The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best Tour is presented in partnership* with Shenandoah Chefalo and The Children’s Book Review.
Hop into a heartfelt journey of healing and hope as we kick off the virtual book tour for The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best by Shenandoah Chefalo.
The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best is a tender and empowering story that follows young Lil Shen as she navigates the heartache of losing her beloved grandmother. When a soft, seemingly ordinary stuffed bunny named Bunny Best arrives, it becomes a comforting guide through her grief—helping her express big emotions, hold onto cherished memories, and discover the quiet strength within herself. With gentle storytelling and a message of resilience, this beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for young readers facing change, loss, or emotional challenges.
“Gentle, uplifting, and non-triggering, The Best Bunny is a perfect prop for launching conversations with young readers about loss, change, and emotions.”
—The Children’s Book Review
Readers joining us on this virtual book tour have a chance to win one of ten hardcover copies of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best. And for one extra-lucky grand prize winner, there’s something truly special: a signed copy of the book, a snuggly Bunny Best plush companion of your very own, and an Amazon Gift Card to inspire more cozy reading moments. Don’t miss out on your chance to win!
The Best Bunny
Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Author Interview with Shenandoah Chefalo |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Thursday, June 31, 2025 All Done Monkey Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Shenandoah Chefalo |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 The Children’s Book Review 5 Special Books for Children About Losing a Grandparent |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @avainbookland Instagram Post about The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 @bored_military_wife Instagram Post about The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 One More Exclamation Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 @nissa_the.bookworm Book Review of The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 Me Two Books Author Interview with Shenandoah Chefalo |
The Best Bunny
Book Giveaway
The Best Bunny: Book Giveaway
About the Book
The Best Bunny: The Adventures of Lil Shen
Written by Shenandoah Chefalo
Illustrated by Alena Tkach
Ages: 4-6 | 28 Pages
Publisher: Self Published (2025) | ISBN: 979-8990059412
Publisher’s Book Summary: When Lil Shen loses her beloved grandmother, her world suddenly feels unfamiliar, quiet, and full of sadness. On a day filled with gray skies and heavy hearts, she receives a mysterious gift—an ordinary-looking stuffed bunny with extraordinary comfort to offer. Bunny Best, a soft companion stitched with love, becomes her guide through grief, helping Lil Shen remember, imagine, and feel all the feelings she thought she had to hide.
Tenderly told and beautifully illustrated, The Best Bunny is a story of loss, resilience, and healing. Through imagination and the memory of love, Lil Shen discovers that she doesn’t have to be “okay” to move forward. She has to do her best.
Inspired by author Shenandoah Chefalo’s lived experience in the foster care system and her work in trauma-informed care, this heartfelt picture book is an essential resource for families, educators, and professionals helping children navigate grief, big emotions, and life’s most complex changes.
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About the Author
Shenandoah Chefalo is a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and expert trauma-informed specialist with more than 20 years of leadership consulting experience. As the Founder and Lead Strategist of Chefalo Consulting, she helps governmental, public, and private organizations integrate trauma-informed practices to create more effective and equitable systems.
Plagued and embarrassed by her name and shaped by a nomadic childhood filled with instability and loss, Shenandoah developed a tough skin early on. Her lived experiences—including foster care, poverty, and homelessness—taught her to navigate adversity, build resilience, and understand people deeply. These qualities later fueled her passion to transform broken systems.
After nearly two decades as a Law Office Administrator, Shenandoah became disturbed by the revolving door of people entering the criminal justice system. She pursued certification through Coach U and became a life coach—an experience that gave her new insight into her own trauma and the systemic failures she had endured.
Research into the U.S. foster care system revealed staggering statistics: over 400,000 children in care daily, 61% aging out without housing, 50% incarcerated within two years, and 80% of death row inmates having spent time in care. These revelations compelled her to share her story publicly and advocate for reform.
Her memoir, Garbage Bag Suitcase, confronts the hard truths of foster care while charting a personal journey of healing. Shenandoah is also the author of several best-selling e-books, including Setting Your Vision and Defining Your Goals, which help trauma-informed leaders implement change, build mental wellness, and strengthen communities.
Her newest book, The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best (releasing July 22, 2025), marks her debut in children’s literature. Inspired by her own childhood, the story models emotional resilience, compassion, and hope for young readers navigating their own challenges.
Shenandoah holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science from Michigan State University. She is a Core Essentials Graduate of Coach U, a Certified Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, a member of the National Speakers Association, and an active volunteer both nationally and internationally. She is also known for her expertise in social media marketing and is currently working on her next book, Hiking for Stillness.
For more information, visit chefaloconsulting.com/books.
Thanks for following along with us on Shenandoah Chefalo’s The Best Bunny: Adventures of Lil Shen and Her Inspirational Sidekick Bunny Best awareness tour!
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