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:  Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.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	YABooksCentral	Interview
10/11/2021	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
10/12/2021	Two Points of Interest	Review
10/12/2021	Jazzy Book Reviews	Review
10/13/2021	For The Love Of The Page	Review
10/13/2021	celiamcmahonreads	Review
10/14/2021	@Curlygrannylovestoread	Review
10/14/2021	The Momma Spot	Review
10/15/2021	Lifestyle of Me	Review
10/15/2021	booksaremagictoo	Review

Week Two:

10/18/2021	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt
10/18/2021	BookHounds ya	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

October 2021 Empties!

 

October is already here and I can't believe it! I feels like the year has blown by so quickly. However, I am loving this weather and I hope it stays like this for awhile and we have a mild winter. I didn't really manage to finish much this month and the few things I did finish were okay.

I didn't really do many face mask month because I been lazy about putting one on. The two new masks I did try were okay. I did like the Centella mask more than the green tea mask but, they were both average. I did try this new serum from Graydon that goes on like a charm and feels like a treat on my skin. I use it after applying a face sheet and my skin is glowing.

I finally finished a palette and a nail polish! This is the first time this year I finished a palette and nail polish. The Urban Decay palette is so old that I don't really know the name of the palette. I love this green polish and I am so sad that its finished. It's from Lollipop Posse Lacquer in Widely Regarded as a Bad Move. I got it last year for my birthday. The polish lasted so long and was a beautiful color so, I will probably buy more from this brand.

The last few things I tried this month was a bit disappointing. The Generation Clay mask was painful and burned when I applied it. I don't think it even did anything. The lavender spray from Kerstin Florian smelled nice but, did nothing to provide any hydration on skin. The Holifrog was one of the worst scrubs I ever used. The gummy texture made it hard to apply and the product smelled bad. 

Is there anything you used this month that you would recommend?

Pureology Clean Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

Orjena Green Natural Moisture Mask Sheet

FIF Centella Sensitive Ampoule Mask

Honey Jarret Super Beau'Tea Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack - Chamomile + Tea Tree

Urban Decay Palette

Graydon Fullmoon Serum

Generation Clay Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask

Kerstin Florian Aromatherapy Lavender Body Spray

Holifrog Como Popp-e Renewal Scrubby Wash

Book Spotlight - Welcome To Dweeb Club by Betsy Uhrig + Giveaway

 About The Book:

Title: WELCOME TO DWEEB CLUB

Author: Betsy Uhrig

Pub. Date: September 28, 2021

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 272

Find it:  Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

What if a school club changed your life forever?

In the second week of seventh grade, Jason Sloan signs up for the brand-new HAIR Club. He and his friends have no idea what it’s about, but since they’re the first to sign up they figure they’ll be in charge in no time. The club turns out to be super weird: using fancy new equipment donated by a mysterious benefactor, the members are supposed to monitor school security footage. Their first assignment: find out what is stealing the cafeteria’s croutons.

Instead of the expected dark cafeteria, the computers show the club members something else entirely: actual footage of themselves as high school seniors, five years in the future! What on earth could be happening? Is it some kind of time warp, or alternate reality? Or is it just an un-funny prank? As they scramble to solve the mystery, they can’t help but notice something else—none of them like what they see five years from now. Is there any way to change the future—and their fates? 

  

About Betsy Uhrig: 

Betsy Uhrig was born and raised in Greater Boston, where she lives with her family and way more books than you are picturing. She graduated from Smith College with a degree in English and has worked in publishing ever since. She writes books for children instead of doing things that aren’t as fun. Betsy is the author of Double the Danger and Zero Zucchini and Welcome to Dweeb Club. Visit her at BetsyUhrig.com for more information about her books and her cats.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of WELCOME TO DWEEB CLUB, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/13/2021	I'm Shelfish	Excerpt
9/14/2021	Nay's Pink Bookshelf	Review
9/15/2021	A Dream Within A Dream	Guest Post
9/16/2021	Jazzy Book Reviews	Excerpt
9/17/2021	celiamcmahonreads	Review
9/18/2021	Nonbinary Knight Reads	Review

