Hi Guys!

I am berry excited to have snagged a spot on a Blackberry Book Tour for the picture book Imagine That by George Yuhasz. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

About the Author:

George Yuhasz is a passionate advocate for the protection and preservation of our natural world.

A proud father and grandfather, lifelong learner, and world traveler, he delights in sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for appreciating the joy and wonder of connecting with nature. A B.A. graduate of American University’s Schools of Government and International Service, he also holds an M.A. in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado.

George is a former U.S. Government special agent, intelligence officer, and contractor, and has also worked in the private sector as an investigator and security consultant. A special joy in his life was coaching the Allegheny College cross country team for fourteen fall seasons. George lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is currently working on another children’s book and a suspense novel.

2019 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards
WINNER – Outstanding Children’s Fiction Illustrated Category
FINALIST – Juvenile Fiction Category
2019 Wishing Shelf Book Awards
WINNER/GOLD MEDALIST – Children’s Books Ages 6 – 9
2019 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
HONORABLE MENTION – Children’s Picture Books Ages 6 and older
2020 Independent Press Book Awards
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE – Children’s Inspirational Category
2020 Book Readers Appreciation Group (BRAG)
INDIE/BRAG MEDALLION HONOREE
2021 Firebird Book Awards
WINNER – Juvenile Fiction Category
WINNER – Children’s Inspirational/Motivational Category
2021 Book Excellence Awards
FINALIST – Children’s Inspirational/Motivational Category
2021 Eric Hoffer Book Awards
FINALIST – Children’s Books Category

Media links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgeyuhasz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/George-Yuhasz-Author-346292392664734/
Website: https://www.independentauthornetwork.com/george-yuhasz.html
Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/George-Yuhasz/e/B07QY3X96Z/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-yuhasz-a918a9189

About the Book:

Purchase link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B07RBBY78N
Genre:  Picture Book
Print length: 27 Pages

On a night when the sky is full of stars, sometimes there appears light that cannot be explained, even by the smartest astronomers.

We know about comets and asteroids-even shooting stars. We know what these are and they can be explained. But there are flashes of light in the sky for which there is no name or explanation, and to this day they remain a mystery. However, not too long ago a little girl discovered why she was able to see lights in the sky that no one else could see.

My Review:

In this tale that will delight children everywhere, a little girl called Evelyn is fascinated by flashing lights in the night sky that no one in her family can see. Then one night she encounters a woman shrouded in light at the end of her yard, who calls herself a Maiden of Light, a sort of Fairy Godmother clad in a shimmering blue robe who wants to talk to Evelyn. No one else can see the beautiful Fairy who explains that the light around her is special and that she only reveals herself to certain people. She tells Evelyn that the flashes of light she has been seeing mean that something special is about to happen. But before she can find out more about this mysterious Fairy, Evelyn is called to go to bed.

The next time she meets the Fairy Godmother, she is hidden in the trees, glowing from within the branches. She explains that she is no particular age, and that she comes from a place behind the stars that is full of happiness, magic, and wonder. The Fairy explains that in this place you can dream and be whatever you would like to be and that if you harness your thoughts you can achieve your ambitions. She tells Evelyn that the greatest gift you can give yourself is the gift of imagination. When Evelyn concentrates on her dream of becoming a teacher a burst of light explodes around her. The Fairy teaches her to visualize her dream of being a teacher so she thinks of herself in the classroom teaching the kids. In this way, the Fairy teaches Evelyn to make her own magic.

Even when the Fairy disappears from her life, back to her home behind the stars, Evelyn wakes up to find a healing crystal in her room, which she knows must be a gift from the Fairy. Evelyn has learned a lot from the Fairy and will continue to practice her magic, exercising her imagination so she can experience the world with great joy.

This beautifully illustrated picture book makes a wonderful bedtime story. It is an uplifting and joyful book that teaches children to tap into their inner magic. It shows how if you really believe in something and wish hard for it to happen, your passion will grow wings combined with your imagination. Kids will be drawn into this mystical, magical story that is sprinkled with fairy dust. This book teaches children that if they harness the power of their imaginations they can learn to soar!

My Rating:
 /5

This Blog tour continues until 2nd December, so keep an eye out for more reviews to come on Twitter and Instagram.