Review of SuperScruff (Goat Tails) by P. Lynn Halliday, illustrated by Jupiters Muse

 

Welcome to the review tour for SuperScruff: Goat Tails by P. Lynn Halliday! Read an excerpt and my thoughts on this book for teaching kids a lesson and then download your own copy. Be sure to catch the rest of the tour for more! Best of luck in the giveaway!

Goat Tails are a series of stories all about life on our family farm in Manitowaning. Join with us as we share the entertaining and crazy antics of all the critters that occupied that farm . . . especially the goats.

In our second book, Scruffy the kid arrives back from his BIG adventure. The lost had been found, but would he be welcomed or was it Pen Prison for him again? Scruffy had been in trouble so many times in the past that he began to have doubts. Sure the Maker loved him . . . but did everyone else?

Imagine his surprise when he was greeted at the fence by a churning, hopping, squawking sea of excitement, all straining to get a look at him! Wow, he was a superstar!

It suddenly struck him: now he knew for sure what his purpose was. He was made to be super . . . the super, duper hopping hero of the barnyard!

SuperScruff, the fearless leader of the Scruffkids!

"Oh no," bleated Nellie Nanny, "here we go again!"

Truer words have never been spoken: Scruffy was at it again. Join the fun as SuperScruff learns how to be truly Super!

Read an excerpt:

Scruffy looked around him, searching for the perfect way to show just how Super he was. He spied a ladder leaning against the side of the barn. Papa had been using that ladder to paint the window frames in the loft of the barn. He gazed up to the top of the ladder and an idea began to form. What if he climbed the ladder into the loft of the barn? Surely if he hopped the length of the barn and leapt out of the window, he would be able to fly clear over Poop Hill. It was probably 20 or 30 feet. This was far enough away that no one could claim that he did it only by hopping. They would think he was flying, just like he said he could. This would be the perfect demo to show his Super-Powers.

Calling everyone over, he told them that the barrel-jumping earlier was just a warm-up for the real event. Now he was going to show everyone how Super he was by flying over Poop Hill. Everyone quickly looked at the poop pile. It was a ten-foot-high stinking, steaming pile of poop... way too huge to hop over. Even Hobby had to admit that if Scruffy managed to pull off this stunt, he was really SuperScruff!

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**My thoughts**

In an age where we are inundated with superheroes, it's kind of nice to have a story that talks about what a superhero actually is. Now, don't get me wrong, I do love me some Marvel. But you have to look beyond the superhuman feats that these characters perform and into who they are within, what kinds of morals they value. And this story seeks to teach children to look within to be a super person that way.

This is the second story in the series and it sounds like our little friend had quite the adventure in the first one. We don't get too much detail about what happened in that first story, but it isn't necessary to enjoy reading this one. Though you may want to go back and read the first one after this one.

It does have a biblical focus that ties into its lessons. So this would be good to discuss with a small church group or even at home with your elementary-aged children. The cover does make it look like it's more of a picture book geared toward younger children, but it is a sort of mini chapter book.

Scruff learns his lesson as he tries (and fails) to perform superhuman [supergoat?] feats to impress the other animals on the farm. Kids will get a kick out of reading those.

The only part I didn't care for was when he ran away in fear from his mother, who was upset with him, "rolling pin in hand." That's not something that most people would use for discipline these days. But of course, she doesn't use it on him.

Otherwise, I think kids will enjoy this story and learn a lot from it.

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

Lynn is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a pharmacist, a storyteller and a Christian, living and working in Northern Ontario. Life on the farm has helped each member of our family to grow in so many different ways. Perhaps the most profound growth has been spiritual, as we have all marvelled while working on our farm at the amazing world that our loving God has made. How wonderful it is that God designed each person and critter for a special purpose—no mistakes and no misfits.

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GOODREADS: P Lynn Halliday (Author of Finding His Way) | Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15667819.P_Lynn_Halliday

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Santa and My Five Wishes by Omotayo Madojutimi, illustrated by Bulankina Ka

 
While Sarah and her mother are preparing for Christmas, Sarah makes a list of five wishes she has for Santa. She asks her mother when it’s time to tell Santa her five wishes, but each time she’s ready, Santa is nowhere to be found! Her mother assures her that Santa is coming, likely on Christmas Day. Sarah is patient, does fun activities, and enjoys the days leading up to Christmas. When Christmas Day arrives, Sarah is given the surprise of her life!

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Omotayo Madojutimi is a Nigerian-American author and poet who is devoted to making an impact through her writing. Omotayo strives to share her wisdom with adventurous readers in hopes of making their day a little brighter.

Omotayo was born in Lanham, Maryland, where she was mainly raised until she and her family relocated to Houston, TX. Omotayo attended Kempner high school, where she would perform her poetry for several teachers and staff and later received her Master’s in Social Work graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Lily and the Dream Advice by Sev North

 

This book tells a story of a cute bunny,
who likes to hop around, named Lily.

