Blog Tour: BOBBIE BIN'S BUSY DAY by Rina Croft

BOBBIE BIN’S BUSY DAY

by Rina Croft

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GENRE: Picture Book

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BLURB:

Meet Bobbie Bin, the dedicated garbage man of the enchanting Banana Island. Bobbie ensures the Sundae Dream Hotel is trash-free every day.

Starting before sunrise, Bobbie embarks on his cleaning mission, taking pride in his green uniform and trusted garbage truck.

From collecting trash along the pathways and the beach, to collecting garbage and recyclables from restaurants and other areas, Bobbie's hard work often goes unnoticed but is crucial to the hotel's charm.

Bobbie finishes his day by heading to the recycling plant, where he is amazed to see how recyclable materials transform into new and exciting products, making his job rewarding despite its challenges.

With colourful illustrations and a heartwarming story, Bobbie Bin's Busy Day teaches children the importance of hard work, cleanliness, and environmental responsibility.

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Excerpt Two:

Bobbie Bin loves his job. He feels a sense of purpose in keeping the Sundae Dream Hotel free of garbage so visitors can enjoy their stay. Bobbie takes great pride in taking part in the recycling process. He feels like an unsung hero, knowing that while his hard work is often overlooked, it is crucial to the smooth running of the hotel, the health of the visitors and staff, and, of course, the environment.

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Review: A short story about Bobbie Bin in the day of his life as a garbage man. Nothing is too menial for this run-of-the-mill guy that wants to keep things clean and tidy.

“He looks forward to another day of unsung heroism, knowing that every small effort contributes to the greater good.”

Short, quick, and easy! Nice read! 

Rating: 4 stars

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Rina Croft is a children’s author who wrote Bobbie Bin’s Busy Day after her three-year-old son asked for a garbage truck story and couldn’t find one. She created the story for him, and with his input, it became a favorite they read together every day.

Her work focuses on simple, relatable stories that reflect what kids are naturally interested in, including everyday jobs and how communities work.

Links

https://amazon.com/dp/1834383196

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249210659-bobbie-bin-s-busy-day

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbiebin

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

Rina Croft will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner during the tour.

Blog Tour: BROOKLYN MASALA by Sophie Schiller

Mystery

Date Published: 04-01-2026

When Brooklyn housewife, Bella Bloom visits a mysterious Indian guru to fix her marriage, she turns into a cooking sensation and...murder suspect in this   action-packed, hilarious, new cozy mystery series for fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan.

    Review: Bella’s marriage seemed miserable with a critical husband who might be having an affair with a hot and spicy Italian chef. To help with her problems, Bella’s friend takes her to a spiritual guru, who spouted all this fluff about life and messes. Oh, and, of course, how it’s all really YOUR fault. Really you make your own mess. Didn’t need a guru to tell me that.

I liked the diary narrative of this quirky character, but I wasn’t too keen on her following on this wacked-out guru’s journey. Yes, there was a murder mystery here, but not even that could hold my interest for too long. Some might find it enjoyable, but I only found it mildly amusing. It just wasn’t like all the other cozy mysteries I’ve read. It was decent read, but it quite hold me because it wasn’t quite what I was expected. A fairly nice read.

Rating: 3 stars

About the Author

Sophie Schiller is a writer of thrillers and historical adventure tales. Kirkus Reviews called her "an accomplished thriller and historical adventure writer." Her latest novel is BROOKLYN MASALA. She graduated from American University, Washington, DC and lives in New York.

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