Showing posts with label Lauren Tarshis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lauren Tarshis. Show all posts

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Book Review - I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900: I Survived, Book 21 by Lauren Tarshis

 

The book details the fictional story of one child surviving the horrible Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Galveston is located in Texas and it was a booming city. It's on an island off the southern coast of Texas and was founded in 1830s. The city was prosperous and boats from all over visited it's ports. When the storm started brewing on September 8, 1900, no one believe that it would be anything worst than they normally had. They thought it was impossible for a hurricane to hit the town. However, when the huge waves comes crashing down into the city, hundreds of homes were destroyed and eight thousand people were dead. The once bustling city has all but disappeared.

This was my first book in the series and I thought it was an interesting read. The horrific hurricane and the destruction it caused was toned down a bit for young readers though. I liked that the author included a section on hurricane facts, Galveston facts, along with tips on how to stay safe during a hurricane. I liked that they also included why they were interested in covering this topic. The book was a quick and easy read and it would be perfect for young readers who have an interest in history.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Book Review - Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose by Lauren Tarshis + Giveaway

 

 


To everyone, this youngster looks like a well behave child. He eats all of his veggies, he shares his toys with his little sister, and behaves while taking a bath. However, there are those secret moments where no one is looking that are the most special ones. This beautifully illustrated books share a glimpse into a child's life along with the special moments he shares with his dog. It shows the different sides of ourselves that we show to loved ones and the way we behave in private. I liked the it shows how the child could be himself and his pet will unconditionally love him. I think this is a cute and fun book for little readers. However, while the title of the book is has fun gross name, I think ti would be more appropriate to name it "Only my dog knows..."

 **Disclosure - I relieved a free unedited copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**  

 

 

 

About The Book:

Title: ONLY MY DOG KNOWS I PICK MY NOSE

Author: Lauren Tarshis & Lisa Bronson Mezoff (Illustrations)

Pub. Date:  October 19, 2021

Publisher: Orchard Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 48

Find it:  GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBDBookshop.org

A hilarious and tender picture book perfect for fans of No, David that insightfully explores the inner world of a child. The picture book debut from the New York Times bestselling author of I Survived, Lauren Tarshis!

To the outside world, it might look like you do everything right: eat your broccoli, share your toys, and behave in the bath. But what about the moments when no one is looking, and your messier, mushier, scared-ier self is revealed? The only one who knows is... the loyal dog friend who sees it all and still loves you just the way you are.

This celebration of friendship, loyalty, and unconditional love with man's -- and child's -- best friend is sure to delight and entertain readers of all ages. Laugh along with recognition and delight in this ode to being true to yourself. With tender, humorous text from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis, and joyful, expressive watercolors from artist Lisa Mezoff, this sweet book presents a validating message of confidence, empowerment, and unconditional love.

 

About Lauren Tarshis: 

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of ONLY MY DOG KNOWS I PICK MY NOSE, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/11/2021

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10/11/2021

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10/12/2021

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Review

10/12/2021

Jazzy Book Reviews

Review

10/13/2021

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Review

10/13/2021

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10/14/2021

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Review

10/14/2021

The Momma Spot

Review

10/15/2021

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Review

10/15/2021

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Review

Week Two:

10/18/2021

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt

10/18/2021

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Review

10/19/2021

The Phantom Paragrapher

Review

10/19/2021

Nerdophiles

Review

10/20/2021

Geaux Get Lit

Review

10/20/2021

Rajiv's Reviews

Review

10/21/2021

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

10/21/2021

Jaime's World

Excerpt

10/22/2021

Little Red Reads

Review

10/22/2021

She Just Loves Books

Review