She hops and hops and meets some animals,
she learns from most of them,
she enjoys being with some of them,
she is curious about some of them,
and she is afraid of one of them.

Want to know which animal is which?

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About the author:

Sev North is a Swedish guy who loves kids and animals. Taking advantage of his talent in drawing, and his little experience in babysitting, he tries publishing his own books for kids to learn from, to work on their imagination and to be more curious.

It is his best hope that kids, along with the adults, will have good memories together while reading and learning from his books.

So kids - and adults too - read, imagine, be curious and enjoy.

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The Grate Adventure of Lester Zester by Mark Dantzler

 

The Grate Adventure of Lester Zester is the heart-warming story of a young kitchen tool that longs to understand his true purpose and know that he is wanted. Can Lester discover the secret to having a grate life and hope to live in the Everyday Drawer with the rest of Chef's helpful things? This fun, whimsical tale reminds children of all ages that they are loved and have a special place in this world. With a little help from some funny culinary friends, Lester shows us that life can be a grate adventure, if we simply believe!

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About the author:

Mark Dantzler is a retired school teacher who lives with his family in Maryland. Mark spends much of his free time in the kitchen, where he enjoys baking fattening goodies and creating tasty pasta dishes for his family and friends. Although he has no proof, Mark suspects that Lester Zester and his mechanical pals frequently gather in the kitchen after bedtime for some mischievous fun!

Children's book website: lesterzester.com

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Three Little Pigs by magnas, James Halliwell-Phillipps, and Joseph Jacobs

It's a new twist on an old classic! Be sure to grab your copy of this interpretation of Three Little Pigs. 

There dwelled a big bad wolf in the amidst of the forest and nearby the forest lived three little pigs. Wolf once saw the little pigs and he hastily pounced on them but the pigs escaped by a whisker. Little pigs were terrified and they decided to built houses to stay safe from the vicious wolf. First pig went to a farmer and bought some hay and built a straw house while the second pig went to a wood cutter and bought some woods and he built a wooden house but the third pig was smart and he bought some expensive bricks and built a strong brick house.

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Why Bear Boo Couldn't Poo? by Anna Glinko

This new story rhyme will make you and your child laugh out loud.

A whimsical rhyming tale about a bear named Boo who couldn’t poo. Boo finds himself in a chocolate paradise with a chocolate mountain. Boo just can’t help himself, he must eat the chocolate. But then Boo becomes bloated and uncomfortable. He realizes that all the chocolate and sugar have made him constipated. Read along with this humorous tale to find out if Boo learns his lesson so that he can poo.

• Rhyming story for kids
• Hilarious book for toddlers
• Great for ages 2-5
• Quality bedtime read
• Silly present for a goofy relative

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Includes bonus coloring pages!

#1 in HOT RELEASE in Children's European Folk Tales

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About the author:

Anna Glinko has always had a strong passion for reading. Ever since she was a little girl who learned how to put letters together to make words. She always has a new book in her hands, and never seems to stop. Anna went into hospitality as her profession. But as time went on, she quickly became a 9-5 worker by day, and a creative insightful novelist by night. For months Anna spent her nights writing in between baby feeds. Her stories are inspirational because they are pulled from her own family life. Highlighting challenges and the silly times alike, reading her tales will be like reading a story from your own life.

Anna lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and two boys.

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Review of My Beautiful Curly Hair by Kiana & Arya Holder

 Welcome to the review tour for My Beautiful Curly Hair by the mother-daughter team, Kiana & Arya Holder! This book is just as beautiful as her hair! Read an excerpt and my review before you purchase your copy. Then follow the rest of the tour for even more! Best of luck in the giveaway!

This is a story about a little girl who struggles with keeping her hair neat all the time, but grows to love and accept her wild and messy hair.

Kiana and Arya think having messy hair is more fun. Keeping your hair neat all the time is a lot of work.

Read an excerpt:

When I am home... I like to play in my toy room. I build forts and princess castles and pretend I’m a firefighter or a princess.

But even when I’m just playing, my hair still gets messy!

Messy hair comes in all different styles, colours, shapes and sizes.

I know I’m not the only one whose hair gets messy. I see it happen to my mommy, my dad, my sister, my cousins and my friends.

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**My thoughts**

The illustration on the cover of this book is absolutely stunning. It's simple and beautiful. I love that a mother-daughter team created this story. And I am so happy to have another diverse book that I can add to my collection. It's perfect for at home and for in the classroom. I think all of us can relate to having messy hair at different times. And this book is teaching us to embrace ourselves, even when we're messy. I loved it and I think your kids will, too.

I received a requested review copy from the publisher and Goddess Fish. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kiana and Arya are a mother-daughter duo who enjoy reading. The storyline for this book came from Arya's and Kiana's childhood experiences.


