Tanks and Tractors: A Tale of Bravery and Bond by Mac Moonstone IS LIVE & he’s giving away a copy!
Tanks and Tractors: A Tale of Bravery and Bond <— MOMS!! LOOKING FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS? Take a look at this one! The author is today’s newsletter sponsor!
Introducing Mac Moonstone: A seasoned traveler and a natural storyteller, Mac Moonstone makes his exhilarating debut in children’s literature with “Tanks and Tractors: A Tale of Bravery and Bond”. Mac brings a wealth of experience from his adventures around the globe, seamlessly weaving enchanting tales that resonate with young hearts and minds.
So what’s it about?
In the heart of the radiant Sunflower Fields, meet Johnny the Tractor, a dedicated guardian of his beloved home. But tranquility is threatened when Tanya the Tank and her crew arrive, poised to disrupt the harmony.
Witness an extraordinary tale of bravery, as Johnny stands tall to protect his world. Amidst the thunder of engines and the clash of metal, an unexpected act of kindness lights the spark of a profound friendship.
This captivating story unfolds, teaching us that empathy and understanding have the power to bridge the deepest divides.
A Treasure for Educators and Parents:The goal of this tale is to offer a rich platform for discussions on resolution, compassion, environmental stewardship, and the power of friendship, with an aim to nurture compassionate young minds. Through his captivating stories, Mac Moonstone aspires to gently guide children in understanding the world’s complexities. With simple yet profound lessons woven into each tale, he aims to instill universal values of good citizenship and kindness in young minds.
A Series That Will Capture Hearts Worldwide: This book marks the beginning of a series that promises to be an instant favorite among boys and girls across the globe. Mac Moonstone’s storytelling prowess shines, promising a journey of wonder, learning, and adventure in every subsequent release.
Join Mac Moonstone on this extraordinary adventure and discover the magic that lies in understanding and compassion.
The author’s inspiration:
Mac Moonstone is a recently retired Air Force Colonel, he has served in many high-level positions over his career and has traveled the world. Since a young age he has loved to write and to tell stories, but knew it was best to wait until he hung up his uniform before publishing.
When the Ukraine conflict started in February 2022, Mac, like the rest of the world was surprised at the resistance that the smaller Ukraine was able to the larger Russia; and he took particular note of images and stories coming back of Ukrainian farm tractors pulling away Russian tanks. It was an incredible image and Mac knew there was a children’s story of inspiration to pull from those images.
This is his first book, but he is already working on a second that introduce new heroes in the South Pacific Ocean.
FUN FACTS:
1.) Mac was able to team with an incredible Illustrator team from Spain, Creative Illustrations Studio, who brought Johhny the Tractor, Tanya the Tank, and the rest of the characters to life. The illustrations are vivid and exciting.
2.) Mac originally outlined the text of Tanks and Tractors: A Tale of Bravery and Bond in early 2022, but due to his position he decided to fold it up and set it aside. A year and a half later, he decided he was going to retire and with that publish the book.
An excerpt (mid way through):
Johnny was worried but didn’t give up. He was always coming up with new ideas. One day, it started raining. It rained and rained until areas of the fields turned into big pools of mud.
The tanks, heavy and bulky, got stuck in the mud. Tanya was one of them.
Johnny saw Tanya struggling in the mud. He knew he could leave her there, but Johnny was kind. Johnny was not just a tractor, he was a friend, a helper, a problem-solver. Even though Tanya was a Tank and they were supposed to be on different sides, Johnny knew in his heart that everyone deserved help when they needed it.
With a deep breath, he revved his engine, making it rumble like a friendly lion’s roar, and trudged over to Tanya. The mud squelched under his big tractor wheels, but he pushed on, showing his brave determination.
Reaching Tanya, he attached a strong, sturdy rope to her. The rope was just like the ones used in a tug-of-war game, but this was no game. This was a rescue mission.
NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY:
How to enter for a chance to win it?
Just leave a comment below (or better yet, tell me your child’s favorite book 😉 ), and by 10pm EST, Sunday, January 28th, 2024, I will randomly select one lucky commenter as the winner).
The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond confirming their mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The book will be sent to the winner by the authors.
U.S. ONLY but all are welcome to comment!
