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“The Familiars” Halloween Blog Tour

| October 7, 2010 | 0 Comments

With Halloween fast approaching, we thought it was only appropriate for “The Familiars” to celebrate their favorite holiday with a blog tour!

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Author Showcase: Doable Renewables: 16 Alternative Energy Projects for Young Scientists

| October 5, 2010 | 0 Comments
Author Showcase: Doable Renewables: 16 Alternative Energy Projects for Young Scientists

Doable Renewables: 16 Alternative Energy Projects for Young Scientists (Chicago Review Press) is dedicated to “the unknown kid who is going to change the world.”

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Review: Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing by Ann Angel

| October 4, 2010 | 2 Comments
Review: Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing by Ann Angel

In Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing, will learn about every aspect of Joplin’s life, from her humble upbringings in 1950’s Port Arthur, Texas to her reign as the first queen of rock ‘n’ roll during the turbulent and exciting 60’s.

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What’s Hot in October, 2010? Author Events, Best Selling Kids’ Books, and More …

| October 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
What’s Hot in October, 2010? Author Events, Best Selling Kids’ Books, and More …

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.

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Dust Devil by Anne Isaacs and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

| September 29, 2010 | 0 Comments

Add this book to your collection: Dust Devil and Swamp Angel (Caldecott Honor Book) by Anne Isaacs and Paul O. Zelinsky

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Review: Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped the Trains by P.I. Maltbie

| September 29, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped the Trains by P.I. Maltbie

This story is as interesting as it is educational and young readers will first be drawn in by the beautiful artwork, but then stay for the story of Monet’s trains.

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Stop Bullying: 3 Books That Deal With Bullies

| September 29, 2010 | 0 Comments
Stop Bullying: 3 Books That Deal With Bullies

“There is always more room for character education in our children’s lives–particularly books that help teach empathy and social skills.” ~ Trudy Ludwig

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Five Spooky Kids Authors You Need To Know About

| September 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
Five Spooky Kids Authors You Need To Know About

Make these authors part of your child’s Halloween and you combine the fun of trick-or-treating with a good book to enhance the spooky factor to the max!

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Fall Books for Kids: 2010

| September 22, 2010 | 0 Comments
Fall Books for Kids: 2010

With such an obvious visual change as leaves changing colors and falling to the ground, these picture books are some of our favorites:

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Olivia Goes To Venice: Ian Falconer reveals some inspiration behind her Italian adventure!

| September 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

Add this book to your collection: Olivia Goes to Venice by Ian Falconer.

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