Bird Hugs Blog Tour (review & giveaway)

Bird Hugs 

by Ged Adamson 

2/1/20 

Two Lions 

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Bernard isn’t like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can’t seem to fly. He’s left wondering what his wings are good for…if they’re even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced. 

Praise for Bird Hugs: 

“Readers will agree: All differences should be hugged, er, embraced.” —Kirkus Reviews 

“The lesson is a simple, familiar one—selflessness and sympathy are key to making friends—but Adamson’s gentle humor and his eager-eyed characters’ yearning become an eloquent testimony to the power of a little TLC.” —Publishers Weekly 

Ged Adamson’s Bird Hugs is an endearing and delightful picture book about a unique bird, named Bernard, whose extra-long wings may not allow him to fly, but make him an extra-special hugger. 

Like Bernard, Bird Hugs has a lot of heart! With infectious funnies, charming storytelling, and a whimsical voice, Bird Hugs delivers a sweet and tender message about embracing and celebrating our differences, and the beautiful power of kindness, friendship, and love. Adamson pairs his heartwarming tale with lushly colored illustrations, full of fun textures, engaging styles, and silly characters and scenes. 

Little readers will delight in Bernard’s joyous journey and wholly embrace Bird Hug’s wonderful message! 

Ged Adamson is a children’s book author and illustrator. His picture books include A Fox Found a Box; Douglas, You Need Glasses!; Shark Dog!; and Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed). He has also worked as a cartoonist, storyboard artist, and composer for film and TV. He lives in London with his partner, Helen, and son, Rex. To learn more, visit his website: https://gedadamson.myportfolio.com/home-page 

Twitter: @ged_adamson 

Instagram: @gedadamson 

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Douglas, You're A Genius Blog Tour (review)

Douglas, You’re A Genius 

By Ged Adamson 

September 11, 2018 

Penguin Random House 

Source: pub 

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Laugh along with a dog named Douglas and his pal Nancy in this silly follow-up to Douglas, You Need Glasses! as the friends execute outrageous plans to meet their neighbors.  

Pals Nancy and Douglas think their baseball game is over after their ball rolls through a hole in the fence. But when the ball rolls back, followed by a note in an unfamiliar language, they have to discover who's on the other side of the fence. And so in a series of truly outrageous--and hilarious--stunts, Nancy tries to launch, vault, and fly Douglas over to the other side to see what's what. Finally, after all Nancy's plans fail, Douglas gets his turn to execute a plan--and it works! And who do they find? New friends who speak Spanish. Readers will laugh out loud at the antics in this zany picture book, which proves that working together makes everything more fun. 

A missing-then-mysteriously-returned baseball sets Nancy and her dog Douglas on a mission to meet their neighbors on the other side of a VERY tall hedge. Nancy has a plan then another and another, but will they work? And just who’s waiting on the other side? 

Ged Adamson’s Douglas, You’re A Genius is a cleverly cheeky and laugh-out-loud new picture book! The endearing and sweetly charming Nancy and doggo Douglas make for an irresistibly likable pair. Little readers will have an absolute blast watching each of Nancy’s outrageous and awesomely over-the-top plans unfold and their results will leave readers excitingly bemused. Adamson’s amusing and intricate illustrations will captivate and entertain readers with their ability to perfectly capture the story’s humor and can-do-attitude. 

Douglas, You’re A Genius is a delightful romp full of laughs, fun characters, and great messages about hardwork and friendship. 

GED ADAMSON is the author and illustrator of Douglas, You Need Glasses!;I Want to Grow; Shark Dog!, and most recently, Douglas, You’re a Genius! He has worked as a cartoonist, a storyboard artist, and a music composer. It was always his ambition to write and illustrate picture books. Ged lives in London with his family. Learn more at gedadamson.com and follow him on Twitter at @ged_adamson.