April Children’s Book Reviews @BookTrib
I became a member of the BookTrib Children’s Book Network beginning this year. Each month the members receive a “Booster Box” with several children’s books to read and share on the social media network. I received my first package of books in March, and read then posted reviews on Amazon and Twitter.
Where, Oh Where, Is Barnaby Bear? by Wendy Rouillard
This board book has beautiful and colorful illustrations. The bright and definite contrasting colors are appealing to the toddlers. The sentences are from three to ten words, easy for the little ones to follow along.
Barnaby’s friends were searching for him while he is on an adventure. They wonder if he is in a balloon or has flown to the moon, is he down by the sea, or has gone out to tea. At the end, they found him in his cozy bed with his sleepy head.
The toddlers would love the rhymes and would read along with the adults.
![The Colorless Chameleon | A Picture Book For Young Readers 4-8 | Can Chameleon Find Her Voice and Stand Up for What She Wants? | Kids Relate to Her Desire to be Heard and Understood by [Hayley Irvin, Rachel Bostick, Cassidy Reynolds, Samantha Jo Phan]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iGDrwD+ML.jpg)
The Colorless Chameleon by Hayley Irvin
Chameleon was a colorful lizard. She greeted her jungle friends with her vibrant colors. One day, the animals were preparing a party, her friends liked her colors and wanted to have them. The elephant took her blue before she agreed to it; the lemur took her red, and the crocodile took her yellow. Before long, she h.ad no colors left and no way to express herself. When her thoughtful friend flamingo asked how she was doing, she had no voice because her colors were gone with the colors. Flamingo asked if she were going to the party, she finally could shout, “No.” After they talked, Chameleon went to her friends who took her colors and asked them to return the colors to her. They were not happy about it but agreed to do so. Chameleon was her happy self again.
This hardcover book has beautiful illustrations with eye pleasing colors. It’s a delightful book for young children to read and learn to stand up for themselves.
![The Tale of Ferdinand Frog by [Mark Hughes]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41exQ-n8nkL.jpg)
The Tale of Ferdinand Frog by Mark Hughes
This book has three parts, The Problem, The Quest, and The Answer. The length and the word count of the book appear to be a chapter book.
The story is about Ferdinand Frog who was in love with Felicity Fogmore-Frog. Ferdinand’s friend, Wrinkleskin Rat, came to tell him that the evil snake, Samuel, wanted to win Felicity’s heart even though Felicity’s parents disliked Samuel the snake. Wrinkleskin Rat suggested seeing the wisdom and help from Osmiroid Owl. Two of them traveled miles deep into the wood and got frightened. They were rescued by Endroglen Eagle. They finally met Osmiroid Owl, who advised Ferdinand that with love, he could overcome the evil of the snake.
The text and the gorgeous illustrations are on the alternate pages. The lovely rhyming words read like poetry and song lyrics.
![Banana Fun Bread by [LEAR RIOJAS Illustrations by Chrissie Vales, Chrissie Vales]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XqPpGjeoL.jpg)
Banana Fun Bread by LEAR RIOJAS Illustrations by Chrissie Vales
Banana Fun Bread is about a little boy, Fred chasing his imaginary banana bread everywhere. The rhyming words would appeal to little ones from baby to toddler. Sentences are easy for these kids to understand, such as:
“One loaf, two loaf, come back three, why do you run away from me?
Who, who, who are you? Don’t you know it’s too late for you?”
The illustrations are in pastel colors with cute expressions.
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If you’re interested in receiving free children’s book, please check out the website BookTrib Children’s Book Network for more information.
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The Showers of Blessings 
What a great post, Miriam. I love kid’s picture books and wish I still had a little one around. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Children’s Book Network. It sounds like a great way to get some press and some reviews. 🙂
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That was what I thought when I signed up. No, it’s not for free promotions. Since I’m doing reviews of their books, they could give me a discount package of $795. It’d be $200 more without discounts.
I’m not expecting to sell thousands of books. 😅
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No, that isn’t free! But your granddaughters will get some great books to read!
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Yes, that’s the reason I’ll stay with them. At least I got two out of five books passing on to my grandkids!
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What a lovely idea, Miriam. I don’t know any of these books.
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Only one has more reviews. The other ones are quite new. These people spent a lot of money for promotion. More than publishing a book on Lulu.
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How wonderful. I will be checking out your recommendations for my grandchildren!
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Hi Jan, I signed up for getting free books for my granddaughters. All I have to do is to write reviews. Last month I received two hardcover books, two paperbacks, and one board book.
I first joined it thinking I could promote my children’s book, but it’s a paid promotion, with the discount as an “influencer”, it’s still $795!!
I’ll stay with them to receive books for review!
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Great idea to promote children books, Miriam.
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I signed up to get free books to review, Denise. So far I could pass on two out of five books to Autumn. I’ll see how it goes in the next couple of months, but it’s very expensive to promote books there.
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What a collection, Miriam. There are a few there that sound great.
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I thought I could collect new books for my grandkids, Jacqui! We don’t buy books, just go to the library.
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❤ Perfect picks for celebrating the young children in our lives, Miriam. Thanks for sharing…
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Yes, Bette, I received whatever books they sent me. The network covers K-12 books. ❤
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