Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot. This story was sweet and I enjoyed every minute of it. This isn’t just a good book with a sweet story it’s also a bit inspirational. Kara is a wonderful character that any aged person would like. Each character is Easy to connect with and they definitely draw you completely into their world and I couldn’t stop until the very last page. It’s a well written and is a bit of a faster pace with lots going on. But the author does a wonderful job of writing it all without overwhelming the readers. It’s characters and wonderful and you won’t be forgetting them anytime soon after you finish. Four stars and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-06-04 18:51:442020-06-04 21:57:00Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Katie Kearney
This is my second book by Allison M. Boot. This story follows Kara. Since being adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest two years ago she’s living her best life. Kara has to face a dance partner she doesn’t like, a new dance instructor, and her family’s disinterest in starting a program that will help orphans find their forever families. What does the future hold for Kara? Read this book to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-06-04 13:51:412020-06-04 15:01:03Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Meg Tyrrell
Love the Way You Dance is the charming sequel to Allison M. Boot’s Just the Way You Are. Where the previous book focuses on Misty, this book’s protagonist is Kara. Kara is a young girl who, after worrying that her disabilities would mean she would never find a family, was adopted by none other than the King and Queen of Starrycrest. Now a princess, Kara has plenty to worry about including whether she’ll nail an upcoming dance performance, and whether the Queen’s pregnancy is threatening Kara’s place in the family. The world Boot has created is fun and exciting. In a fantasy land, anything goes and Boot has certainly had fun with this! Kara has access to all the delicious food a person can dream of (thanks, in part, to the friendly and talented chef Tony). She has a super wheelchair designed especially to enhance a dancer’s performance, and excellent instruction from pink-haired dance teacher Stella. There’s a cinema in the palace with a fairly comprehensive collection of Rom-Coms. And also trolls, which will grant wishes but always with an aim to furthering their quest to wreak havoc on Starrycrest. This is a fun book, suitable for YA and teen readers (but also very enjoyable for adults!). It addresses emotional topics, including disability and foster care, but the fun and vibrant setting keeps the tone light and friendly. For me, this is a five-star book. I’m enjoying the series, and hope there’s more to come! (perhaps a book focusing on Tyler? Or a chance to revisit Kara as a young adult?).
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I loved this story, Kara was an awesome character and the adventure and fantasy aspects of this book had me hooked. I love the lessons involved in this story that anyone that doesn’t think the most of themselves could learn from.
This is not my first book by this author and absolutely will not be my last. It’s nice to take a break sometimes from the heavier books I read to let myself into another world, it was like being in a fairy tale land and you get really comfortable in all that is Starrycrest.
I have a couple granddaughters that I’m going to give this book to, as well as the first 2 I’ve read. I truly believe they will love everything about these fantasies and walk away with some truly helpful thoughts to carry through their teenage years and beyond.
Loved it and can’t wait for more from this author.
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Grace’s Ghosts is a book suitable for children as young as 9 to 12 years of age. I am not ashamed to say, at 31 years of age, I loved it. From the very first page I was intrigued and drawn into the storyline. I can honestly way, I don’t recall reading a story like this in the past. It was fast paced, exciting and unique. I feel as though Grace was a character kids could relate to or feel empathy towards. I can’t say enough about Grace’s Ghosts but I will stop here as to not spoil anything. Regardless of age, if you’re looking for a short, fun read, I recommend this 5 star book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2020-06-03 22:00:452020-06-03 22:10:21Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Felicia Bates
I was unprepared for how immediately I was pulled into this story. The author does a beautiful job creating a story that truly speaks to all ages and does a fantastic job keeping your interest and attention. Loved every page and am an immediate fan of this author. Looking forward to more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-06-03 21:55:012020-06-03 21:55:01Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Heather Lovelace
Grace’s Ghosts is the first book I’ve read by Stephanie Wilson Peterson. This was the best children’s book I’ve read in a very long time. Honestly- it was full of emotion and great plots with amazing characters. I read this in a few hours because I couldn’t put it down! This story follows Grace who’s able to see ghosts, and have conversations with them. You get to meet her family and the people that go to her school. Every one who’s important is so deeply created, I either loved or despised them – whichever emotion Stephanie wanted me to feel. I hope there’s more of Grace’s story because I can’t wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-06-03 18:44:092020-06-03 22:04:27Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Meg Tyrrell
