Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to share my opinion.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Mrs. Gourd
Written by Jody Bucher
Illustrated by Monica Violet Joy & Asha Butler
Ages: 4+ | 40 Pages
Publisher: Ingram Spark (2026) | ISBN: Hardcover: 979-8-9894987-1-0 | Paperback: 979-8-9894987-0-3
My Review
Moms have seen this story before. Three (or a different number of) little children who do not want to go to bed, and mom is exhausted. Sound familiar? Then all of the sudden a British nanny appears and everything is about to change.
In this book two little boys and their sister are out of control. They are having so much fun and between them and their dogs, the house is a disaster area. They have not been listening to their mom and she’s so tired. The children love the new lady, Mrs Gourd, even when she speaks with a firm voice.
She reads a funny book and they begin to giggle. Then, Mrs. Gourd reads book after book until the children get sleepy. When they are about to fall asleep, they speak her real name….mom. This sweet book will keep your child laughing and then turn it all into a precious moment between mom and child.
Publisher’s Book Summary: Anyone who’s had to put children to bed knows how unpredictable the routine of bedtime can be. Enter—Mrs. Gourd. When Mom finds herself at her wits’ end, Mrs. Gourd’s unexpected arrival changes the course of bedtime—in a good way. Taking charge in her persnickety, silly way, Mrs. Gourd wrangles in bedtime, leaving the reader amused, and best of all, those little ones drifting off into dreamland. When all else fails, it’s Mrs. Gourd to the rescue!
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Bucher (Levar) learned to improv while tap dancing in her grandparents’ kitchen as a child. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember, but her life experience as a mom led her to write this, her first book. A working mom of three (a daughter and twin boys), she has channeled her artistic and linguistic talents as a brand-builder, copywriter, and creative director but considers her children her greatest work of art.
To learn more, visit www.mrsgourdbooks.com.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Monday, June 15, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Book List featuring Mrs. Gourd |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Me Two Books Author Interview with Jody Bucher |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Starlit Path Instagram Reel about Mrs. Gourd |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Fairview Review Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 @bored_military_wife Instagram Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 Little Free Library Mystery Network Instagram Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 @avainbookland Instagram Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @meghenslittlelibrary Instagram Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 @MaryLanniReads Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @thechildrensbookreview Instagram Reel of Mrs. Gourd |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Sybrina’s Book Blog Guest Post about Mrs. Gourd |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Jody Bucher |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Mrs. Gourd |
| Monday, July 13, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Author Interview with Jody Bucher |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Mrs. Gourd |
GIVEAWAY
Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of five signed paperback copies of Mrs. Gourd. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a signed hardcover copy with a personal note from the author, two pairs of Mrs. Gourd dress-up glasses, a gingham check picnic blanket, and a Jellycat Bashful Toffee Puppy stuffed animal.
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