Tree Spirits is an amazing book that has story and photography by Louise Wannier. In this picture book, Louise has shared pictures of different tree shapes and has related that picture to different animals or birds. Before reading this book, I hadn’t realize that tree offers us so many things to see.
This book is suitable for kids of age group 4-8 years. Beautiful illustrations by Tatiana Jackson has made the book eye catchy. Kids gonna have great time as they have many pictures in this book which they can color. I am glad to read this book and much curious to explore the trees around my house. It’s a wonderful picture book that I like to strongly recommend to others.
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
My name is Paris Chanel and I’m a writer from Chicago, Il. I write humor books, children books, and YA Fiction. I can write anything.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “The F Word”?
My son was my inspiration. He repeats everything and much like his parents, he adds a comical spin to everything he does, even when he’s being mischievous. This story is based on a true story, condensed down to one day.
Q3. What are your hobbies apart from writing?
Apart from writing, I love to read! LOVE to read. Reading relaxes my mind and opens the world (this world and factitious worlds) up for me.
Q4. Are you planning to write your next book soon?
My next humor book and four children’s books are COMPLETED! They just need to be illustrated. I want to keep my same illustrator, @Taiye_okoh, because he’s the best and understands my vision for the stories. Hopefully we can have three more out by the end of this year. I’m also in the middle of re-writing a couple of YA Fiction books that I can’t wait to introduce to the world. There’s nothing like them.
Q5. For which age group your book “The F Word” is suitable?
Good question! This book is targeted to any adult with a sense of humor. The book is funny! I am also targeting parents, who I think will find the book most relatable. They can decide if the book is suitable for their child to read for a laugh.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
I don’t really have a favorite quote. The scripture that screams at me all the times is, Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth.”
Q7. What is your reaction when you hear a kid using bad word around you?
If it’s not my kid, I don’t have much of a reaction. I wonder how the parent feels because I’ve been there. When it’s my kid, I’m shocked and feel bad because I hope they didn’t pick up the word from me or their dad. The point of the book, if you pay attention *wink*, is that we parents can’t fully control what your child hears, sees, and picks up from the world we live in.
Q8. What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Hmmm…I say find books about something that they have an actual interest in, and their child will read it on their own. Enjoying reading came naturally to me, but not to all my kids. I don’t understand that at all, but I had to accept it. They have other passions that I love.
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Literary success to me is producing a book that you are proud of and not only sharing it with the world. Everything that I write has an intention. I wrote The F Word to make people laugh. The next book is to make people remember and understand that they are a part of history. My YA fiction books were written to make people think on a new level. If I can reach people through my literature, people I’ve never met and will probably never meet, to me, that is literary success.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
I have so many…Simply put, I want to be the Beyonce of writing.
Book: Speak-A-Boo: Glimpse into Toddler’s Brains as They Learn to Walk to Talk
Author: Dr Neeraj Suri
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“Speak-A-Boo: Glimpse into Toddler’s Brains as They Learn to Walk to Talk” penned by the author Dr Neeraj Suri is a great book and it will help many parents of children who have hearing impairment. A parent of an hearing impaired child struggles through various phases. Amongst it, first one is the denial. Parents fear what society gonna comment on their child. They also develop the fear of giving birth to another child with hearing impairment.
For the first time, I have read a book that gives glimpse into toddler’s mind. This journey is not at all easy for parents. But they can make their journey easy by discussing about it with other parents who are/have been in their shoes.
Cover photo of the book looks nice. It is an insightful read and one should mark the important points for quick reference in future. Language of the book is simple. Even if one is not an avid reader, he/she could understand well what author has discussed in this book. It’s a worth reading book that author has written from her experience.
“Ewe Can Do It! Owl Help!” is a children’s book written and illustrated by Michael Alexander.
Through this story, author is showing the importance of friends in life. This story will really help children to learn that with friend’s assistance we can easily come out of any circumstances. Go through the sweet little story to know how friends are our great support system.
This is really a wonderful story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Highly recommended for little readers!!! Overall the book is a good read. Beautifully illustrated. Lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf. Language of the book is easy so kids could understand it.
“The Faith of a Mustard Seed” is a Children’s Book written by the author Deborah A Smith. Story features a little mustard seed that was waiting to grow. Little mustard seed is expecting roots and beautiful leaves one day. The weeds around her started growing. Will mustard seed be able to have patience?
Thought questions given at the end of the book are amazing. Illustrations are pretty and made the story more enjoyable. Language of the book is simple so kids could understand it easily. Storyline is interesting and this book gives a beautiful lesson to kids. Parents could gift this book to their little ones. It’s a worth reading story.
“If My Oak Tree Could Speak” is a Children’s Book written by the author Rachel Greening and illustrated by Janice Barber. It is a poetry book about childhood wonder. This book shows to little readers how powerful our imagination can be. Author is wondering if the oak tree could speak, how it would sound? Similarly there are many more imaginations by the author that are covered in this book and readers will be glad to read about them.
This is a delightful story book that is full of pretty illustrations. Cover photo of the book is nice and title is appropriate. I loved and enjoyed reading this book. It’s great to see how with little imagination, the world around us can be more interesting. Parents could gift this adorable book to their little readers.
Pink is a Children’s Book written by the author Kyle Little and illustrated by Andrés Cornejo. Story features proud and pink flamingos that flock from far and near. At Lake Natron, they feed on red algae. They dance and make their feathers shine. These birds are proud of their pink color but for other creatures they are a bother. Grab a copy of this book and find out yourself how a baby flamingo who is not pink in color will save the other flamingos.
This is a beautiful story that teaches an amazing lesson to us. We should help people in times of need even though they have been mean to us earlier. The entire story is full of pink color and I loved that. Illustrations are beautiful and made the story more enjoyable. Kids gonna love this amazing story. It’s a must read.
