Teaser: I Love It When We Read Together by Karolyn Wallace #excerpt #teaser #giveaway #childrensbook #rabtbooktours

Children's Books / Early Learning Beginner Reader

Date Published: 08-12-2025

Publisher: Mission Point Press

I Love It When We Read Together invites reading partners to create their own special rituals with gentle prompts and endearing illustrations that encourage kids to read along, spot animals, and spark lively conversations. This book is perfect for building fluency and connection. Inspired by the literacy challenges of the pandemic, early childhood educator Karolyn Wallace crafts a cozy experience that helps families bring the joy of reading home.

 

Excerpt

It's more than just a story...we make connections.

This playful book turns reading into an adventure, inviting kids and grown-ups to ask questions, laugh out loud, and dive into stories together!

About the Author

Karolyn Wallace is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms across public and private schools in Maryland, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New York. Before that, she was a broadcast journalist at local news affiliates in Los Angeles and Flint, Michigan. She is currently part of the team at The Children’s Learning Lab, where experienced educators connect with elementary students for online learning. She divides her time between Michigan and California, enjoying the company of her husband, children, and grandchildren.

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Book Blitz: Jumper by Shelley Call Flake #childrensbook #kidsbooks #rabtbooktours

Children's Book

Jumper is a little colt's inspiring journey after being separated from his birth mother who is addicted to a toxic plant. From fear and loss to healing and hope, this book tenderly portrays the complexities of addiction, abandonment, trauma, and healing.

The author lives on a horse ranch and has experience fostering and adopting children, allowing her to masterfully weave this beautiful metaphor. This book helps build bridges, teaching difficult topics without judgement or blame and offers a compassionate view of addiction. It can grow with children through different stages of their life, as they take in layers of wisdom at their own pace. Reading Jumper is a great springboard for discussions on difficult topics for young children and teenagers alike.

 

Perfect for children with:

* RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder,

* ODD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,

* SAD, Separation Anxiety Disorder.

* Abandonment Trauma

 

While invaluable for those involved with foster care or adoption, Jumper is a powerful tool for teaching EMPATHY and a great addition to any family library. JUMPER IS FOR EVERYONE. Thoughtfully written with deep sensitivity, Jumper shows an example of unconditional love and its power to heal, while validating the anger, pain and confusion that can be brought on by trauma. Young and old will be captivated by this moving story. Whether you are a horse lover or not, you will be by the end of this story!

 

 About the Author

Shelley Flake was a foster parent for 8 years & has two adopted children for a total of nine. She has a bachelor's degree in Special Education & a lifetime of experience working with children of all ages both at home & through volunteer work. She & her family recently moved from their home just north of New York City to a quiet 100-acre ranch in the West, with a dozen trail horses, cows, chickens, barn cats & her beloved Border-Aussie, Blue. One of her favorite pastimes is singing & dancing with her family in the kitchen. Bring on Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, The Beatles, or Alicia Keys...Bottom line, there is always music playing at the Flake house.

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Book Blitz: I Love It When We Read Together by Karolyn Wallace #childrensbook #earlylearning #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Children's Books / Early Learning Beginner Reader

Date Published: 08-12-2025

Publisher: Mission Point Press

I Love It When We Read Together invites reading partners to create their own special rituals with gentle prompts and endearing illustrations that encourage kids to read along, spot animals, and spark lively conversations. This book is perfect for building fluency and connection. Inspired by the literacy challenges of the pandemic, early childhood educator Karolyn Wallace crafts a cozy experience that helps families bring the joy of reading home.

 

About the Author

Karolyn Wallace is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms across public and private schools in Maryland, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New York. Before that, she was a broadcast journalist at local news affiliates in Los Angeles and Flint, Michigan. She is currently part of the team at The Children’s Learning Lab, where experienced educators connect with elementary students for online learning. She divides her time between Michigan and California, enjoying the company of her husband, children, and grandchildren.

