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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.
Story Time is every Tuesday at Tree Top Kids, Foxhall Square , with yours truly. This week’s Fathers Day themed selections follow: Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 2-6 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (April 29, 2008) Synopsis: … “Daddies come in all shapes and sizes—slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises—squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!” … Comments: So sweet and simple! Thumbs up! Links: Daddy Hug…
Here are some reading tips from Jon Scieszka …
Earth Day is a day designed to bring awareness to our world and it’s environment, and to highlight ways in which we can work together to make it a better place.
Carmela LaVigna Coyle is the author of one of our favorite series. Along with Mike Gordon’s very sweet illustrations, Carmela LaVigna Coyle has created an extremely down to earth, outdoor-loving, girl collection.
This is a wonderful lyrical book that shows us how truly amazing the Earth is.
Each year, the Academy of American Poets commissions a special poster for National Poetry Month and almost 200,000 copies are distributed for free.
Knowing that the best way to influence reading is simply by having books around, here are some ways to get
more books in your child’s life:
This book is a wonderful choice for kids who enjoy mysteries—it will even capture the attention of those that are not overly enthusiastic about reading. The illustrations really add such a ‘cool’ dimension—this book really makes a beautiful gift.
The most recent addition is Eco Babies Wear Green. It’s full of fun and simple ways to “Be Green”.