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The Adventures of Nicky and Charlie Through the Sprinkler - Book Tour and Giveaway

8/22/2022

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The Adventures of Nicky and Charlie Through the Sprinkler
by Charlie (Sarah Grace)
Genre: Children's Fantasy Picture Book 

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This book is the first in the series about two young brothers who beat the heat on a lazy summer day by using their imaginations to travel to different lands by transporting through a magic sprinkler. The pictures are meant to look like one of the boys drew them to help make the book more relatable to children and inspire imagination.


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Sarah Grace enjoys a variety of writing. Sarah is a mother of 3, and has worked in multiple careers. Sarah has a Master's Degree from National Louis University and she loves music, traveling and her family and friends. This story is based on games from her childhood.

This story is special because it transports adults back to the free and innocent play of their childhoods. Parents can enjoy it with their children and appreciate a sense of nostalgia while children expand their imagination and experience entertainment without a screen. It is designed to look like the characters drew the pictures to inspire creativity! 


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What inspired you to write this book?

When I was nannying for my cousin’s boys, they asked me to tell them a story. So, I made up a story about two little boys similar to them who went on different adventures. I used games from my own childhood and the boys loved it! I wrote the story down and with my husband’s encouragement decided to try to publish a children’s book. I didn’t know how to go about this so I partnered with KMP Entertainment who guided me through the process!

What can we expect from you in the future?
This story lends itself well to a series so there may be more adventures in store for Nicky and Charlie!

Do you have any “side stories” about the characters?
Not yet…

Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in the book?
The Adventures of Nicky and Charlie: Through the Sprinkler is about two young brothers – Nicky and Charlie. They are based on my cousin’s children, Colin and Nolan. I used the first letters of their first names and picked the first names that came to mind. Nicky is the younger brother, very spunky and adventurous. Charlie is the more responsible protective older brother who tries to keep Nicky safe from harm.

How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?
The boys I was babysitting for were bored on a hot summer day and asked me to tell them a story so I made one up based on them and had them play games that I played as a child. They loved the concept and asked me to tell them more Nicky and Charlie stories.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
This story makes me happy because it reminds me a simpler time – running through the sprinkler and using our imaginations as kids. It is very nostalgic and sweet.

Who designed your book covers?
KMP Entertainment and my illustrator Mia Vasquez.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
This was my first book and I learned SO much going through the process. There is a lot I would do differently now that I have a better idea of how things work.

Anything specific you want to tell your readers?
This story is different because it transports adults back to the free and innocent play of their childhoods. Parents can enjoy it with their children and appreciate a sense of nostalgia while children expand their imagination and experience entertainment without a screen. It encourages children to use their own imaginations and art skills and motivates them to explore!

What is your favorite part of this book and why?
When the boys travel to the first magical land – unicorn land. That one was always my favorite as a kid.

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
Real people (see above)

Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
I feel like I have control but I would be willing to loosen the reigns a little to see where the boys want to go!

Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.
This story is different because it transports adults back to the free and innocent play of their childhoods. Parents can enjoy it with their children and appreciate a sense of nostalgia while children expand their imagination and experience entertainment without a screen. It encourages children to use their own imaginations and art skills and motivates them to explore!

Have you written any other books that are not published?
No not yet

If your book had a candle, what scent would it be?
Fresh cut grass and sunscreen – SUMMER!

What did you edit out of this book?
I actually had to cut back a lot of unnecessary detail to make it shorter.


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31 Comments
Marcy Meyer
8/22/2022 06:59:44 am

The cover looks great. Sounds like a good children's book.

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Sarah Macko
8/22/2022 05:10:50 pm

Thank you Marcy!

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Rita Wray
8/22/2022 10:34:29 am

Sounds like a great book for kids.

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:11:11 pm

Thank you Rita!

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xjanelx78
8/22/2022 11:00:34 am

Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:11:26 pm

Thank you so much!

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wendy hutton
8/22/2022 01:55:59 pm

such a fun cover, thanks

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:11:45 pm

Thank you Wendy!

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Susan Smith
8/22/2022 02:04:14 pm

Sounds great! I like the cover.

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:12:04 pm

Thank you Susan!

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Terri Quick
8/22/2022 03:32:49 pm

Cool cover

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:12:21 pm

Thank you Terri!

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bn100
8/22/2022 03:40:57 pm

fun

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:12:40 pm

Thank you!

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Sherry
8/22/2022 03:41:19 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 05:14:28 pm

Thanks Sherry!

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Sarah Macko link
8/22/2022 05:10:05 pm

Thank you all so much!! I am so excited to share this story with you!! Please contact me if you purchase the book so I can send you the bookmarks and stickers!!

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Kim Kern
8/22/2022 07:19:20 pm

I think children will like your book!

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Sarah Grace
8/22/2022 07:31:42 pm

Thank you so much, Kim!

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Piroska
8/22/2022 07:23:37 pm

This sounds like a wonderful children's book. I know my grandkids would love it!

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Sarah Grace link
8/22/2022 07:32:30 pm

Thank you so much! If you order from my website I will send you stickers and a bookmark for them too! :-)

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Beyond Comps
8/23/2022 06:29:17 am

Great cover!

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Sarah Grace
8/23/2022 09:37:16 am

Thank you so much!

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Wendy Jensen
8/23/2022 12:18:28 pm

The book details sound like a great book for children.

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Sarah Grace
8/23/2022 12:21:56 pm

Thanks Wendy!

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Heather Mahley
8/27/2022 04:29:27 pm

Sounds like a great read

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Sarah Grace
8/29/2022 07:32:26 am

Thank you so much

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Jen L
8/28/2022 11:23:52 am

Enjoyed the interview

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Sarah Grace
8/29/2022 07:32:50 am

Thanks Jen!

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Thomas Gibson
8/28/2022 11:44:46 pm

Congrats on your tour! The cover art is excellent.

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Sarah Grace
8/29/2022 07:33:19 am

Thank you Thomas!

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