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    A Groundhog Day Book Spotlight: Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read General


    The Children’s Book Review

    Celebrate Groundhog Day with this imaginary story that is both entertaining and fun to read!

    The rhythmic verse in “Pushball” helps early readers remember word sounds and look for similar sounding words to complete the rhyme. This creates an enjoyable reading and learning experience. The book also teaches an important life lesson based on an ancient proverb … the way to success is achieved through persistence and determination.

    Pushball- A Game That's Tasty to EatPushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!

    Written by Thomas W. Leavey

    Illustrated by  John E. Buck

    Publisher’s Synopsis: “Pushball” is the story of a “cute little duck who’s quick on his feet, and a fuzzy old groundhog that just likes to eat.” In an ironic twist, Groundhog attempts to eat the game ball! Pushball was written to entertain and create a laughable story in an enjoyable atmosphere for children. It also teaches that the secret to success in achieving goals is through persistence and determination.

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    Ages 3-8 | Publisher: leavey-buck Productions | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-0999798508

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    About the Author

    Thomas Leavey
    Thomas Leavey

    Thomas Leavey was born in the Bronx, but grew up in Rockland County, New York. He attended the same grammar and high school as his illustrator John Buck. After graduating from Mankato College in Minnesota, he returned to New York to a career in the film and television industries. He worked on many films and television shows such as Sesame Street; Annie; and Megan Leavey, to name a few. He also took time off from work to volunteer at the rescue operation at Ground Zero. Pushball is the first of several book projects that is in development.

    For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/

    About the Illustrator

    John Buck
    John Buck

    John Buck was born in Brooklyn, but for most of his early years he lived in the small town of Blauvelt, NY, where he met Tom. After high school he went to the University of Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University in Michigan. His interest in art and architecture led to a lifelong professional career as an industrial designer, working on everything from aircraft interiors, to business machines, and power tools. He has designed for consulting firms and corporations in New York, Michigan, and Maryland, where he currently lives with his family. Pushball is his first illustrated children’s book.

    For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    46 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on

      My mother used to tell her children “the longest journey starts with a single step” Whenever we were putting anything off or slacking, we knew what would be coming next.

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    3. John Smith on

      “Tell us why you are excited to win this giveaway or share a favorite proverb.” “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”!

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    5. Beth T. on

      Our grandma used to say, “Do something, even if it’s wrong”–but only to the shy, reticent granddaughter, never to the bold, reckless ones. Remembering that makes me laugh, but it also reminds me that good advice is not one-size-fits-all.

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    8. Debbie Erickson on

      My dad always told us to “if life gives you lemons, you better make lemonade”. It makes you think that disappointments and setbacks can be overcome if you have the right attitude.

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    10. Nancy Luebke on

      Looks like a fun book for any child especially like for my grandson who likes anything on wheels. Thanks for this opportunity.

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    11. Jacquelyn Cannon on

      I would love to win this giveaway for my grandson. He loves to read and the book and the message is so encouraging on how to reach your goals.

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    13. Mary W on

      Our Grandmother would say, “If you lie down with dogs, you’ll get fleas.” I never really understood that until the election results of 2016.

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    24. Debbie Welchert on

      I was always telling my daughter and now my grandchildren that two wrongs don’t make it right. My daughter still hates that saying to this day.

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    26. Linda on

      I would love to win these books not only because I have two adorable granddaughters that enjoy books immensely, but also because I volunteer mentor three students each week who enjoy these books and help their home libraries grow. They are not read to at home and are so thrilled for us to read together and get to keep the book. Lastly, this story is a part of my early twenties!

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    41. Sharon C on

      I always hate it when someone says to me: “Where there is smoke there is fire.” Honestly I still don’t think this is true.

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    44. Brittany Carter on

      I think this book would be great for my 6 ur old twin boys for both the educational and moral lessons it teaches thank you for the opportunity

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    46. Laurie Emerson on

      My favorite proverb is “no man is an island”. It always reminds me that we are never truly alone even if we sometimes feel like we are.

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