A Bus Can't Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure Blog Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

What's your child's favorite way to learn their ABCs? Flash cards, word games, songs or stories? Have you ever tried teaching the alphabet through alliteration? Check out Davon Miller's new picture book A Bus Can't Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure and enter to win a prize pack perfect for little learners!

My Review:

Featuring funny characters in playful pictures, A Bus Can't Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure weaves words that alliterate into one insanely imaginative and hilarious story, letting children have fun learning letters in alphabetical order as well as multiple words that start with the same letter.

One day after school, Zea, Zeb and Zec gleefully gets on the beeping bright bus that heads for Zala's Zig-zag Zipper Zoo. But their ride home turns out to be bumpier than usual. A closed crossroad is followed by an empty engine. Is it possible to hike home now that the bus is towed? Guess who they will encounter and what vehicles will come in handy for the three zebras and their adventurous school bus driver?

With a good mix of simple and advanced words, formal and informal words, including interjections and onomatopoeia, the story helps young readers build and expand their vocabulary while familiarizing them with the meaning and usage of each word in a plausible and amusing context. Its clever combination of alliteration and alphabet learning makes the book wonderful for reading aloud and for discovering the charm of figurative language.

As an integral part of the book, the illustrations are cheerful, colorful and comical. All the characters are brought to life with humorously expressive body language that reflects their personalities and emotions. Also, the letters are color coded to attract attention and make memorization easier.

Highly entertaining and educational, A Bus Can't Drive Empty facilitates alphabet learning while fostering a love for alliteration. A fun-filled read for developing early literacy skills!

About the Book:

Ages: 4-6 | 52 Pages
Publisher: Picture Novels (2025) | ISBN: 979-8992264708

It’s the end of the school day and three zebra friends are taking the school bus home when it runs out of gas, oh no! But when Chris, the bus driver, cleverly thinks of ways to continue on their jubilant journey, they have an adventure through the mountains, in a gondola, on a log, and on a pirate ship. Will the zebras finally make it home?

This vibrant and whimsical story is a fun and silly read-aloud for families and educators of young children, featuring a playful combination of alliteration and alphabet learning, with individual letters used in rhythmic text across each spread.

Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org

Watch the Testament Series on Angel! Win an Amazon Gift Card!

Testament, the well-acclaimed original series by Angel Studios, is now available to all Angel Guild members. Stream the full season of Testament today on Angel.com and the Angel App. Enter to win an Amazon gift card!

Synopsis:

The Book of Acts explosively reimagined in an alternate-modern era. A resurrection sparks a movement that turns the world upside down, spreading hope amid chaos. As the followers risk everything to preach the good news, the Temple races to silence them before the oppressive Imperium regime retaliates. But public miracles, unburied secrets, and fractured loyalties force both sides to confront the true cost of their choices.

This powerful live-action series will challenge you, move you, and make you rethink what it means to truly follow Jesus. Set in a modern world, you'll connect with these stories and people like never before.

My Review:

After watching the first four episodes of Testament, I'm fully drawn to the show by its production quality and impactful messages. The show brings the Book of Acts to life through a creative blend of modern and ancient elements, a suspenseful storyline and mesmerizing music that fits seamlessly with each scene.

Packed with action and unpredictable plot twists, Testament presents an inspirational story of courage, faith and spiritual transformation while revealing the clashes between new and old forces and the tough challenges true believers have to confront. I'm glad that all episodes of season one are available for streaming online and I look forward to a second season.

The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best Blog Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

It's never easy to cope with the loss of a loved one. It's even harder for a young child like Lil Shen in The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best. Check out this new release from award-winning author Shenandoah Chefalo and enter to win a signed copy, an adorable plush bunny, and an Amazon gift card!

My Review:

With a thoughtful mix of reality and imagination, The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best helps young readers comprehend and navigate the grieving process via a captivating and comforting tale.

Lil Shen recalls one of the worst days during her childhood, when she reluctantly attends her grandma's funeral in sorrow and solitude. On the same day, she receives the very last gift left by her late grandma: a lovely stuffed toy called Bunny Best. Her new friend not only talks with her, hugs her, and triggers her favorite memories of grandma, but also gives her the courage to release her repressed feelings and to get back on her feet step by step.

Through a gentle, touching portrait of a grieving girl, the story reveals the immense impact of loss on a person's emotions and wellbeing. The positive role played by the toy bunny, on the other hand, demonstrates the power and significance of companionship and emotional support. Further, Lil's journey acknowledges that healing takes time and effort. It's okay to be honest about how you truly feel. And a healthy outlet would be conducive to recovery.

The book also touches the reader's heart with charming pictures, which reflect Lil's sadness, loneliness and helplessness using shadows, gloomy colors and nonverbal cues. By contrast, warm hues are employed to highlight sweet memories and positive changes. All scenes featuring Lil and Bunny Best together are imbued with love, care and close connection.

Combining an emotional narrative with expressive paintings, The Best Bunny provides hope and comfort for those struggling to deal with loss while urging others to empathize with a grieving child and offer their support and companionship. I look forward to reading about the duo's next adventure and Bunny Best's friends.

About the Book:

Ages: 4-6 | 28 Pages
Publisher: Self-Published (2025) | ISBN: 979-8990059412

When Lil Shen loses her beloved grandmother, her world suddenly feels unfamiliar, quiet, and full of sadness. On a day filled with gray skies and heavy hearts, she receives a mysterious gift—an ordinary-looking stuffed bunny with extraordinary comfort to offer. Bunny Best, a soft companion stitched with love, becomes her guide through grief, helping Lil Shen remember, imagine, and feel all the feelings she thought she had to hide.

Tenderly told and beautifully illustrated, The Best Bunny is a story of loss, resilience, and healing. Through imagination and the memory of love, Lil Shen discovers that she doesn’t have to be “okay” to move forward. She has to do her best.

Inspired by author Shenandoah Chefalo’s lived experience in the foster care system and her work in trauma-informed care, this heartfelt picture book is an essential resource for families, educators, and professionals helping children navigate grief, big emotions, and life’s most complex changes.

Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org

The King of Kings Available to All Angel Guild Members! Amazon Gift Card Flash Giveaway!

The King of Kings, Angel's landmark animated film is now available to all Angel Guild members, who can stream it on Angel.com and the Angel App. Following a phenomenal theatrical debut, the film became the #1 Korean-made film ever released in the United States and earned the coveted Verified Fresh distinction with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes fan score. Learn more and enter to win an Amazon gift card courtesy of Angel!

Synopsis:

A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.

About Angel:

Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,400,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute, and support the filmmakers who create films and series that amplify light. Learn more at Angel.com

My Review:

Featuring an all-star voice cast including Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac and more, The King of Kings creatively retells the story of Jesus through adorable animation, beautiful music, and lively characters. 

Narrated by Charles Dickens to his son Walter in kid-friendly language, the story is made easily accessible and more interesting to young audience. By following Walter's imagination, viewers get fully immersed and emotionally involved in the movie. The prominent presence of Walter's mischievous cat adds great humor and charm to the cinematic creation.

Engaging and inspiring, The King of Kings presents the classic story in a refreshing way that everyone can enjoy. By joining the Angel Guild, you will help support family friendly entertainment like this. Plus, your membership entitles you to two free tickets to every Angel Studios theatrical release.