A Puppy, Not a Guppy – Book tour and review
Irma is your typical fourth-grader – young and sweet, and yet could also be stubborn sometimes… especially when she knows what she wants.
And Irma wants a puppy!
Of course, which child doesn’t want a pet puppy? One that she could play with, run around with, or take a walk with. I’m sure, each one of one of us has wished for a puppy at one time or another when we were young – and Irma is no exception.
Unfortunately, Irma’s parents do not approve of her having a puppy for a number of reasons, like chewing up the furniture or tearing up house slippers. And no matter how she begs and pleads, Irma is not going to have a puppy.
Instead, Irma got a guppy. No, make that guppies.
Now, this much I can tell you right now – Irma doesn’t like guppies, at least not at the start. And this is where you’ll see Irma’s kindheartedness.
She agreed to take care of the guppies to save them, lest they’ll be flushed down the toilet if no one took care of them. isn’t that a very kind gesture?
Still, Irma wanted a puppy and still saw the fishes as boring, until… you really don’t think I’m going to tell you, right?
Well, let me just put it this way, after reading Irma’s story, my daughter Angel now wants to have her own guppies too.
Really, the book can teach your children how to appreciate what they have and make the most of it, instead of wishing and whining for something that they don’t have.
And Irma is a good role model.
A Puppy, Not a Guppy is written by Holly Jahangiri, a professional writer with more than 20 years of experience in technical writing, freelancing, fiction, poetry and editing. She also wrote another children’s book – Trockle, which was about a lovable monster under Stephen’s bed.
Illustrations to the book were by Ryan who has done a number of works on children’s books like Spider in Our Mailbox and Bait for Lunch. Both are from 4RV Publishing, the same publishers who brings you A Puppy, Not a Guppy and Trockle.
WHERE TO BUY
Directly from 4RV Publishing at http://4rvpublishingllc.com/Childrens_Books.html ($8.99 + S&H)
Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Not-Guppy-Holly-Jahangiri/dp/0984070850 ($10.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.)
Barnes and Noble at http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Puppy-Not-a-Guppy/Holly-Jahangiri/e/9780984070855/?itm=1 (variable; currently $7.91 Member price for all customers.)
Blogs:
Books by Holly Jahangiri at http://jahangiri.us/books features excerpts, book trailers, character interviews, and more.
Author’s blog at http://jahangiri.us/news
Follow Irma as she takes her guppies for a walk in these blogs
BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, December 8:
Vivian Gilbert Zabel, author and founder of 4RV Publishing,
kicks off the tour with a special surprise guest at Brain Cells & Bubble Wrap
http://vivianzabel.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, December 9:
Lynne, Brendan, and Katherine at Life is But a Dream
http://suenogrande.blogspot.com
Roy de la Cruz at The Struggling Blogger dot Com
http://thestrugglingblogger.com/
Thursday, December 10:
Lynne, Brendan, and Katherine at Life is But a Dream
http://suenogrande.blogspot.com
Friday, December 11:
Lynne, Brendan, and Katherine at Life is But a Dream
http://suenogrande.blogspot.com
Saturday, December 12:
Heather Kephart at HappyMaking
http://heatherkephart.com/
Rey Rombawa Jr at reyjr.com – Born on a Syzygy
http://reyjr.com
Sunday, December 13:
Dr. Dean Pomerleau @ Fish School Blog
http://blog.fish-school.com/
Beverly Stowe McClure at The Story of a Writer
http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com
Monday, December 14:
Lisa Munley at Books on the Brain
http://lisamm.wordpress.com/
Tuesday, December 15:
Jena Isle at Jena Isle’s Random Thoughts
http://www.jenaisleonline.com
Susan and Noah Thompson at Susan Smith Thompson
http://www.SusanSmithThompson.com
Wednesday, December 16:
Tour Wrap-up at Imaginary Friends and It’s All a Matter of Perspective
http://jahangiri.us/books/
Join the contest for the book, see contest rules here.
Tags: A Puppy, book review, book tour, Holly Jahangiri, Irma, Not a Guppy
[...] This post was Twitted by geb0i [...]
Welcome Irma and Holly and the guppies , of course. I hope you’ll enjoy your tour. Cheers.
Jena Isle´s last blog ..Philosophy and Religion
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Hi Jen!
thanks for ‘breaking the ice’
Roy´s last blog ..If I have to do it all again…
[Reply]
Good morning, Mr. Roy and Miss Jena! Omigosh, I thought you were going to tell them THE SECRET! ::giggles::
What a great book review, Mr. Roy. I think Jimmy and the guppies and me are getting more famous every day! How old is Angel? You want me to mail you some guppies next time Jimmy’s got too many? (Can you mail guppies to the Philippines?)
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Hi Irma!
Sorry I wasn’t able to reply immediately. I hope you’re enjoying the tour so far.
Nope, we’re not going to tell our secrets, are we?
Angel is 11, am not sure though if you can mail them. But thanks anyway, knowing her, I’m sure she’s already looking for ’sources’ here.
