Do you celebrate Valentine's Day with your furry friends? Have you ever wondered how they might feel about the festivity? Check out Beverley Reichman's new picture book Cindi's Chocolate Valentine and enter to win a signed copy!
About the Book:
Book Title: Cindi's Chocolate Valentine by Beverley Reichman
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 36 pages
Genre: Children's Book
Publisher: Book Baby
Release date: January, 2022
Tour dates: February 1 to February 14, 2022
Content Rating: Rated G. Suitable for everyone
Cindi isn’t sure about this holiday called Valentine’s Day, but after her people pair dress her up like a flamingo and take her for a walk in front of her friends, and her handsome new neighbor dog, Chip, she doesn’t like it at all! She and her BFF, Pitty Pat, have been watching Chip ever since he moved next door. She wants to meet him, but not like this! Have you ever changed your mind about something? In this outrageously funny story, meet some of Cindi’s fur-friends and find out if she changes her mind about Valentine’s Day.
Cindi’s Chocolate Valentine is an especially SPECIAL book because it features 17 pets that were chosen as winners in the Cindi Features a New Friend contest last summer. As you can imagine, their ‘people families’ are beyond excited about their pets being part of the story. They had over 750 pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, hedgehogs, and even a chicken, goat, donkey and monkey enter the contest!
My Review:
As the fourth book in the Cindi the Teenie Chiweenie series, Cindi's Chocolate Valentine is an entertaining and engaging read for little pet lovers. Involuntarily dressed up on Valentine's Day, Cindi feels really embarrassed to meet the gaze of her friends. Her heart sinks when Chip, the new neighbor dog that she has a secret crush on, barks at her over the fence. She'd rather become invisible than make a fool of herself like that! But what if she gets it all wrong?
One thing that instantly stands out from the book is the number and variety of animals being featured. Portrayed with bright colors and vivid expressions and gestures, Cindi's friends include a chicken, a bunny, cats and dogs of different sizes, breeds, and physical conditions. Per the author's note, these characters are created to honor the winners of the Cindi Features a New Friend pet contest. The illustrations provide considerable details for young readers to observe and discover, while the mix of pets allude nicely to diversity in the human society.
Besides, the book does a nice job describing the lovely friendship between Cindi and her BFF, and the funny but highly relatable thoughts and reactions of Cindi, who in many ways resembles a little girl. The story also encourages readers to be more confident and more open to new experiences. It's a fun book to read around Valentine's Day, as well as a great way to help animals in need.
Buy the Book: BookBaby | Amazon | B&N
18% of the Cindi series book sale proceeds is donated to animal rescue and shelter organizations.
About the Author:
Beverley Reichman is a devoted mom, retired elementary school teacher and author. She co-authored her first book, Justice and Honor for My Sister: The Story of Margie Grey in 2018 and published her first children’s book, Kevin Can, in 2019. The second book in her Kevin series, Kevin is a Smart Cookie, and the first book in her popular Cindi the Teenie Chiweenie series were published in 2020. Her delightful and beautifully illustrated Cindi book series include: Cindi’s Chocolate Valentine, Cindi and Sparkles Howl-oween Ghoulfriends and Cindi’s Christmas Kitten Surprise, which earned a 5-Star Readers’ Favorite review.
Beverley teaches, tutors, and mentors children and shares with them her passion for learning, literature, living in faith, and experiencing life to its fullest. Beverley currently resides outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
Connect with the author: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads
One lucky reader will win a signed copy of Cindi's Chocolate Valentine!
Giveaway ends 2/21. Open to US only. Please enter to win below. Good luck!
CINDI'S CHOCOLATE VALENTINE by Beverley Reichman Book Tour GiveawayDisclosure: I received a free copy of this book to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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