Love The Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot was a great book! It was a great continuation/sequel of her previous novel, Just The Way You Are. Still read just like a fairytale, was just as funny and entertaining, and heart warming as the first novel as well. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and was very entertained while doing so, even with the slight juvenile-esque feel to the story telling and words. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2020-06-03 17:35:532020-06-03 22:02:30Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Rachel Moss
Swallowed by a Secret By Risa Nyman 5 out of 5 stars
The story Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman is a book that I enjoyed reading. I found myself quickly drawn into the storyline and didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the final page. It is the story of 12-year-old Rocky whose father has died. He finds himself changing homes and schools which both take time to adjust to. He doesn’t believe that his mother has told him all about how his father passed away. He becomes determined to find out the truth. With the help of a new friend, Olive, Rocky sets out to find the secret. How far is Rocky ready to go to find out the truth? Will it mean that Rocky has to take risks to discover the truth? Read this book to find out. This is a story that I found to have sad moments and I couldn’t help but empathize with Rocky and how he feels. Olive is a wonderful character and she is as determined to help Rocky. She is a good friend to him. The book has heartbreaking and heartwarming moments as well. It is a story that is also emotional at times. The author has written a story that is unforgettable and will touch your heart. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-06-03 13:17:202020-06-03 13:56:39Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more from her. This is a well written story that would be great for any young adult or a middle aged child. I had no issues connecting with the characters. They made the story engaging and kept me turning pages. This is a story about Rocky who overhears his mom tell the truth about what happened to his dad. When she moves him to another city, he finds that the real truth lies in the city he just came from. He meets Olive and together they go on a journey of finding out the truth about his father. He thought he knew him but did he really? I highly recommend this book.
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This is a great adventure about a young girl called Grace. Grace is an outcast in her little village. She has friends but they aren’t alive.
All her friends are ghosts. Grace is the only one able to see them so when they come to her asking for help to lift a curse which stops them going into the light she has no choice but to help.
Along the way she learns new things about herself and her family, but the main question is can she solve how to break the curse before her ghost friends die a complete death.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-06-02 11:44:052020-06-02 12:42:02Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Kerry Carr
After twelve-year-old Rocky overhears Mom admit her story about how his dad died is bogus, his trust in his one remaining parent unravels. The For-Sale sign appears on the front lawn right after the funeral, forcing Rocky to leave the house linked to so many memories of his dad.
Consumed by the secret and struggling to adjust to changing schools mid-year, Rocky is startled by a familiar voice. Dashing into a restroom stall to hide, the voice of his father tells him that the only way to learn the truth is to return to his old town.
Can you take advice from a dead person?
Rocky finds a real partner in a new friend, Olive, who offers to be his assistant sleuth and help him crack the secret and get his life on track. The pair’s schemes go bust, but they embolden Rocky to embark on a journey of risks, eavesdropping and snooping to discover the truth about the father he thought he knew.
Born in Boston with the accent to prove it, Risa lived within ten miles of the city for decades until a recent move to the neighboring Ocean State.
For many years, Risa worked in a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting active participation in our democracy, with a special focus on voting and elections.
Risa’s deep dive into creative writing started with finding three pennies in a neat stack in a completely empty apartment that belonged to her mother. It’s a long story.
When not writing, Risa is reading, exercising or doing therapeutic ironing – unless the grandchildren are around.
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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is a very well spun story. Some books you read for the history, some you read for love, and some you read just cause you like a good story. This book is that good story. I could totally identify with Grace, because I have been that odd man out. Eccentricity is rarely loved by the rest of the world. This is a great story for young people but adults will love it too. I know I did! I hope we see Grace and her friends in another story, these characters are way to good to only travel with once.
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Boot does a beautiful job crafting this story and building off the world she created in book one. The storyline is very detailed and well written to allow readers to pick it up as a stand-alone and not be at a disadvantage. However the characters are so enjoyable, I would recommend all to pick up the first book to better understand the underlying history. Relatable and heroic, readers of all ages will take away much from the life lessons in these pages. Beautiful.
