This post is sponsored by Stephanie Henson. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Tall as the Sun

Written by Stephanie Henson

Illustrated by Yasmin Akhtar

Ages: 0–12 | 30 Pages

Publisher: Watchful Wizard Publishing (2026) | ISBN: 978-1-969819-01-8

Publisher’s Book Summary: Tall as the Sun is a heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child as they discover the magic of perspective during a day at the beach with Dad. As our little hero rises higher and higher on Dad’s shoulders, the world transforms into a playground of endless possibilities. From soaring with seagulls to reaching the top of sandcastles, each page brings a new adventure.

Praise: “It’s easy to picture grandparents or parents reading this book to a child before bed as they drift off to dream of sunny beaches, lulled by the rhythmic sound of ocean waves.” —Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

PURCHASE LINKS

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Bookshop.org

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephanie Henson lives with her family in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with roots in Central New Jersey. She holds a degree in Communications and a Publishing and Professional Writing Certificate from Rider University, and spends her summers in Ocean City, NJ. An active member of SCBWI (Eastern PA Chapter), Stephanie was a 2024 SCBWI Virtual Conference Scholarship winner, and her work has been featured in both print and online publications.

She is the author of the children’s poetry collection In the Right Lane (a #1 New Release in Children’s Poetry) and the picture book No School, My Rules! (a #1 New Release in Children’s School & Education Books and a Tielmour Press best-seller). Tall as the Sun is her newest picture book, releasing with Watchful Wizard Publishing in May 2026.

Beyond her literary pursuits, Stephanie is a passionate advocate for underrepresented creators living with chronic illness, drawing on her own experience with autoimmune conditions. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, catching a show, watching Netflix, admiring sunflowers, cheering on sports, or sipping coffee.

To learn more, visit stephaniehensonbooks.com.

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MY REVIEW OF THIS BOOK

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Tall as the Sun

Written by Stephanie Henson

Illustrated by Yasmin Akhtar

A young girl shares her adventure sitting atop her father’s shoulders on a summer day at the beach. The world of the seashore transforms into multiple adventures as she spies sandcastles, seagulls, and crashing waves. She observes children playing on the beach, boats in the distance, fluffy clouds, and lifeguards standing watch. As daylight dwindles and settles into nighttime, she fondly recalls all the adventures that she shared with the father she loves.

The story uses magical language, including alliteration and repetitive rhymes. Soft colors complement the mood. The author invites elementary school-age readers to imagine themselves sitting tall upon a loved one’s shoulders.

Highly recommended as a bedtime story or fun read-aloud for eager young imaginations.

TOUR SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off for Tall as the Sun

Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Starlit Path Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Friday, May 8, 2026 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about Tall as the Sun

Monday, May 11, 2026 Country Mamas With Kids Guest Post about Tall as the Sun

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Friday, May 15, 2026 @meghenslittlelibrary Instagram Post about Tall as the Sun

Monday, May 18, 2026 A Blue Box Full of Books Instagram Post about Tall as the Sun

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Fairview Review Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Friday, May 22, 2026 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about Tall as the Sun

Monday, May 25, 2026 @MysteryLFL Instagram Post about Tall as the Sun

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Cover Lover Book Review Interview with Stephanie Henson

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Un Viaje en Libro Book Review of Tall as the Sun

Friday, May 29, 2026 @bored_military_wife Instagram Post about Tall as the Sun

GIVEAWAY

Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of four prizes. One grand prize winner will take home a special bundle featuring signed copies of No School, My Rules!, In the Right Lane, and Tall as the Sun, plus a curated book basket filled with fun, bookish goodies. Three additional readers will each win a signed copy of Tall as the Sun.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/tall-as-the-sun-by-stephanie-henson-book-giveaway

In partnership with the Children’s Book Review and Dover Publications

ABOUT THE BOOK

My Butt is So Silly

Written by Dawn McMillan

Illustrated by Ross Kinnaird

Ages 6-10 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Dover Publications | ISBN-13: 9780486849768

Publisher’s Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite character from I Need a New Butt!, I Broke My Butt!, and My Butt is So Noisy! is back in a hilarious new story about a silly butt that won’t stop moving! The talented duo of children’s author Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird have created another delightful, laugh-out-loud tale of a bothersome backside that leads to all kinds of amusing adventures. The fun never stops, from the first page to the last of this newest book in the best-selling series.

