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My Love For You Is Like A Garden

This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Flying Cardinal Press.

ABOUT THE BOOK

My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Written and Illustrated by Laura Smetana

All Ages | 38 Pages

Publisher: Flying Cardinal Press | ISBN-13: 9781737140962

Publisher’s Book Summary: With bright, watercolor collages, My Love for You Is Like a Garden celebrates unconditional love with vibrant garden scenes that will delight fans of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle. Perfect for baby showers, bedtime read-alouds, or anyone you love!

Say “I love you” with this charming picture book families will love reading together over and over again. Bold, colorful illustrations of flowers, butterflies, and animals will inspire readers of all ages to explore the natural world⁠—and maybe even plant their own garden. Children will delight in finding ladybugs hidden throughout, and a glossary provides the names of each plant and animal featured. A beautiful book to share with a child, parent, or anyone who means the world to you!

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MY REVIEW

Are you in love with beautiful books that make the perfect bedtime story? Little ones will truly love the brights and pastels in the book filled with nature. My Love For You Is Like A Garden speaks from the parents voice to the child, which makes it such a personal book.

The picture book is obviously written by someone who loves nature. The author/illustrator has designs made of “watercolor cut-paper collages” and they each have a cute little ladybug. Your children will love pointing out the ladybug on each page. My grandchildren love this one.

PURCHASE LINKS

A Friends and Family Offer

If you’ve already purchased a copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, head on over to Laura Smetana’s website to receive two free downloadable 8×10 watercolor collage art prints:

–Print 1 – My love for you is like a garden

–Print 2 – My love for you flows freely

ABOUT THE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR

Laura Smetana is the author and illustrator of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, a joyful picture book that celebrates unconditional love with bold, watercolor collages of garden scenes. She is also the author of Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer’s & Dementia (illustrated by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes), which was winner of a Northern Lights Book Award, and Little Squiggle’s Lake Adventure, which she co-authored with her son, Stirling Hebda.

When she isn’t writing or painting, Laura can be found talking to kids at school author visits, gardening in her sunhat, and spending time with her family outdoors. Laura lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild.

Visit her online at www.laurasmetana.com and @SmetanaLaura on Twitter.

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, February 27, 2023The Children’s Book ReviewAuthor Interview with Laura Smetana

Tuesday, February 28, 2023The Fairview ReviewA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Wednesday, March 1, 2023The Momma SpotA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Thursday, March 2, 2023Life Is What It’s CalledAuthor Interview with Laura Smetana

Friday, March 3, 2023icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Monday, March 6, 2023Lisa’s ReadingA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Tuesday, March 7, 2023Me Two BooksA book activity to pair with My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Wednesday, March 8, 2023Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Thursday, March 9, 2023Confessions of a Book AddictA book giveaway of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Friday, March 10, 2023Writer with WanderlustA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Monday, March 13, 2023My Reading GetawayA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Tuesday, March 14, 2023J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Wednesday, March 15, 2023Cover Lover Book ReviewA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Thursday, March 16, 2023Crafty Moms ShareA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Friday, March 17, 2023Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Monday, March 20, 2023JoanasbookshelfA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a glorious garden-themed grand prize, including a hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, autographed by Laura Smetana!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

A cotton tote bag filled with:

-A hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana

– 4 oz of tea from Adagio Teas

– A bar of Italian rose soap

– Cherry blossom & tea rose hand lotion

– Sunflower & ladybug garden stake

– A 12 piece colored pencil set

– A mini sketchbook with elastic closure band

– 5 blank cards & envelopes featuring art from My Love for You is Like a Garden

Two (2) winners receive:

-A paperback copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana

March 6, 2023

Better Than Our Dogs Review & Book Tour

Christian Nonfiction
Date Published: August 12, 2020

Good dogs are obedient, loving, loyal, protective, and friendly. They honor their masters, bark only at the right times, and inspire us to be better through heroism, perseverance, and selflessness. Dogs have weak moments, too. They poop blue, jump out of car windows, and, at times, might be nicknamed the “Devil Dog.”Better Than Our Dogs uses funny and engaging stories to illustrate timeless lessons from the book of James. Each chapter offers practical advice, challenges readers to determine which dog they are most like, and encourages everyone to be better today. Better friends. Better people. Better followers of God.

