Blog Tour: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! by Sherry Ellis

 

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Happy Birthday to US!

Happy Birthday to US

by Sherry Ellis

Genre: Children’s Picture Book 

Happy Birthday to US! A Fourth of July Celebration for kids!

It's the Fourth of July - and someone's birthday!

At first, a young child believes the parade, fireworks, and fanfare are all in honor of his special day. But as the story unfolds, he discovers the celebration is for something even bigger- America's birthday!

Told in joyful rhyme and bursting with colorful illustrations, Happy Birthday to US blends a child's excitement for their own big day with the pride and spirit of Independence Day. Young readers will learn about the meaning behind July 4th - freedom, community, and the history of America's independence -while sharing a heartwarming story about belonging and discovery.

Perfect for

*Classroom and library story times

*Families celebrating summer birthdays

*Teaching children about Independence Day and Patriotism

 

Whether read aloud at home, in schools, or at holiday events, Happy Birthday to US is a festive and meaningful addition to any child's bookshelf - and a perfect way to celebrate

America's 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026!

  

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Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis has previously published the Bubba and Squirt's Adventure Series; Don't Feed the Elephant; Ten Zany Birds; That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN; and That Mama is a Grouch. Ellis lives in Atlanta, Georgia. 

  

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Spotlight: MITCHELL ROSE AND THE BOLOGNA MASSACRE by Mark A. Hill

Mitchell Rose and the Bologna Massacre is a crime story that explores the last fifty years of cross-fertilisation between the Italian criminal underworld, its secret services, politics and the judicial system.

When Mitchell Rose is called to Milan by Remo Rhimare, a local judge who wants him to investigate the Bologna bombing of 1980, he knows it would make more sense to turn the job down.

To make things even more complicated, Rhimare also wants Rose to reign in his errant daughter, who is becoming increasingly wayward.

As Rose begins to investigate, the two missions surprisingly become one, culminating in a dreadful dramatic climax.

Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mitchell-Rose-Bologna-Massacre-Mark-ebook/dp/B0FC8NBRLW/

Review: FORBIDDEN FALLS by VJ Chambers

 

A high school guy’s plan to get revenge on his boss. The plan was to seduce, humiliate, and blackmail her. For a while, we read on about how he was failing at his task. The ending was a mild, ironic twist. Overall, a nice short read.

 

Rating: 4 stars

Review: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO by R.L. Stine

 

You see some strange things at a carnival. The strangest part was a boy in a cage with that odd sign. Why did they feed him? Now, a monster was unleashed.

 

This was interesting because you couldn’t tell what the monster could morph into. Creepy, huh? All the monster wanted to do was eat. Yikes! A great monster tale!

 

Rating: 4 stars

Review: THE TRYOUT by Christine Sooritorrivat and Joanna Cacao

 

Christina Sooritorrivat was entering the 7^th grade and she wasn’t quite fitting in. Well, to be honest, she never fit in. When the other girls were flashing their sports bras, she was still wearing T-shirts over her flat chest. Sigh! She had to deal with so many racial remarks and stereotypes that she was dubbed “Rice Girl.” Good thing Christina had her friend beside her.

 

To help fit in, she and Christina decide to tryout for cheerleading. Christina wasn’t that bad, but then her friend ended up being better. Tension results when Megan chooses someone else to be her tryout partner. Oh boy.

 

A wonderful story that says it’s okay to be different. All you need is to put your game face on. After all, every ending has a beginning. A nice read!

 

Rating: 4 stars