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
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