About the Author
John J. Murray Jr. is the award-winning author of Better Than Our Dogs. He leads Bible study groups with members from across the country. After leaving private practice as an attorney, John won the League for Innovation in the Community College Excellence Award as the Paralegal Program Director and law instructor at Alvin Community College. He lives in Texas with his wife, Lana, and their dog, Chloe.

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Purchase Link
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MY REVIEW
Are you a dog lover? I treat my little Archie like a baby and he loves this treatment. This author loves his dogs and has many funny and poignant tales from their experiences. This Christian Nonfiction is entertaining and inspirational, as the author uses dog stories along with the book of James to teach us.
In this book, we are reminded about how various reactions of our pups may be predictable, but bad behavior is often remedied by training. Are we as obedient as our dogs?
This short book is good for studying vs a quick read-through. Scripture is given in each section so that we can turn our hearts toward God so that He can teach us what we need to know.
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March 6, 2023
March $5 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Welcome to the March $5 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. This giveaway has only one entry – subscribing to my newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, you can enter. Just fill in the entry and you’re done.
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March 4, 2023
Rescuing Her Ranch Blog and Review Tour
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Rescuing Her Ranch by Lisa Jordan, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Rescuing Her Ranch Series: Stone River Ranch #1 Author: Lisa Jordan Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Release Date: January 24, 2023 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
A fight for her future…Might not be the one she thinks.Returning home after losing her job, Macey Stone agrees to care for the daughter of old friend Cole Crawford. Then she discovers that Cole’s uncle’s company wants to bulldoze her family’s land. Seeing the devoted dad with his child soon has her falling for the enemy. But can she choose between saving Stone River Ranch…and helping the man who’s stolen her heart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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About the Author
Heart, home and faith have always been important to Lisa Jordan, so writing stories with those elements come naturally. Happily married for over 30 years to her real-life hero, she and her husband have two grown sons. Lisa enjoys family time, good books, and creative time with friends. Connect with Lisa by visiting lisajordanbooks.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
EXCERPT
As he headed out the door, Macey allowed his words to linger between them. She wanted to
lean into them, to know he’d be there for her. But their years of friendship had been destroyed
by a single humiliating act that brought her shame when his voice could have changed
everything.
Even though she wanted nothing more than to return to the safety of Stone River, Macey
remained in Cole’s living room, determined to prove she wasn’t a failure. After all, no matter
how she felt about Cole, his sweet daughter didn’t need to suffer.
Mom’s words from earlier drifted into her head—maybe God brought her home for a reason.
While she tried to determine her purpose for the future, she’d guard her heart because the last
thing she needed was to fall for Cole again, only to have him break it once more.”
Excerpt From
Rescuing Her Ranch
Lisa Jordan, 2023
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Rescuing Her Ranch, a set of handmade cards, and a $20 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 28, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 7, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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March 4, 2023
MARCH For The Love Of Reading Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the MARCH For The Love Of Reading Giveaway Hop! Enter below for your chance to win. I’m giving away a $10 Amazon GC or $10 Barnes & Noble GC, so I hope that you’ll enter my giveaway and all in the hop.
Every month is great for reading, but I love that we’re celebrating a special month for The Love of Reading. What a fun giveaway hop! I hope that you’ll find some good luck this time.
Giveaway Rules: Entrants must be at least 18 years old and live in the US/CAN. Winner will be notified by email and then they’ll have 48 hours to reply and claim the prize. If they fail to do so, a new winner will be chosen. All winner’s entries will be verified. No social media is in any way responsible for this giveaway.
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March 1, 2023