Week Two:

9/19/2021	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
9/20/2021	Perusewithcoffee	Review
9/21/2021	Cindy's Love of Books	Review
9/22/2021	The Momma Spot	Review
9/23/2021	@Curlygrannylovestoread	Review
9/24/2021	Midnightbooklover	Review
9/25/2021	Nerdophiles	Review

Week Three:

9/26/2021	Pick a good book	Review
9/27/2021	Rajiv's Reviews	Review
9/28/2021	YA Books Central	Interview
9/29/2021	Lifestyle of Me	Review
9/30/2021	Don't Judge, Read	Interview
10/1/2021	Fyrekatz Blog	Review
10/2/2021	Onemused	Review/IG Spotlight

Week Four:

10/3/2021	BookHounds YA	Guest Post
10/4/2021	booksaremagictoo	Review
10/5/2021	Book-Keeping	Review
10/6/2021	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt
10/7/2021	The Pages In-Between	Review
10/8/2021	Two Points of Interest	Review

Book Spotlight - Vial of Tears by Cristin Bishara + Giveaway

 

About The Book:

Title: VIAL OF TEARS

Author: Cristin Bishara

Pub. Date: October 5, 2021

Publisher: Holiday House

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 320

Find it:  Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Two sisters become trapped in the underworld--and in the machinations of deities, shapeshifters, and ghouls--in this lush and dangerous Phoenician mythology-inspired fantasy.

Sixteen-year-old sisters Samira and Rima aren't exactly living the dream. Instead, they live with their maddeningly unreliable mother in a rundown trailer in Michigan. Dad's dead, money's tight, and Mom disappears for days at a time. So when Sam's grandfather wills her the family valuables--a cache of Lebanese antiquities--she's desperate enough to try pawning them before Mom can.

But she shouldn't. Because one is cursed, forbidden, the burial coin of a forgotten god. Disturbing it condemns her and Rima to the Phoenician underworld, a place of wicked cities, burning cedar forests, poisoned feasts of milk and lemons, and an endless, windless ocean.

Nothing is what it seems. No one is who they say. And down here, the night never ends.

To get home--and keep her sister safe--Sam will have to outwit beautiful shapeshifters, pose as a royal bride, sail the darkest sea... and maybe kill the god of death himself.

Reviews:

★  "A heroic tale that feels both classic and fresh."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

 

About Cristin Bishara: 

Cristin grew up in a small Ohio town where she got her first library card at age three. She’s been reading and writing ever since. Before publishing Relativity, Cristin worked as a freelance business writer, authoring magazine articles, as well as copy for food catalogs, ads, websites, and tourist guides. She’s taught composition and creative writing, both at the college level and in community workshops. In her spare time, she loves to travel, attempt to learn Spanish and Arabic, and cook, especially her grandmother’s Lebanese recipes. Learn more about Cristin by following her on Instagram.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of VIAL OF TEARS, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/27/2021	YA Books Central	Excerpt
9/27/2021	A Bookish Dream	Review
9/28/2021	Rajiv's Reviews	Review
9/28/2021	BookHounds YA	Excerpt
9/29/2021	Sometimes Leelynn Reads	Review
9/29/2021	Books a Plenty Book Reviews	Review
9/30/2021	abackwardsstory	Review
9/30/2021	Emelie's Books	Review
10/1/2021	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review
10/1/2021	FyreKatz Blog	Review

Week Two:

10/4/2021	Amani’s Honest Reviews	Excerpt
10/4/2021	Simplybeccamee	Review
10/5/2021	The Momma Spot	Review
10/5/2021	The Litt Librarian	Review
10/6/2021	The Bookwyrm's Den	Review
10/6/2021	@coffeebooksandmascara	Review
10/7/2021	Dana's Book Garden	Review
10/7/2021	two points of interest	Review
10/8/2021	@jypsylynn	Review
10/8/2021	History from a Woman’s Perspective	Review