The Spotlight Is On Soso And The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu @ireadbooktours @BellaDisu


 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 6-12),  78 pages
Genre:  Children’s Book
Publisher:  The Good Work Company
Release date:   June 19, 2022
Content Rating:  G. Children’s Book.
Book Description:

Follow the life of young Soso as she encounters mysteries and unearths traditions that have existed long before she was born.Be part of her adventures as she gains confidence, self-esteem, and an understanding of her deep cultural heritage.
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This book is available for special purchases in bulk by organizations and institutions, not for resale, at special discounts. Please email all inquiries to The Good Work Company.


Meet the Author:

Bella Disu is a mother of two wonderful children. She is an enthusiastic lover of art as well as an avid reader. From a young age, she has been enamoured with rich cultural folktales. Now, she channels her love for art and her passion for reading into writing stories. Her stories use new forms to pass on the tales she heard growing up to the next generation.

Bella is also a renowned business leader who is committed to corporate governance and business innovation. In December 2019, she became the youngest ever recipient of the French National Honor – Chevalier dans L’ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her efforts at promoting French culture in Nigeria.

She is married and lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her family.

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Giveaway – The Dark Beast by Dave Maruszewski @GoddessFish

 The Dark Beast by Dave Maruszewski

GENRE:   Children’s/ Chapter Books/ Middle Grade

I am super excited to have THEM on fundinmental today. Hope you enjoy their interview as much as I did.

Host:  Instead of writing a well thought-out post for this wonderful blog, we decided to interview the three main characters of this book to give you keen insight into the book.  I’ll give the questions and the three stars will answer.  Let’s get started.

Host: For the first question, what was your favorite part of the book?

Raven: I think the time when those people did that thing.

Host: I’m not sure what you mean.

Ravai: I didn’t read the book.

Romda: What?  They told you to read the book before you got here!

Ravai: Yeah, I didn’t.  I had some things to do.

Romda: That’s a lame excuse.  Don’t worry.  I’ll answer.   Well, I think my favorite part was –

Ravai: Okay, it was the part where I beat up those bad guys.

Romda: You don’t even know if that was part of the book.  You didn’t read it!  Raven, do you believe this guy?

Raven: To be honest, I just want to you to stop arguing.

Host: How about we move on?  Here’s an easy question.  What is your favorite weapon?

Raven:  It has to be the bow.  I like distance when I am fighting.

Romda:  Well, weapons are interesting, but I think it is important to keep your mind about you.  You should keep alert like when you fish, not too tense but with a sense of awareness.  There are lots of types of awareness.  I think I documented about fifteen.  There is peak, relaxed, skilled ..

Ravai: Or you could answer the question he asked.

Romda: What?

Host: What about you, Ravai? 

Ravai:  Anything that I can beat Raven with, which is pretty much every weapon.

Raven: Hey!

Host: Let’s not devolve here.  We want to give a deeper look into this book.  What key insight do you have for this audience?

Raven: Insight?  I don’t think Ravai even looked “in-sight” the book.

Romda: Hee hee.

Ravai: Awww, now that’s uncalled for.  You are supposed to be looking out for me.  I’m your best bud.

Romda:  I thought I was.

Raven:

Host:  We’d like to thank you for your time gentle viewer.  However, at this pace, we don’t want to waste any more of it.  Thank you, and have a pleasant evening.

If that doesn’t peak your interest, I don’t know what will.

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BLURB

Recently knighted squires Raven, Romda, and Ravai are tasked to help a nearby priest. However, this simple errand turns into much more.  They cross paths with the Dark Beast.  After that brief encounter, they soon realize the Beast’s plans to destroy an entire town.  They journey to this town, meeting residents who tell large tales about the Beast.  How much of stories are true?  The three will find out.  The Dark Beast is coming.

EXCERPT

The Dark Beast lunged toward Agnew and grabbed him, but his hand smashed into something. The wizard had put up as a barrier, invisible to the Beast.

“A nice spell,” the Beast said, “but there are ways around it, as well.”

“It will be too late,” the wizard said. He then shot out a large burst of blue energy. The Beast jumped out of the way, grabbed onto one of the rafters, and did not come back down.

“Do you know what your problem is?” the Dark Beast asked.

“Right now?” Agnew replied. “You.”

“No,” the Dark Beast continued, “even in my form, you are more than my superior. You have great power.” Agnew almost seemed pleased to hear this.

The Beast continued explaining. “However, you are too vain and unwilling to get your hands dirty. No one turned me into the beast that you see before you. I chose to do it. It made me stronger. You would never do it.”

The wizard released another blast, almost missing, but indeed striking the Dark Beast. He fell to the ground.

“It would appear that you have overestimated yourself,” Agnew proclaimed. “I stand above you, and you are defeated.”

The Beast looked up and said, “But you won’t touch me, will you, even if I am dead?”

“Of course not,” Agnew replied. “That is why I have guards.” He raised his hand to give the final blow.

The Dark Beast rolled and smashed another vial on the ground. The mist penetrated Agnew’s shield. When he smelled it, he immediately got sick and tried not to vomit.