Book: I Want To Do Everything: The Story Of A Little Girl With Goals
Author: Bonnie Bagwell
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“I want to do Everything: The story of a little girl with goals” is a children’s book written by Bonnie Bagwell and illustrated by Jennifer Bagwell.
It is a tale of a little girl who want to do everything in life. Her dream is to become a ballerina, philosopher, wedding planner, doctor, etc. Through this story, children will learn that ambition is very important in life because it motivates us to achieve something in life.
Visuals used in this book are eye catchy. The story is fast paced and exciting. It’s an adorable book that I recommend strongly for little readers. A wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends.
Brilliant story, great pictures kept me hooked from start to finish. This book is a lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf.
Q1.Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
I am Tanika Baker. I am from Jamaica, but I relocated to Canada with my family just over five years ago. I am a thinker, sometimes I think so much to the point where I get lost in my own thoughts! Good thoughts though, life, my family, my career, where I want to be in the future.
Q2.What is your inspiration behind your book “Mommy, Is My Hair Nice”?
My family is my inspiration – specifically, my children. My husband and I have two daughters. The characters Kaliah and Asara, in “Mommy, Is My Hair Nice?” – actually represent our girls. The story is based on their real-life experience. Just trying to engage in the conversation with them and looking at the current social landscape, I felt it was a story that needed to be told. Black hair continues to spark many discussions, some of them, not so positive and I feel it is necessary for me to let my girls, and other Black girls like them understand the beauty of their hair and how it is a part of their identity – something for them to celebrate. There is also message to every reader – there is beauty in being different and it is perfectly fine to be different.
Q3.When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
Honestly, it was almost like a collision of thoughts (yes, those thoughts). As a communicator, writing is a huge part of what I do. When I was younger, I always thought about writing books, but never pursued it. I suppose at the time, I never saw my purpose, or maybe I figured there wasn’t anything worth writing about. But it came home to me one evening – maybe about two years ago – after talking to my children, and listening to their stories, looking at our lives, our journey and realized that I do have something to write about. I know our experiences aren’t unique, but as I see it, once you have a message, there will be someone who needs to hear it.
Reading is an impactful experience for children, and so it the message in the stories they read – so here I am, telling my children’s stories, sharing our lives with our readers and hopefully, delivering a positive message to those who need to hear it.
Q4.Are you planning to release your next book soon?
Yes, I am planning to release another book before the end of 2021. Hopefully two! These will be part of the Growing Up with Kaliah & Asara series – again, reflective of the girls and their real-life experiences.
Q5.For which age group your book is suitable?
The book is suitable for ages 5-10, but I have had older and even younger readers reading it.
Q6.What is your favorite Quote?
My favourite quote is “With God, all things are possible.” (Matt. 19:26) Q7.What do you like the most about Canada?
Canada is a great place! It’s hard to choose, but I love the newness of each encounter, so many diverse cultures to learn and to understand. I also actually love that there are four very distinctive seasons. The weather keeps life interesting – keeps you on your toes and each season truly gives you something to look forward to.
Q8.What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Reading opens our minds to realities and equally to possibilities. Being able to read truly is like having an awesome window into the world. I encourage parents to spend time to read with their children – even once a week. Let your little ones choose a book and spend some time reading it. This allows us to understand how our little ones think, it allows them to be imaginative and build their comprehension skills. It also allows us to see very early, if they need help with identifying words and prepares us to provide that help.
Q9.What does literary success look like to you?
Literary success looks like many things – but I think the most important element really is being able to deliver a story through writing and having an audience that not only provides positive feedback, but also looks forward to more.
Q10.Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My mother. She’s my greatest inspiration in life. She has done so much for her family, made so many sacrifices and has never asked for anything – except that we make the most of every opportunity that comes our way. She loves unconditionally and will move every mountain to stand by our side as long we need her.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Ranti Akintobi. I am Nigerian but I’m currently based in the Netherlands. I work full time as a Finance Manager. I was born in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. As an adult, I have lived in three continents (North America, Europe, and Africa) in London, Chicago, New Jersey, Lagos, and Ibadan. I have found all these different cultures very interesting. I won’t describe myself as a creative as I’ve always been a numbers person, but I am very passionate about bringing awareness to the various rich African cultures. Most especially embracing our culture.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Royal Visit’ book?
One of my challenges was having a full time job and only having some weekends and some evenings to work on the book. But the greatest challenge (I guess you can call it that) was self-doubt. I doubted myself/ my capabilities of writing something even good enough to read as I’m not naturally a writer.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I have to admit that I intentionally didn’t read children’s books written based on African children characters so as not to be tempted to deviate from my idea of my children’s book series (T&T Nubian Adventures). I am still learning how to write, and my editor has been great at guiding me. However, one book I did read about African folk tales was The Girl Who Married a Lion by Alexander McCall Smith. It has fantastic compilation of African tales which I feel should brought to the whole world.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My home in Ibadan. It’s special to me because it’s a house I built from scratch and with my hard earned income. I own it out-right.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I have a lot of storyline ideas written down and I have my 2nd and 3rd book written already. The story outline for the 4th book is ready but still needs to be developed. But as mentioned, having a full time job does not help create enough time to focus on my writing. Once I come up with idea of a storyline – I write it down.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Royal Visit’ book?
I can’t remember precisely but definitely a good part of 2019, and I still made changes to it in 2020 and early 2021.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Royal Visit’ book to buy?
Amazon and Okadabooks.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Royal Visit’?
I wanted something that was colourful and be attractive to kids – with that in mind, it made it easy for easy to choose on featuring the animals at the zoo.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I try to end the books with a suspense for the kids.
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