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Grace’s Ghosts By Stephenie Wilson Peterson 5 out of 5 stars
The story Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is an entertaining and intriguing book to read. It is a story that I found interesting from the very beginning and didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. I loved the character of Grace. She is a twelve-year-old who has the unusual ability to see ghosts. While her life may be a bit strange, Grace is happy with it. Then she is told a secret about the town of Tansy where she lives. From there she is asked to help find a way to break a curse. Will Tansy be able to help the ghosts who reside in Tansy? What will she find out about her family along the way? What will happen to the ghosts in Tansy if the curse is broken? Read this book to find out. Tansy is such a wonderful character. She is intelligent, kind, and caring. I also enjoyed reading about Midnight who is Tansy’s feline best friend. This is a story that will capture your imagination. It is a story that includes magic, magical creatures, mages, and a curse. The book is exciting to read, and you can’t help but root for Tansy to find a way to break the curse on the town. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that interact and help Tansy. This is an amazing story that I would recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-06-01 17:56:102020-06-01 19:46:44Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Laura Furuta
This is a cute story that I enjoyed. This is a children’s story about Grace and her friends that happen to be ghosts. One day they tell her about a secret the town has. As she searches for answers, she finds things out that could just jeopardize her friendship with her friends. Will she break the town curse before it is too late? This story pulled me in from the beginning. It is a short story that is engaging and would be great for any child. It has some mystery and problem solving that is great. The characters are a little different but they made the story enjoyable to read. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-06-01 15:38:242020-06-01 15:38:24Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Twelve-year-old Grace and her feline best friend, Midnight, have a secret: Midnight is a ghost. But then again, so are the rest of Graces’ friends.
Since she’s the only person in hundreds of years with the ability to see them, the many ghosts of Tansy have flocked to Grace since birth. She doesn’t mind. She prefers the company of the dead to that of the cliquey kids at school.
Grace is happy with her strange life, until one day, the ghosts tell her about the secret her town has hidden for centuries. There’s a reason there are more ghosts than living people in Tansy. Three-hundred years ago, a lonely witch cast a spell that mistakenly trapped the soul of every person to ever set foot in the tiny town. So when the spirits beg her to find a way to break the curse, Grace is eager to help.
As she searches for answers, Grace makes discoveries about the secret her family hid for generations and a world of magic hidden in her own backyard.
Grace soon realizes that if she succeeds in breaking the curse, she’ll lose Midnight and all of her ghost friends, but if she fails, everyone living in Tansy will face the same fate. Can Grace break the curse before it’s too late?
Stephenie is the author of Grace’s Ghosts and the Nellie Nova series. Stephenie and her family live near Raleigh, North Carolina. She writes, teaches creative writing, and homeschools her three
amazing kids. Stephenie is represented by Jessica Reino of Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
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Love The Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is a story about a young girl trying to make her way. After reading the previous book I am glad that we got to see more about Kara. She is an interesting character who definitely had more to say. I found the book overall to be a sweet story that would appeal to various ages, given the age of Kara. It is a fun and easy read, making it the perfect way to relax and lose yourself for an afternoon. I highly enjoyed this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-05-31 14:51:212020-05-31 14:57:58Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Kerry Baker
Love the Way You Dance is another great novel by Allison Boot. I found this book to be inspirational in the message presented. Love the Way You Dance follows the Princess Kara, who was adopted, as she struggles to find her place within her new family and reach the belief that she belongs. Allison Boot is an author people should check out. She not only writes great novels, but also offers inspiration to those individuals who feel they are different. The message in her novels and especially Love the Way You Dance is that everyone is special in their own unique way and everyone deserves love.
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5 Star Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is a wonderfully written young adult fantasy with a sweet fairytale feel. I loved this book and couldn’t stop reading till I finished. Kara was adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest and has everything she could possibly ever want. She even scored the leading role in “The Nutcracker “. Kara begins to have doubts when everything starts falling apart. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I as always look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-05-30 18:15:582020-05-30 19:35:14Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Love the way you dance by Allison M. Boot a sweet and starry five-star read. This is a sublime story that you can while away a few hours reading and just enjoy the warmth from the story, I adore Kara and how brave she is, not brave as she faces life with a disability but brave for being who she is. This is a great fairy-tale complete and will bring many aspects to the life of the reader, its great for all ages and will help everyone see through different eyes.
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This was such an enjoyable read! I loved the characters and I loved the storyline. I kind of felt that the story had a fairy tale feel to it and it definitely had a lovely magical element to it. The characters I the story have their own issues/problems to overcome and I really enjoyed seeing how they dealt with the issues arising in their lives. Kara was a sweet character; I loved how she thought and how she thought of others and their happiness. I have read books by this author before and I really love her writing style, the magical world she creates comes alive as I’m reading. I would absolutely recommend this book to other readers!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2020-05-29 13:41:422020-05-29 14:55:12Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Katie Matthews
Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is a sweet, young adult read. This book tells the story of Kara, who was adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest. Kara is a brave and sweet young lady who has lived a life of challenges. She is wanting to make some changes in the Kingdom and set up a program for orphans who need to find their forever home. Unfortunately, the King and Queen are not completely behind Kara’s new plan. I really enjoyed this story about courage, acceptance, and loving yourself despite any flaws. I think this is a sweet story to be enjoyed by many. Also, I think younger readers can learn a lot and will enjoy reading Kara’s story. This is a nice modern fairy tale story.
