This is a kid's book that deals with change and moving to another home. Oliver is moving from the city to the country. It tells of his moving day and gives the road he travels to his new home. He shows how he is saying good by to his neighborhood, sky scrappers and the man on the corner. Then shows what his new home has.... trees, cows, and lots of green grass. It describes the difference between city life and country life.I would recommend this book to children ages 7-9, the younger kids may like the story but the pages are filled with words and little pictures. Leaving the younger kids to loose attention as they like lots of pictures and color. It is a good story and leaves kids the opportunity to talk about moving and about how change can be a good thing. It is a quick read and has one page a photo and the other the story. This is a good book to have kids start reading on their own.
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About the Book
Book: Oliver’s Moving DayAuthor: Vicky Sluiter
Genre: Children’s book
Release Date: December 3, 2019
It’s moving day, and five-year-old Oliver is excited for the adventure ahead. He is full of questions as, along with big sister Edith, Mommy, and Daddy, Oliver moves from The Big City to The Country.
He has never been to The Country and has only seen pictures in his books. What will it be like? Where will they live? Will there be lots of people and tall buildings? Join Oliver and his family as they wave goodbye to The Big City and journey through the suburbs and into The Country. Will Oliver have his questions answered? Read along and find out!
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About the Author
Vicky Sluiter has had a passion for reading since she was four years old. She started with the back of cereal boxes and moved on to everything else, including books, magazines, and t shirts. As a wife and mom, gramma to five boys, and the proud owner of a bearded dragon named Elliott, she has learned what boys like Oliver want to read. You can follow Vicky’s blog and book reviews at vickysluiter.com.More from Vicky
I love writing children’s fiction because children are so much fun. So lively and expressive. You never really know what will happen when a child is involved but usually it will involve laughter. I have five grandsons so have experienced this many times over the years. The boys are ages 5 yrs to 14 yrs. Being at different stages the house is full of fun when they are all together. The youngest adores the oldest, and it’s reciprocated even if he won’t admit it. The middle three enjoy hanging together and getting into mischief. This Gramma loves every second of it!
The idea for a little guy on a farm was birthed when I was taking classes in writing fiction for children 30 years ago. I grew up on a hobby farm in farm country so the setting was pretty natural for me. And all the neighbors were boys so that’s what I’m used to. I could drive a tractor and bale hay right along with them. Having Oliver move from The Big City to The Country was inspired by my three youngest grandsons. That’s what they did and when they come to visit me they get excited to see the tall buildings in The Big City. And yes, they actually use that phrase. They are thoroughly convinced that Oliver’s Moving Day was written about them. In a way it was!
I’m so glad I didn’t give up on my dream. It was temporarily set aside, but in the right season it bubbled to the top again. Never let go of your dreams!
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Vicky is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of the book and toy truck!!
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