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If You Were Me and Lived in … France: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World | Dedicated Review

| May 24, 2013 | 0 Comments
If You Were Me and Lived in … France: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World | Dedicated Review

Bonjour! Welcome to France, the second book in this new educational and enlightening series where award-winning author Carole P. Roman (Captain No Beard series) introduces young children to cultures around the world by sharing details on places, foods, sports, language and more.

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A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

| May 14, 2013 | 3 Comments
A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator (respectively) converse about their latest book, TRUCK STOP (Viking/Penguin, May 2013)

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The Art of Writing About Current Affairs

| February 25, 2013 | 2 Comments
The Art of Writing About Current Affairs

TCBR is honored to launch Valerie O. Patterson’s two-week OPERATION OLEANDER blog tour with this fascinating article which taks a look at processing emotion through the art of writing.

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Lincoln Books: Learning About President Lincoln

| January 1, 2013 | 2 Comments
Lincoln Books: Learning About President Lincoln

From his poor upbringing, his successful leadership and his assassination, Abraham Lincoln is one fascinating guy and the following books certainly do him justice. Each one is outstanding in its own right and they will all undoubtedly captivate their intended audiences.

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Interview with Elizabeth Singer Hunt

| August 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
Interview with Elizabeth Singer Hunt

Elizabeth Singer Hunt is the bestselling author of the hugely popular Jack Stalwart series. Her love of adventure and travel is what inspired her to create her globe-trotting children’s book character, nine-year-old Secret Agent Jack Stalwart. More than 1 million books have been sold worldwide and the series has been published in multiple languages.

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8 Books That Offer the Vicarious Experience of Summer Travel

| August 9, 2012 | 0 Comments
8 Books That Offer the Vicarious Experience of Summer Travel

In honor of the real heart of summer, here’s a list of books that send their main characters on a journey, a trip, somewhere new. (And if you and your family didn’t pack your bags this summer, here is the beauty of a book—the vicarious experience of travel.)

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Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout

| May 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout

Reading level: Ages 1-4 Add this book to your collection: Backseat A-B-See

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again! by Frank Cottrell Boyce

| March 15, 2012 | 0 Comments
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again! by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is the long-awaited sequel to Ian Fleming’s much loved book. Penned by Carnegie Award winner Frank Cottrell Boyce you’d better fasten your seat belts you’re in for a high-speed adventure!

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An Author, a Photographer & a Child’s Exciting Adventures

| December 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
An Author, a Photographer & a Child’s Exciting Adventures

Interview with the author and photographer behind Kiki & Coco in Paris—a child’s exciting adventures in the City of Light.

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Giveaway: My China Travel Journal

| August 31, 2011 | 4 Comments
Giveaway: My China Travel Journal

Ready to be globally inspired? We have two (2) copies of My China Travel Journal to giveaway and both are signed by author Laura Barta!

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