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Love the Way You Danceby Allison M. Boot is a sweet young adult fantasy that has a fairy tale feel to it. It is a story of self- acceptance, with magic, some drama, believing in yourself, learning to love yourself, evil trolls, and a little bit of adventure. I enjoyed this super sweet read. Ever since Kara was adopted by the king and queen of Starrycrest, she has lived a lovely life, with everything she could ever want- loving parents, a lovely home- including the starring role in the kingdom’s production of “The Nutcracker.” But things begin to fall apart, and Kara begins to doubt everything. She is put to the test and will have to draw on all her strength, and truly accept herself, if she is to overcome it all in the end. Another lovely story by Allison M. Boot!
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Love the Way You Dance By Allison M. Boot 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved reading about the character of Kara. She has been adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest. Her life has been wonderful until changes threaten her place in the family as well as the kingdom. Kara is a young girl who has deep insecurities. She also has a fierce determination when she puts together plans. Kara has to face a dance partner she doesn’t like, a new dance instructor, and her family’s disinterest in starting a program that will help orphans find their forever families. What does the future hold for Kara? Read this book to find out This story will have you falling in love with the character of Kara as well as many of the other additional ones. Some of them have been brought forward from another story and I loved reading about how their lives have changed. It is like keeping in touch with friends. The book did have my emotions going up and down. I was empathetic towards how Kara was feeling about the changes that were happening in her life. The story is heartwarming and a joy to read. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-05-25 08:22:132020-05-25 08:43:44Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this young adult fantasy story. This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite yet so far. This is a well written story with characters that bring the story to life. They bring a story of a fairytale about a princess who thinks she has everything until one day she realizes her life is about to become a nightmare. There is alot going on in this story but it is fast paced and engaging. I had no problems connecting to the magical characters. They are strong and supportive of each other which made the story easy to read. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to Kara as she learns to love
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Since being adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest two years ago, Kara has lived a magical life, complete with doting parents and staff as well as a starring role in the Starrycrest Starlets’ production of The Nutcracker. The princess is on top of the world until big changes threaten her place in the Denison family as well as in the kingdom.
Kara’s magical life quickly turns into a nightmare when she is forced to face her deepest insecurities and prepare for the biggest night of her life with a dance partner whom she does not even like. To complicate matters even more, Stella Dixon, the Starlets new dance instructor, tells the princess about a program in Eclipston that helps orphans find their forever families. Kara loves the idea and wants to implement a similar program in Starrycrest, but others in the royal family refuse.
The tiny royal soon realizes that, in order to be the princess she has always hoped to be and make Starrycrest a better kingdom, she must take matters into her own hands as her mother once did. After an encounter with Victrollia, an evil troll who hates the Denisons and wants to avenge the death of her cousin, Trovella, goes terribly wrong, the princess and her loyalty to her family is put to the ultimate test. In the end, Kara will learn that living life to the fullest means you must love the way you dance.
Much like the main characters in her novels, Allison M. Boot, has a disability. She writes to spread messages of self-acceptance and equality to young boys and girls traveling paths similar to hers in hopes of inspiring them to live their lives to the fullest.
Allison M. Boot, otherwise known as the Wheelin’ Wordsmith, writes stories to spread messages of acceptance and equality to kids with disabilities. She earned a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Dayton and currently resides in Urbana, Illinois with her husband, Dylan.Since relocating to Illinois, she has been blessed to become a member of the Alliance for Inclusion & Respect (AIR), the planning committee for Champaign-Urbana’s annual disABILITY Resource Expo and the Illinois Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). She also advocates for the rights of those with disabilities as a contributing writer for Yahoo Lifestyle and The Mighty. In addition to her writing, Allison uses social media to advocate for those with disabilities and spread awareness. While she enjoys being a daughter to 2, a sister to 11, an auntie to 12, it is being a wife and a dog mom to 2 that she loves most.
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Jake is off to daycare, but he’s worried about what’s in store.
