Lost and Found by Natalie Shampanier | Children’s Book Review ~ 5-Stars
Book Details
Lost and Found by Natalie Shampanier
Published by Artichoke Heart Publishing on December 29, 2022
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 32
Forgotten toys at a summer camp ground
Are tossed into the camp's Lost and Found.
But Dino Boy refuses to spend his days on a shelf
He sets out to escape and find a home for himself.
A ballerina, a hippo, and a mood ring tag along
On this great adventure to find where they belong.
Award-winning screenwriter and family therapist Natalie Shampanier draws from her experience with adopted children to create a poignant rhyming tale about determination, friendship and the search for love. This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect read-aloud for early readers and shared family story time!
Source: Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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Purchase Links for Lost and Found
Click here for –> Amazon – OneLink for all countries.
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My thoughts on Lost and Found
When author Natalie Shampanier contacted me about reviewing her children’s book “Lost and Found,” I had no idea what a delightful story this would be.
If I had read the author’s biography first, I would have realized she has all the skills needed to write this heartfelt tale.
The basic story puts me in mind of a Toy Story adventure. Forgotten toys at a summer camp are sad to be put away in the lost and found department. Dino decides to escape, and his friends, Tina the Ballerina, Hippo, and Moody the ring, tag along.
As in everyday life, things go right, and things go wrong. But, you can be sure a happy ending is had by all.
The book is considered a limited-line story which makes it perfect for early readers or a read-aloud story.
David Pavone provided vibrant illustrations that almost tell a story on their own.
The rhyming tale about determination, friendship, and the search for love has many lessons to teach readers of all ages.
If you have no little ones to share this book with, it will make a wonderful gift to any school, library, church, or hospital.
I received a digital copy of the book from the author or publisher, NetGalley, or KU, to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Natalie Shampanier
Natalie Shampanier has been rhyming ever since she was small,
And she’s still only pushing five feet tall.
She couldn’t keep rhyming while working as a shrink,
Somehow patients prefer prose when feeling on the brink.
She went on to write movies inspired by her childhood,
In a little known town called Hollywood.
Her last film, “Paper Spiders” was a critical success,
But her kids are her greatest achievement nonetheless.
Raising her three wildlings is always a riot
She enjoys absolutely no peace and quiet.
Her nonverbal 10 year old who speaks only in signs
Inspired this picture book with limited lines.
Thank you for giving Natalie’s bio a look,
Hope you enjoy reading her latest book.
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Purchase Lost and Found online from a local Bookshop!
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Amazon Easy Info Links
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Another adorable children’s book! It sounds great.
Thanks, Wendy. It is super cute.