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Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/animals -- above all, they like to laugh. My son is a beginning reader -- my daughter, intermediate or middle grade level, but both enjoy picture and chapter books. I always read along with them and hope to support other indie authors by adding reviews to our readings!

Hi,

I don't have any children's books but may I recommend my book for you? It is Beyond Good manners: How to Raise a Sophisticated Child and has an excellent chapter dedicated to the arts, including how to introduce your children to great literature and the joy of reading. There are also lots of fun, enriching activities and projects in the book that you and your children can enjoy this summer. Please check out the book and if you think you would like a copy just let me know and I'll be happy to send you one.

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Ma...

Thanks,
Tara
[email protected]

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

Hi Stacie,

Thanks for the offer.

Please check out my book Yetunde: An Ode to My Mother. It has had amazing reviews so far and I am optimistic you and your kids would enjoy reading it too.

The story follows baby Yetunde as she narrates her mother's ode to her grandmother. There's a story within the story too

You can get a FREE copy in any format from any of these websites:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1R7OVF3
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1S7GM66
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/en/book/yetu...
B&N http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/yetun...

I would love to know what you think of it.

Thanks again,

Segilola

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

Hi, I'm Lenita Sheridan, a children's book author. I'm the author of the Guardian of the Gauntlet and Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book II. My website is http://lenitasheridan.com. If you're interested in free copies email me at [email protected] with your email address and preferred format. I only have mobi or epub available (no PDF).

Hi Stacie:

I don't have my children's books in ebook format but I'd love to send you a couple of my books for you and your kids to read. Here's my web address for my children's books:

http://www.too-clever.com or
http://www.envisionschoolpublishing.c...

For the full listing.

Best!

Ju wrote: "Hi Stacie:

I don't have my children's books in ebook format but I'd love to send you a couple of my books for you and your kids to read. Here's my web address for my children's books:

http://www...."

Hi Ju,

Well done, you have a number of books under your belt. I'm sure that was no easy feat. If you would like further exposure for your books, feel free to post them here http://www.segilolasalami.co.uk/submi.... One entry per book

Hi Stacie,

I have a middle grade/young adult story you may be interested in reading with them. It's a horse story ~ here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-Mustan...

Please let me know if you'd like a copy and I'll get one to you.

Thanks! : )

Cathy Kennedy
[email protected]

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

I personally do not have a children's line, but a friend of mine has a book series that entertains children and adults alike.

The first book is . It might be worth checking out for your reading time with the kids.

Hi
Could I suggest my book The Moon Wants To Be Spotless White ? They're just the right age for it!
Regards
Priya

Wondry Dragon Finds a Home

I have a children's chapter book for children that age: Wondry Dragon Finds a Home. It's in both paperback and ebook form.

I'd like to recommend my joke book for kids:
500+ Jokes, Tongue-Twisters, & Fun Facts For Kids!

and another I've recently read that is highly under rated and deserve some love:
The Family Itch

They're possibly a bit young for this series then, as there's a light love story, but there's plenty of fae creatures and it's packed full of excitement...
Unenchanted: An Unfortunate Fairy Tale

I am working on YA story, but it's not quite ready for prime time. However, a good friend of mine and GR author has a two-book series that sounds like it's exactly what you're looking for: beautiful illustrations and fantastical creatures. You can find the first book here:

The Moon Coin

The Book of Three is the first in a Newbery Award winning young reader series. The whole series is fantastic, short books full of adventure and magic.

The Prince in Waiting is another great series.

These were some of the books that turned me on to reading.

Thank you everyone for the recommendations I've received so far! I have marked several "to read" that I think will be good fits for my kids. We will be doing our reading and reviewing in June and July.

Hi Stacie,

Can I recommend my first children's novel to you for the summer, called 'JAMIE POND IN RISE OF THE HERON'

Who is Jamie Pond? You may well ask.
Well, Jamie Pond just happens to be the world's greatest amphibian super spy, and section leader of a top-secret government organisation called the CFIA (Carp & Frog Intelligence Agency).
Jamie’s incredible adventures begin deep in the heart of a top-secret research base in Salisbury.
Jamie and his trusty pals Lola, a little tree frog from the CFIA and Flapper, a Canadian goose from the CGAF (Canadian Geese Air Force) encounter for the first time the Heron a deadly adversary of the CFIA.
The Heron and his evil partner in crime Frank an American bald eagle steal secret human technology called the Ripper a time displacement weapon designed to rid the world’s rubbish by sending it to another time & dimension or uninhabited planet.
The battle for the Ripper takes Jamie and the Heron back to Tilgate in Crawley the home of the CFIA.
Will Jamie, Lola, and Flapper save the CFIA?

