Awareness Tour sponsored by EQ Explorers
The Children’s Book Review
Studies show that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key component to living a happy, successful life. And—unlike IQ—EQ can be learned.
Each book in the EQ Explorers series is designed to educate and inspire children through beautifully illustrated, creative-yet-relatable tales. With each story, the author shares a simple and powerful principle of happiness and emotional wellness—one adventure at a time.
To learn more, join us on this virtual EQ Explorers book tour. Get to know the entire EQ Explorer’s Series—including how 100% of profits are donated to help underserved kids around the world!
Be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a set of the books autographed by author Kim Linette, along with an adorable reading fort to celebrate your young reader!
EQ Explorers Tour Dates
Monday, July 6, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Word Spelunking
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Over Coffee Conversations
An article by author Kim Linette
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Tales of Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Friday, July 10, 2020
The Fairview Review
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Monday, July 13, 2020
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
icefairy’s Treasure Chest
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Heart to Heart
An interview with author Kim Linette
Friday, July 17, 2020
A Dream Within a Dream
Book review of EQ Explorers series
Monday, July 20, 2020
J.R.’s Book Reviews
Book review of EQ Explorers series
EQ Explorers Awareness Tour Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win an EQ Explorers prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A copy of Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Compare Bear’s Double Dare autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail autographed by Kim Linette.
- A play fort perfect for reading and imagination play.
Two (2) winners receive:
- A copy of Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh
- A copy of Compare Bear’s Double Dare
- A copy of Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail
How to Enter
- Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
- You can also gain daily bonus entries through the entry form below.
- See below for giveaway rules.
Giveaway begins July 6, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends August 6, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh: Don’t Take Things Personally!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by
Publisher’s Synopsis: Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh, the third book in the EQ Explorers series, takes children on a journey through the African Savannah, learning what it means to be wonderfully unique along the way—just like the spots on each and every giraffe.
The story centers around the powerful EQ principle: Don’t Take Things Personally. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any child—including Kali, who learns through a series of fun adventures with Jojo Giraffe.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | April 21, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062096
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Compare Bear’s Double Dare: Be Yourself – Don’t Compare!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by
Publisher’s Synopsis: The last thing Danny expects to come across during his hike in the forest is a very insecure bear. And yet, Compare Bear is precisely that—a bear who struggles to see his own strengths, and instead constantly compares himself to other animals, with astonishing results.
In Compare Bear’s Double Dare, one of the first books in the EQ Explorers series, Danny helps his unique new friend take to heart the powerful EQ principle: Be Yourself. Don’t Compare. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any young reader.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | August 1, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062010
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Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail: Happiness is a Choice!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by
Publisher’s Synopsis: The secret to happiness? It’s written on a whale’s tail. At least that’s what Koa hears, and so he sets out in search of Wally Whale and the valuable knowledge that he hopes Wally will share.
Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail, one of the first books in the EQ Explorers series, teaches the powerful EQ principle: Happiness is a Choice. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any child—including Koa, who learns as he journeys through the Pacific with Wally Whale.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | August 1, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062003
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About the Author
Kim Linette is the mother of six wonderful children and the founder of Kapalua Cove Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children to create healthy relationships and joy-filled lives. In ancient Hawaiian, “Kapalua” means “arms embracing the sea.” Passionate about helping children throughout the world, Kim has written her EQ Explorers books to inspire all children and their caretakers to live big, happy lives! Raised in Southern California, Kim now splits her time between Alpine, Utah and Lahaina, Maui.
For more information, visit www.eqexplorers.com, Facebook, and Instagram.
Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- EQ Explorers Book Awareness Tour giveaway is sponsored by EQ Explorers.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on July 6, 2020, and 11:59 PM on August 6, 2020.
- Visit this page (https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2020/06/eq-explorers-little-adventures-for-a-big-happy-life-awareness-tour.html) on a computer or wireless device and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions.
- One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A copy of Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Compare Bear’s Double Dare autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail autographed by Kim Linette.
- A play fort perfect for reading and imagination play.
- Two (2) winners receive:
- A copy of Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh.
- A copy of Compare Bear’s Double Dare.
- A copy of Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail.
- Winners will be selected at random on or about August 11, 2020. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
- Important Notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier.
- The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for undeliverable, lost, delayed, misdirected or misaddressed email or any other issues regarding the electronic delivery of the contest form. This includes, but is not limited to, the speed at which your email service routes email through the internet. The sole determiner of eligibility for the final drawing will be the time the email or entry form is received at our offices.
- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: EQ Explorers.
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46 Comments
I want to win this because we have kids in the family who are just the right age for these books and their message. With everything that is going on in the country right now, these books would be especially nice. Emotional and psychological health is being talked about more and more, so books that address this without being too preachy seem like they could be useful.
