Author Archive: Bianca Schulze

The Children's Book Review, named one of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids, is powered by Bianca Schulze, mother to two daughters. Bianca has almost a decade’s worth of experience working with children and is passionate about continuing to work with children. Combined with her love of books and experience as a childrens specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion through this blog.

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Yona Zeldis McDonough: From Madame Alexander to Marilyn Monroe

| December 5, 2011
Yona Zeldis McDonough: From Madame Alexander to Marilyn Monroe

Yona Zeldis McDonough is the multi-talented author of many books for readers of all ages: fiction and non-fiction for adults and award-winning children’s books. She has most recently written the highly anticipated second book in her Doll Shop series, The Cats in the Doll Shop.

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Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Creating the Images

| December 4, 2011 | 0 Comments

Artist Pamela Dalton demonstrates how she created the intricate paper-cut illustrates for Brother Sun, Sister Moon, a reimaginging of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Animals by award-winning author Katherine Paterson.

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The Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz

| December 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Babies on the Bus is a picture book for children by best-selling author and illustrator Karen Katz.

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The Taste of Snow by Stephen V. Masse

| December 2, 2011 | 0 Comments
The Taste of Snow by Stephen V. Masse

In The Taste of Snow, author Stephen V. Masse invites you into an Alpine wonderland of Gartendorf, Austria a few days before the Feast of Saint Nicholas.

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Giveaway: The White Gorilla and the Three Chimpanzees

| December 1, 2011 | 3 Comments
Giveaway: The White Gorilla and the Three Chimpanzees

Enter to win one of two signed copies of The White Gorilla and the Three Chimpanzees … a Day from the Zoo! by Saragine Francois. Animals, adventure and imagination, oh, my!

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December, 2011: Best Selling Kids’ Books, New Releases, and More …

| December 1, 2011 | 0 Comments
December, 2011: 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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The Christmas Santa Had No Beard

| November 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
The Christmas Santa Had No Beard

Each Christmas season children see a beardless, or fake bearded Santa Claus in malls and on television shows leaving them confused and skeptical. Upon reading The Christmas Santa Had No Beard, children and parents alike will finally discover just how Santa can lose his beard.

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A Holiday Interview with “Gramps” Bricker

| November 30, 2011 | 0 Comments
A Holiday Interview with “Gramps” Bricker

“Gramps Bricker” is a story telling grandparent who has seen his children, grandchildren, and now his great grandchildren voice their doubts upon seeing so many Santas everywhere without a beard.

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Favorite Holiday Books

| November 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
Favorite Holiday Books

During the holiday season it’s a great joy to share family traditions and spend time together. Every year, I look forward to reading these beloved books.

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Giveaway: The Taste of Snow

| November 28, 2011 | 4 Comments
Giveaway: The Taste of Snow

Enter to win one of two signed copies of The Taste of Snow by Stephen V. Masse. It’s time to “adventure” into the holidays!

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