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The Babysitting SugarPaw Virtual Book Tour December ‘10

Join me and my children’s picture book,  Babysitting SugarPaw (Halo Publishing Int., July 2009), as we virtually tour the blogosphere in December on our first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book.

About Babysitting SugarPaw

Babysitting Sugarpaw cover
A little bear named SugarPaw hopes to get rid of his babysitter, Bonnie Whiskers, by getting her into trouble after making changes to his rules chart. As this fun loving story unfolds, SugarPaw learns about honesty and friendship.

This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers, especially those who like to create mischief.

Read an Excerpt!

Bonnie Whiskers never babysat for the Bears before. Hearing SugarPaw cry out, “Don’t go!” made her worry. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Here’s what reviewers are saying about Babysitting SugarPaw!

“Children will love to read about the mischievous antics of SugarPaw, who doesn’t want to be babysat. Will Bonnie, a first-time babysitter, be able to keep SugarPaw out of mischief until his parents return? Bonnie Whiskers finds she is up to the task, teaching SugarPaw about patience along the way. Sweet illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier perfectly capture Bonnie’s babysitting challenges.”
–Donna Shepherd, author of the award-winning Topsy Turvy Tale series

“Along with the colorful illustrations of Kevin Scott Collier, VS Grenier brings to life a first-time babysitter’s apprehension and mixes in the high jinxes of SugarPaw into a delightful story of acceptance and understanding. Your personal copy of Babysitting SugarPaw will surely become worn out from reading it many times over.”
–Donna McDine, award-winning author of The Golden Pathway

“I recommend the book for parents, children, and everyone who enjoys a good laugh and a little bear with a big heart.”
–Beverly Stowe McClure, author of Rebel in Blue Jeans, Just Breeze, and Cannons, Caves, and Crinolines

The Babysitting SugarPaw Tour Schedule

Monday, December 6
Guest blogging at Life in the First Draft

Tuesday, December 7
Guest blogging at Life in the First Draft
Book reviewed at The Phantom Paragrapher

Wednesday, December 8
Book reviewed at I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
Book reviewed at Review from Here

Thursday, December 9
Book reviewed and giveaway at A Cozy Reader’s Corner Reviews

Friday, December 10
Author interviewed at The Hot Author Report
Guest blogging at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection

Monday, December 13
Guest blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner

Tuesday, December 14
Book reviewed at Book Reviews by Molly

Wednesday, December 15
Book reviewed at 4 the Love of Books

Thursday, December 16
Book reviewed and giveaway at Candid, Clever & Cost-Effective

Friday, December 17
Book reviewed at Ohio Girl Talks

Be sure to stop by my author website to get your FREE coloring pages at http://vsgrenier.com

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