One Jar of Magic, by Corey Ann Haydu, is a tender middle grade novel that weaves enchanting magic together with the very real complexities of growing up, friendships, and dysfunctional family life.
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.
52: A Tale of Loneliness is a poetic picture book inspired by the true story of the 52-hertz whale, a whale of unidentified species who sings at a very unusual frequency of 52 Hz.
Genny Faces the Green Knight and I’m Not Very Good At It The Children’s Book Review In I’m Not Very Good At It, a young girl learns that she doesn’t have to listen to the negative, limiting messages her brain tells her. In Genny Faces the Green Knight, a young girl connects to the wisdom of nature to discover how brave and resilient she is. Genny and Bug’s Big Adventures: Genny Faces the Green Knight Written by Darrel Gregory Illustrated by Lizette Duvenage Ages 5 and up | 28 pages Publisher: Friesen Press | ISBN-13: 978-1525580970 Publisher’s Synopsis: An adventure…
The Parisian Bunny Caper: The Adventures of International Lily, Yolanda Felton, is the first picture book in the Adventures of International Lily series.
An official companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller, This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal contains more than 50 activities to support your anti-racism journey.
Letters From Liza The Children’s Book Review Join Liza, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, on her family adventures! Liza is a puppy living in Pennsylvania with her family—together they make five. They are always off on an adventure together, and you can join them, too. Each chapter offers something fun, like a surprise visitor in their garden! How To Enter Letters From Liza Written by Johnette DeRose Illustrated by Joan DeRose Ages 4-9 | 40 Pages Publisher: Independently published | ISBN-13: 979-8679204690 Publisher’s Synopsis: Have you ever thought what the world looks like from a dog’s point of view? Read Letters…
In this episode of the Growing Readers Podcast, Peter Sís and I talk about the picture book he created, Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued.
Octobo’s Big City Adventure is a surefire pick that will immerse young readers in storytelling and both creative and critical thinking. Highly Recommended!
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) announces the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the award given to the most distinguished American picture book for children. Here is the list of 2021 award winners.
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) announces the John Newbery medal, the award given to the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature. Here is the list of 2021 award winners: