Ting Ting, The Girl Who Saved China The Children’s Book Review Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys. “Not only do I believe this children’s book to be beautifully illustrated and show the importance of Chinese New Year within its message, but it also has a great message for young girls to be their bravest selves.” — Hollywood Book Reviews, Aly Avina Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China Book Giveaway Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved…
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.
My First Science Book The Children’s Book Review The My FIRST BOOK ABOUT series is co-authored by accomplished science and nature illustrator Patricia J. Wynne and research scientist Donald M. Silver. The books are designed for children of all ages to get them interested in the wonders of science; to introduce them to facts, concepts, and ideas that they will encounter over the course of their lives; to engage their natural curiosity about the world around them and how their bodies work. About the Book My First Book About Dinosaurs Written by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne Ages…
Game On! Awesome Activities Series The Children’s Book Review The newest book in the series is here: Game On! USA: Awesome Activities for Clever Kids! Bursting with brightly colored illustrations, these fun-filled books are packed with playful puzzles, mazes, word games, secret codes, logic challenges, and so much more. Created by a professional puzzlemaker, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, and graphic designer, this series is perfect for ages 8-12. About the Book Game On! USA: Awesome Activities for Clever Kids Written by Patrick Merrell Ages 8-12 | 144 Pages Publisher: Dover Publications | ISBN-13: 978-0486841854 Publisher’s Synopsis: The newest Game On! Awesome Activities for…
Here are the top ten list of kids’ books and literacy articles that have been the most read on The Children’s Book Review over the past month.
Five Little Angels The Children’s Book Review Join this celestial romp with five little angels, who hop on a cloud to take a peek at the world below, and see all sorts of loving acts of kindness, which sends them into a frenzy of delight. About the Book Five Little Angels Written by Kathleen T. Pelley Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic Ages 3-7 | Pages 54 Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. | ISBN-13: 978-1649491794 Publisher’s Synopsis: Join this celestial romp with five little angels, who hop on a cloud to take a peek at the world below, and see all sorts…
Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea The Children’s Book Review Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea is reading made fun. Told through the eyes of a child, this is an entertaining story about a boy who gets a good laugh watching Grandpa’s encounter with a bee every morning while trying to enjoy his cup of tea. About the Book Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea Written by Travis Peagler Illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages Publisher: Script Novel Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1732563551 Publisher’s Synopsis: Every morning at seven o’ three, I wake up just…
Remy Lai is the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky—one of our very favorite books here at TCBR headquarters. Come and take a peek inside her *studio* and learn about her creative process while you’re here!
Six Thousand Doughnuts The Children’s Book Review “An energetic romp through a young boy’s comedic quest and a warmly told tale of youth and family…The black-and-white line drawings by Meaghan Tosi, the author’s daughter, are delightful, featuring images that employ the same humorous exaggeration and mock-serious tone that pervade the text.” —Kirkus Reviews About the Book Six Thousand Doughnuts Written by Thomas Tosi Illustrated by Meaghan Tosi Ages 8-12 | 284 Pages Publisher: Dooney Press | ISBN-13 : 978-1954782013 Publisher’s Synopsis: Why would anyone need six thousand doughnuts? Big family…little house… Fifth-grader Abe Mitchell is fed up with sharing. All…
Little Allies The Children’s Book Review Little Allies is a beautifully illustrated children’s story that inspires kids to be their best with everyone, especially for those who may need an ally from time to time. About the Book Little Allies: A Children’s Story about Inclusion, Diversity, and Becoming an Ally Written by Julie Kratz Illustrated by Edwards Maiello Ages 5-10 | 74 Pages Publisher: Next Pivot Point | ISBN-13: 978-1736515907 Publisher’s Synopsis: As Ally navigates through her school day, she watches her classmates face bullying and discrimination. Ally realizes that they all want the same thing – to be accepted…
You can take the REED Foundatio for Autism’s ‘One Big Canvas’ reading experience even further with the following activities.