Two Lists for Christmas is a warmly illustrated book that reminds adults and teaches children that Christmas is more than receiving toys and gifts.
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.
In this episode, I talk with Beth Ferry, the author of several picture books, including the NYT-bestselling picture book Stick and Stone.
Fragments: Journeys from Isolation to Connection The Children’s Book Review Eight young people navigating high school and beyond, each struggling to hold on – to family, to friends, to a piece of themselves. Soon to be a film (supported by the ACT Government), Fragments moves from a place of disconnection to connectedness. It’s a powerful and timely mental health resource for young people and their families. Book Cover Photo by Novel Photographic. About the Book Fragments: Journeys from Isolation to Connection Written by Maura Pierlot Ages 12+ | 126 Pages Publisher: Big Ideas Press | ISBN-13: 978-0645099805 I feel like…
Tammy Fortune’s Alpacas Don’t Get Angry! is a great choice for exploring emotions with young readers. Fun cartoon illustrations lift the mood.
MAYA VAN DER MEER’s Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion, Buddhist fairy tale, is a book to treasure.
‘Twas the Night The Children’s Book Review The only wordless children’s book in the 2GETHER picture book collection, Twas the Night is a real Christmas wonder in which a boy in a wheelchair finds an injured white dove on a sidewalk and brings it home. About the Book ‘Twas the Night Written and Illustrated by Marin Ages 5 | 36 Pages Publisher: Fontreal | ISBN-13: 9781775378792 Publisher’s Synopsis: ‘Twas the Night is the only wordless children’s book in the 2GETHER picture book collection. The setting is dark, urban, and the streets are sprinkled with Christmas lights. A boy in…
In this episode, I talk with two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. We discuss Neative Cat, The Beatryce Prophecy, and Milkwood Farm.
I Have to Call Paul!, by Corey Lohan, is funny, endearing, and a great reminder for both kids and parents to stop and listen more often.
Fast-paced and ethereal at the same time, Ellanor and the Land of the Midnight Sun is sure to be a hit with established fans!
Dream Big The Children’s Book Review Together we can all be inspired to identify and pursue our dreams, no matter how big or impossible they may seem. Dream Big’s inspirational message makes it a perfect gift for dreamers of all ages, from children to young adults, about to enter a new chapter in their lives. About Dream Big Dream Big Written by Kat Kronenberg Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin Ages 3+ | 48 Pages Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press | ISBN-13: 9781626343474 Family Choice Gold Award WinnerReaders Favorite AwardMoonbeam Award for Best Series2018 Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient#1 New Release and…