This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
The Tale of Violet the Bear: A Plushy Story by Michelle G. Rocque is the first book in this bedtime series. Mila picks a vintage purple bear from her toy basket and wants to know more about it, so Nanie begins telling Violet’s story. Violet is introduced on a snowy February night, shown moving through deep snow and cold weather as she tries to find her place. She is alone at first, and the book presents the early challenges she faces in the forest. Violet meets Clover, a bunny who shares food and stays close while they travel through the forest, teaching Mila valuable lessons along the way.
The Tale of Violet the Bear: A Plushy Story by Michelle G. Rocque is a warm children’s book with illustrations that show Violet’s world and the experiences that shape her life. It works well for bedtime, but it can also be used during quiet reading time at school or at home. Mila and Nanie guide the beginning of the book, and their bedtime moment leads naturally into Violet’s story. As Violet grows, readers see how her early challenges influence her, how meeting Clover changes her daily life, and how each season adds something new to her journey. Her character develops through clear, child‑friendly moments that show courage, friendship and the small steps that come with growing up, and it shows how, often, the strongest are the quiet ones. The illustrations by the author follow these stages closely and help children stay engaged while they listen. It’s a story that children will enjoy hearing, and adults will appreciate sharing because it offers plenty to talk about and encourages thoughtful conversations.
