With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms.
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.
Where the Underworld meets this world— in a place where shadows lurk— good is forced to fight evil. Set in Roman Times, a young boy and his canine companion fight to bring safety to their family and fellow village people.
“The Genesis One Code” (Park East Press) grew from Daniel Friedmann’s nephews’ questions about the Creation Day and the age of the universe. How science and religion had different theories.
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The Carpenter’s Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree, by David Rubel, captures the essence of giving and charity, showing the importance of compassion during the holidays.
With a degree in English and a fascination to animals, Kathy L. Hans is the brainchild of LittleELL.com—a company that has created a series of “Read and Listen Animal Tales.” She talked to TCBR about the inspiration and creation of her interactive iBook series, in particular The King Penguin.
Book Spotlight: The Adventures of Lily and Ava: New FriendshipsThe Children’s Book Review The Adventures of Lily and Ava: New Friendships Written by Gordon Briley Illustrated by James Dombrowski Ages: 2-8 | 32 Pages Publisher: Briley Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-0986021404 What to Expect: Friendship, Rhyme, and Problem-Solving The Adventures of Lily and Ava is a rhyming short story series that captures the imaginations of two young girls who are given the freedom to explore their surroundings. The girls seem to find a way to get themselves into entertaining situations where they are forced to solve problems and along the way…
Patty Saidenberg is the hardworking librarian of George Jackson Academy in New York city. With a deep fascination for why people are motivated to stay literate, Patty Saidenberg is a great new edition to our On the Shelf column.
Join Mighty Mikey as he finds the ‘Tree of Spirits’ and discovers its secret powers. This a fully illustrated adventure book for children ages 6-12.
Ali Hammoud talks to The Children’s Book Review about creating his debut children’s book, The Adventures of Mighty Mikey. The protagonist, Mighty Mikey, heads up an exciting excursion and personal journey towards courage and following one’s own instincts.