"Who's New" by Cindy Helms

EXCERPT and REVIEW

Who's New

by Cindy Helms

Who's New is suitable for children ages 0 to 6. Author Cindy Helms is currently on tour with Reading Addiction Book Tours. The tour stops here today for my review and an excerpt. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.

For another book by this author, please check out my blog post on Outside, Inside.

Description

Birdie and his friends are back! All of Birdie's friends in the town of Ponderville are in for a treat. Someone new is moving to Ponderville! In this second picture book by Cindy Helms, everyone is curious to see who could possibly be their new neighbor. Part mystery and part matching game, Birdie and his friends track down and reveal "Who's New" with intriguing shapes leading the way. How will the newcomer fit in? Will Ponderville be welcoming?

Who's New uses a handful of simple words and 40 pages of colorful illustrations with the same delightful characters from Outside, Inside.

Excerpt

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Praise for the Book

"... an interesting and imaginative interactive (book) that should especially appeal to younger children." ~ Blue Ink Review

"This is a fun twist on recognizing shapes and playing an art orientated type of guessing game, while entering a sweet town named Ponderville." ~ Tonja Drecker

"This is such a cute book! All of the characters are odd looking but adorable. Matching the delivery to the correct creature would be a fun game for young children. Who’s New? would be a great book for parents to read aloud and have the child(ren) match the pictures while they read." ~ Dawn

"Who's New is a charming picture book with bright and lively characters that will delight young readers. [...] I found Who's New to be a creative and fun preschool book. I highly recommend picking up a copy." ~ Stacie Theis

"This is a cute matching game with a different twist as the shapes are not regular but odd shapes to match the odd creatures that live in Ponderville. The creatures that live there are whimsical, bright and colourful and fun to look at. A cute book." ~ Carla Johnson-Hicks

My Review

By Lynda Dickson

Ponderville only has a population of 19. So, when someone new comes to town, it's a big deal. Help Birdie and his friends identify the silhouette to find out "who's new" to their town.

This is a great book to teach your child about friendship and inclusiveness. Cindy Helms, author and illustrator, uses fineliners and colored pencils to create her imaginative townsfolk. In this town, everyone is very different, but everyone is welcome, and they're all friends.

The simple text and repetition will have your child reading along in no time.

About the Author

Cindy Helms is an artist based out of Centennial, Colorado. She has two sons and two cats. She loves road trips, camping, and being around friends.

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"Outside, Inside" by Cindy Helms

REVIEW and EXCERPT

Outside, Inside

by Cindy Helms

Outside, Inside is suitable for children ages 0 to 6. Author Cindy Helms is currently on tour with Reading Addiction Book Tours. The tour stops here today for my review and a giveaway. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.

Description

Have you ever felt like all of your friends had forgotten about you? Have you ever felt left out? This is exactly what happens to Birdie in Outside, Inside.

When Birdie does not see his friends around, he decides to go out and look for them. He quickly finds that something strange is going on. Birdie’s friends are really planning a super fun surprise that gives Birdie a change of heart.

Outside, Inside is a simple story about the joy of friendship and giving. Using 35 easy words and vivid, colorful characters, this story is enchanting for the youngest of readers.

Excerpt

Praise for the Book

"Seussian shapes and creatures dominate this clever concept book about opposites - and friendship - by debut author/illustrator Helms. [...] The text, comprised of only thirty-five words, is as much a part of the imagery as the illustrations themselves ... all the words are simple enough that very beginning readers will be able to sound them out, and may have a victory of reading a book all on their own." ~ Kirkus Reviews

"Quirky, whimsical and colorful illustrations add real appeal [...] this upbeat, appealingly illustrated production is an ideal book for adults and preschoolers to enjoy together at home, in preschool, playgroups or during library storytimes." ~ Blue Ink Review

"A charming story with delightful, memorable images." ~ Foreword Clarion Review

My Review

By Lynda Dickson

Birdie is outside looking for his friends. Where can they be? Why do they seem to be hiding inside?

The simple text seamlessly blends into the colorful and creative hand-drawn illustrations, also by the author. With its message of inclusion, friendship, and belonging, this book is bound to appeal to readers both young and old. This is sure to become a favorite with your children, who will start to read it by themselves in no time.

About the Author

Cindy Helms is a visual artist, author and illustrator known for designing unusual projects. For Cindy, art is created from curious and whimsical combinations of shapes, textures and colors. In her unique and simple children’s books, Cindy’s art work comes to life in characters that enchant children and adults alike. Cindy lives in the Denver, Colorado, area with two artistic boys and two fat black cats. She loves road trips, camping and discovering new places.

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