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Book Blitz: Tilly and The Wisdom Trials by David Tra #childrensbook #fantasy #rabtbooktours @critterquestaca

Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning Adventure,

Date Published: February 27, 2026

In this imaginative and heartwarming picture book, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials introduces young readers to a world hidden beneath the prairie - a place where learning is a magical adventure and knowledge is the key to unlocking ancient secrets.

Tilly, a clever and kind-hearted young badger, discovers a mossy wooden gate hidden among vines and roots, setting her on an unexpected path: the legendary Wisdom Trials. With her loyal companions, the Brainy Bunch, she journeys through a series of challenges that test more than just book smarts. From riddle gates and logic tunnels to kindness puzzles and courage quests, each trial demands wit, empathy, and commitment.

Written in lyrical rhyme and brimming with wonder, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials is the first book in the Critter Quest Academy Collection - a series that blends adventure, problem-solving, and joyful learning in an underground world of whimsical crifters. Ideal for fans of The Questioneers and The Tale of Despereaux, this story celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the magic of a mind set on discovery.

 

About the Author

David Tra is a computer scientist, educational game developer, and children’s author who creates story-driven learning experiences that blend games, books, and curiosity. He is the creator of Critter Quest Academy, an interactive educational platform and book series that turns problem-solving into adventure.

David previously developed the educational math games El Mathador and Treasure Math, helping students build confidence through play. He is also the author of The Star of Shanraz, a novel for teen readers. His latest work focuses on the Prairie City Adventures and Critter Quest Academy books, beginning with Tilly and the Wisdom Trials, the featured launch title that introduces young readers to a whimsical underground world where questions, puzzles, and curiosity guide the journey.

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Tour Kick Off: Chicken Fun! by Mary Jo Huff #nowontour #childrensbook #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Children's Picture Book

Date Published: 06-01-2023

Publisher: Storytellin' Time Press

This fun-filled rhyming picture book for very young learners will provide an introduction to numbers and counting while children are having a good time. There are ten chickens as they play in their backyard, getting up to a variety of shenanigans such as running from bees, playing baseball, dancing and even going on a date.

 

About the Author

Mary Jo Huff is a passionate storyteller, award-winning author, songwriter, and Early Childhood Educator who believes in the magic of words, rhythm, and imagination. Her creations have earned top national honors, including the NAPPA Gold, iParenting, Parents’ Choice, Dove, Teacher’s Choice, Kids’ First, and Mom’s Choice awards.

Children giggle and grow with her stories — from the mischievous adventures of No, No, Ebenezer, a spirited dachshund with a big heart, to the playful journeys in Chicken Fun, Going on a Gator Hunt, and The Predictable Persimmon.

As a seasoned educator and master storyteller, Mary Jo has inspired audiences in 47 states and three countries, sharing her love of language through staff development sessions, author visits, and children’s programs that burst with laughter, learning, and joy.

A dynamic keynote speaker, Mary Jo has graced Early Childhood conferences nationwide, leading hundreds of high-energy workshops and professional development events. With a heart for nurturing both children and teachers, she draws on 38 years as a center director — where she guided a team and cared for 115 bright, curious young minds every day.

Through every story, song, and puppet, Mary Jo invites children and educators alike to discover the wonder of storytelling and the power it must connect hearts, spark creativity, and make learning unforgettable.

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Book Blitz: Rhea and Crowley, a Tale of Fur and Feathers by G D Griffiths #childrensbook #rabtbooktours

Children's Picture Books

Date Published: March 10, 2026

Meet Rhea! She is a big, fluffy German Shepherd with a wiggly tail. She is brave and strong, but she has a tiny secret: loud thunder makes her want to hide.

Meet Crowley! He is a clever crow with shiny feathers. But he has a big worry for a bird: looking down from the sky makes him feel dizzy!

One day, on a camping trip, Rhea follows a yummy smell deep into the woods. But as she wanders further and further away from her tent, she gets lost just as big storm clouds begin to gather above her. But she isn't alone in the dark woods. She stumbles upon Crowley, a bird who would rather hop than fly.

Now, this dog and bird must become a team. Can they help each other be brave enough to find Rhea's way back to the campsite?

