A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Expound Publicity and The Children’s Book Review.
Welcome to the virtual book tour for A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs by Scott Sollers—winner of the Mom’s Choice Award!
Step into a whimsical world where rival communities, magical pets, and a hilarious tug-of-war combine to create an unforgettable origin story. Scott Sollers, a former investment banker turned children’s author, invites young readers and the young at heart to discover how the Squatz became the long-necked, long-legged ostriches we know today.
Reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, this funny, silly animal story is sure to leave young readers giggling at the two silly communities and the unexpected consequences of their inability to share.
Sollers whisks young readers away from reality and into a land of magnificent imagination . . . a robust adventure that will have youngsters hooked.
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Get ready for a delightful journey through Sollers’ imagination, where bedtime stories become timeless adventures. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a copy of A Tall Tale: How Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs!
A Tall Tale Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Monday, August 12, 2024 @Pagesforpaige Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 It’s Free At Last Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 @avainbookland Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 My Reading Getaway Author Interview with Scott Sollers |
| Thursday, August 22, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Thursday, August 22, 2024 Mommy’s Memorandum Book Activity Paired with A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Friday, August 23, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 @StargirlsMagicalTale Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Me Two Books Author Interview with Scott Sollers |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 @GetOutsideAndRead Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Monday, September 2, 2024 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @ABlueBoxFullOfBooks Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 @FroggyReadTeach Book Review of A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs |
A Tall Tale Book Giveaway
A Tall Tale: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
A Tall Tale- How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs
Written by Scott Sollers
Illustrated by Alejandro Echavez
Ages 4+ | 38 Pages
Publisher: Stephanie’s Stories (2024) ISBN-13: 9781637557730
Publisher’s Book Summary: This is the story of two rival communities living in valleys separated by a ridge. The Have-Alls live in a fertile, beautiful valley with their leader, Chief Somebody, and their prized pets, the Squatz. In the other valley, one more desolate and barren, live the No-Haves and their leader, Chief Nobody.
The No-Haves, always jealous of the Have-Alls’ pets, decide to gather the Squatz for themselves. What results is a fierce tug-of-war that changes the two communities—and the Squatz—forever!
A Tall Tale is a humorous and energetic fable, sure to appeal to family audiences and curious questioners.
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About the Author
Having worked as an investment banker in the municipal securities industry for decades, Scott Sollers created this and other nighttime stories for his daughter, Stephanie, when she was a youngster. Originally, he handwrote and illustrated these stories and finally had the inspiration to get them published. Scott still works, is an avid golfer, and leads a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children. He currently resides in San Mateo, California, with his cat, Charlie.
For more information, visit scottsollersauthor.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Scott Soller’s A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs awareness tour!
161 Comments
Great use of colors
How often do you cry?
I like the illustrations.
This book would make a wonderful addition to our home library.
This book would be wonderful to share with the children in my family.
Looks good
I’d love to see the illustrations inside the book
What’s your next book about?
A book with a good lesson about consequences.
What will you be working on next?
Sounds like a funny book.
I loved animal books when I was a kid
Would love to win because it seems like a fun book my family would love.
How often do you meditate?
I would like to win giveaway because I could find a few things to buy.
This sounds like a hilarious book with a good message.
This sounds like a great message to present to the kiddos. Thanks.
This sounds like a really great story! I would love to read through this with my little nephew. Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity!
I”d love to meet an Ostrich in real life
I’d make peace between the two communities by offering a fun day of amusement park rides to keep the communities together! Since ostriches can’t fly, we’d do hot air balloon rides, trampoline launches, jet packs and more!
Do you have bouts of doubt?
This is a fun book for kids!
Thank you for the chance to win this book for my grandson.
What is your favorite song?
Have an awesome 2024
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
Loving the title
I would love to win to buy something for my son with it and thanks for the chance
This sounds like such a cute book! Love the cover!
I would say that they’re all going to get blisters.
Looks great! I always loved animal books as a kid.