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Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations by Terance Shipman

When Dewayne, a precocious kindergartner rushes in the kitchen after school waving a letter from his teacher about the December celebration, his sister Banicia and mother help him understand what’s about to happen. An entertaining story of the wonder and excitement, join Banaica as she recalls the December celebrations in Mr. Shipman’s classroom the favorite time of the year. Mr. Shipman is their kindergarten teacher, and he makes the month of December a fun, educational, multicultural celebrations that your child will never forget! From Christmas, to Hanukkah, to Kwanzaa, this book is a New Timeless Classic and has earned its place among other classic like "The Night Before Christmas".

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Rave reviews:

Dr. Terance Shipman and illustrator Milan Ristic have succeeded in creating a fine children's book that the young audience will undoubtedly understand and inspire children to want to experience that which the little characters in the book experienced with curiosity and fascination.

This is a sweet multicultural holiday story celebrating the excitement around special class traditions. Mr. Shipman's heart and enthusiasm is contagious... and his students catch the beautiful spirit of the season too. My son would have loved to be in his class! Additionally, I appreciate that this story recognizes different traditions, yet encourages collective celebration. Wonderful December classroom reading!

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”.


www.teranceshipman.com

Find Terance Shipman's other books in the Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles on Amazon!

More of our features of Terance Shipman's books:

Check out Yvonne Abuda's illustrations from The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons by Terance L. Shipman and Prudence Williams

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

Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations by Terance Shipman

The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons by Terance L. Shipman and Prudence Williams

Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations

The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons by Terance L. Shipman & Prudence Williams with illustrations by Yvonne Abuda

Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles 123 by Terance Shipman, illustrated by Milan Ristic

Terence Shipman's Books for Kids

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Review of What It Means to be Me by Danielle Dawn Falk

 

Welcome to the review tour for What It Means to Be Me by Danielle Dawn Falk! Take a sneak peek inside and read my thoughts and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

"I am me as can be . . ."

Encouraging and heartfelt, "What It Means to Be Me" takes readers on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and self-worth. Written in rhyme, this engaging read about learning, dreaming and growing is meant for absolutely anyone to connect with the message of this sweet story.

Read along and celebrate everything it means to be your own true self.

Read an excerpt:

I am like the wind, the clouds, the grass, and the sun.
I walk where I want; I dance and run.
I have a heart full of love and a head full of dreams,
And the dreams that I dream are as big as the sea.
This is what it means to be me.

Buy Links

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**My thoughts**

Right off the bat, you feel empowered by looking at the cover. This young girl is just oozing self-confidence and self-love and it is beautiful to see. The illustrations of the other children throughout the rest of the book also exude happiness and joy.

The first page of the story is a little long, but is just an introduction that serves as sort of the start of a conversation with the child. The meat of the book has simpler text that is easier to read and digest and is printed on a background of peaceful colors and stars, again radiating happiness. 

It is a little on the long side but doesn't have to be read all in one sitting at first. It's a story that can be revisited time and time again and can inspire children to define themselves on different levels. I would love to use this in my classroom or with other young children in my life.

Thank you to the publishing company and Goddess Fish for sending me a requested review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Danielle Dawn Falk has a lifelong passion for writing. Growing up, she often struggled with feelings of being unaccepted, as well as not fitting in with her peers. When she became a mother, some of her goals were to help her son and daughter realize how unique and special they are, while at the same time, teaching them to show acceptance and compassion toward everyone else. She hopes that through her writing, she will inspire her children, as well as many others, to do just that.

Danielle lives with her family on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.


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Review of Chelsea's Forever Garden by Laura Lamb

  

Imagine being given a gift beyond your wildest dreams! Chelsea is beyond excited to now possess her own plot of land on her parents’ farm! It is hers to do with as she pleases. Travel with Chelsea through the decisions she must make. Share in her delight as she spends countless days and nights watching the natural unfolding of her garden and its creatures. Walk with Chelsea as she learns the wisdom of Mother Nature. See how her special bond affects her everyday life. Until, one day, she realizes she’s lost that connection to her special garden. What happens now? Will Chelsea ever regain her feelings of joy and freedom again? Treat yourself to these pages that hold incredible insights for both the young and old.

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**My thoughts**

This book actually transported me back to my childhood. I grew up on an acre of land and adopted chunks of our yard and gardens for myself, thanks to my parents. And I remember doing a lot of the same things that Chelsea does as I absorbed the natural world around me. I can feel Chelsea's love through her observations of her special outdoor place and it brings me peace as I remember mine. The beautiful illustrations help to bring all of those feelings to life as well.

I love this book as an introduction to kids about the beauty of the outdoors. I think it also serves as a reminder to adults that we can have our special places in person or in our minds to help us find that inner peace we all need in our crazy lives.

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