Welcome to Book Zone Reviews’ stop on the Blog Tour for Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day! by Allia Zobel Nolan, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day by Allia Zobel Nolan Illustrator: Alexandra Colombo
Published by Kregel Children's Books on August 13, 2024
ISBN: ISBN-13 978-0825448577
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 32
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“Can you send me some patience, God? Please?”
Harriet’s mom calls her Harriet Hurry-Up–and it’s easy to see why. There’s nothing this little girl can’t stand more than waiting. From a slowpokey sun that won’t rise before she does, to the shy sprouts on her school potato experiment, to the long line at the store with Mom, everything takes forever for Harriet. Why, oh, why can’t this day just go faster?
But with her Gran’s help, this impatient little girl is learning to trust God’s timing and find the blessings he puts in every single day–if she can just slow down long enough to see them.
With rhymed text that kids will love and colorful, whimsical illustrations full of surprises, Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day! will quickly become a family favorite. It’s perfect for birthdays, back-to-school reading, and for anyone–child or adult–who finds that having patience is hard.
My Thoughts
Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day is a timely book. We are in an era where everything is moving at the speed of light so, of course, we wish that God would comply with our desires and move at our speed.
This book is combatting that mindset by being a tool that families can use to teach their children that God’s timing is perfect and waiting on Him is never a bad thing to do.
The characters come alive with vibrant colors that pull you in and make you want to be part of the story. I love the symbolism of Harriet on skates while her mom walks.
I also love that even though Harriet is impatient, she knows exactly where to go for help. She prays to God constantly to help her be patient. This is a great example of what to do.
The scripture at the front of the book spoke to me,
I will use it myself as I, too, have a problem with patience.
What I Liked
– Bright colors and the artwork
– Scriptures included
– Suggestions for parents and grandparents at the back of the book
– Rhyming worked well with the storyline
What Gave Me Pause
– Not a thing. I wanted more.
Key Takeaway
– Patience comes with prayer and practice.
My Recommendation:
– Great for classrooms, homes, libraries, and Sunday school.
I am thankful for the complimentary copy received. This review is written voluntarily.
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About the Author
Allia Zobel Nolan is the author of over 150 traditionally published titles. Her books reflect her two main passions: God and cats. Recent titles include Cat Confessions: A Kitty-Come-Clean Tell-All Book (over 130,000+ copies sold); The Worrywart’s Prayer Book, winner of the gold medal first place 2022 Indie Book Award for Christian Non-Fiction; Laugh Out Loud:40 Women Humorists Celebrate Then and Now…Before We Forget, finalist in the 2019 Indie Book Awards for Humor, the classic bestselling children’s book, What I Like About Me: a Book about Differences, and the sequel, What I Like About You: a Book About Acceptance finalist in the 2020 Indie Book Awards for Children’s Picture Books. God Made Us Just Right, from Kregel Publishers, won a 2022 Catholic Media Award for best children’s book. Her latest picture book Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day is currently on presale and will be published August 13, 2024. She lives and writes with her husband, Desmond, their two fur babies, Nolan Nolan, and Colleen Fiona Shannon, and their recently-adopted shelter dog, Miss Kitty, in New England.
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Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a signed copy of Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day, a Harriet doll, and book-themed gift items!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 21, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 28, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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great review, Dee! I enjoyed reading your thoughts 🙂
Thanks for the support. This was a great read!
Thank you so much for the lovely, insightful review. You “got” Harriet and I’m thankful you shared your thoughts so eloquently. Thanks so much. Allia
You are so welcome! I love it when the author stops by and enjoys my thoughts of their thoughts. Lol. This is a great series. I would love to read more.