It's an easy read and after donating two books to my son's junior school, I've had some pretty good reports back from the kids there.
The book is currently available in paperback and Ebook on Amazon. The ebook is only 99p until further notice.

https://goo.gl/nlnXL4

All the best

David

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

Hello Stacie! I write and illustrate children's stories. You can find them here on my website http://catblog.catblountstories.com/c.... They're unique, fun, and they all come with a thoughtful lesson. Some lessons are more evident than others.

I hope all of you enjoy them!

Best,
Cat

Hi Stacie!

Thank you so much for supporting indie authors. Many indie authors put their heart and soul into a work and it means a lot when someone decides to read what they've shared. I'm sure you know what I mean seeing you're a poet.

I'm a new children's book author that is lucky enough to work with my wonderful husband. We would love to share our work with you and your children.

We already have five published works and they are all different, from nonsensical to empowering. You can check them out on our brand new website: Cozy Bear Studio.

In any case, thanks again for seeking out books to read with your children and I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,
KayeC

Stacie,

Ditto to KayeC's comment on indie author support. I'd gladly send you the pdf of my middle grade novel, Shaky Man , if you'll give me your email address.

STAY AWAY FROM SHAKY MAN! SHAKY MAN is the story of the unlikely friendship of two boys, one white, one black, growing up in Central Texas during the 1960's. They are brought together by their common love of laughter, baseball and Star Trek. They come to deal with the racism, intolerance and turbulence of the times. There is even a murder and a trial. And, of course, there is the mysterious Shaky Man. All the kids in Tonkaway, Texas say he killed his wife and kids, eats children and abuses his dogs.

"This book is so much fun, most readers won’t realize they are being taught compassion and respect for others while turning pages to find out how the story ends." Jo Ann Holt, Dallas Focus Daily News

Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Mark

Hi Stacie,
First, thank you for your interest in Indie authors. My award winning book, Bumbling Bea, is suited for kids a bit older than yours, but I'd be happy to send you a PDF copy to you anyway. Here's a short synopsis: Beatrice thinks she has no talent, but that doesn’t stop her from auditioning for the annual middle school play. Easy! Except Michiko, a new girl from Japan, shows up and ruins everything. So begins Beatrice’s humorous and diabolical plan to scare away Michiko. But Michiko has goals of her own with no plans to leave soon. Then there’s that “other” girl, Bumbling Bea, who is such a blabbermouth. What’s a girl to do? Plenty.
Thanks.
Deborah Baldwin

Hi
I have a children's trilogy all about a cat who has adventures on a canal side. It focuses on friendship and environmental awareness. The first two books are out now with the final part of the trilogy coming out in paperback this August. Adventures of Puss-Puss Volume One: Puss-Puss, the Splash Maker, & the Rainbow Adventures of Puss-Puss Volume Two: Puss-Puss,the Curly Tailed Gnomes, the Echo, the Snow Bunny, & the Quarry Ball Its aimed at 6 - 12 year old's and got 4 stars from a primary school teacher who liked the "rich language features which are lacking in many children's books today".
The first two books are available as e-books.

Thanks for your support

Hello Stacie,
I would love to suggest my book The Struggle: Mom and the Summertime Blues I think your children would love it.

BLURB: The story of four sisters:
Diamond
Shelia
Crystal
Felicity
who dread their summer break because of their mom. A timely and hilarious read told through the eyes and voice of adolescent authors about their perspective of Mom's summertime "fun".

Young readers will empathize with the youthful perspective of parents and "their ways".

Parents will enjoy reading about the feelings of the four girls in the story, nodding in agreement from the beginning to the end.

