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The Children's Book Review aims to help parents choose the best books for their kids. Named one of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids, this blog is powered by Bianca Schulze (and Luisa LaFleur, who reviews bilingual books). The Children's Book Review's slogan is "Growing Readers" -- and its goal is to "remember old favorites and search for new ones."
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Have students who devour book after book? Gives students a chance to read and review all types of newly released books.
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Enter to win autographed copies of Rocket-Bye and Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?, written by award-winning author Carole P. Roman and illustrated by Mateya Arkova. Plus, a bonus prize of author Eric Jay Cash's debut picture book Cave Kiddos: A Sunny Day! Giveaway begins April 21, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 22, 2016, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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Can there ever be enough books that encourage kids to accept themselves for who they are? We think not! Rose and Her Amazing Nose is a picture book that does just this: it teaches kids the importance of accepting themselves.
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Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? is an empowering picture book by award-winning author Carole P. Roman that encourages children to follow their dreams.
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Rocket-Bye is one of the latest and greatest picture books from award-winning author, Carole P. Roman.
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Check out Ted Sanders’ Selfie with The Keepers: The Harp and the Ravenvine, the second in the magical series that began with The Box and the Dragonfly.
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Check out Josh Bledsoe’s Selfie with Hammer and Nails, the story of a little girl and her dad.
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I Love You Just Like This! is an adorable story about love and all the ways parents feel it for their children.
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Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of more than 45 books for young readers.
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Enter to win the first three books from THE FORBIDDEN LIBRARY series: The Forbidden Library, The Mad Apprentice, and The Palace of Glass, written by Django Wexler. Giveaway begins April 17, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 16, 2016, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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We're living in a golden age of great fiction ... so many beautiful works being published every month, and it's become a real paradise for readers, whatever they like to read.
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Author Sue Fliess selects "Five Family Favorites" to share with readers ... Read the rest of this post
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This adorable picture book celebrating important life events is the perfect gift for third birthdays.
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Hattie Peck proves that there is more than enough love to go around, and any way to make a family is a great one.
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Enter to win a copy of Pipsie, Nature Detective: The Lunchnapper, written by Rick DeDonato and illustrated by Tracy Bishop. Giveaway begins April 12, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 11, 2016, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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Have a peek inside the studio of Tracy Bishop, Illustrator of Pipsie, Nature Detective: The Lunchnapper.
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Once Was a Time, by Leila Sales, is superb. Months after first reading the book, I find myself reflecting on its characters and outcomes.
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I not only loved all these books, I know I’ll go back and re-read them in the future to study exactly how these skillful writers strike the delicate balance I’m always looking for between laugh-out-loud funny and reach-for-the-Kleenex poignant.
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Enter to win a copy of Wonder Woman at Super Hero High: DC Super Hero Girls, by Lisa Yee. Giveaway begins April 9, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 8, 2016, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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After taking a look at what has been trending on The Children's Book Review over the past month, it seems that you have all be equally excited about our 8th birthday celebratory giveaway.
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Which five words best describe The Slowest Book Ever? April Pulley Sayre: Chewy science for wondrous pondering.
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The Gallery of Wonders, by Marc Remus, is an incredibly engaging middle grade book for ages nine and up—especially those that dabble in art, magic, and defending against the dark arts.
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