Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer - Book Tour & Review + Giveaway

Join us for this tour from Oct 19 to Nov 13, 2020!

Book Details:

Book Title:  Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer

Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  40 pages

Genre:  Picture Book

Publisher:  Sarah Sommer

Release date:   October 2020

Content Rating:  G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language

 

Book Description:

It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.

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My Review

Animals at the Office is an adorable children's book that follows an alligator on his first day at a new office job. He meets his co-workers and tries to fit in with them by acting like them, but soon discovers it's not quite working out. Alligator is ready to call it quits, thinking he's not cut out for his new job. Until he talks to his boss. 
I really enjoyed this story. I read it with my son, and while he only really cared about the animals in the illustrations, I thought the story itself was really great. And I could relate to Alligator in terms of having first-day jitters when it comes to a new job and being around new people.
I also think the book teaches kids a valuable lesson--that it's okay to just be yourself. Don't try to be like someone else just to fit in. Everyone is different and has their own strengths. Play into those. Be who you are. That's all. 
With an easy to read rhyme scheme and fun, colorful illustrations, Animals at the Office is a must have for younger readers.
5 stars!

Meet the Author:

Sarah Sommer enjoys working with words in a way that makes the story feel musical and rhythmical, which is a reflection of her first career in music as a professional clarinetist. She is passionate about animals and enjoys nature, the arts, and dark chocolate.

connect with the author:  website  ~  facebook  ~  instagram  ~  goodreads

 

Tour Schedule:

 

Oct 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 19 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Animals at the Office / guest post / giveaway

Oct 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 21 – Welcome To MLM Opinion's Reviews – book review of Animals at the Office

Oct 21 - Bound 4 Escape – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 21 - A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 21 - Amy's Booket List – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 22 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 22 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 23 – Nighttime Reading Center – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 23 - A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 26 – She Just Loves Books – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 27 – Splashes of Joy – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 27- Amy's Booket List – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 28 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 28 - Cuzinlogic - book spotlight / giveaway

Oct 29 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Oct 29 - My Journey Back – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Oct 30 – Reading is My Passion – book review of The Goose on the Roof

Nov 2 – Welcome To MLM Opinion's Reviews – book review of The Goose on the Roof

Nov 3 – She Just Loves Books – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Nov 3 - My Journey Back – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 4 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 4 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Animals at the Office / guest post / giveaway

Nov 5 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Nov 5 - Pick a Good Book – book review of Animals at the Office / author interview / giveaway

Nov 6 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review of Animals at the Office / guest post / giveaway

Nov 6 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Nov 9 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 9 - One Frugal Girl – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 10 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review of Animals at the Office / giveaway

Nov 10 - Pick a Good Book – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 11 – Bigreadersite – book review of Animals at the Office

Nov 12 – Bigreadersite – book review of The Goose on the Roof

Nov 12 - Reading is My Passion – book review of Animals at the Office

Nov 13 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review of The Goose on the Roof / giveaway

Nov 13 - One Frugal Girl – book review of Animals at the Office / author interview / giveaway

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