I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

GENRE: Children’s
BLURB:
JJ and his friend CC venture out into the neighborhood on their bikes. They meet friends and encounter life challenges that make them think about their choices. JJ and CC must make decisions based on kindness, helping others, and honesty. JJ is guided by his fascination of traffic lights and the valuable life lessons his adoring and wise grandmother taught him. Along the way, JJ remembers what he has learned. Will JJ and CC make good choices?
Green GO, Red STOP! is an interactive and fun read for children to learn and understand the concepts of character traits and how important they are in life. The question to the young reader is Green GO, Red STOP! What YOU gonna do off top?
Excerpt:
We see my elderly neighbor unloading groceries from his car. He drops the bag and his groceries go everywhere. He is unable to pick up all the groceries from the ground. He looks sad. He needs help.
Green GO, Red STOP!
What YOU gonna do off top?
CC and I jump off our bikes to help him. We gather all the groceries and put everything back in the grocery bag. My neighbor gives each of us a big red apple to thank us for helping him. “Yummy!”
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Tara Hill-Starks is an education professional with a flair for all things business. A North Carolina native, she has a master’s degree in business administration and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tara shows her grateful and compassionate heart by helping and giving to others. She enjoys living at the beach with her husband and son.
Her first book, Grandma, I Got This! is inspired by teachings she received from her maternal grandmother as a young child. Her second book, Green GO, Red STOP! is enthused by her young son and his love for the outdoors. Both works capture valuable life lessons young children can learn.
Joseph Starks III, the son of the author, is portrayed by the character JJ in Green GO, Red STOP! As an energetic boy, he finds enjoyment in nature and exploring the outdoors by riding his bike through the neighborhood. On the way to and from school each day, JJ shouts “Green GO, Mommy!” when the light is green and “Red STOP, Mommy!” when the light turns red. His joy and enthusiasm are delightful, inspiring the author to create the title and adventures in the book.
CONNECT WITH TARA HILL-STARKS
WEBSITE – Tara Hill-Starks – Author (authortarahillstarks.com)
FACEBOOK – Author Tara Hill-Starks | Facebook
INSTAGRAM – Tara Hill-Starks (@tarahillstarks) • Instagram photos and videos
TWITTER – Tara Hill-Starks (@tarahillstarks) / Twitter
GOODREADS – Tara Hill-Starks (Author of Grandma, I Got This!) | Goodreads
PURCHASE LINKS GREEN GO, RED STOP!
AMAZON.COM – https://amazon.com/dp/0228857643
AMAZON.CA – https://amazon.ca/dp/0228857643
AMAZON KINDLE – https://amazon.com/dp/B09KKJB9ZC
BOOKSHOP – https://bookshop.org/books/green-go-red-stop/9780228857648
BARNES & NOBLE – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/green-go-red-stop-tara-hill-starks/1140450404
BOOK DEPOSITORY – https://www.bookdepository.com/Green-Go-Red-Stop-Tara-Hill-Starks/9780228857648
MY REVIEW
This is very clever book that teaches wonderful life lessons to children when they read it. The story is about JJ, patterned after the author’s little boy. JJ and his best friend CC love to ride their bikes through the neighborhood. In every instance, the children are presented with moral lessons. Will they do the right thing or the wrong thing? They use this phrase over and over to help them decide how they should behave and respond to things.
“Green Go.
Red Stop!
What you gonna do off top?“
This book is a great teaching book, but also very entertaining. The children are very helpful and kind and enjoy the time they spend in their neighborhood. Children and parents will both find great meaning when they read this book.
GIVEAWAY:
Tara Hill-Starks will be awarding a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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I love the cover and think the book sounds good.
The cover looks cute
This sounds like a wonderful book to gift to my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing the author’s bio and book details
Terrific cover
Sounds like a great children’s book! Thanks for sharing your review, Lisa and have a spectacular week!