What’s Hot in September, 2010? Author Events, Best Selling Kids’ Books, and More …
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: September 1, 2010
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases, the bestsellers, and kids’ book events.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Dog Days of Summer: Dog Books for Dog Lovers
20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
2010 Children’s Choice Book Awards Nominees
Author Interview: Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams (Goddess Girls series) Read more
Review: The Butterfly’s Treasure by Schim Schimmel
By Phoebe Vreeland, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 30, 2010
The Butterfly’s Treasureby Schim Schimmel
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: SchimmelSmith Publishing (November 15, 2009)
Source: Publisher Read more
Review: Anh’s Anger by Gail Silver
By Phoebe Vreeland, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 10, 2010
by Gail Silver (Author), Christiane Krömer (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Plum Blossom Books (August 11, 2009)
Source: Publicist
What to expect: Anger management, Buddhist influence Read more
Back to School Book Picks: 2010 Edition
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 18, 2010
You may be looking for a book to ease the nerves of a child beginning their first day of school or entering a new grade. Perhaps you just want to find your daughter a good read that puts her back into school mode. Maybe you want your son to start thinking about school topics; such as, math. Whatever your needs, I know you’re going to find a book that is just right for you and your child.
As I work on my own family’s back-to-school needs—hello, Pre-K—time is of the essence; so, I’ve included the publisher’s synopsis for each of these fabulous school themed books. Read more
Review: Otter Moon by Tudor Humphries
By Phoebe Vreeland, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 10, 2010
Otter Moonby Tudor Humphries
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Boxer Books (September 1, 2009)
Source: Publisher Read more
Giveaway: Dog Loves Books
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 2, 2010
Fusing together the dog days of summer and back-to-school preparations, we have the perfect giveaway for you. A book and poster combo of Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates—A cheerfully illustrated picture book that entices little ones (especially dog lovers) to read.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages Read more
What’s Hot in August, 2010? Author Events, Best Selling Kids’ Books, and More …
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 1, 2010
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases, the bestsellers, and kids’ book events. Read more
One Smart Cookie: Bite-Size Lessons for the School Years and Beyond
Add this book to your collection: One Smart Cookie: Bite-Size Lessons for the School Years and Beyond by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Read more
Cats, Kitties and More Cats…
By Luisa LaFleur, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 30, 2010
Not long ago, I reviewed a few books that had mice as the main characters. Well, now the counterpoint to that: books with cats as the main characters!
A Cat Named Haikuby Mark Poulton (Author), Dexter Weeks (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Read more
Books in Translation
By Luisa LaFleur, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 29, 2010
A new batch of stories have recently been translated into Spanish. Following are some interesting tales:
Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off
by Pat Stemper Vojta (Author), Esther Szegedy (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Raven Tree Press (2009) Read more
