Zheng

 

A sweet pumpkin gets picked up from the farm and carved into a scary jack-o’-lantern for trick or treating. The night before Halloween, he comes alive and decides to look for a friend. However, everyone he meets along the way judges him by his appearance and refuses to be his friend. Will there be someone who will accept the way the pumpkin is and be willing to befriend him? Find out in the book The Lonely Pumpkin.

(A perfect Halloween bedtime story for reading ages 3-8)

Available in ebook or paperback 

on Amazon

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About the author:

I was born and grew up in a small town in southern China. My childhood was very different from the childhood of American children that I have seen in the past seven years. When I was little, I used to pick water chestnuts in the mud, roast sweet potatoes in the backyard, raise silkworms as pets, and jump rope with my neighbors.

Those memories are forever precious to me because they always remind me how caring my mother was and how close my bond was with my siblings.

At school, my favorite thing was to write. At the beginning I wrote in Chinese. Once I learned more English, especially after I went to University as an English major, I started to love to write in English too. I have always dreamed of being a writer, a storyteller, creating interesting stories.

After I graduated from University, I became an English teacher in a primary school in China. I loved teaching children, and my students loved me. They showed me their pure minds and beautiful souls. That was the first thing that inspired me to write children’s books. The second was my passion for traveling. I have travelled to five continents, and I hope to travel more. During my trips I have seen beautiful children, nature, animals, and adults. I have heard many interesting stories from different cultures. This, too, has been a big inspiration for me to write children’s books.

Last, but most importantly: I’m a proud aunt of my niece, Candy, and nephew, Leon. Their bubbly personalities always give me new ideas to create. I am the kind of aunt who loves to tell stories. Watching Candy and Leon growing up has inspired me to create stories for children.

I hope you enjoy my books. There is more to come!

Find more of Julia Zheng's titles on Amazon here.

I was compensated via Fiverr for sharing this post. I only share those books that I feel will be of interest to my readers.

Review of Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog by Grump C, illustrated by Stefanie St. Denis

 

Welcome to the review tour for Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog, the first in a new series of stories by Grump C. You'll get to read an excerpt of the fun verse as well as my book review. Be sure to let the author know what you think as you make your way through the tour. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog was created from a proud grandfather's – Grump C's – dream. This is the first of Grump C's stories about Swogg and his ten friends who all live most happily in a beautiful bog called Skunk Hollow. The cleverness, creativity, and passion Swogg shows for his friends will hopefully delight, amaze, and inspire you and your children. If your child had a tough day, needs a laugh, or occasionally has troubles falling asleep – this is exactly what Swogg the Silly Frog and his ten friends do best!

Read an excerpt:

One night, Swogg was very tired
but he could not get to sleep...
...because -- the Bubbly
Bog was TOOOO LOUD!
Swogg thought and thought.
What shall I do?

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**My thoughts**

The illustrations are by far my favorite part of this book. They are so vibrant and eye-catching that they draw you into the book. I felt like I was getting to know the character of Swogg the Silly Frog just by looking at those pictures, even without having read the story yet.

The story itself is super short and Swogg's sleeping problem is very quickly resolved. Kids who are having trouble falling asleep may want to pretend to be like Swogg. At the very least, it's a fun book to read at bedtime. I'll be curious to find out what other kinds of adventures are in store for Swogg.

Thank you to the author and Goddess Fish for a requested review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Mark Cooley, or Grump C, had a vivid dream that compelled him to write his first story, Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog, for his three grandchildren, Hadley, Tommy and Ella.

Caring and sharing are truly wonderful traits Grandpa Carl, Grump C and Silly Swogg all consider of utmost importance. The profits from this effort will go to CORAL – Coral Reef Alliance and WWF World Wildlife Foundation.

We sincerely hope that Swogg the Silly Frog and his ten friends can inspire and amuse children across the world.


CONNECT WITH MARK

WEBSITE: https://swoggthefrog.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/swoggthefrog/

Grump C will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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Review of While My Guitar Gently Sleeps by Jason Lee Christopher

 

It's a dream of a bedtime story with a nod to the Beatles. Take a peek inside and read my review of While My Guitar Gently Sleeps by Jason Lee Christopher. Share your thoughts with the author as you follow the tour. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The babies lay quiet;
they won't make a peep,
while my guitar gently sleeps.

Inspire your child on the path to music through this soothing nursery rhyme between a boy and his guitar, as he anticipates, dreams, and reflects on the joy they share.

Read an excerpt:

Music and playing will dance through my head
In a melody of dreams as I lay in my bed.
The houses keep quiet; they won’t make a creak
While my guitar gently sleeps.

PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON.COM * KINDLE * BOOKSHOP * INDIGO CHAPTERS * BARNES & NOBLE * BOOK DEPOSITORY

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**My thoughts**

I fell madly in love with this book as soon as I opened it. I read it. I sang it. I read it many times. I had visions of putting my best friend's son to bed back when he was a little boy, because he had a guitar. I could perfectly picture him loving this back then. It's perfect for any kid who has a guitar, one who wants a guitar. I have lots of friends who are musicians and I want to give this book to all of their young ones. The verse flows well and the illustrations are just darling. It's fantastic.

Thank you to the author and Goddess Fish for providing me with a requested review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Jason is someone who has always felt music can be a soundtrack that defines different parts of our lives. He also believes being able to express yourself through an instrument can be a lifelong reward. Along with his wife, Paige, they try to make sure there are enough instruments and/or noisemakers around the house for their two children's creativity and imagination to run wild.


CONNECT WITH JASON

WEBSITE: https://jlcstorybooks.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jlcstorybooks

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jlcstorybooks/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/jlcstorybooks

Jason Lee Christopher will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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