Blog Tour and Giveaway: Mrs. Gourd

If you're like me and feel flustered by the bedtime routine, you will find Jody Bucher's new picture book, Mrs. Gourd, incredibly relatable. Mrs. Gourd comes to chat with kids, help bedtime go smoothly, and leave children with smiles on their faces. What more could a parent ask for? This picture book is perfect to share with little ones when the bedtime routine has become anything but routine! 

 

Learn More 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

 

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!"

 

You can purchase your own copy of Mrs. Gourd at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. To learn more about Jody Bucher, you can visit her website and connect with her on Instagram.   

 

Enter the Giveaway: 

 

 

I've partnered with Jody Bucher to host a giveaway to celebrate the publication of Mrs. Gourd. 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. Good luck!