Book Spotlight: The Stone GirlThe Children’s Book Review The Stone Girl Written by Alyssa B. Sheinmel Ages: 12+ | 224 Pages Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 978-0375870804 She feels like a creature out of a fairy tale; a girl who discovers that her bones are really made out of stone, that her
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.
Writing “The Stone Girl” was not particularly fun for Alyssa B. Sheinmel. It was exhilarating, from time to time, because she was writing about things she’d never written about before, going someplace darker and deeper than she’d ever been as a writer.
Enter to win one of five autographed copies of Carolyn Snelling’s book Christ’s Cake.
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Book Spotlight: The Park Bench/El banco del parqueThe Children’s Book Review The Park Bench/El banco del parque Written by Cristofer Edward Illustrated by Alina Burgun Ages: 6+ | 36 Pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | ISBN-13: 978-1478140528 There was once a park bench made of sympathetic wood and friendly iron… Había una vez un banco del parque hecho de madera comprensiva y hierro amable… This is the story of a park bench who wants to be friends with everyone who sits on it, and who just wants to help all of these new friends when they get into…
As the London 2012 Olympics come to a close, you may be looking for a way to fill the void which was recently filled with hours-on-end of summer sports. The following books may be just what you’re looking for; they offer samplings of ancient and early modern Olympics, gymnastics and some good, old-fashioned exploration of London.
Book Spotlight: Heroes in Training Book 1: Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom The Children’s Book Review Heroes in Training Book 1: Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom Written by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams Ages: 6+ | 112 Pages Publisher: Aladdin | ISBN-13: 978-1442457874 What to Expect: Greek Mythology and Heroes in Training The terrible Titans—merciless giants who enjoy snacking on humans—have dominated the earth and put the world into chaos. But their rule is about to be put to the test as a group of young Olympians discover their powers and prepare to righteously rule the universe…. Ten-year-old…
Identified by their atypical behaviors, the Reluctant Readers Road to Recovery Guide is here to help you create successful encounters with hesitant young readers everywhere.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: August 6, 2012 Panic no more and take control of rainy day havoc, poolside chaos and playground mayhem with a great book for your unique reader. Reading levels: Ages 7-13
Readers and TCBR fans, had their say on Greek mythology books for kids. They shared their favorite books that fit into the genre of Greek Mythology.
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