Play Outside with Me Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Kat Chen and The Children’s Book Review.
Join Sam and Squirrel on a delightful playground adventure in Kat Chen’s latest addition to her interactive book series, Play Outside with Me!
Is your toddler asking for someone to play with? Together, let’s join Sam and Squirrel in a playdate at the playground. Even during the quiet moments of their day, children will be empowered to practice conversations with friends by taking part in activities of their choice with this playdate-in-a-book.
Play Outside with Me is a charming and interactive book that celebrates the simple pleasures of outdoor play while fostering necessary social and language skills in young children. Kat Chen and Lorraine Nam have created a delightful story that will inspire many fun-filled playdates in the park.
Now it’s your turn to join in the fun! Follow our virtual book tour and enter the giveaway for a chance to win an exciting prize pack, including a signed copy of Play Outside with Me and a $25 Amazon gift card. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring home this delightful book and create lasting memories with your little one. Enter now and let the outdoor adventures begin!
Play Outside with Me Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @pagesforpaige Instagram Post about Play Outside with Me |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 Froggy Read Teach Instagram Post about Play Outside with Me |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 It’s Free At Last Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight for Play Outside with Me |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 @avainbookland Instagram Post about Play Outside with Me |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about Play Outside with Me |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Author Interview with Kat Chen |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Play Outside with Me |
| Thursday, June 27, 2024 A Blue Box Full of Books Instagram Post about Play Outside with Me |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Guest Post about Play Outside with Me |
Play Outside with Me Book Giveaway
Play Putside with Me: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Play Outside with Me
Written by Kat Chen
Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
Ages 1-3 | 24 Pages
Publisher: Rise x Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-0593659731
Publisher’s Book Summary: This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. In this second book, the outdoor playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics.
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About the Author
Kat Chen is the author of several bestselling contemporary and historical romance books and serves on the advisory board for Books for Newborns.
After becoming a grandmother and spending most of her free time helping with “the fun stuff”—conversations, crayons, and crawling—she was inspired to delve into children’s books and help kids master the art of simple conversation through shared play.
Learn more about Kat and her work at kat-chen.com.
About the Illustrator
Lorraine Nam is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood drawing pictures and folding origami to pass the time at her parents’ jewelry store. She now spends her days combining those two loves to create her illustrations.
She is the illustrator of Look Up With Me, a picture book biography of Neil deGrasse Tyson, and the upcoming Wei Skates On by Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen.
Learn more about Lorraine and her work at www.lorrainenam.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Kat Chen’s Play Outside with Me awareness tour!
122 Comments
Thank you for the chance!
Would love to win this giveaway for a great book and a chance to buy more books! Thanks for the chance!
The outdoor activity is pickleball,it’s so fun.
Sounds like a cute book.
Wonderful author!
I like to walk around the stores & shop
I like to spend time at the pool.
Swinging and looking at what nature gives us.
pool
I love getting on the water, surfing, kayaking, whatever
Appreciate the encouragement to go outside and play.
Sounds like a cool book.
Adorable cover
This book has a positive message.
I like taking nature walks and visiting beautiful gardens.
Thank you for sharing the giveaway.
Great artwork
I love to walk my dog because we both get fresh air and exercise!
cute book especially since my son just loves being outside!
An interesting book!!
This looks like a cute book! I also would like to win the gift card.
Sounds very interesting.
Cute story
This book is beautifully illustrated.
Sounds like a good book.
I loved to play outside when I was a kid
An interesting book with a positive message.
Very eye catching cover
A nice book about friendship.
Cute little story
This book sounds like a sweet story.
Fabulous giveaway, thank you.
Looks so adorable
Sounds like a winner.
A cute book with a good message.
Such an adorable story
I would love to win this book for my grandson.
Awesome cover
This sounds like a book we would enjoy reading.
Fabulous book.
Great little book for kids
This book would make a wonderful addition to our home library.
Sounds like a great read.
Too hot to be outside with this heat wave going on
This is a good story with a positive message.
I love blowing bubbles outside
Sounds like a really cute, interesting book.
Swimming is great
I’d like to win this for my daughter.
Sounds like a really cute story!
Sounds like a great story to share with the kiddos.
My great nephews spend their whole summer outdoors and would love this book.
This book would make a nice addition to our home library.
Sounds like a great book for learning.
My dogs love when I go outside with them
Do you speak different languages?
We would really enjoy this fascinating book.
Love the illustrations
It’s a rainy day here
Sounds like a great children’s book.
A good book about the development of social skills.
I have some puppies that are constantly asking me to play outside with them.
Outdoors time is fun
Such a wonderful book. Playing outside is something we do everyday.