I would love to win to give these to my niece. These look like such cute books. Reading adventure books are a great way to experience adventures without being there.
I think it’s wonderful that the sales of these books will be helping underserved children. I Through books like these our children can learn that they achieve th e knowledge to choose and know they can have & deserve to be happy and anything they set their mind to will make them feel secure & confident.
I volunteer at my local library and would donate this book. Although our doors are not fully open yet, we still maintain regular online story time and have even introduced an outdoor story walk display which is changed every two weeks.
I would like to win this for my 2 year old grandson. He already loves to hear stories about animals as well as play toys. He loves to have a story read to him every night. It would be really cool to sit in the tent with him on my lap and read these books to him!
I would love to share these books with my sons.
These wonderful books would be extraordinary and special for my 2 grandsons who are avid readers and could learn from these treasures.
“Please tell us why you would love to win this giveaway.” We like fun books and tents that complement our jungle-themed decor!
I want this book for my great niece who loves books. I try to get her all types of books so she will grow up with a wide view of the world
What a wonderful series! I would love to share these with my granddaughter,
We encourage daily reading even when it’s summer! My kiddos would love to win this!
I was a preschool teacher for 13 years and love to read to children. I now watch my grandsons while my daughter and son in law work and I would love to have some new books and a cool place to read to them.
i so need found out bf grandkids are coming in november would love to have a few gifts for them
the school i work at would love to use this
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I would love to win this for my first grade classroom! The children would love it all!
I’d love to send these to my grandson. Especially since schools have closed, even more important to keep reading physical books . I know he’d especially love the reading fort!
All three of my kiddos would love this! I have an avid reader and two littles following right behind. Thank you for the chance.
to give to my nephew
It will be great for my students
Its so important to know yourself and have the words to convey how you feel. I would love to add more words and stories for the tinies in my life to help them manage their feelings and express themselves in a healthy way.
I want this for my granddaughters. I always like them to have a wide variety of books to read.
Would love to win for my kids! They would enjoy it!
My granddaughter is learning to read, this would be fun!
My grandson would love this and I like the idea of using your imagination while reading.
Fun! Thank you for the opportunity.. These look so fun!
My 3 kids would look these book and that tent is darling. How cute, what a nice prize. Love It.
The kids in the family would so love these books and the super fun tent. We inspire learning and emotional development by participating in super fun events at the local library.
My grandsons would love this fort!
My daughter and I love to read to them and the boys enjoy listening to the stories.
Reading is so important! It brings family together.
My 5 year old would love this. We love reading. I homeschool both of my boys, and we learn about feelings and emotions through books and games.
Wow my granddaughters would just love this they are at the perfect age and my son would be so happy also as Blythe has wanted a tent and he has thought of many reasons to give her just due they are expensive. Thank you for offering this my grandsons here in Ia and in Ca would also love to play with this what an awesome giveaway.
I would love to win this wonderful prize because I encourage children to learn. They love reading and I love books with positive messages.
Giraffes and whales and bears! oh my!
In a fort to inspire and share, I’d try…
With little ones’ eyes so wide and bright,
And giggles and smiles, to just delight!
I would love to win with my kids home they have been loving to read and we are learning each day how to do reports on our books and trying to provide learning each day. Trying to keep their minds fresh for beginning back to school or homeschool what ever it shall be.
These adventures sound so exciting! Thanks for writing this wonderful series! My grandkids would love reading these books and so would I!!!
I have seen what happens if we do not work on emotional intelligence when they are young
my daughters love these books it reminds them of Xavier riddle and the secret museum we have a few books already and these we do not have we enjoy this author and how she presents learning facts to us and our kids,
FYI there is an internal server error in the sharing section. Otherwise as to the prize pack, since I have no kids I would like to donate it perhaps to my town library when I have the chance!
These sound like wonderful books for my very young grandchildren to read.
I want to win this because my Godchild would have so much fun reading books in that fort!
I am excited to win this giveaway because my grandchildren would certainly enjoy the prizes. The books sounds like great books to read and discuss with children. Thanks for the chance.
My grandsons would love this tent.
The books would be fun to read with the little ones who love books with animals.
I have two little great-nieces and love to bring them surprises when I visit. I mostly bring them books and my niece says the almost 3 year old sits and reads to her little 1 year old sister making up stories as they go through. How precious is that. This collection would be a great addition to their library and we love to make tents out of old water heater type boxes. How great it would be to win the tepee to go with their fort styled swing play set!!
This tent is adorable and would be perfect my my daughter’s new room!
My little boys would love this, thank you for the chance!