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Shana Corey on Fascinating Women in History

| February 17, 2012 | 0 Comments
Shana Corey on Fascinating Women in History

Shana Corey is one remarkable lady. She’s an author of many bestselling books; editor at Random House Books for Young Readers; and mother to two young boys in Brooklyn. Her most recent book is a tribute to the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Tagalong (get it?) with us as we discuss books, writing, and fascinating women in history.

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Books for Young Adults: YA Romance

| February 14, 2012 | 0 Comments
Books for Young Adults: YA Romance

By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: February 14, 2012 New and Notable Loved Classics

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African American History Month

| February 11, 2012 | 0 Comments
African American History Month

In celebration of African American History month, I discovered some especially moving books to share with The Children’s Book Review. Fighting for justice and equality through solidarity and courage, these books uncover the truth of the African American experience whether it’s during the time of the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement or even today.

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Review: Gus Makes a Friend by Frank Remkiewicz

| February 9, 2012 | 0 Comments
Review: Gus Makes a Friend by Frank Remkiewicz

Recognizable to many as the illustrator of Jack London’s Froggy series, Frank Remkiewicz has developed a new early reader series starring a sweet natured rhinoceros named Gus.

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Review: A Boy Called Dickens

| February 7, 2012 | 1 Comment
Review: A Boy Called Dickens

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth—February 7—Random House Children’s Books has published A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by John Hendrix.

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Wonderful Winter Books for Kids

| February 7, 2012 | 0 Comments
Wonderful Winter Books for Kids

These picture books offer a playful and enticing wintery wonderland for young readers to lose themselves in.

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President Books for Presidents Day

| February 6, 2012 | 0 Comments
President Books for Presidents Day

If you want to inspire your little one, if your kid has a book report due, or if you just want to talk about some of the great men (yes, well, all men) who’ve led this country, there are loads of new books to choose from.

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Best New Books for Valentine’s Day

| February 6, 2012 | 0 Comments
Best New Books for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you know what that means: time to read some love stories! Here are just a few selections with which you’re sure to fall in love. So snuggle up with your favorite little reader and share a good laugh, a cuddle, and a whole lotta love.

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February 2012: Best Selling Kids’ Books, New Releases, and More …

| February 4, 2012 | 0 Comments
February 2012: Best Selling Kids’ Books, New Releases, and More …

Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.

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Award-Winning Illustrator Marla Frazee & the Best Interview Ever

| January 30, 2012 | 2 Comments
Award-Winning Illustrator Marla Frazee & the Best Interview Ever

Marla Frazee is the award-winning author and illustrator of many celebrated bestselling books including The Seven Silly Eaters, Stars, The Boss Baby, Roller Coaster, and the Clementine series. Her acclaimed books All the World and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever received the Caldecott Honor Award.

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