Going somewhere new can be scary–trying something different, even more.
How will he get ready, and what will help him through?
What will bring him comfort and help prepare him for something new?
Jake loves his comfy bed, close friends, and favorite trail, but now he’s off to Doggy Daycare for the first time. He’s worried others won’t like him and run away, and he doesn’t want to leave the place he knows best. His best friend Neet is there to help him, along with a surprise from his family, but will Jake overcome his worries and have fun? And is he the only one nervous about being in a new place? Kindness, comfort, and aid from loved ones fill this tale with love and compassion.
Jake the Growling Dog is a fun-loving tale about new adventures, friendship, handling stress, and overcoming fear.
Author and licensed educational counselor, Samantha Shannon, brings Jake back for this second tale about a dog who is different from other dogs and critters. After making some new friends at home in his first book when others began to see him as the sweet and kind dog he is despite his growly voice, now Jake’s family takes him somewhere new.We’ve all been nervous at one time or another about a new experience, and Jake’s tale not only shows kids that they aren’t alone in having those butterflies in their tummy it also gives them gentle ideas on how to handle those worries and fears while having a blast with their favorite growly character and his furry friend.
Includes Conversation Starters and Activities for Children, Families, Schools, and Counselors to help with confidence, stress, and preparing for new experiences.
Samantha Shannon is a best-selling author and licensed educational counselor who has published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres. Sites: parkersinclair.net & jakethegrowlingdog.com
Samantha’s love for creatures great and small has led her to incorporate animals in all of the books, from eagles to cheetahs! Throughout her life, Samantha’s family has always included a dog, and they’ve always been more than pets. They were fur-brothers, sisters, and babies.
When Samantha had her first child in 2009, she wanted to write a picture book based on her sister’s dog, Jake. While visiting her sister in the Pacific Northwest, Samantha realized that Jake growled all the time. He growled while playing frisbee, getting an ear rub, running, and even when he was sleeping! Despite his unusual choice of noisemaking, Jake is a sweet dog, which makes him the perfect character for a children’s picture book.
With Samantha’s background in educational counseling, Jake’s first story includes a character education & loving-kindness activity for families, schools, & counselors. Jake’s story speaks to all of us about accepting, and appreciating, the differences in others–both caring attitudes we need in our diverse and beautiful world.
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This is one of my favorite series I have read this year. I absolutely loved all of these books. You can help but to fall in love with these characters. This set contains Flowers in December, Coming Home, and Second Chance. This is a great romance set to read. Once I started this series I could not stop. It only took me a few days to devour this amazing series.
Flowers in December Connor Norton is returning to his hometown to bury his mother. He can’t believe how fast the years has gone by. Connor has been so busy with his career he has no social life. When he gets home it feels like he never left. Connor starts to realize that he is now alone and that makes him remember all the good times. He inherits the family cat Tom. Connor starts to feel like he can have a future that he always wanted. Connor meets new people that he builds a relationship with them. He wants to make a new life for himself but can he let the past rest or will it continue to haunt him?
Coming Home Connor Norton finds himself back to his hometown. He left for a few months to grieve is mother’s passing. Connor still feels lost without her but her cat Tom makes him feel better. He is happy when he runs into Mary Ann again. Connor cares about her and he wants to start over again. He is still trying to find himself again as well. Will coming home help him with his life or will it make it even more upsetting?
Second Chance Mary Ann is still loving her flower shop and it’s been four months after Connor left. She is seeing a new guy that is making her happy but there is something missing. Mary Ann is in the store one day and she swears she sees Connor but he went back to the city. She is in complete shock when she finds out that it is Connor. He moved back but why. Can Mary Ann and Connor move on from the hurt or will it be too much for the both of them?
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A KISS BENEATH A STRAWBERRY MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 3) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five Stars
Fish this story was sweet. Like the perfect sun sweet tea my grandma made. You can’t read this story and not feel that little bloom of hope. You get so many emotions through every page that you feel like you’re apart of the story. That their lives effortlessly entwine with yours. This story takes you on a ride that many young adults face. Where you see your life going one way and reality steps in and sends you to place you never saw coming. Drew and Marielle story will touch your heart in so many ways. I couldn’t believe how good this story was. It was a quick read that will last a lifetime. I wish it was longer but I definitely got my daily dose of feels. I don’t think I would be as strong as these two characters with all they go through. I found Marielle to be strong and interestingly unique. Drew is headstrong and brave. Definitely check out this book well worth it.
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