The entire family will enjoy this book. Instead of those great summer trips and long lazy days of summer, the four sisters complain about having to eat healthy and exercise, do homework and chores, and more. Throughout the book the girls tell of important life lessons taught by their parents. These lessons are told in a comical way.

Please let me know what format you would like if interested.

Hi Stacie! And thanks for offering to review. I've got 2 children's books you and the kids might like.

This one is pretty heavy. Actually, I think it's a must-read for those dealing with abusive relationships. But it does have a very happy ending.
http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Mothers-...

This one is a bedtime story, offering help for those pesky monsters in the closet.
http://www.amazon.com/Defeat-Yamboo-C...

Hey Stacie,
My book is a great choice for beginner readers. You can hook them with the soccer/sports angle, but the book is a great tool to talk about tough emotions like shyness, fear, frustration and uplifting ones like confidence, kindness and persistence. Great for facilitating a discussion about role models too.
Sean Wants to be Messi

Hi all - We are in our 5th week of summer and reading/reviewing is coming along! The kids enjoy getting a "say" in how the book will be reviewed, and we even had fun sharing some books via video. Thanks for all the suggestions - I think we have enough to keep us busy through July! Happy Summer Reading!

Hello, I am Gail Ledford. I am the author of The Tail of Scarlett. The story is a tribute to my dog, Scarlett, who passed away last year, but it is also a reminder to children (and adults) that everything will be okay and to always remember the good times you had.

The Tail of Scarlett can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/152329...

Thank you!

Hi Stacie! I recently released a children's/YA book called Scariton.
It is about a nine year old boy who gets transported to a strange land with fantastical creatures. I originally wrote it for my son but, after much encouragement from him, I published it for all to enjoy. Take a gander and see if it is something your kiddos would enjoy. Have a great summer!

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

Hi Stacie,

I have published a middle grade fantasy (complete with fantastical creatures!) called The Tree of Mindala. It's an indieBRAG medallion winner and happens to be available for free over at https://www.mybookcave.com/bonusbooks/

The sequel, The Triad of the Tree, is also available.

My 9yr old and I just joined a mother/daughter book club and we're currently reading Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief. It's the first of many in a series. I just started it but it's great so far.

Erin
Author of Angles
www.facebook.com/anglestrilogy

Hi Stacie
I currently have Space Ranger Fred and the Shoelace Adventure https://www.amazon.com/Space-Ranger-F... and coming the next few weeks the second book Space Ranger Fred and the Umbrella Rescue followed by Space Ranger Fred and the Tick Tock Tale
let me know - an anyone else of course no need to feel left out and will review your book too in exchange always open to that.
Matt Newnham
https://www.facebook.com/SpaceRangerFred

Paul wrote: "Hi Stacie! I recently released a children's/YA book called Scariton.
It is about a nine year old boy who gets transported to a strange land with fantastical creatures...."
Hey Paul, love the phrase take a Gander... want to trade reviews? I have Space Ranger Fred and your book sounds fun to say the least https://www.amazon.com/Space-Ranger-F... - will send you the .mobi/.epud if you want.

Matt
https://www.facebook.com/SpaceRangerFred

Stacie wrote: "Hello! I'm seeking books to read and review with my children this summer. I have a son, age 6 and a daughter, age 8. They both enjoy adventure stories, stories about fantastical creatures, bugs/ani..."

Hello Stacie, I'd love to provide you and your kids an e-pub of Bigfoot Trails: Pacific Northwest. Sounds like a perfect fit for what you're after! Please email me at [email protected] if you'd like a copy. Thank you!

Stacie,

I don't have a book of my own to hawk to you. Instead I'll suggest several by established authors:
-John Bowers' Joseph Lexxus and the Drug Runners of Altair (none of his other books, however since they're very adult oriented)
-Early books by Robert Heinlein that are aimed at kids such as:
.Red Planet
.Starman Jones
.The Rolling Stones
.The Star Beast (one of my favs when I was a kid)
Use discretion with his other books. His late works often got pretty "adult".

Hi Stacie,
Your children might like my series of mystery adventure stories for children. They are available as paperbacks or on kindle at very reasonable prices. They are first chapter reads for ages 7 and over. The Summer Fete Mystery This is the fourth book in the series, but they are all stand alone stories with the same characters.