Roy´s last blog ..If I have to do it all again…
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Maybe she could go ask someone at the Manila Ocean Park Fish Spa. Did you see Mr. Rey’s feet getting nibbled by fishies at http://www.reyjr.com? That was funny! I guess they think toes taste yummy! Bet Angel would think that was funny, too.
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
sshh… Angel is very receptive to suggestions
but don’t worry, an aquarium in the house is one of my future plans
i’m also curious about that fish spa, i might try it someday too
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Roy, Roy and Heather, Gervie Macahia. Gervie Macahia said: RT @houseofpuroy: RT @houseofpuroy A Puppy, Not a Guppy – Book tour and review | The Struggling Blogger dot com http://bit.ly/4s3Ka5 [...]
What an interesting take on A Puppy, Not a Guppy and on Irma’s character. Good post.
Vivian
Vivian Zabel´s last blog ..Time for protests and email landslides – CPSIA
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Thanks Vivian!
Roy´s last blog ..If I have to do it all again…
[Reply]
Perfect fit for your readers Roy, just in time for the holidays.
Excited for the tour visit on my blog in a couple of days!
reyjr´s last blog ..Reyjr Travel Blog Log
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Hi Rey!
indeed, the book is just in time. looking forward to your ’stop’
Roy´s last blog ..If I have to do it all again…
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
*giggle* You like fishies, don’t you, Mr. Rey? I don’t know if my fishies would like to nibble my toes, but maybe I should see.
[Reply]
It is so good to see you reach the Philippine cyberspace and I am sure you will have a wonderful time here. At least there are a lot of kids who could relate with your predicament. I once owned guppies and puppies. he he he.
One time when I was in grade school I made an aquarium using plastic and tape. Unfortunately, there were leaks everywhere so I settled for a fish bowl. I used to watch the guppies nightly as they follow the beam from my flashlight.
Those were the good old days.
Z
Zorlone´s last blog ..WOOF Contest – Top Picks (12/04/2009)
[Reply]
jan geronimo Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Doc Z, that’s a marvelous story you shared right there. Love it and I’m sure Irma will be pleased as well.
jan geronimo´s last blog ..Anatomy of My FarmVille Addiction
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
hehehe… I could imagine the aquarium leaking all over
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Hahahahahah! Oh, no, did the fishies survive, Doc? Miss Holly says to tell you she used to try to build tree houses and snowball forts with just about as much talent and success.
Hm.
I think that means it’s amazing she lived long enough to write my book.
[Reply]
Roy, what a wonderful review. Love how you heighten interest for the story without giving it all away. Well done!
Irma, welcome to Angeles City.
jan geronimo´s last blog ..Anatomy of My FarmVille Addiction
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Thanks Jan!
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Angeles City? *looks at a map* Gosh, no wonder my feet are tired and the gups look a little seasick! How’d we travel so far so fast! Wow.
I like it here.
Can I have some more kutsinta? I don’t want that balut stuff. Mr. Rey promised me he wouldn’t even tease me about it.
[Reply]
Yes, Jan, I love how Roy presented the book. It’s like unwrapping the Christmas gift, oh so slowly Lol.
Jena Isle´s last blog ..Philosophy and Religion
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
wow!
wait, I need to put my cap on… just want to make sure it still fits
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Oh, Mr. Roy, you’re silly. My dad was going to widen the doorways, but my head still fits. He measures it – my head, I mean – every day when I get home, just to make sure.
[Reply]
Roy Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
hahaha!
a doorway is definitely bigger than a cap Irma. yeah, we better take hold of ourselves
and the way I see it, looks like your stories with the guppies isn’t your last
Sisig, sisig…. oh , okay. Ice cream or ube cake will do for me, and Irma ? What would you want for snacks?
Jena Isle´s last blog ..Philosophy and Religion
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
What’s ube cake, Miss Jena? *munches kutsinta* Anything with the word “cake” in it sounds pretty good to me! I’ll try it.
They don’t make balut cake here, do they?
[Reply]
Jena Isle Reply:
December 11th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Irma, No balut cakes, but we have what we call the rice cakes..they are one of a kind. I’m sure your mom would allow you to eat one when you visit.
Jena Isle´s last blog ..Philosophy and Religion
[Reply]
Sweet! Irma’s story looks interesting. Maybe Ate Holly can give me a free book? LOL. Just kidding. Good luck Ate Holly!
Kelvin Servigon´s last blog ..The New Kelvinonian Ideas 2.0: Cleaner and Better
[Reply]
Irma Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Who ate Miss Holly?! Mr. Kelvin, I wish I could send you a free book. I don’t have enough in my piggy-bank to pay for the postage, or I would. I could send you a autographed picture, though, if you want?
[Reply]
Kelvin Servigon Reply:
December 11th, 2009 at 12:20 am
She’s your creator!
No, it’s ok sweetie. Yeah, the autographed picture is ok. But it’s ok too if you will not send me anything anymore because I know you’re busy with your book tours.
Good luck to you, Irma, in inspiring other kids like you.
Kelvin Servigon´s last blog ..The New Kelvinonian Ideas 2.0: Cleaner and Better
[Reply]
[...] I’m just glad it wasn’t included and I was able to host the virtual book tour of A Puppy, Not a Guppy. [...]