10 Trending Kids’ Book and Literacy Articles
From book reviews and lists for all ages to literacy tips and book giveaways, here are the top ten list of kids books and literacy articles that have been trending on The Children’s Book Review . . .
1. 5 Splashtacular Kids’ Books About Bathtime
Your young readers are going to love these five splashtacular kids’ books about bathtime. Dive right in and read away!
2. 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?
3. 34 of the Best Picture Books of 2019, So Far
Feast your eyes on this list! Here are some of the best picture books of 2019 that have released so far—January through March. There is surely something for everyone on this list—picture books about feelings, compelling non-fiction, unique and excellent illustrations, diversity of characters, humor, poetry … you name it. This list will definitely keep you busy and your library bags full. You can thank us later!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker | Awareness Tour
From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle-grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere.
To learn more, join us on this virtual book tour for Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a hardcover copy of the book and a paperback copy of Pax!
7. Sunshine Elementary: Book One, by Nina Saporta | Book Giveaway
Sunshine Elementary is a refreshingly positive and progressive chapter book series that focuses on kindness, social skills, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and engineering.
Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Nina Saporta’s Sunshine Elementary: Book One and a copy of the audiobook, too! Giveaway ends February 17, 2020, at 11:59 PM PST.
8. The Best Picture Books of 2019
We can’t get enough of these amazing picture books! Here are 25 titles that we’re willing to call the best picture books of 2019.
9. Book Reviews and Recommendations: Teen and Young Adult, Ages 12+
Here at The Children’s Book Review, even if, statistically speaking, it’s true, we are not giving in to the idea that teens don’t like to read for pleasure. So … calling all young adults! We’re ready to dazzle you with the young adult book picks that we carefully select to feature from the 4,800+ books published for teens each year.
10. The Best Kids Chapter Books and Novels of 2019
In our list of the best kids chapter books and novels of 2019—perfect for ages 6 through 14—you’ll find a fantastic and colorful selection of realism, historical fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, and even a joke book!