I am absolutely thrilled to bring you A Cloud in a Jar by Aaron Lewis Krol Book Tour hosted by The Children’s Book Review

About the Book

It’s just after midnight on Walton Wharf West, but there’s no time for sleeping―adventure awaits! Get dressed, grab your oars, let’s not delay. Lou Dozens is here, and we’re sailing to Firelight Bay!

In this modern, young, bold, and inventive adventure, Lou drags her more cautious friend on a daring voyage across the sea. Though their destination is a glorious land of year-round summers, long slides, and picnics a hundred yards wide, the children there have never seen rain, even once.

The mission is simple: bring Firelight Bay a cloud in a jar. But the journey is anything but. Readers will delight in the story’s twists, turns, and unexpected solutions―from a sail of patchwork handkerchiefs to a net crafted from recycled cell phone chargers that saves a beached whale. It’ll take every knick-knack in Lou’s pockets and all the cleverness the pair can muster to safely deliver their gift.

With captivating illustrations and whimsical yet delightfully intricate rhyming text reminiscent of classic children’s poetry, this seafaring quest is one young readers will not soon forget.

Review for A Cloud in a Jar

The story will bring every one of your senses alive. They will dance upon the sea, feel the adventure, and taste the salt water. The illustrations will take you even further – they are quite simply gorgeous. My adrenaline flowed as I waited with ‘baited’ breath to see what would happen next. Absolutely stunning and sweet and exciting and breathtaking and…. I could go on but I’m sure you got the point. As a fellow sea lover, I loved this book – I can only imagine how pleased the creators are. Superbly done.

This post is sponsored by Page Street Kids. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.

A Cloud in a Jar Giveaway

Don’t dilly dally – you need this book. Enter for the chance to win a hardcover copy of A Cloud in a Jar!

Two (2) winners receive:

A hardcover copy of A Cloud in a Jar

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About the Author

Aaron Lewis Krol lives with his family in Lowell, Massachusetts, where he writes about climate change science and solutions for the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative. Like many, his early education included many “invention challenges” where students were tasked with building structures from everyday materials, and he’s pretty sure that’s where the idea for Lou Dozens came from. A Cloud in a Jar is his first picture book.

About the Illustrator

Carlos Vélez Aguilera lived in the oceanside town of Puerto Vallarta for a time and drew from his memory of those beautiful landscapes and the sense of adventure they gave him while illustrating this book. He also poured in his general love of clouds, the sea, and whales. In addition to drawing, Carlos also likes to dance. He lives in Mexico City, Mexico, with his cat, Benito.

A Cloud in a Jar Tour Schedule

Monday, October 2, 2023 The Children’s Book Review A Cloud in a Jar Book Tour Kick-Off

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 The Fairview Review Book Review

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author Interview with Aaron Lewis Kroll

Thursday, October 5, 2023 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review and Little Free Library Drop

Friday, October 6, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review

Monday, October 9, 2023 Heart to Heart Author Interview with Aaron Lewis Kroll

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Get Outside and Read Book Review

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog Book Review

Thursday, October 12, 2023 My Reading Getaway Author Interview with Aaron Lewis Kroll

Friday, October 13, 2023 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review

Monday, October 16, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 The Momma Spot Book Review

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Stargirls.Magical.Tale Book Review

Friday, October 20, 2023 Me Two Books Book Activity Paired with he book

Monday, October 23, 2023 One More Exclamation Book Review

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Joanna’s Bookshelf Book Review

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Crafty Moms Share Book Review

Thursday, October 26, 2023 Froggy Teach Read Book Review

Friday, October 27, 2023 Pages for Paige Book Review

Monday, October 30, 2023 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Q&A with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Aaron Lewis Kroll

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