The Children’s Book Review | October 24, 2016 Celebrate the release of Elena and the Secret of Avalor, a companion picture book for the hit Disney Channel series, Elena of Avalor. Elena and the Secret of Avalor Written by Craig Gerber and Catharine Hapka Illustrated by Grace Lee Princess Elena from the kingdom of Avalor has been magically trapped inside an enchanted amulet, waiting for another princess to set her free. Come along on this magical adventure and meet Disney’s newest crown princess, Elena of Avalor! Ages 6-8 | Publisher: Disney Press | 2016 | ISBN-13: 978-1484715543 Available Here: About Elena of Avalor The…
Author: Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
Bedtime for Buzzy is a sweet story about a wee one who does not want to go to bed.
Prizes and samples provided by Laurence King PublishingThe Children’s Book Review | October 22, 2016 Discover artists and their art around the world, in 68 exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories Written by Michael Bird Illustrated by Kate Evans Publisher’s Synopsis: An enthralling journey through the story of world art, from early cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in 68 exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird,…
An ode to mothers everywhere, Happy Mamas begins with this thought-provoking question: “What makes a Mama happy at the dawn of day?”
Monsterville, by Sarah S. Reida, is described as Jumanji meets The Goonies—a fast-paced adventure where board games come alive.
The Life and Times of Lilly the Lash is a picture book series that focuses on important life lessons and building self-esteem. The series stars a unique fairy known as Lilly the Lash.
Karen Fortunati’s The Weight of Zero is a story of loss and grief and hope, and how some of the many shapes of love—maternal, romantic, and platonic—affect a young woman’s struggle with mental illness and the stigma of treatment.
Will this grumpy bear ever get his quiet, peaceful den back to himself? Find out in Hotel Bruce, by Ryan T. Higgins.
The A Very Scary Pumpkin: Coloring Edition giveaway is our top trending post for October. This is Halloween!
Star Wars Creatures, Ships and Droids: Poster-a-Page! This series offers kids the opportunity to bring their favorite friends and stories into their homes and onto their walls, and to become part of their world.