Review and Giveaway: The Lizard Who Loves a Blizzard by Shelley Larkin & Michael John Sullivan Illustrations by Yanaisy Puentes Cruz

 

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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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My Thoughts:

The Lizard Who Loves a Blizzard is a child's storybook about Larry the Lizard who lives in Australia. More than anything he wants to see snow happen on Christmas. He has never experienced it before and only has heard ancient tales that talk about snow happening once upon a time. But what a magical Christmas that would be! Larry's story is told in rhyme with bright colorful pictures to move the story along.

The story's big lesson is to not give up on your dreams. No matter how farfetched, impossible even your own limitations can be. Or even when others may laugh at you and just plumb thing you are crazy. Even Larry's hope was diminishing until one fateful day when his hope came to fruition. None of us know the future so keep on trying, hoping, and don't give up and maybe someday your dreams will come true too. And everyone can join in on the fun.

I was provided a copy of this novel by the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

 

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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