What a darling picture book!

Title: MRS. BETSY FIELDMOUSE BORROWS AN EGG

Author: Barbara Bockman

Illustrator:  Elexis King

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Published: August 2016

Paperback ISBN: 9781616337841

eBook ISBN: 9781616337858

MRS. BETSY FIELDMOUSE BORROWS AN EGG, written by Barbara Bockman and illustrated by Elexis King, is an endearing picture book perfect for children ages 3-7.

The best laid plans often go awry as Mrs. Betsy Fieldmouse finds out when her mission to bake a birthday cake for a friend, Mrs. Tillie Beaver, runs into a snag…she doesn’t have an egg.  So begins a circular process of calling on friends in a time of need with a nice little surprise at the end.  Mrs. Bockman uses lively language (“twitchy whiskers,” “button nose,” “bushy ring tail”) and a repetitive manner in story telling that children will enjoy reading over and over again. 

Ms. King’s creative and colorful illustrations engage children and give life to Mrs. Bockman’s text.  MRS. BETSY FIELDMOUSE BORROWS AN EGG is a fun picture book which teaches children about the joy of helping others and taking pride in doing so.  Highly recommended!

Author information can be found at www.barbarabockman.com

Illustrator information is available at www.elexisking.com

** Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.  This review consists of my truthful opinions, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher.

Newest Guardian Angel Publishing Releases

Mrs. Betsy Fieldmouse Borrows an Egg
Animals & Pets
Barbara Bockman
With unexpected help from her neighbors, Mrs. Betsy Fieldmouse gets her own egg back to make Mrs. Tillie Badger’s surprise birthday cake.
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/betsy.htm

Pumpkin Pie Surprise, hardcover and softcover
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Roey Ebert
Pumpkin Pie’s first day at a new school, unknowingly, coincides with the class Halloween party. Follow Pumpkin Pie on his day filled with surprises!
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/pumpkin-pie.htm

The Children Keep Their Promises
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Rosemary Kuhn
Travel to meet young people from diverse cultures, all working for peace because of a promise made to angels long ago at the birth of Jesus.
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/children-promises.htm

The Real Star of Bethlehem - A Children’s Christmas Musical CD
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Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Lucy Robbins, Leslie Trettin
Hearts will be stolen and child “stars” will shine brightly for Jesus when they perform this easy-to-sing-and-stage Christmas musical.
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/star-of-bethlehem.htm

Get Ready for Earth Day

Get ready for your Earth Day celebrations with great books and activities.  Visit Deb Toor's blog for more info and a lot of awesome books to celebrate Earth Day at http://www.ecostoriesbydebtoor.com/ecostories-blog.  Explore nature and celebrate this great Earth on which we live.  You can find additional resources and info at https://www.pinterest.com/debtoor/books-for-earth-day-other-green-days/ if you are a Pinterest follower. 

Enjoy your explorations!

Little Bug Review

Barbara Bockman's review of Little Bug is up on her blog if you would like to pop over and read her very kind words or learn more about Barbara and her books.  Visit her blog at https://barbarabockman.wordpress.com. 

Book Review: BonBon

I am happy to share my review of Barbara Bockman's new children's picture book, BonBon.  It is a delightful story.

Title: BonBon

Category: Children’s Picture Book

Author: Barbara Bockman

Illustrator: Eugene Ruble

Print ISBN: 9781616337032

eBook ISBN: 9781616337049

Published: Guardian Angel Publishing, September 2015

BonBon is a toy French Poodle living in the Twice Loved Toy Shop (what a great name!) in Paris, France. From the very beginning of Bockman’s story, we can feel BonBon’s heartfelt longing to be chosen as someone’s special toy. Will her wish come true?

We see many beautiful and historic places in this story—the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge—as BonBon’s friends discuss landmarks they’ve “seen” in their lives. But BonBon just wants to be noticed and decides she must practice patience. Despite ongoing challenges like being hidden behind bigger toys in the window, luck prevails and BonBon is spotted by a little girl looking for her Paris keepsake.  Will she convince her mom that BonBon is the perfect souvenir?

Eugene Ruble’s detailed illustrations are beautiful and bring BonBon and her story to life. BonBon is a lovely story that is sure to delight young readers.

Learn more about Barbara Bockman or purchase books at:

https://barbarabockman.wordpress.com/

www.barbarbockman.com

https://www.facebook.com/barbara.bockman

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/bonbon.htm

 

 

** Please Note:  I do not receive monetary compensation nor any other incentive for my reviews.

Guardian Angel New Releases

Congratulations to the October 2015 Guardian Angel Releases

100 Pecans for Tabitha
Academic Wings
Author: Tracey M. Cox; Illustrator: Eugene Ruble
Tabitha is on the search for 100 pecans. Help her count by 5s to reach her goal and have her favorite treats. Recipes and Pecan info included.
guardianangelpublishing.com/tabitha.htm

America Bless God— a Children’s Musical
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Light up your 4th of July with this simple easy-to-perform patriotic children’s musical.
guardianangelpublishing.com/america-bless-god.htm

Colby Mouse’s Christmas Gift
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Author: Barbara Bockman; Illustrator: KC Snider
When Colby Mouse sees the happiness of the people family celebrating Christmas, he yearns to join in the festivities. He gives and receives a gift.
guardianangelpublishing.com/colby-mouse.htm

Papillon and the Magic Lamp
Chapbooks for Tweens
Author: Osa Kauffman; Illustrator: Aumi Kauffman Perry
A talking butterfly and a boy embark on an adventure in the desert. They encounter a talking camel, a wily salesman, and a magical lamp.
guardianangelpublishing.com/papillon-magic-lamp.htm

September 2015 Guardian Angel Publishing New Releases

Congratulations to all the talented GAP authors and illustrators of the September releases...

Guardian Angel September 2015 NEW RELEASES

BonBon
Littlest Angels
Author: Barbara Bockman Illustrations: Eugene Ruble
In Paris, France BonBon gets her wish to go home from the toy store with a child.
guardianangelpublishing.com/bonbon.htm


Clare’s Christmas Wish
Littlest Angels
Author; Tracey M Cox; Illustrator: Eugene Ruble
Two girls learn the true meaning of Christmas… GIVING.
guardianangelpublishing.com/clares-wish.htm

Gatsby’s Grand Adventures Book 3 Thomas Gainsborough’s “Girl with Pigs”
Author: Barbara Cairns; Illustrator: Eugene Ruble
When Gatsby the art gallery cat explores Thomas Gainsborough’s painting “GIRL WITH PIGS”, strange things happen.
guardianangelpublishing.com/gatsby-girl-pig.htm


Purple Frog Pajamas
Written and illustrated by San Hoy (Sandra H Sanders
Six year old Joshua has a bed wetting problem. His re-deployed mother gives him a parting gift, a set of pajamas covered with purple frogs.
guardianangelpublishing.com/frog-pajamas.htm