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Accepting a book for review is always a risk. What if the writing is cringe-worthy? What if you detest the book from start to finish? What if you hate to post a "bad" review, but can't in good conscience give it a positive one? What if the author responds to your forthright evaluation by sending you a furious email insulting your intelligence, your writing ability, and your very existence on Earth just because you said her newest book wasn't her best (not that this has EVER happened to me—hee hee)?
You know what poses an even bigger risk? Accepting a book for review that is written by not just someone you know, but also someone you like and respect. I have (no joke) lost friends/blog followers because of something I've written about their precious books 😒, even after they assured me they wanted my honest, unbiased opinion! It's a relief, then, when I get the privilege of posting a favorable review of a book penned by a friend of mine.
Such is the case with Walrus Kisses Are Scratchy, an adorable picture book by Brent Weight, a man I've known since college. With bright, colorful illustrations by Mar Fando, the story concerns a little girl who asks her daddy to kiss her goodnight. In any other household, this would be a pretty straightforward request. Not in hers! As her dad runs through a list of different kisses (each of which is named after an animal and comes with a handy how-to graphic), the child waits and waits for her very favorite one. Which will it be? A starfish kiss? A bunny kiss? A (gulp!) spider kiss? Which one will your child choose?
Based on the author's bedtime ritual with his four children, this fun, interactive read-aloud is sure to become a family favorite. Its warm, playful tone sets just the right mood for bedtime. Prepare yourself for smiles and giggles (some of which will be your own) as well as sweet hugs and silly kisses, all of which will help your little one drift off to sleep feeling secure and loved. Of Walrus Kisses Are Scratchy, my 9-year-old daughter said, "I liked it 100%!" You can't get a better review than that!
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Walrus Kisses Are Scratchy represents Brent's first foray into the world of book writing and publishing. Knowing how important reviews are to a book's success, he's very interested in working with bloggers to get the word out. If you would like to review Walrus Kisses Are Scratchy, please contact Brent at bweight@gmail.com.
Hey, I was first to read this and try out the kisses and yes, they worked! My daughter laughed and was creative with me and was ready to go to sleep afterwards! Definitely need to revisit that read - thanks, roomie!
ReplyDeleteI love the title! And what a positive loving book to read to kids each night. A well-written children's book is gold.
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