Title: My Love for You Is Like a Garden | Author: Laura Smetana | Illustrator: Laura Smetana | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Flying Cardinal Press | Release Date: March 2023 | ISBN: 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 Thoughts: From talented author-illustrator Laura Smetana comes a new picture book, My Love for You is Like a Garden — a beautiful expression of feelings written in perfect unison with gorgeous watercolour illustrations. From simple, heartfelt sentiments to touching, emotive expressions, the text exudes warm and tenderness creating a wonderful atmosphere for reading with a child. The joyous, colourful illustrations welcome investigation and the cleverly hidden ladybugs draw little ones right into the stunning garden scenes.

This is a book that I wish I had when my toddler and I would spend hours in the garden together. The jam-packed activity kit would be a welcome addition to any home or school library offering an array of fun sheets — from mazes to word searches and coloring sheets — to supplement the book. My Love for You is Like a Garden is wonderful book for budding young readers and future gardeners!

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.

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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

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Or click here for the entry form: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2023/02/the-museum-of-lost-teeth-awareness-tour. Good luck!

Tour Schedule

Monday, February 27, 2023 The Children’s Book Review Author Interview with Laura Smetana Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The Fairview Review A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The Momma Spot A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Thursday, March 2, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author Interview with Laura Smetana Friday, March 3, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Monday, March 6, 2023 Lisa’s Reading A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Me Two Books A book activity to pair with My Love for You Is Like a Garden Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Thursday, March 9, 2023 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Friday, March 10, 2023 Writer with Wanderlust A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Monday, March 13, 2023 My Reading Getaway A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Tuesday, March 14, 2023 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Thursday, March 16, 2023 Crafty Moms Share A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Friday, March 17, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden Monday, March 20, 2023 Joanasbookshelf A book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden

A sincere thank you to the author for a review copy of the book read in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Laura Smetana.

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