Howard Campbell comes from a long line of professors, scientists and animal lovers. A Dog Named Pavlov was inspired by the life of Howard’s brother George’s beloved pet dog, who is also named Pavlov.
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.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: November 26, 2010 Disney’s latest movie to take on a well-known princess is Tangled. It tells the tale of Rapunzel. For those of us that have sensitive children or are not sure if our children are ready for a PG rated film, reading through the Tangled read-aloud storybook may be a good choice. This picture book version gives a solid look at what you can expect to see in the film. With over 64 pages of gorgeous full‐color illustrations, this hardcover Read‐Aloud Storybook retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy Disney Tangled.
You’ll find a broad range of topics to choose from: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Sports & Science, Animals, Arts & Crafts, iPad Apps, and Classic Literature. There is certainly something for everyone.
A new Christmas classic has been released just in time for the holidays, written by Karen Morss and illustrated by Ginger Nielson.
Add this book to your collection: Powerless by Matthew Cody
Carrie Dow is a freelance writer who has been published in several magazines.
If I Could Keep You Little takes the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, exploring real insights into the human spirit.
Add this book to your collection: Trash (Junior Library Guild Selection) by Andy Mulligan
The upcoming solstice is the perfect opportunity to take a stand. A Winter Solstice Celebration follows Miya’s adventures as she returns to the forest with a bold idea to start a new winter solstice tradition among the villagers.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: November 18, 2010 Congratulations to Kathryn Erskine! She is the winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Reading level: Ages 10-12 Hardcover: 235 pages Publisher: Philomel; 1 edition (April 15, 2010) Publisher’s synopsis: In Caitlin’s world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That’s the stuff Caitlin’s older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon’s dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get over it, but as an eleven-year-old girl with Asperger’s,…