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The Sassy Snapper by Adam Moryto (Book Spotlight)

Coming this November!

Deep beneath the waves, Sassy Snapper swims into an underwater mystery filled with colorful reefs and unexpected friendships.

Inspired by real-life fishing adventures in Barbados, this heartwarming picture book encourages children to be brave and unapologetically themselves—even when the waters get rough.

 

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Adam Moryto is a Canadian venture capital investor, actor, YouTuber, and professional fisherman, though the title he is most proud of is simply “Dad.” Originally from Aurora, Ontario, Adam graduated from St. Andrew’s College before earning a BA in Sociology from Western University.


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Mason Catches the Sky by Laliy Jerez (Book Spotlight)

Mason thinks being sick is boring… until Mami shows him that adventure is just outside the window.

Together, they spy dancing trees, sleepy chimneys, and birds ready for flight. With a little imagination, Mason discovers that even a sick day can be full of wonder-and that when you dream big enough, you can catch the whole sky.

A tender, joy-filled story celebrating creativity, family, and finding magic in everyday moments.

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A storyteller inspired by my two amazing nephews, whose imagination and laughter turn everyday moments into magic. I wrote this book to celebrate Latino children, so they can see themselves as the heroes of the stories they love.

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The Little Girl and the Tortoise by Victoria Baker (Book Spotlight)

Inspired by a timeless fable, The Little Girl and the Tortoise is an encouraging story about friendship, perseverance, and discovering one’s unique strengths.

When a determined little girl sets out to help her friend, the tortoise, win a race against the rabbit, she journeys across the African landscape seeking advice from other animals. Each offers an answer, but none is particularly helpful. Discouraged but unwilling to give up, the girl continues her search until a wise elephant asks a simple yet life-changing question: What makes the tortoise special?

With this new perspective, the girl and the tortoise discover an unexpected solution.

Beautifully written and illustrated by Victoria Baker, this story gently reminds young readers that success doesn’t come from being the fastest, but from understanding who you are and using your own strengths.

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Victoria Baker is the artist and author of The Little Girl and the Tortoise. She’s been a writer for as long as she can remember and ventured into art to gain access to another form of storytelling. She lives in Utah with her husband, preteen twins, and way too many cats and dogs.

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Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy by Tannia Ortiz-Lopes (Book Spotlight)

Hi! My name is Joey. I am eight years old and have a secret: I’m a late-toothed. (shhh). One day, my secret was revealed, and all my friends made fun of me. I was hurt! When I got home, I was upset and complained to Mom. So that night, while tucking me in bed, my dad told me the story of the Tooth Fairy. I was fascinated and wished I could travel to the castle to meet her. Do you want to know if I visited the Tooth Fairy?

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Joey Paco:  I am an adventurous and curious eight-year-old boy. I can speak English, German, and Spanish. That makes me trilingual. I enjoy riding my bike, doing sports, reading, and playing with my friends. Mom says I am very persistent.

I keep a journal about my unusual adventures and family traveling. I think of me like a explorer. All famous explorers kept a journal about their adventures and discoveries.  

The idea for my first book,  “Joey trifft die Zahnfee.”  came from my journal, “Joey Paco’s Travels.”

 

Mom:  I was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. I am a trilingual, multi-genre author, public speaker, freelance book reviewer, songwriter, bag designer, and hobby photographer. I speak Spanish, English, and German. To know more about my creative world, visit my Christian site: https://timewithtannia.com/

“Joey” is the main character of my first picture book: “Joey trifft die Zahnfee” (“Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy.”). I created Joey Paco’s Travels to allow Joey to promote his book. Likewise, he will share information about our “Book Reading Tours” and other adventures. After the publication of his book, he is starting to feel like a bestseller author. He refers to his site as “The Digital Journal of Young Author, Joey Paco.” (wink)

Psst: Please don’t tell him, he’s just a fictional character. Like Pinocchio, he thinks of himself as a real boy.  


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One Weird Wednesday by Amanda Schaumburg (Book Review)

Willow woke up on Wednesday morning expecting an ordinary day, but everything quickly got WEIRD! Willow’s house has turned wacky with unexpected surprises around every corner. Each room brings something stranger than the last, and Willow can’t figure out what’s going on. Is she dreaming? Has her world gone bonkers? Join Willow on this hilarious, whimsical adventure as she tries to make sense of the wildest Wednesday ever! Perfect for young readers who love funny and imaginative stories, One Weird Wednesday will leave you giggling and guessing until the very end.

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Willow finds Wednesdays utterly boring. “The fun-filled weekend seemed like a distant memory and the next one seemed too far away.” But today, when Willow woke up, Wednesday was anything but boring. Today, Willow was about to experience the strange, the unexpected, and 100% wackiness, and kids are going to love every minute of it!

Willow does not know what to expect when she goes about her normal Wednesday routine. Catching her mom cooking spaghetti and meatballs in the bathtub was definitely not on the list. Neither was her brother taking a shower in her closet. Follow Willow into the kitchen, where the clanking noises were not caused by pots or pans hitting together. Step into the living room to see what Grandma is doing. Hint, she wasn’t taking a nap or watching soap operas.

The funny surprises do not end inside the home. Wait until you see what Willow’s sister and her grandpa are up to. Actually, of all the unexpected scenes, Grandpa’s shenanigans are my favorite! Read the story and select your favorite wacky scene! Ah, the illustrated scenes. They were absolutely brilliant. “Splat,” written in red sauce, added more humor to an already humorous scene. Gus, the dog, and Grandpa made me smile. They were obviously having the time of their lives as they boing, boing, boing the day away. Willow was also cute with her mountain of wavy hair and big purple glasses. I love the polka-dotted pajamas, too!

Though I wanted to give the story five stars, I had to ding it for the placement of some text. A few times, the background overpowered the text blocks. Other than that, I didn’t see anything that needed fixing.

One Weird Wednesday is the perfect book to read any day of the week, but especially on Wednesday if your day is drab instead of fab. I recommend the book for children aged 2-9. I also recommend doing something silly, but maybe not the antics the family was doing.

Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Amanda Schaumburg is a children’s book author, educational resource author, and pediatric speech language pathologist. She has a passion for writing children’s books that spark imagination and promote literacy and communication. Amanda has worked in education since 2009.

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