The Beast slowly rose with a glare aimed directly at Agnew. The Beast was unaffected. His form was resistant to the sickly fumes.

AUTHOR Bio and Links

Dave Maruszewski is blessed with a great family.  He was originally inspired to write stories by his wife and son, when they encouraged him to put his bedtime stories on paper. 

His stories are created from an accumulation of experiences from careers/backgrounds as a physicist, engineer, teacher, artist, video game designer and software developer.  He strives to develop stories with sound moral values that will be enlightening as well as entertaining to youths and adults.

In between writing stories and running his own company, Digital Tumult (DigitalTumult.com), Dave enjoys video games, watching internet videos and hanging out with his family.

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Tis The Season – A Christmas Kindness by Cheryl C Malandrinos @ccmalandrinos @pumpupyourbook

A Christmas Kindness

MY REVIEW

5 Stars? An emphatic yes! Two thumbs up? No doubt!

A Christmas Kindness by Cheryl C Malandrinos and illustrated by Caroline Mabey is a wonderful story depicting one of life’s lessons, the value of a gift, no matter how big or how small.

Eight year old Robert wants nothing more than to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas. He even wrote it down so he wouldn’t get it wrong. What a wonderful time to share in the innocence and wonder of a child.

A Christmas Kindness by Cheryl C Malandrinos may have been written for children, but I loved it. Not only do we get a fabulous story that will put a smile on a parent’s face as they read it with their child, but it has interactive projects that anyone can do and the cost is minimal, sometimes repurposing some of those items that may have been tossed in the trash. I see many subjects that could come up as parents share this marvelous book with their children.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of A Christmas Kindness by Cheryl C Malandrinos.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos
5 Stars

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Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?

ABOUT CHERYL C MALANDRINOS

Cheryl C. Malandrinos

Cheryl C. Malandrinos is a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of Little Shepherd, A Christmas Kindness, Macaroni and Cheese for Thanksgiving, and Amos Faces His Bully. A blogger and book reviewer, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two daughters. She also has a son who is married.

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Giveaway – Pennies From Heaven by Koedi Nealy @iReadBookTours


Join us for this tour from April 26 to May 14, 2021!

Book Details:

Book TitlePennies from Heaven
Author:  Koedi Nealy
CategoryChildren’s Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7), 27 pages
Genre:  children’s picture book
Publisher:  Halo Publishing International
Release date: Nov 29, 2020
Content Rating:  G.

Book Description:

Based on the true-life events that led Koedi Nealy to start changing lives one penny at a time at the age of seven, “Pennies from Heaven” teaches children that they are never too young to do great things for God. Koedi’s journey culminated in forming a non-profit that currently serves the homeless population in Houston, Texas, helping the most overlooked and undervalued people in the community.

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 Meet the Author: 

A native of Houston, Texas, Koedi Nealy is a senior at Cypress Christian School. She received her local minister’s license at the age of sixteen and is an active member of her school and community, holding leadership roles in various sports, drama, praise and worship groups, Thespian Society, and National Honor Society. She is the founder and president of Graced Ministry. She has not let dyslexia define or deter her as she advocates for others with learning differences through the NILD programing year.

Connect with the author:  Website  ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
 
Tour Schedule:

April 26 – Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway
April 26 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
April 26 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 27 – She Just Loves Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 27 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book spotlight / giveaway
April 28 – Lisa’s Reading – book spotlight / giveaway
April 29 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway
April 29 – Bookish Trisha – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 30 – Character Madness and Musings – book spotlight /giveaway
May 3 – Books for Books – book spotlight
May 4 – The Adventures of a Travelers Wife – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 5 – Reading is My Passion – book spotlight
May 5 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 6 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 7 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / giveaway
May 10 – jayme_reads – book spotlight / giveaway
May 10 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 11 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 12 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
May 12 – Laura’s Interests – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 13 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway
May 14 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

Koedi Nealy’s PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Book Tour Giveaway

 


 

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Children’s Book – Headache by Crystal Marcos @CrystalMarcos #booksfromthebacklog

Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread.  If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.

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Headache (Bellyache, #2)

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GOODREADS BLURB

When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again. Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one’s fears.

4.49  · 37 ratings  ·  18 reviews

This is not the first book Crystal Marcos’ that I have gotten my hands on and I do enjoy her writing. She writes more than children’s books. I have also read Novus, her science fiction novel and loved it. Guess that shows and author doesn’t need to be locked into one genre. Have you ever been disappointed when an author switched or added other genres to their repertoire?

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Books From The Backlog – Headache by Crystal Marcos @ CrystalMarcos #booksfromthebacklog

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Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread.  If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.

If you would like to join in, swing by Carole’s Random Life in Books.

Need some good books for the kiddos, check out Crystal Marcos and her Bellyache series.

Headache (Bellyache, #2)

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GOODREADS BLURB

When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again. Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one’s fears.

Goodreads Ratings: 4.49  ·  37 ratings  ·  18 reviews

I added this to Goodreads on 10.12.12 but picked it up on Amazon on 12.22.12. I have read some of her work and loved it, so this was a no brainer. If the kiddos need some reading material, I think they will enjoy Crystal Marcos’ Bellyache series.

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