Awareness Tour sponsored* by Zuroam Media
The Children’s Book Review
Fire-breathing dragons, magical powers, and adventure add a high level of appeal for those who enjoy the fantasy genre.
From danger to bravery to equality for all, A Little Spark offers just the right amount of magic and adventure to captivate readers and encourage them to venture out into the world with a spark of their own. There are QR codes found among the pages of the book that link to full production story enhancing music to go with certain scenes, fun messages from the characters, and the opportunity to take a photograph with a favorite character—this interactive feature enhances the story wonderfully. Makes a great family read-aloud, too!
Join us on this virtual book tour for A Little Spark, by Chris Parsons.
Be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win A Little Spark prize pack that includes a pair of Apple AirPods Pro!
A Little Spark Tour Dates
Monday, August 24, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
Book review of A Little Spark
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
J.R.’s Book Reviews
Book review of A Little Spark
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Over Coffee Conversations
Giveaway: A Little Spark Prize Pack
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Heart to Heart
Giveaway: A Little Spark Prize Pack
Friday, August 28, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
Audiobook review of A Little Spark
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog
Book review of A Little Spark
Monday, August 31, 2020
Tales of Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom
Book review of A Little Spark
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A Dream Within A Dream
Book review of A Little Spark
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
Article by author Chris Parsons
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Fairview Review
Book review of A Little Spark
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
icefairy’s Treasure Chest
Book review of A Little Spark
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Library Lady’s Kid Lit
An interview with author Chris Parsons
A Little Spark Awareness Tour Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win the A Little Spark prize pack.
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of A Little Spark, autographed by author Chris Parsons.
- A downloadable audiobook of A Little Spark.
- A Little Spark USB drive with the A Little Spark music album.
- One set of Apple AirPods Pro for listening to the outstanding audiobook and music!
Two (2) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of A Little Spark, autographed by author Chris Parsons.
- A downloadable audiobook of A Little Spark.
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.
- See below for complete giveaway rules.
Giveaway begins August 24, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends September 24, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
A Little Spark
Written by Chris Parsons
Illustrated by Mike Motz
Publisher’s Synopsis: When the survival of their hometown is threatened, two unlikely comrades join forces on a quest to defeat a dangerous enemy and bring back the only one who can save them all.
Beyond the frozen mountains there lies an oasis from the frigid cold and the howling winds. A place the animals call Lake Zuron. What a wonderful place, happy creatures of all kinds, living in harmony and warmth thanks to their very own fire-breathing dragon named Daniel.
But one day everything changed when the unthinkable happened. The Dragon fire goes out and immediately the air begins to chill. Things were not looking good but just when all hope was lost, an unlikely hero steps up. Join Spark the mouse on an adventure of a lifetime as he and his friends do their part to save their town from an icy demise.
With the magical power of Daniel, the Dragon there could be hope. But first, they must face and defeat a dangerous enemy, the vile beasts who own these mountains where nobody passes through.
Along this journey maybe you will discover that it’s that little Spark in each of us that really matters, and that a little Spark could save them from the coming cold. The story reminds us that we all need something in life every day to ignite our passion and spirit – to help the world be a “warmer” place and to look for ways to “Be That Spark.”
Ages 7+ | Publisher: Zuroam Media | October 1, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1735145501
Buy the Book
Before October 1st, pre-order your copy, email the team at Zuroam Media, and they’ll give you the audiobook free so you can enjoy it while you wait for the book to arrive. You can find all the email address and links to your favorite bookstore here: https://bethatspark.com/shop/.
You can also order the book here:
About the Author
Chris Parsons grew up in the small fishing village of Flatrock, Newfoundland where he was surrounded by storytellers. When he became a father, he began creating his own children’s stories, and soon he was sharing them with a wider audience.
Over time, his audience grew up, but he continued to create his stories and colorful characters mostly for his own enjoyment. One day he had a flash of inspiration about a little mouse named Spark and began to create the world of A Little Spark.
Today, Chris lives in Dallas. He has left the high-tech world of innovation and business development behind and is focused on his real passion – to create new meaningful experiences for children centered around powerful and engaging stories like ” A little Spark.”
Together with his wife, Kathleen, daughter, Maggie, and son, Kealan, they share a love for all God’s creatures.
bethatspark.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram
About the Narrator
Brandon McInnis is a voice actor and singer known primarily for his work on animation and video games. He voices Sir Nighteye in My Hero Academia, Ganos in Dragon Ball Super, Finral Roulacase in Black Clover, Asagiri Gen in Dr. Stone, Yuna D. Kaito in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Frodo Baggins in Lord of the Rings Online, Patrick Phelps in Black Butler, Sonosuke Izayoi in Danganronpa 3, Erlang Shen in SMITE, and many more.
With a deep love for music production and originally trained as an opera singer, Brandon also produces music for release on YouTube and Spotify. He can be followed on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram: @BranMci
About the Illustrator
Mike Motz is a children’s book illustrator and publishing professional based out of Toronto, Canada. Motz has helped writers around the world fulfill their dreams of publishing their works. To date, Motz has been responsible for the creation of the artwork for over 300 self-published children’s books.
About the Music Producer
Bruce Faulconer is a musician, composer, and record producer based in Dallas, Texas. He is the owner and founder of Faulconer Productions Music, and CakeMix Recording Studio. Faulconer writes music for orchestra, various instrumental and choral groups, along with the music for feature films, and TV series, including the anime Dragon Ball Z. He recently completed twelve songs for A Little Spark, included in a new audiobook, an interactive children’s book, and an animated feature film in development.
He resides in Dallas with his wife Lisa and is the father of two sons.
Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on August 24, 2020, and 11:59 PM on September 24, 2020.
- One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of A Little Spark, autographed by author Chris Parsons.
- A downloadable audiobook of A Little Spark.
- A Little Spark USB drive with the A Little Spark music album.
- One set of Apple AirPods Pro for listening to the outstanding audiobook and music!
- Two (2) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of A Little Spark, autographed by author Chris Parsons.
- A downloadable audiobook of A Little Spark.
- Winners will be selected at random on or about September 29, 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: Zuroam Media.
Thanks for following along with us on A Little Spark awareness tour.
75 Comments
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