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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | October 8, 2025 · 5:00 am

Grampy, the Rhino and the Soda Blitz

Children’s Book

Date Published: July 16, 2025

Bursting with humor, heart, and fizzy surprises, Grampy, The Rhino and
The Soda is a heartwarming picture book for children ages 3–10. This
lively rhyming adventure makes an ideal read-aloud for bedtime, preschool
circles, or family story time.

When grandpa rules are about to be written…

Grampy’s in charge. He might sip a soda in a safari zone… and
then forget to throw it away. One curious rhinoceros just can’t resist a
taste—and that’s when the wild, fizzy fun begins. Expect giggles,
sneezes, and a rhino with a serious case of the burps!

Why kids. parents (and grandparents) will love this book:

* A playful tale about friendship, curiosity, and saying
“oops”—Grampy’s best moments happen when things go
wrong

* Sweet theme of grandparent-grandchild bonding—featuring Grampy,
Elliott, Lennon, and a very nosy rhino

* Beautifully illustrated with colorful artwork that brings Todd
Cardin’s silly circus of soda chaos to life

Perfect for favorite moments:

* Children learning to love reading

* Parents and grandparents seeking silly stories to share

* Preschool classrooms looking for fun rhyming books with life lessons about
kindness and responsibility

About the Author

Todd Cardin is a children’s author, playwright, songwriter, and
sketch comedy writer who somehow juggles rhyming safari tales and high-octane
stage shows without spilling his coffee. He’s the founder of ETC Theater
and the creative force behind over 30 plays, countless sketches, and one very
chaotic sleepover story starring a rhino and a soda.

When he’s not writing or directing, Todd enjoys pretending to know what
he’s doing, chasing ideas, and occasionally chasing grandchildren. He
also has a television series in development titled *Late Hit”— a
comedy-driven musical drama and is part of Todd’s growing body of work
beyond the stage and page.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | October 6, 2025 · 5:00 am

The Wheels on the Stroller Blitz

Children’s Book

Date Published: 2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

The Wheels on the Stroller, a fresh adaptation of the well-known song
and book, The Wheels on the Bus, invites parents and children on a stroller
journey of song, motion, and colorful illustrations. Roll through a variety of
neighborhoods meeting delightful creatures and various neighbors in action as
the seasons change. Experience being fully present in the moment with your
child as you sing and act out each verse. The Stroller kids show readers how
to perform each motion! In addition, a picture clue in each illustration
signals the next action. The Wheels on the Stroller aims to reawaken the joy
and wonder of simple, everyday happenings as seen through the eyes of young
children. It seeks to inspire readers to make up verses of their own based on
adventurous stroller walks (or wagon walks!) through their neighborhoods.

Ready…Set…Let’s Roll!

About the Author

Claudia Kramer Kohlbrenner earned a B.S and an M.Ed. degree in the field
of speech-language pathology and she also received extensive training in the
teaching of reading. She maintained her American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA) certification during her 35+ years of teaching and for many
years after retirement. Claudia taught mainly in the public schools with
students of all ages but primarily with special education and general
education students at the preschool and elementary levels.

When teaching at the preschool level, Claudia encouraged busy parents to
utilize the time spent carrying out daily routines as language-rich
opportunities. Parents were counseled to talk about what was happening in a
child’s “here and now” – while getting dressed, brushing
teeth, taking a stroller walk! Claudia used available and self-generated
rhymes and songs and involved as many bodily senses and movements as possible
to facilitate developmental skills in preschoolers. She considers the
repetition used in The Wheels on the Bus book and now in The Wheels on the
Stroller to be a valuable learning tool for young children. According to early
childhood research, repetition reinforces language processing, pattern
recognition and a sense of predictability. It also provides children with
opportunities to rehearse new sound and word sequences.

After retirement, Claudia’s love of rhyme inspired her to take a few
children’s poetry writing classes. She was pleased to have several poems
published in “Highlights High Five” and “Highlights”
magazines, with two poems also published in children’s anthologies. The
joy of reading to her sons long ago and now her grandchildren sparked her
desire to write a children’s book as well. One day, after she and her
young grandson enthusiastically sang and motioned along with The Wheels on the
Bus book, grandma and grandson set out for one of their many adventure-seeking
neighborhood stroller walks. As the wheels on his stroller went round and
round, they greeted neighbors with tail-wagging dogs, watched squirrels scurry
up trees and delighted in the “ding! ding! ding!” of an
approaching bicycle along with other encounters- The Wheels on the Stroller
was spontaneously born!

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | October 4, 2025 · 5:35 am

The Adventures of Hairy Spinner Virtual Book Tour

Children’s Book

Date Published: 11-23-2024

Publisher: Bright Communications

Hairy Spinner lives in the canopy of the rainforest. He’s different than
his family as he craves adventure – more than just catching a large insect in
his web. Suddenly, he is being whisked away on the back of a bat who hasn’t
earned her full pilot’s wings. They set off on a harrowing adventure through
the forest, meeting others along the way, while trying to return Hairy to his
family.

The Adventures of Hairy Spinner standing book

About the Author

Author Heidi Scarano resides in Berks County, PA. She is a avid lover of
nature, science, and photography. She enjoys outings with her family and
seeking new adventures via traveling, when she likes to experience local
customs, cultures and foods.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

Connecting the Dots Blitz

Children’s Book

Date Published: August 23, 2025

Connecting the Dots is a heartfelt and inspiring children’s story about
Sakhi, a curious and cheerful girl from a cozy town in the country of Uta.
From her love of dot-to-dot activity books to her discovery of the beautiful
Indian art of Rangoli Kolam with her mother, Sakhi’s world is full of
wonder and creativity.

When a special trip to the planetarium opens her eyes to the magic of the
stars, Sakhi’s imagination soars. She learns to connect the dots in the
sky, uncovering stories told through constellations like Orion and Leo. With
the love and support of her family, Sakhi’s childhood passion grows into
a lifelong dream of exploring the universe.

This beautifully illustrated story celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the
joy of discovery. It encourages young readers to look closely at the world
around them and to follow their dreams—because every great adventure
begins by connecting the dots.

Perfect for children ages four to eight, Connecting the Dots gently teaches
the value of family, learning, and reaching for the stars.

About the Author

Priya Ramesh is a passionate creator and author of storybooks. She loves
writing, drawing, painting, and cooking. For Priya, creating storybooks is a
joyful way to share her wonder-filled view of the world with readers of all
ages. She warmly invites all curious minds to join her on this delightful
journey of fun, creativity, and learning!

Priya is also the creator of Pear Sprouts—a space dedicated to the
ever-evolving journeys of parenting, growing up, and lifelong learning. At
Pear Sprouts, we believe in making these experiences enriching, joyful, and
memorable. Through our website, we share our engaging “Word
Bytes”—wisdom-filled stories for children, available on Amazon in
both eBook and paperback formats.

To discover more of Priya’s storybook adventures and explore Pear Sprouts,
visit http://www.pearsprouts.com.

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