PURCHASE LINKS

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KeW5Ld

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9780486849768

Dover Publications: https://store.doverpublications.com/0486849767.html

OFFICIAL LINKS

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dawn McMillan writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and storybooks for children. She is also the author of Woolly Wally and Holy Socks. Dover also publishes her collaborations with illustrator Ross Kinnaird including everyone’s favorite character, the boy with the troublesome backside from bestsellers I Need a New Butt!, I Broke My Butt!, and My Butt is SO NOISY! Additional Dover publications include Doctor Grundy’s Undies and Seagull Sid and the Naughty Things His Seagulls Did! She lives in Waiomu, New Zealand.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

In addition to his collaborations with Dawn McMillan, Ross Kinnaird has illustrated such children’s books as 50 Body Questions and the animated poem “Smaller,” winner of the People’s Choice Award at the World Parkinson Congress. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

MY REVIEW OF THIS BOOK:

My Butt is So Silly

Written by Dawn McMillan

Illustrated by Ross Kinnaird

This book is a rhyming picture book that is also a good choice as a beginning reader or a selection for a reluctant reader. Children will enjoy reading it aloud. Fans of the series will laugh at the hilarious hijinks of a butt that has gone out of control. The sounds and sights featured delight fans of potty humor. For children ages six through ten who can’t get enough of silliness.

ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DAWN MCMILLAN

I Need a New Butt! 978-0-486-78799-2

A boy suddenly notices a big problem — his butt has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated butt? A rocket butt? A robot butt? Find out in a quirky storybook that children and parents will love, no ifs, ands, or butts about it!

I Broke My Butt! 978-0-486-84273-8

The inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Butt! is back and this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind — and he’s tickled pink! See, it’s great for sliding down hills, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun and games. Now all his friends want one too! Another cheeky farce from Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird.

My Butt is SO NOISY! 978-0-486-84731-3

Everyone’s favorite character from the bestselling I Need a New Butt! and I Broke My Butt! is back with a new problem — his butt is too noisy! The latest and loudest sequel follows our hero’s hilarious adventures caused by the hooting and tooting, humming and strumming, and clicking and ticking of a bothersome backside. Can the noises be put to good use? Find out in this latest cheeky tale from Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird.

I Need a New Butt!, I Broke My Butt!, My Butt is So NOISY! 978-0-486-84863-1 – Hardcover bindup with sound button

Brimming with fun, this hilarious collection combines all three bestselling books about the boy with the troublesome backside: the original I Need a New Butt!, its sequel I Broke My Butt!, and the latest addition to this series of silly stories, My Butt is SO NOISY! The children’s book duo of author Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird offers laugh-out-loud humor in these delightful rhyming stories, now with an interactive sound button that will keep preschoolers and kids—and grown-ups, too—giggling from the first page to the last.

Doctor Grundy’s Undies 978-0-486-83248-7

A strong gust of wind sweeps Doctor Grundy’s best undies off the clothesline and out to sea. Who will get their hands on these unusual undergarments? A cracked crew of pirates? A silly Scottish bagpiper? Find out in this fun-filled and irreverent world tour by the bestselling team of McMillan and Kinnaird, the cheeky creators of I Need A New Butt!

Seagull Sid 978-0-486-83247-0

The bestselling creators of I Need a New Butt are back with more wisecracking rhymes and side-splitting illustrations! Seagull Sid and his fine feathered mates are sick of looking at all the rubbish that people leave behind at the shore. But how can the seagulls reclaim their beach from the trashy humans? No worries, Sid has a mischievously messy plan of attack — watch out below!

GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a prize pack that includes three hilarious stories in one NOISY book with a sound button!

Five (5) winners receive:

A copy of I Need a New Butt!, I Broke My Butt!, My Butt is So NOISY!: 3 Hilarious Stories in one NOISY Book

The giveaway ends February 27, 2022, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

https://gleam.io/TH6Ju/my-butt-is-so-silly-book-giveaway

TOUR SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 27, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewA book series review includingMy Butt is So Silly

Friday, January 28, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewAn author interview withDawn McMillan

Monday, January 31, 2022Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersA book review ofMy Butt is So Silly

Tuesday, February 1, 2022The Momma SpotA book series review includingMy Butt is So Silly

Wednesday, February 2, 2022Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review ofMy Butt is So Silly

Friday, February 4, 2022Lisa’s ReadingA book review ofMy Butt is So Silly

Monday, February 7, 2022Shooting Stars MagA book series review includingMy Butt is So Silly

Tuesday, February 8, 2022Because I Said SoA book series review includingMy Butt is So Silly

Wednesday, February 9, 2021The Fairview ReviewA book giveaway includingMy Butt is So Silly

Thursday, February 10, 2021icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review ofMy Butt is So Silly