There's a new picture book out called Angeline Jellybean, written by Crystalee Calderwood, illustrated by Stephen Macquignon and published by 4RV Publishing. It's a delightful story about a little girl who loves jellybeans. Angeline loves jellybeans so much that she wants to eat them all the time. When people try to convince her to try new foods, she replies, "Blah!" My boys laughed every time Angeline said that. For her birthday, Angeline gets a big bag of jellybeans and eats them until she feels sick. Boy, can I relate to that! This is a cute book for younger children that will hopefully encourage them to try new foods without being preachy. The story is full of charming rhymes, color references and vivid illustrations of favorite holidays and special events that kids love so much.Angeline Jellybean is currently being featured in a book blog tour. To read some fun, interesting facts about jellybeans, click on Ransom's blog. To read an interview from the author and illustrator, click on Vivian's blog. If you'd like to follow along with the rest of the blog tour, click here for the full schedule. I was thrilled to add Angeline Jellybean to our book collection, especially being the candy lover I am. Not only is this a cute story, but it's illustrated by the same man who will be doing my own book, The Marshmallow Man. If you'd like to order a copy of Angeline Jellybean, click here for more information. I wish both Crystalee and Stephen much success with their new book! Hmmm, now I'm craving jellybeans ...
Oh jellybeans - blah...
ReplyDeleteI ate Jelly Bellys over the holidays until I was nearly sick. We bought a huge carton of them at Costco and they are nearly gone today. Way too many pear, cinnamon, lemon... waaaay to much.
But I love the sound of the story.
Thanks for sharing :) Now pass some broccoli ;-)
LOL Kim -- Costco is where I buy my Jelly Bellys too. A few years back my kids gave me a Jelly Belly dispenser for Christmas, so I kind of have to keep it filled up! ;) I love Jelly Bellys! I know how you feel though. Costco also sells huge tubs of cinnamon candies called Lava Balls. I love hot cinnamon stuff, so those were hard to resist.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm jelly beans, yum yum. Easter is coming soon! heehee Sounds like a cute book, thanks Rena.
ReplyDeleteNancy
LOL Nancy -- I guess we shouldn't rush Easter too soon. Afterall, it's almost Candy Heart Season! :)
ReplyDeleteOK, I guess I am alone in the world when I admit (gulp) that I don't like jelly beans... or jujubes... or any chewy type candies really. I don't even like licorice. Will you still be my friend? hee hee
ReplyDeleteNow chocolate is another story of course!
Great post, Rena. I too love Jelly Bellys! They're the only way to go when it comes to jellybeans. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for talking about my book. Good luck with your book as well!
I thought that jellybean fever might be contagious! I see you caught it. Thanks for the link. I bet you're excited to see what Stephen comes up with for The Marshmallow Man!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a delightful book. Have to agree that I don't like gummy candy, though, except for black jellybeans.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about it, whether a person likes jellybeans or not, she or he can still enjoy Angeline Jellybean.
ReplyDeleteGood review, Rena. Could I have a copy to use for promotions and would you please post it on Amazon?
That would be fine, Vivian. I'll try to get something up there today.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Rena.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review of this book. Jillian has eating issues, so I might need to get this book. Anything/everything is worth a try, right?
Heather