Book Spotlight: The Templeton Twins Have an IdeaThe Children’s Book Review The Templeton Twins Have an Idea Written by Ellis Weiner Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes Ages: 9-12 | 232 Pages Publisher: Chronicle Books | ISBN-13: 978-1452127040 What to Expect: Siblings and Adventure Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let’s say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped 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.
Solving the problem of problem-solving with the narrator of “The Templeton Twins Have a Nice Day.”
Enter to win a copy of Deborah Hopkinson’s biographical picture book Annie and Helen; illustrated by Raul Colon.
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Book Spotlight: The Rock of Ivanore: Book One of The Celestine Chronicles The Children’s Book Review
A delightfully illustrated and inspiring picture book that is perfect for children afraid of trying new things.
“The Kill Order,” prequel to James Dashner’s bestselling series “The Maze Runner” trilogy, is here! Dashner talked to us about “The Maze Runner” series and the books and movies that inspire his writing. He is also the author of the 13th Reality series.
To kick off TCBR’s new column “On the Shelf,” which shines a spotlight on brilliant children’s librarians, April Hayley, MLIS, graciously talked to us about becoming a librarian, among other great topics. Do you think you can guess which is the most checked out children’s book at San Anslemo Public Library in California?
Mirela Roznoveanu is a literary critic, writer, and journalist who has published novels, literary criticism, essays, and poetry. We talked to Roznoveanu about her book Old Romanian Fairytales, in which she has translated the fairytales she loved as a child.