Title: Roar-Choo! | Author: Charlotte Cheng | Illustrator: Dan Santat | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Rocky Pond Books | Release Date: April 9, 2024 | ISBN: 9780593531754

Publisher’s Book Summary: Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle).

Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world!

But this dragon can’t stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup.

It’s only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing for story time.

My Thoughts: Inspired by the mythical relationship between a dragon and a phoenix in Chinese folklore, these two famously different characters deal with having a cold in their own ways. Big, bold Dragon can’t seem to take a break from what dragons do best…ROAR, until sneezes get in the way at the end of each repetitive stanza. Sympathetic Phoenix tries to help, but soon becomes ill (as good friends often do and parents can well relate). Finally, Dragon and Phoenix truly empathize with each other and take a much needed rest together in a cozy, calm resolution.

Bold, textured illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner, Dan Santat, highlight the emotions of the characters in a striking green and orange palette. Young readers can feel the strength of Dragon in a tense sneeze and the warmth of Phoenix pouring tea.

Roar-Choo is a unique, emotive and tender story, especially well-suited for little ones with runny noses!

Charlotte Cheng’s writing credits include Night Market Rescue, Explore China: A Mulan Discovery Book and BoBo Loves Dumplings, and she has illustrated the picture books Silly McGilly and A Moment in Time. In the field of education, she has written and illustrated K-12 curriculum for a variety of companies such as LeapFrog, Disney, and Wonder Workshop. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

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About the Illustrator: Dan Santat is the National Book Award-winning, Caldecott Medal–winning and New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the middle grade graphic memoir A First Time for Everything. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, including Dav Pilkey’s Ricky Ricotta series. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets.

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One (1) grand prize winner receives:

– A signed copy of Night Market Rescue

– A $100 visa gift card

-A free 30-minute children’s book writing consultation with Charlotte Cheng

One (1) winner receives:

A signed copy of Night Market Rescue

-A free 30-minute children’s book writing consultation with Charlotte Cheng

Three (3) winners receive:

A signed copy of Night Market Rescue

ROAR-CHOO! Virtual Book Tour Dates

Monday, March 25, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Virtual Book Tour Kick-Off

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Pages for Paige Book Review of Roar-Choo!

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Momma Spot Book Review of Roar-Choo!

Thursday, March 28, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Roar-Choo!

Friday, March 29, 2024 Life Is What It’s Called An Interview with Charlotte Cheng

Monday, April 1, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Roar-Choo!

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 My Reading Getaway Book Review of Roar-Choo!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Barbara Ann Mojica Book Review of Roar-Choo!

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Q&A with Deborah Kalb An Interview with Charlotte Cheng

Friday, April 19, 2024 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review of Roar-Choo!

A sincere thank you to the author and publisher for a copy of this book. I reviewed this book in partnership with The Children’s Book Review. The opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.