Welcome to the Children’s Reading Room with books for ages up to twelve years old.
The first author featured today is Eloise de Sousa and her book Scat the Black Cat
About the book
Scat has had enough! Every morning, Bruiser, the bully from No. 62 Busby Lane, strolls over to his house and eats all of his breakfast.
Scat decides it is time to teach Bruiser a lesson. But things are not always as they seem and sometimes a bully is not necessarily an enemy.
One of the reviews for the book
I bought this for my daughter and then liked it so much that I got more for my friends’ children! Has a lovely message about why bullies may not be all they seem and how kindness can change them back into being nice.
Head over to buy the book: Amazon UK – And: Amazon US
Moofy and Flo is now available on Amazon: Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – and : Amazon UK – Follow Eloise Goodreads – Connect to Eloise: Blog – Twitter: @mello_elo
The next author is D.L. Finn with her book for older children An Unusual Island.
About the book
When Janine’s parents win a vacation to a private island, it’s the same week as her and her twin brother’s 16th birthday. Cool! She can’t wait to lounge on the beach and let the staff pamper her! Much to her disappointment, though, they leave the island to go sightseeing on a boat. Unlike the rest of her family, bouncing around the ocean isn’t her idea of fun. Even when her brother gets their dad to stop the boat to investigate the neon sea creature that he is sure is following them–nothing. Losing her new red hat is the highlight of her trip until an unexpected storm hits, and they shipwreck on an uncharted island. After tending to some wounds from the crash, they search the island in hopes of finding human civilization. Although they don’t find what they are looking for, it appears they aren’t alone. When they return to their campsite—a fully cooked dinner is waiting for them! Why? And a better question is why did they eat it? It was as if they stepped into a fairytale– or nightmare. Who is on the island with them and what do they want?
One of the reviews for the book
An Unusual Island written by D.L. Finn is a fantasy sci-fi novel. It was written for the younger generation, but anyone who is young-at-heart will enjoy this story.
Justin and Janine are fifteen-year-old twins who are on a sailing adventure with their parents somewhere around the Hawaiian Islands. They run into a terrible storm at sea and are shipwrecked on an uncharted island. They are shaken up, but no one is seriously injured.
When they get off their damaged sailboat to explore their surroundings, they soon find that the island is most unusual. It doesn’t take them long to find that they are not alone on the lush tropical isle. The people they find are about the same size as they are, but though they speak English, they aren’t quite human. The animals, some of which you won’t expect, also speak English and are able to communicate with the twins.
Janine and Justin learn that they were purposely brought to the island by their not-so-human friends for a special purpose… that the storm was generated by the inhabitants of the island for the sole purpose of bringing the twins to the island to save their species’ way of life.
But, there are forces of evil at work here as well. Some of the inhabitants of the island are against the old ways. The Freedom Fighters want change, and the twins are torn between the two factions. Which side do they choose? Will Janine and Justin survive the ordeal? Will they ever leave the island?
I won’t include any spoilers. Read the story for what it is—a wonderful tale of family, adventure, and suspense set on a remarkable tropical island. I only found a single missing period and the book is wonderfully written. I highly recommend this book to the young as well as the young-at-heart.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
Other children’s books by D.L. Finn
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The final author day with a lovely book that introduces the wonder of nature to children is Bette A. Stevens with Amazing Matilda: A Monarch’s Tale
About Amazing Matilda
(Ages 4-11 + grownups love it too) Friendship, patience and persistence are among the lessons learned in this gem of a tale featuring an amazing monarch butterfly.
This award-winning picture book adventure follows the monarch butterfly’s life cycle as Matilda embarks on a quest to make her dream of flying come true. Matilda emerges from her egg on a milkweed leaf—she stretches and yawns and knows she wants to fly. Sparrow tells her to follow her dreams. Toad and Rabbit laugh at a creature without wings who wants to fly. You’ll be as amazed as Toad and Rabbit are as you follow Matilda from egg to imago. Science, art and wise lessons for children—all wrapped up in a tale the kids will want to read/hear again and again!
