A middle grade book with queer rep and autistic rep?!? Yes, I knew that I needed to read this book. Getting to take part in Rockstar’s tour for this book is very exciting and I am so pleased that I was able to read this book. I was beyond excited to be able to host a spot on THE TROUBLE WITH ROBOTS by Michelle Mohrweis Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the DRESSING UP THE STARS: THE STORY OF MOVIE COSTUME DESIGNER EDITH HEAD by
Jeanne Walker Harvey & Diana Toledano (Illustrations) Blog Tour hosted
by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey & Diana Toledano
(Illustrations)
Pub. Date: September 20, 2022
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 40
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
As a child in the small mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, Edith Head had few
friends and spent most of her time dressing up her toys and pets and even wild
animals using fabric scraps. She always knew she wanted to move somewhere full
of people and excitement. She set her sights on Hollywood and talked her way
into a job sketching costumes for a movie studio.
Did she know how to draw or sew costumes? No. But that didn’t stop her!
Edith taught herself and tirelessly worked her way up until she was dressing
some of the biggest stars of the day, from Audrey Hepburn to Grace Kelly to
Ginger Rogers. She became the first woman to head a major Hollywood movie
studio costume department and went on to win eight Academy Awards for best
costume design—and she defined the style of an era.
My Review:
A cute picture book full of amazing art. This children's book tells the story of Edith Head, an amazing costume designer.
I wanted to know more about this character because of what she did. I didn't know much about costume designers and even less about this specific one, but I wanted to learn more. This book was quite an insight into Edith Head's life.
The story was brilliantly told in this book. Especially the parts where she made mistakes and things didn't work. I love that that was included. It's possible to fail at the beginning but if you strive to get better, you might be able to do it.
The artwork in this was gorgeous. The art of her outfits and sketches were amazing. I loved the colors and the rather simplistic artwork. Not simplistic in a bad way, more that the entire pages weren't taken up by things that could steal your attention.
About Jeanne Walker Harvey:
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JEANNE WALKER HARVEY studied literature and psychology at
Stanford University and has worn many
job hats, ranging from being a roller coaster ride operator to an attorney, a
middle school language arts teacher, and
a long-time docent for school groups at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She is the author of several
books for young readers, including the picture book biographies Dressing up the Stars: The
Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head, Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas,
and Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines. Jeanne lives in Northern California. Visit her
online at JeanneHarvey.com.
Website | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads | Amazon
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DIANA TOLEDANO is an illustrator, writer, and educator. She
is also a Pisces who loves children’s books, patterns, and dancing her heart
out. Originally from Spain, Diana (pronounced the Spanish way: dee-ah-na)
grew up in Madrid where she studied art history and illustration. Now she lives
in San Francisco with her husband and two fluffy cats. Her mixed media art
seeks to capture the magic of the ordinary. Diana’s product designs, picture
books, board books, and chapter books have been published and sold all over the
world. Diana also teaches workshops for kids and adults. She enjoys doing
school visits and speaking at conferences. Learn more at Diana-Toledano.com.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Goodreads
| Amazon | BookBub
Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of DRESSING UP THE STARS: THE STORY OF MOVIE COSTUME DESIGNER EDITH HEAD, US Only.
Ends
September 24th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule:
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I am super excited to be taking part
in the QUEST KIDS AND THE DRAGON PANTS OF GOLD by Mark Leiknes Blog Tour being hosted
by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out my review and make sure you scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Mark Leiknes
Pub. Date: September 13, 2022
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 336
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, TBD, Bookshop.org
Comics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear.
The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t
oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally
burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the
Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to
appease a furious dragon. Simple, right?
Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the
beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is
more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid;
and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest
to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid
swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants
of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers
from all kingdoms!
Review:
“Young readers dipping their toes
into fantasy realms will find plenty to enjoy here….The illustrations bounce
along as quickly as the text, making this a bubbly read, one that quickly grabs
attention and doesn’t require much hand-holding.... A rip-roaring good time.”
— Kirkus Reviews
My Rating: 5/5 stars
My Review:
I don't know what to say other than "I love this book". I don't often get to read books like this that leave me laughing the entire way through. It was an honest pleasure and reminded me of some of the books I read when I was younger.
I was hooked. I loved the art in the book and the way the story was told. I absolutely adore how funny it was and how the story was 'narrated'. It was a unique ride and I was hooked from the beginning. I mean...how often do you see adventurers steal pants? I couldn't help but be enthralled by the unique style and story.
If you want a quick read, I'd recommend it. This book isn't for people who only want serious reads. But if you want to read something fun that will touch your inner child, give this book a shot.
About Mark Leiknes:
Mark Leiknes lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife and
three kids. He produced a nationally syndicated comic strip for eight years and
now he writes and illustrates books that he hopes his kids will enjoy. And most
times they do!
Website | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon
Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of QUEST KIDS AND THE DRAGON PANTS OF GOLD, US
Only.
Ends September 20th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the RAISING THE HORSEMAN by Serena Valentino Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book
Author: Serena Valentino
Pub. Date: September 6, 2022
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 304
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
From the New York Times best-selling author of Disney’s Villains series comes a ghostly new stand-alone novel that reimagines The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen.
The two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's legendary haunting of
Sleepy Hollow is approaching, but Kat van Tassel wants nothing to do with the
town's superstitious celebrations. As a descendant of the original Katrina van
Tassel, Kat knows she’s expected to fulfill her ancestor’s legacy by someday
marrying her longtime boyfriend and running the prestigious family estate. But
Kat dreams of a life outside Sleepy Hollow.
Then Kat meets Isadora, a new girl in town who challenges Kat to reexamine
those expectations, opens her eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, and
makes her question who she truly wants to be . . . and be with.
When Kat is given the original Katrina’s diary, a new legend begins to take
shape, one that weaves together the past and the present in eerie ways. Can Kat
uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in
her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?
Fans of Serena Valentino will delight in this supernatural coming-of-age
tale that finally gives the women of Sleepy Hollow a chance to tell their side
of the story.
Review:
“A sweet retelling of a spooky classic.”―Kirkus Reviews
This was an interesting book to read. I quite like retellings so I was interested to get my hands on this book. Plus, that cover is absolutely gorgeous and I knew that I needed to read it. (Seriously, those colors and the eyes of the pumpkin. Just gorgeous!!)
I quite enjoyed reading this book. It took me a bit to get into it, but eventually it caught and kept my attention. I thought it was a really pleasant read. I liked the characters well enough even if none of them stood out to me as amazing.
I also really enjoyed the story being told through Kat and Katrina (via her journal). I thought it added a really interesting approach and I was a big fan of it.
I definitely think I like this author's writing style and I look forward to reading more of Valentino's books. This book isn't a new favorite of mine, but I did find that I quite enjoyed it. I thought it was a pleasant read, I'd especially recommend it as a nice read for the October/Fall/Halloween season that's coming up soon.
About Serena Valentino:
Serena
Valentino has
been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. She has
earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is
known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into
exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary
protagonists. The books in her best-selling Villains series are best enjoyed
when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast
Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, Mistress of All Evil, Mother
Knows Best, Odd Sisters, Evil Thing, Cold
Hearted, and Never Never. She is also the author of the
Villains graphic novels Evil Thing and Fairest of All.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub
Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of RAISING THE HORSEMAN, US Only.
Ends October 7th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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