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 Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Colleen M. Bratley brings young readers another enthralling installment in The Giving Collection with Blue Boo and the Fly Wire. The bluebird Boo was eating blueberries at his favorite patch when he met Carikee, a cardinal. Carikee has a unique talent for using uplifting adjectives for each letter of a person's name. When Carikee hears Boo's name, she cheers him up by using her talents. Soon, the two newfound friends meet Fidget. Boo comes up with a plan and sets up a town meeting at the twisted oak. He also devises an ingenious technique called the 'Fly Wire' to spread a message through his friends. At the town meeting, Carikee finally reveals what each letter in Boo's name signifies and how it defines him.
Blue Boo and the Fly Wire is a children's picture book that emphasizes the power of forging our own identities. Friendship and kindness are two common themes in The Giving Collection series, and this book is no different. Colleen M. Bratley has a talent for weaving captivating short stories for children and continues to do so in this picture book. Boo is a recurring character in the series. He is an adorable bluebird who forms close bonds with everyone. It doesn't take him long to become friends with Carikee. He is a character children will love. I also loved Carikee's vibrant energy. Boo and Carikee make a dynamic duo. The illustrations add so much color to the narrative, making it even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to young readers.