One of the recent reviews for the book
Matilda wants to fly. I love her determination and how her friends cheer her on. The story is easy to read with delicate illustrations breaking up the story into bite-sized reads for young ones. My favorite part is how hard Matilda works for her dream. And I learned about the monarch chrysalis, too!
Read the reviews and buy the book : Amazon US – And : Amazon UK
Also by Bette A. Stevens for Children
Read the reviews and buy the books:Amazon US – and : Amazon UK – Follow Bette:Goodreads – Blog:4 Writers and Readers – Twitter: @BetteAStevens
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you will be leaving with some books .. thanks Sally.
What a wonderful set of children’s books. And the reviews were all fabulous. Congratulations to all the authors on a job well done. Thanks for spotlighting their hard work, Sally.
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Thanks Staci..always happy so showcase children’s books..hugs
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How delightful to focus on children’s books today. I love Denise’s and Bette’s books, but I’ve yet to read any of Eloise’s books. A new author for my kindle! Thank you, Sally, for showcasing these writers. 💗
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Thanks Gwen and delighted to introduce Eloise to you..hugsx
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Thanks, Gwen! ❤
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Lovely to meet you, Gwen. I hope you enjoy the selection of books I have to offer.
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What a wonderful selection today. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Thanks Craig..xx
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A lovely selection of children’s reads. I’ve read and enjoyed Amazing Maltida by Bette and will have to take a look at Denise’s and Eloises books, too. Fantastic reviews. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs xx 🙂
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Thanks very much Harmony..each post now comes with an extra hour of reading time lol..xxxhugs
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Lols!😂 Hugs xx
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Thank you, Harmony! ❤
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A fabulous collection of books for young readers. Congratulations to all of the authors on their excellent reviiews!
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Thanks very much Mae…hugsx
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Three great choices for a new generation of readers, Sally. Congrats to Eloise, Denise, and Bette on the wonderful reviews.
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Thank you Diana…hugsx
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Thank you, Diana! ❤
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Thank you Diana.
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Good lessons for children, delivered via pets. Thanks for sharing these books, Sally.
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Thanks Jacqui.. animals work their way into their hearts…xx
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Thank you again, Sally! Will forward the information to our locked down partens too. They can need some distraction, and therefore its bet giving the homeschooled to read. Michael
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Great thanks Michael…it must be a nightmare for some parents coping with lockdown and home schooling together…xx
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A lovely selection of children’s books, Sally.
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Thank you Robbie…hugsx
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All excellent writers and reviewers, Sally.
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Thanks John…hugsx
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Thank you for having An Unusual Island here today, Sally. Bette’s book sits on my bookshelf:)
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Pleasure Denise and I am sure you will enjoy Bette’s book…hugsx
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Thanks, dear Denise
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Thanks so for showcasing Amazing Matilda and Priscilla’s lovely review in The Children’s Reading Room. It’s an honor to be among these wonderful children’s books and authors. ❤ xo
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Pleasure Bette and enjoy the rest of the week..♥♥
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I’ve read Amazing Matilda. It’s a lovely book that teaches children the importance of perseverance. I love children’s books like Bette’s that teach lessons without being overly preachy. Denise’s book sounds right up my alley as I want to write for middle-grades. I’ll pick that one up later today.
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Thanks for adding your recommendation for Bette’s book and Denise will be pleased..hugsx
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Thanks for your sweet note, Pete! ❤ Bette & Matilda
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Fab lineup of talent here. Congrats to Denise, Bette and Eloise for great reviews. Nothing better than a reviewer saying they ordered more books for friends! ❤
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Great isn’t it…Thanks Debby ♥♥
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❤ xx
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Thank you Debby. :o)
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Thanks so much, Debby!
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My niece loved your book Bette ❤
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Sally, thank you for featuring Scat the Black Cat and his review. I shall be adding Bette and Denise’s books to my reading list.
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Pleasure Eloise and delighted to share..xx
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Thank you, Eloise! 🐛🦋
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