[Review, Guest Post, & Giveaway] The Lizard Who Loves a Blizzard by Shelley Larkin and Michael John Sullivan

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Lizard Who Loves A Blizzard by Shelley Larkin and Michael John Sullivan
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  36 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Magic Everywhere Inc. 
Release date:  September 2021
Content Rating:  Rated G. Suitable for everyone

Book Description:

Larry the Lizard has always dreamed of snow. The only problem is, he lives in Australia. Find out what happens when a lizard gets a very silly idea... and it finally comes true. Join Larry and his friends as they skid, skate, slide and have an adventure in this wonderful ride. ​

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This book was cute - the illustrations were 5/5! This was a rhyming book, and that's where I think there could be some improvement - some rhymes seemed like a stretch and that the story didn't quite make sense, the plot was run by the rhyming.  I think if we broke from the rhymes and had a straight prose story the plot wouldn't have suffered and it'd flow a lot smoother. While I was able to make it through the entire book, my attention struggled just a bit, again because of the rhyming which felt like a stretch.  I received a free copy in exchange for a review. Thank you for the opportunity!  Guest Post – Shelley Larkin Print books, Ebooks, Audiobooks, oh my!  What book format do you prefer to read? Do you read eBooks, audiobooks, print books, or all three? Do you ever choose multiple formats for the same book? Do you choose different ways to read for different genres or reading environments? What influences your choices?  I find myself late to the party on this topic. Just when I think I have it all figured out, I realize nothing could be farther than the truth!   For me there is only one choice; the physical feel of a book in your hands, and the joy of hearing the story read to you. We live in a time when you can get the same book in audio format and as a physical copy. But does one medium stand above the rest? What's the best way to consume a book?  For me, holding a book in your hands is unlike anything else. Feeling its weight, enjoying the cover art, and that new book smell truly give it an advantage over every other medium. My mother and father used to read to me at bedtime. I loved that time of day. I did the same for my children. I loved the connection and the bond it created. The look on my children’s faces when something made them smile, laugh, or even cry. Those moments are priceless.  I loved the overcrowded bookshelves. The myriad of colorful book covers, the characters that popped off a page, coming to life and telling their stories. Savoring the experience with the action of turning page by page by page.  Having stories read aloud or holding books in hand formed childhood memories for me that will never be forgotten.   So, what happened? Why did we stop this tradition? Is it Technology and all that jazz? I guess this old dog wants to believe that in our tech savvy world, readers still prefer a printed book in hand.  But I shall also concede to those that have joined the ranks using the other options available.  So, from the smell and weight of a paperback or hardcover to the soothing voice of an audiobook, we do have choices and today’s book lovers have many ways to appreciate fascinating literature. Just as long as individuals continue to read!

Meet the Authors:

 

Michael John Sullivan is the co-creator of The Lizard Who Loves a Blizzard, Nick Knitley and The SockKids. He is also co-developing three other animation series, including the Dr. Neverme and Dinomike projects. Sullivan has written several children’s books, including a Digimon series book with HarperCollins Publishing. In addition, Michael has written five novels, receiving awards and best-selling status.His first book, Necessary Heartbreak, was published by Simon & Schuster and was named by the prestigious Library Journal as one of the best books in 2010. Sullivan previously advocated for the homeless, drawing off of his own experience of riding the New York City trains at night for one winter. He has written articles about the plight for CNN.com, The Washington Post website, The Huffington Post, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Patch.com. Before he took up living among his animated characters, Michael worked for ESPN, Rival.com, Scout.com, and the Sporting News, covering high school and college basketball. He is a former board member of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.

 

Shelley Larkin is the co-creator of The Lizard Who Loves a Blizzard, Nick Knitley and The SockKids, and is co-developing other animation series with Michael, including the Dr. Neverme and Dinomike projects. Shelley is involved in all aspects of the animation ventures, including marketing and promotions, and merchandising of books, videos and other products.One of Shelley’s passions is the Destination Imagination (DI) worldwide learning program for kids K-12, where she served as Director in the greater Sacramento area. Focused on creative problem-solving techniques, hundreds of thousands of children are served by the program each year, supported by thousands of volunteers. Shelley was presented with the DI Spirit of Discovery Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment and devotion to the global program. Michael and Shelley’s initial collaboration was co-authoring a children’s short story, “The Sock Kids Stand Up Against Bullying”, a nationally distributed book developed in concert with Destination Imagination. This story creates awareness of an important life lesson for children, and shows how The SockKids can deliver these messages through animation and books. ​

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