Olive and the Great Flood Tour and Prizes

 

I am so pleased to let you know that my new children's book, Olive and the Great Flood, has been released by Guardian Angel Publishing. It is a rhyming picture book about the sweet dove that is sent out from Noah's ark to discover when there is dry land after the flood. She also has an important mission, to keep the animals calm during the storm and long ride. 

My Virtual  Book Tour will begin on Monday, the 16th, and the tour schedule is listed below. I hope you will visit as many of the blogs as you can. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion on February 28, randomly drawn from among those commenting. The more different blogs you comment on, the more entries to the drawings you will receive! The prizes are shown below the blog schedule. You might want to bookmark this post to return and check the schedule. Feel free to share on facebook, twitter, etc., and leave a comment here to let me know and receive extra entries for the prizes!

Here is a sneak peak at a couple of the terrific illustrations by Kathleen Bullock. You can see more of her work by visiting her website.

God kept Olive and her mate and all of those inside

safe, protected, high and dry while floating on this ride.

Olive trilled soft peaceful songs to help them sleep at night.

When the ark tossed back and forth, her coos relieved their fright.

Olive and the Great Flood is available from Guardian Angel Publishing, Amazon, or a signed copy from my website.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, 2-16       Janet Sumner Johnson, Musings of a Children's Writer -
                               interview

Tuesday, 2-17       Cheryl Malandrinos, Children's and Teen's Book Connection - review
                               Julie Arduini, The Surrendered Scribe - 
                               review

Wednesday, 2-18  Rosemary Marotta, Rosemary's Reading Circle - 
                               review

Thursday, 2-19     Susan Meyers, Susan's Thoughts and Ramblings - 
                               review

Friday, 2-20          Inspirational Poetry of Joy and Peace - 
                              Olive and Friends video

Saturday, 2-21     Janet Ann Collins, Onwords - 
                              review

Sunday, 2-22        Kimberly Standard, Stuff Could Always Be Worse - 
                               Interesting Animal Facts

Monday, 2-23       Mayra Calvani, Mayra's Secret Bookcase - 
                              review

Tuesday, 2-24       Robyn Campbell, Poet, Picture Book and Middle Grade Author  - interview

Wednesday, 2-25 Lynn Mosher, Encouraging the Heart~Uplifting the Soul 
                              Saved from the Storm

Thursday, 2-26    Donna McDine, Write What Inspires You - 
                              review 

Friday, 2-27         Penelope Anne Cole, Penny's Reviews and Chat  - 
                              review
                              Donna McDine, Write What Inspires You - 

                              Illustrator's Story, Guest Post by Kathleen Bullard 
Saturday, 2-28     Blog Conclusion and prize winners announced, here

Prizes

Autographed copy of my first children's book 

24K Gold Plated Wind Chime Sun Catcher Dove with clear Austrian Crystal

Children's Book Recommendations

Do you have young children, grandchildren or other young children that you want to find quality books to give? I though it might be helpful to you to have some recommendations. It helps me in finding good books for my three young grandsons. It's so important to develop a love for books and reading at an early age. My first grader is well above average on his reading and has always loved books. The kindergartner is coming along great with his learning to read and is fascinated by books. The three year old has trouble keeping his attention on a book unless it's very short and exciting. Need to work more on that one!

Here is a list of books on Amazon that I highly recommend. I've also mentioned some others on this blog, One Pelican at a Time, Signs of Trouble, NO MORE GUNK! and OUCH, SUNBURN! Of course, I can't fail to mention my own Animal Sound Mix-up!

Do you know of any books for young children you'd like to recommend? Please feel free to share them!