Kate Klimo is the author of many books for young readers. As a former VP and publisher of Random House Young Readers Group, she is also responsible for developing in-house brands like Magic Tree House and Junie B. Jones. We talked to Klimo about her newest DOG DIARIES series, in which each book tells a dog’s story from a dog’s point of view.
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.
This is a party in a book just waiting to be shared with friends and family, one on one, in large groups, or in the car (make sure seatbelts are secured tightly!).
Avast! For the third time, Captain No Beard is back again with a beauty of a story. He and his trusty crew are “Stuck in the Doldrums” in every sense and are ready to enhance their set of social skills.
Book Spotlight: Leah’s VoiceThe Children’s Book Review Leah’s Voice Written by Lori DeMonia Illustrated by Monique Turchan Ages: 6+ | 28 Pages Publisher: Halo Publishing International | ISBN-13: 978-1612440897
This Spring, the national celebration of Screen Free Week is April 29 – May 5. With 22 days to go, we are so incredibly lucky to chat with Newbery Medal winner Calre Vanderpool (MOON OVER MANIFEST, 2011) about her latest novel, NAVIGATING EARLY, and her thoughts on being screen free.
Enter to win a copy of Hilary McKay’s Lulu and the Duck in the Park.
Giveaway begins April 6, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 4, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Hilary McKay is often asked the same questions from readers: “I want to be a writer. How do I get started? Where do I begin?” If they have written me a letter they have already begun.
The days of the week are the subject of Patricia Sloan’s rhyming poetry picture book, created to introduce children to the days of the week through fact and fiction. The title poses an interesting question: “Where Do the Mondays Go?” And, really, who doesn’t want to know where the days go?
The Children’s Book Review Published: April 3, 2013 Reading level: Ages 6-9 Hardcover: 40 pages
Both award winners for their work in children’s books, Snicket and Klassen adeptly take on the universal childhood fear of darkness.