🎂How Old Should I Be This Year by J.C. Walker | Picture Book Review & Giveaway
“In the Nuwayble family, birthdays aren’t just about getting older—they’re about choosing how old you want to be.”
👋 Welcome, Friends!
Today, I’m excited to share a delightful new picture book, How Old Should I Be This Year, by J.C. Walker, as part of a Goddess Fish Promotions Tour. This imaginative birthday story invites kids (and grown-ups!) to think about age in a whole new way.
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📝 Book Details
The Nuwayble Family: How Old Should I Be This Year?
By J.C. Walker
Published by Tellwell Publishing on May 30, 2025
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Formats: Paperback
Pages: 224
J.C. Walker's new way of celebrating your birthday will have children using their imaginations and parents remembering their happiest memories.
Find out how the Nuwayble family celebrates their birthdays a little differently.
What age would you pick?A reminder to us all: no matter how young or old, age is but a number. How you feel is all that matters.
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions
📜 Excerpt from How Old Should I Be This Year
👉 “Because this is a picture book, today’s excerpts are shared as illustrated pages from the story—giving you a true sense of both the playful narration and the whimsical artwork that bring the tale to life.”
📚 Where to Find How Old Should I Be This Year
Available on Amazon
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“J.C. Walker’s new way of celebrating birthdays sparks imagination and joy for the whole family.”
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✨ My Thoughts on How Old Should I Be This Year ✨
“A whimsical, thought-provoking twist on birthdays for kids and grown-ups alike”
How Old Should I Be This Year is a charming picture book with beautiful illustrations that immediately draw you in. I adore the way the Nuwayble family celebrates birthdays—it’s such a unique and fun tradition, yet also surprisingly thought-provoking.
The idea of choosing how old you want to be is fantastic. It allows children to play with imagination while also giving grown-ups a chance to reflect, re-live cherished memories, or even dream about creating new ones.
This isn’t just a book for little ones; it’s a delightful reminder for readers of all ages that birthdays are about more than numbers—they’re about joy, perspective, and possibility.
“A reminder to us all: no matter how young or old, age is but a number. How you feel is all that matters.”
⭐ My Rating
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Author: J.C. WalkerA whimsical, thought-provoking twist on birthdays that will delight kids and adults alike.
I received a copy of the book as part of this tour. This review reflects my honest, unbiased opinion.
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✍️ Author Bio
J.C. Walker is a children’s author who believes that stories have the power to inspire joy at any age. With How Old Should I Be This Year, Walker invites readers to celebrate birthdays in a whole new way—through imagination, laughter, and the reminder that age is only a number.
Walker hopes to encourage both children and adults to discover what truly makes them happy and to celebrate life’s milestones with creativity and heart.
🌟 Closing Thoughts
Thank you to Goddess Fish Promotions, author J.C. Walker, and Tellwell Publishing for the opportunity to share this review today.
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a $10 Amazon/BN Gift Card — and be sure to check out How Old Should I Be This Year you’re ready for a new family birthday tradition.
If you’re looking for a fun and thoughtful new children’s picture book, How Old Should I Be This Year belongs on your shelf.
Good luck, and happy reading! 💛
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The book sounds wonderful. I'd love to read this to my grandchildren.
Sounds like a good children's book. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for hosting and reviewing today.
Sounds like a good book.
Im looking forward to checking this book out. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like such a fun book.