Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Martin L Cohen and his new book, “Oh! What a Pickle!” here on FAB!! For other stops on his Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.
Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Martin and to increase your chances of winning!!
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!
Oh! What a Pickle!
by Martin L Cohen
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GENRE: Children's
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BLURB:
Do you have a brother or a sister? Do you like to play games together but sometimes take things too far? Well, these two silly sisters Talia and Gabi do, and they find out the hard way what can happen when they don't control themselves and try to have too much fun!
Consumed with gluttony for a rather odd but favourite treat, their hunger for this food winds them up into a little bit of a pickle!
Can these two survive the perils of their hunger? What goes wrong? Does it get resolved?
The answers might just be found within the pages of this book!
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EXCERPT ONE:
There
were two silly sisters
Who
liked to have fun.
They
loved to play games,
Come
rain or come sun.
The
eldest was Talia.
She
was aged three,
She
loved to wear pink
As
I'm sure you can see!
The
youngest was Gabi.
She
was just one.
So,
she still wore nappies,
That
covered her bum.
Together
they’d run,
They’d
jump, and they’d sing.
They’d
find laughter and nonsense
In
any old thing.
But
the thing that they loved
Beyond
all the rest,
Was
something quite odd
So,
you never will guess!
It
wasn’t a doll
And
not a toy car.
It
was something you’d get
From
the fridge, in a jar.
Once
every week,
With
their mum and their dad,
They’d
all go for dinner
At
their grandparent’s pad.
At
Poppa and Nana’s
There’d
be lots to eat,
And
their mouths would all water
For
the tasty roast meat.
And
as you’d expect,
There
was dessert too.
But
surprisingly though,
This
was not the prized food!
So,
what was this treat?
What
cherished food to digest?
The
thing from the fridge,
In the jar was the best!
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MY BOOK REVIEW:
This book is such a fun, adorably entertaining and enjoyable children’s read!!
This book is full of amusing, silly, witty rhymes that brilliantly describe and elevate the story!!
At first I wasn’t quite sure about the story line, but the author was able to cleverly craft a tale full of intrigue, charm, and enchantment that is sure to have young readers hanging on every rhyme!!
Like many children’s books, this book also features important life lessons, valuable teachings, and well-placed hidden messages which provides the reader even more than just a great story!!
I also really enjoyed the fun, bright, energetic illustrations!! These intriguing images are sure to excite and stimulate young readers!!
As it should be since this is a children’s book, this book is “G” rated as there is no swearing, no violence, no adult situations, and no sexual content.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it!! I think all children and young readers will like this book too!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**
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AUTHOR BIO:
Martin Cohen was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the proud and loving uncle of three adorable children and the father to his fur baby, the very handsome but cheeky Pomeranian pooch, Tinsel.
Having spent many years in dull and boring office jobs, Martin decided to follow his dreams and become more creative, and now spends his time painting, acting, playing music, writing and, of course, taking Tinsel for lots of walks.
Martin attended the Conservatorium of Music High School and upon completion of his HSC he spent a year at Sydney University before returning to the Sydney Conservatorium to complete his Bachelor of Music degree.
After spending a year studying and living in the UK, Martin returned to accept full time and freelance positions in arts administration for ensembles such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
While working in arts administration, Martin continued to perform as both a flutist and pianist, and recorded a number of radio recitals and programs including the complete Haydn Piano Sonatas and also the complete Flute Sonatas of J.S. Bach.
Martin transitioned his career into media, working at FOXTEL and later as the National Airtime Manager for Southern Cross Austereo and then National Trading Manager with the Australian Radio Network.
In 2019 Martin retired from corporate life to shift his focus towards his lifelong passion for creative outlets. He now focuses his time on abstract painting, children’s book writing, and acting having studied at Screenwise Australia, NIDA, Improv Theatre Sydney, and AMAW and has started working in front of the camera on innumerable productions including several TV series, short films, feature films and theatre.
Martin is the Principal Flutist and longest serving President of the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2019 he was acknowledged with a citizen award for his contribution to arts and culture by the Woollahra Council.
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CONNECT WITH MARTIN:
Website:
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Youtube:
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Goodreads Author Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21938209.Martin_L_Cohen
Goodreads Book Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59426692-oh-what-a-pickle
Amazon Author Page:
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BOOK BUY LINKS:
Amazon US eBook:
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Amazon CA Kindle eBook:
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Amazon CA Paperback:
https://www.amazon.ca/Oh-What-Pickle-Martin-Cohen/dp/0228865859
Amazon CA Hardcover:
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Amazon AU eBook:
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Amazon AU Paperback:
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Amazon AU Hardcover:
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Amazon UK eBook:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oh-What-Pickle-Martin-Cohen-ebook/dp/B09JBLLV3D
Amazon UK Paperback:
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Amazon UK Hardcover:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oh-What-Pickle-Martin-Cohen/dp/0228870895
Barnes and Noble Paperback:
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Barnes and Noble Hardcover:
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Book Depository Paperback:
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Books-A-Million Paperback:
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Books-A-Million Hardcover:
https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Oh-What-Pickle/Martin-L-Cohen/9780228870890
Bookshop Paperback:
https://bookshop.org/books/oh-what-a-pickle/9780228865858
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Martin will be awarding a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog. This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**
This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions. Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
Martin ~ Good morning!! Welcome to FAB!! It is so great to have you here!! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour!! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy!! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Ally and thank you soooo very much for hosting this and for your wonderful, detailed and enthusiastic review. I’m truly grateful for the generous support and absolutely delighted that you enjoyed it.
DeleteThank you again for your kindness! 💚📗🥒
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteYes! Thank you so much for hosting. It’s wonderful to be here and to have this support network! 💚💚
ReplyDeleteMy grandkids will like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita. I hope your grandkids do enjoy it, and I hope that you like it too. Thank you for your kind support.
DeleteI like the book title.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim. I’m so glad you like the title. I hope you get the chance to read it too. It was a fun book to write so I hope some of that joy translates onto the pages.
DeleteCongratulations on your recent release of Oh! What a Pickle!, Martin, I enjoyed the excerpt and I enjoyed following the tour and learning about your book, which sounds like a great children's book! Good luck with your book and I hope the tour was a success! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a spectacular weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words and support. I hope you get a chance to read the whole book and that it brings a smile to your face! :)
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