This post is sponsored by Expound Publicity. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
Careful what you open. That innocent-looking book on Luella’s shelf? It’s no bedtime story—it’s a portal. And when Luella drags her best friend, Lino, inside, they tumble into one wild adventure after another: chasing a lost leprechaun, dodging pirates on the high seas, escaping screeching bats in a pitch-black cave. Each page flips them into someplace new, and you never know what’s waiting on the other side.
Tara Lala writes with the kind of excitement that grabs kids fast. The story barrels forward with just the right mix of danger, wonder, and laughs. Beneath all the thrills is a theme parents and teachers will love: books are magic. They can take you anywhere. They can even turn a phone-loving skeptic like Lino into a true believer.
The illustrations by Francesca Pesci are bright, bold, and cinematic. They don’t just decorate the story—they throw you into it. Castles tower, flowers loom, fairies sparkle, and every portal feels like it’s pulling you off the page right alongside Luella and Lino.
What I love most is how personal this book feels. Tara Lala clearly remembers what it’s like to lose yourself in stories—and she invites kids to feel that same rush. Luella’s Library is part fantasy, part friendship story, and all heart. A book about books, packed with adventure, and just the right amount of “what’s hiding in the dark?”
If you’re looking for a story to make kids ditch their screens and dive headfirst into reading—this is it.
GIVEAWAY
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Luella’s Library: Book GiveawayABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Tara Lala
Illustrated by Francesca Pesci
Ages: 8-10 | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891384798
Publisher’s Book Summary: Luella loves to read books, but her best friend, Lino, doesn’t.
What Lino soon discovers is that the books in Luella’s library are magical! When one of her books transports them to an enchanted land, they have to face unexpected obstacles and help new friends.
Will Luella and Lino complete their journeys along the way? Will they be able to help their new friend find his way back home? Or will Lino choose his phone over the adventures Luella’s library has in store?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tara Lala lives in Los Angeles, California. She has enjoyed writing since she was five years old, and is now attending the University of Southern California. She wrote Luella’s Library when she was twenty, and hopes that her readers will be inspired to put down their phones and pick up an exciting new book to read. You can check out her other books: Twincesses, Tails from Down Under, An Alani Adventure, and Minty the Mischievous Elf. Follow her on Instagram at @taralalaofficial for more!
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TOUR SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025The Children’s Book ReviewTour Kick-Off for Luella’s Library |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025The Starlit PathBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Thursday, September 11, 2025Q&As with Deborah KalbAuthor Interview with Tara Lala |
| Friday, September 12, 2025icefairy’s Treasure ChestBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Monday, September 15, 2025Deliciously SavvyGuest Post about Luella’s Library |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025Country Mamas With KidsBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025Crafty Moms ShareBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025The Fairview ReviewBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Friday, September 19, 2025Un Viaje en LibroBook Activity for Luella’s Library |
| Monday, September 22, 2025One More ExclamationBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025Froggy Read TeachBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025@bored_military_wifeBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025avainbooklandBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Friday, September 26, 2025Lisa’s ReadingBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Monday, September 29, 2025Sybrina’s Book BlogGuest Post about Luella’s Library |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2025Confessions of a Book AddictBook Spotlight on Luella’s Library |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025Me Two BooksAuthor Interview with Tara Lala |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025A Blue Box Full of BooksBook Review of Luella’s Library |
| Monday, October 6, 2025@nissa_the.bookwormBook Review of Luella’s Library |
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