All the Small Wonderful Things Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Kate Foster and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us for the virtual book tour of Kate Foster’s heart-warming novel All the Small Wonderful Things (a Junior Library Guild Selection 2023)!
Follow the delightful journey of an autistic boy and his loyal furry companion as they strive to win the ultimate prize at a dog show. Alex will light up your soul through his insightful voice and show you the power of perseverance and kindness. So, get ready to embark on a journey of hope and inspiration with All the Small Wonderful Things!
“This charming, empathetic story centers the engaging voice of a boy who has a strong set of strategies for doing his best.”
—Kirkus Reviews
To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for the chance to win an autographed hardcover copy of All the Small Wonderful Things—a $100 donation will be made to a rescue dog charity of the winner’s choice!
All the Small Wonderful Things
Virtual Book Tour Dates
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 The Children’s Book Review Book Tour Kick-Off |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 The Fairview Review Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author Interview with Kate Foster |
| Friday, October 27, 2023 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 A Novel Mind Author Interview with Kate Foster |
| Monday, October 30, 2023 Pages for Paige Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 One More Exclamation Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 Heart to Heart Author Interview with Kate Foster |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things and Little Free Library Drop |
| Monday, November 6, 2023 Mommy’s Memorandum Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 My Reading Getaway An Article by Kate Foster |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review Kate Foster’s Favorite Childhood Books |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 Froggy Teach Read Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Tuesday, November 14, 2023 The Momma Spot Book Review of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Twirling Book Princess Book Spotlight of All the Small Wonderful Things |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Kate Foster |
All the Small Wonderful Things
Book Giveaway
All the Small Wonderful Things: Book Giveaway
About the Book
All the Small Wonderful Things
Written by Kate Foster
Ages 8+ | 240 Pages
Publisher: Candlewick | ISBN-13: 9781536225808
Publisher’s Book Summary: In an endearing story about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal, Alex is convinced that winning a trophy at the dog show will help him make a real friend at last.
Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the Cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right? If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought—unless, maybe, friendship is about something more than popularity.
This charming story, told through Alex’s clear and honest voice, navigates relationships of all stripes between classmates, new neighbors, family, and, of course, a kid and his dog. After all, friendship isn’t one-size-fits-all—maybe it’s found in the small things where you least expect it.
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About the Author
Kate Foster is a children’s author writing about friends, family, and dogs. Originally from a small town in the southeast of England, she now lives on the stunning Gold Coast in Australia with her family and second-hand dogs. She is passionate about encouraging and teaching a wider understanding of autism and mental illness via a positive approach and representation in both her books as well as her presentations and talks.
For more information, visit www.kfosterbooks.com.
Thanks for following along with us on the All the Small Wonderful Things Awareness Tour!
114 Comments
The power of pets and perseverance never grows old.
very sweet story
“finding a friend” this would be a good book for zay to learn about
This book sounds like a very interesting story.
I would like to win this giveaway because we love books about dogs!
This story with an autumn book cover looks good for teaching kids the power of empathy with an autistic main character and a dog. My grandkids would feel like the book has a different perspective, showing another way of living.
This sounds like a wonderful book for my sons classroom.
about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal,
Would be good for zay to learn about autistic
I would like to win this for my grandchildren.
I like to hear about neurodivergent viewpoints!
This Is so much fun!!🤞🤞
Love the donation as well!
This book has a wonderful message to learn and sounds like a very interesting read.
Sounds like a terrific read, and the donation is solid too.
The dog looks so cute!
Looks like a wonderful book. I have grandchildren on the spectrum and we all love dogs.
ALWAYS LOVE TO HAVE CHILDRENS BOOK, I DONATE TO MY CHURCHS CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
perseverance and kindness two words that all kids need to learn about
Would love to win for my son, we have 2 dogs who he loves so much!
This would be a great book to add to my great-granddaughter’s gifts for Christmas. I enjoy and encourage reading books about dogs and the unconditional friendship and love.
This book is so sweet, would love to win it for my son, who has 2 dogs.
I would like my niece to know how to do her best!
We have had several rescue dogs (Lupe the chihuahua mix lives with us now.” Great story for neurotypical kids too.
Sounds like a book with a thoughtful message.
I would like to win this book and read it not only to my grandchildren, but also share it with other children in the family. Has a really good message.
I need a new book to read to my grandkids.
I like to read to my grandaughter
What a nice story to read to my son.
All would enjoy learning about
This book is meant for my family.
I would like to be charmed by this story!
It would be something my niece’s would enjoy.
I could read it with my grandaughter
I am looking forward to reading this book to Ariadne.
This book has a great message. Would love to read it to my son.
The book sounds like a growing book zay would learn from
I would love to win this book and read it to my son. He is a big reader.
This book is definitely on my list.
I like books about friendship!
I like the illustrations
Great message, would love to read it to my son!
Perfect book for my family.
This book has a great message about kids with different abilities, and I would love to share it with my son.
perseverance and kindness zay has both and she uses them good book for her
Inclusiveness is so important. This book rocks.
Sounds like a good read for my niece!
The dog is really cute!
I love the message with the little boy and his dog. My son has two dogs and I would love to read this to him.
A very special book for my special grandchildren.
zay would enjoy and learn from
This book has a wonderful message, would love to read it to my son.
My dog Lupe came from Animal Haven, a rescue facility in NYC. She adores my grandchildren.
I like that the dog is a cockapoo!
I love loyal furry companions!
This sounds like a book that many people will enjoy.
This book has a little boy who loves dogs, just like my son.
Looking forward to reading this with my neurodivergent grandkids.
Sounds like a very sweet story, would love to share it with my son.
I like delightful journeys!
pets and their friends
Lovely book and lovely topic.
I would love to win this because I love spoiling my granddaughters with books.
I would like to hear Alex’s insight!!