The Children’s Book Review | June 13, 2017
Yes! It’s time for copious amounts of relaxation and summer reading. Our number one trending article is our Summer Reading with Dover Books giveaway. Be sure to enter for a chance to win!
Here’s the top ten list of kids books and literacy articles that have been trending on The Children’s Book Review.
10 Kids’ Book Trends on The Children’s Book Review …
1. Win a Summer Reading with Dover Books Prize Pack
Timeless Stories, Everyday Value, Summer Reading with Dover!
Everyone can be a winner with special code WHCP, because Dover Books is offering 25% off until September 1, 2017. Plus, you can enter to win this awesome summer reading prize pack . . .
Giveaway begins June 1, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 30, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
2. Book Reviews And Recommendations: Preteen And Tween, Ages 9-12
With Maturity Developing And A Wide Range Of Reading Abilities Among Preteens And Tweens, Middle Grade Novels (Books For Ages 9 And Up) Begin To Soar With Well-Developed Fantastical Worlds, A Gentle Increase In The Complexities Of Social And Emotional Plot Developments, Smaller Fonts, And More Pages.
3. How Picture Books Play A Role In A Child’s Development
But while these parents are pushing their kids to be on top of the game, they don’t realize that the intensive coaching can be counterproductive and they’re missing out on an important genre, critical in the role of a child’s development—picture books.
4. 20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
There are a number of organizations and sites that provide online activities, teaching tips, and free books for children. Here are 20 sites to explore over the summer.
5. Best New Picture Books | June 2017
We have 15 new picture book suggestions for you to read your way through. Included in this round-up of picture books is a sublime tale full of nuance and heart, a deceptively simple storybook from award-winning author-illustrator Lizi Boyd, a humorous story with energetic illustrations, a must-have for infants and new parents alike, and a photographic friendship adventure.
6. Win a Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Book Prize Pack
Read the epic novels by Dav Pilkey before you see the movie!
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes out on June 2. We just watched the trailer and it looks like loads of slapstick fun. Celebrate the movie release by entering to win a Captain Underpants book prize pack!
Giveaway begins May 15, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 15, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
7. Best Selling Picture Books | June 2017
Perfect for summer reading and Father’s Day, Gaia Cornwall’s delightful story, Jabari Jumps, is our best selling picture book this month.
8. Best Selling Kids Book Series | June 2017
Everything remains the same on our Best Selling Kids Book Series list for June . . .
9. Book Reviews And Recommendations: Preschool To Elementary, Ages 4-8
Did You Know That You Could Boost Your Preschool Or Elementary Child’s Intelligence Simply By Ensuring That Reading Books Is A Part Of Their Day-To-Day Life?
10. Book Reviews and Recommendations: Infant and Toddler Age Children, Ages 0-3
Reading to our kids has never been more important than now. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends through policy that pediatricians consult parents on the importance of reading aloud to children during the early years. A jump-start on reading is a jump-start on language comprehension.