 

A story they won't outgrow

A Story That Grows With Your Child! This book features two versions of Rhea and Crowley's adventure:

Read 1 - The Read-Aloud: Short, rhythmic, and full of fun sounds for toddlers (Ages 1-5)

Read 2 -The Early Reader: An expanded story with more details and dialogue for independent readers (Ages 6-9)

 

About the Author

 

 G.D's storytelling spark was ignited in the hallowed land of Wales, where his childhood was spent exploring the sea until the legendary midnight summer twilight. His journey led him through academia, earning degrees in Computer Science and Operations Management, culminating in a PhD focused on Virtual Reality.

​While pursuing his studies in Nottingham, he met his wife. Together, their spirit of adventure took them first to New Zealand, where G.D worked in the video game industry and taught Scuba Diving. A seemingly simple job inquiry brought them to California, a place they planned to "try for one year," and where they still reside almost fourteen years later in Redondo Beach.

The family, which welcomed their son in 2012, is completed by Rhea, their quirky German Shepherd. Rhea became the key inspiration for G.D's first book, ABC's With Rhea, A doggy journey through the alphabet. Having observed that children learn best through stories, G.D wrote this book to craft a specific, relatable world for each letter, encouraging children to connect deeply with the subject.

He has recently published his second book, Olly's Journey, and is already hard at work weaving new tales and adventures for his readers.

G.D's mission is to empower children to pursue their own creative writing journey.

 

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Book Blitz: Emma the Elephant by Lorinda Alana #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Children's Book

This is a story for Elephant Lovers!

 

 Emma the Elephant is a tale about a young elephant who lives in the Kalahari Desert with her wonderful herd. Emma the Elephant longs to be a strong, wise, and big-hearted elephant like her mother Norma and her many aunties. After learning to make good choices and experiencing hard-won life lessons, Emma the Elephant eventually becomes the elephant she has always wanted to be.

 

About the Author

Ms. Alana is a publish school teach and has been spreading a love learning and reading for decades. She two wonderful adult children who love to read!

Ms. Alana has always adored elephants; in fact, they are her favorite land animal.

Ms. Alana and her "was-band" lived on a farm in Hawaii where she owned a successful volcano tour company for seven years. She moved from Maui in 2023 and now continues to teach "on the mainland."

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Book Blitz: Sauli And The Great Escape by Kay Jay #childrensbook #rabtbooktours

The Mayhem Unleashed

Adventures Of Sauli The Rescue Pup, Book 3

Children's Books

Get ready for hilarious hound hijinks in Sauli and the Great Escape, the third book in the Adventures of Sauli the Rescue Pup series!

Sauli's back, and this time, she's on a mission: FREEDOM! From disastrous bath times and daycare breakouts to tent invasions and Thanksgiving escapes, Sauli's quest for adventure leads to one comical catastrophe after another. Watch as she stirs up chaos in open houses, forms an alliance with a wolfdog escape artist, and even leads a wild doggy parade through the streets of San Francisco!

But the real mayhem begins when Sauli lands in Mumbai! A chance sighting of Grandpa sends her on a whirlwind chase, turning the bustling streets into a hilarious "Sauli stampede." Will she ever settle down? Or will Sauli's dream of freedom keep her on the run?

Join Sauli on her funniest adventure yet, filled with tail-wagging trouble, heartwarming moments, and the ultimate discovery that home is where the heart is! Perfect for young readers and animal lovers of all ages.

Why readers will love Sauli and the Great Escape:

* Laugh-out-loud humor: Sauli's antics will have you giggling on every page!

*Relatable themes: Explores the desire for freedom and the importance of family.

*Beautiful illustrations: Vivid scenes bring Sauli's adventures to life.

*Perfect for young readers: Easy-to-follow story with engaging characters.

*Heartwarming message: A story about a determined pup who finds her place in the world.

Entertaining for all age ranges!

 

About the Author

 

 Kay Jay is a cross-genre author, data scientist, and environmental storyteller whose books spark curiosity, compassion, and conversation. From eco-fables like "The Day Fire Disappeared" and "The Day Water Vanished," part of the acclaimed "A Song and Dance for Mother Earth" series, to satirical and soul-searching titles like "Diary of Clichés" and "Why Does Nobody Buy My Book?", Kay Jay writes with heart, wit, and purpose.

She’s also the creator of the beloved Adventures of Sauli the Rescue Pup series — joyful, heartwarming stories inspired by her real-life rescue dog. These tales help young readers understand the importance of empathy, resilience, and the beauty of giving second chances.

She recently published the first book of the emotionally layered literary series Beautiful Men, The Dog Walker — a quiet, powerful exploration of longing, connection, and the healing spaces between people.

A graduate of Harvard Business School’s analytics program and a lifelong advocate for sustainability and animal welfare, Kay Jay believes that the right book at the right moment can change the way we live, love, and lead.

When she’s not writing, she’s walking rescue dogs, planting metaphors in messy notebooks, or sipping chai under a banyan tree.

 

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Teaser: Chicken Fun by Mary Jo Huff #teaser #excerpt #childrensbook #picturebook #giveaway #rabtbooktours

 

Children's Picture Book

Date Published: 06-01-2023

Publisher: Storytellin' Time Press

This fun-filled rhyming picture book for very young learners will provide an introduction to numbers and counting while children are having a good time. There are ten chickens as they play in their backyard, getting up to a variety of shenanigans such as running from bees, playing baseball, dancing and even going on a date.

 

About the Author

Mary Jo Huff is a passionate storyteller, award-winning author, songwriter, and Early Childhood Educator who believes in the magic of words, rhythm, and imagination. Her creations have earned top national honors, including the NAPPA Gold, iParenting, Parents’ Choice, Dove, Teacher’s Choice, Kids’ First, and Mom’s Choice awards.

Children giggle and grow with her stories — from the mischievous adventures of No, No, Ebenezer, a spirited dachshund with a big heart, to the playful journeys in Chicken Fun, Going on a Gator Hunt, and The Predictable Persimmon.

As a seasoned educator and master storyteller, Mary Jo has inspired audiences in 47 states and three countries, sharing her love of language through staff development sessions, author visits, and children’s programs that burst with laughter, learning, and joy.

A dynamic keynote speaker, Mary Jo has graced Early Childhood conferences nationwide, leading hundreds of high-energy workshops and professional development events. With a heart for nurturing both children and teachers, she draws on 38 years as a center director — where she guided a team and cared for 115 bright, curious young minds every day.

Through every story, song, and puppet, Mary Jo invites children and educators alike to discover the wonder of storytelling and the power it must connect hearts, spark creativity, and make learning unforgettable.

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Tour Kick Off: Amazing Amanda and the Crazy School Carnival by Beverly Abear #nowontour #kidsbooks #childrensbook #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Kids Books / Young Adult

Date Published: 01-14-2026

Amazing Amanda and the Crazy School Carnival includes comedy and yet realistic life issues. Readers will laugh, giggle, worry, and cheer Amanda's attempts at growth. Amanda is a pre-adolescent girl who deals with body issues, middle-school drama, angst with new girls, coming of age issues such as seeing beyond the surface, handling responsibilities of leadership, and questions about faith. Set in a mid-size central Minnesota town, the story is told exclusively from Amanda's point of view. Amazing Amanda is a clean, family friendly story.

This is Abear's debut novel.

Coming soon: Book 2 Amazing Amanda and the Mystery of the Black Cat and Book 3 Amazing Amanda and Her Bright New Day. The series takes readers through Amanda's entire sixth-grade experience.

 

About the Author

As a teacher for almost thirty years, Beverly Abear enjoys writing for middle-grade and young adult readers. She has several stories in progress that she hopes to finish and get published. The Amanda stories are mostly set in a k-6th elementary school like the one the author attended in northern Minnesota. Because her faith has greatly affected her life, Beverly's passion for her readers is that they grow to trust in the Lord and enjoy an abundant life in Him.

Amazing Amanda and the Crazy School Carnival is Beverly's debut novel.

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