Play with Me Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Kat Chen and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us on a picnic playdate as we explore Kat Chen’s Play with Me!
Is your toddler looking for someone to play with? Together, take part in a picnic playdate with this collaborative board book of small learnings and tender moments. Play along with us as we embark on our virtual book tour of Play with Me.
This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation.
Play with Me is a perfect companion for young readers, for learning social skills, or just for whiling away a few quiet minutes with a friend.
—The Children’s Book Review
Now it’s your turn to play. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a signed copy of Play with Me and a $25 Amazon gift card!
Play with Me Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Play with Me |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Me Two Books Author Interview with Kat Chen |
| Friday, April 5, 2024 Book Zone Reviews Book Review of Play with Me |
| Monday, April 8, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Play with Me |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Play with Me |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog Book Review of Play with Me |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Play with Me |
| Friday, April 12, 2024 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review of Play with Me |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Play with Me |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Play with Me |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Life is What it’s called Author Interview with Kat Chen |
| Thursday, April 18, 2024 Froggy Read Teach Book Review of Play with Me |
| Friday, April 19, 2024 A Blue Box Full Of Books Instagram and TikTok Post |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Guest Post |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Play with Me Book Spotlight |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Star Girls Magical Tale Book Review of Play with Me |
Play with Me Book Giveaway
Play with Me: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Play with Me
Written by Kat Chen
Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
Ages 1+ | 24 Pages
Publisher: Rise x Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 9780593659717
Publisher’s Book Summary: This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. The picnic playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive experience that will provide readers with a reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics.
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About the Author
Kat Chen is the author of several bestselling contemporary and historical romance books. She also serves on the advisory board for Books for Newborns.
After becoming a grandmother and spending most of her free time helping with “the fun stuff”—conversations, crayons, and crawling—she was inspired to delve into children’s books and help kids master the art of simple conversation through shared play.
Learn more about Kat and her work at kat-chen.com.
About the Illustrator
Lorraine Nam is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood drawing pictures and folding origami to pass the time at her parents’ jewelry store. She now spends her days combining those two loves to create her illustrations.
She is the illustrator of the picture book biography on Neil deGrasse Tyson, Look Up With Me, and the upcoming Wei Skates On, by Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen.
Learn more about Lorraine and her work at www.lorrainename.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Kat Chen’s Play with Me awareness tour!
128 Comments
I’d like to win this because I am a book lover of all kinds. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
This sounds like a cool story.
Thanks for this giveaway opportunity.
Would like to read this book with my grandson.
Sounds like a fabulous book.
Adorable cover
Bagels & cream chesse
A cute, yummy story.
Awesome giveaway
I would bring antacids.
Social skills are so important to learn.
I’d bring some cheesecake
Joyful cover
Bug spray.
An important lesson to learn.
Sounds like a winner.
Great choice of colors
Gum
This book is beautifully illustrated.
Cute cover.
I like to bring iced tea to a picnic.
Liking the storyline
A cute book.
Sounds great.
Best of luck everyone
Just saying hello.
An awesome story.
Great title
I love to bring a fresh fruit salad because it is cold and refreshing on a picnic!
It’s so important for children to learn social skills.
Great characters
Nachos
We would be excited to get this book.
Nice book.
How is life these days?
This book sounds like a sweet story.
Too adorable
Looks okay
So adorable
Have a good Sunday.
I like to bring watermelon to a picnic.
A very nice giveaway.
Good luck to everyone
Have any ideas for your next book?
It’s so important to teach children and develop their social skills.
Great book for kids
How many books do you write per year?
I like to bring potato chips and dips to picnics.
Sounds good.
Cute story
Happy May! This book has a positive message.
Sounds like a fun read.
This sounds like a wonderful read! Thanks so much for sharing it!
How was your April?
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book for my grandson.
I’d like to win so I can read it to my son and build his little library!
This looks like a really cute book, I hope I win it! Thank you!
I bring snacks since it is picnic
Good luck everyone
Lot’s of yummy snacks!
I would love to gift this to my niece
Hope you enjoyed your tour.
This sounds like such a cute book!
Seem like a great read for kids.