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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Giveaway: Win the New iPad

| March 18, 2012 | 114 Comments
Giveaway: Win the New iPad

Enter to win the new iPad!

TCBR has turned four. To say thank you and to giveback to our supporting readers, we are giving away the new iPad 16 GB Wi-Fi only ($499 + tax) to one lucky reader.

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Giveaway: Bouncy the Smart Ball

| March 17, 2012 | 1 Comment
Giveaway: Bouncy the Smart Ball

Enter to win one of three autographed copies of “Bouncy the Smart Ball”; written by Demetrius Bradshaw and illustrated by Pier Angeli Bradshaw.

Have you ever heard of a smart ball? How about a friendly, smart ball? Bouncy the Smart Ball is ready to befriend your little reader.

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Giveaway: The Devil and the Darning Needle

| March 13, 2012 | 1 Comment
Giveaway: The Devil and the Darning Needle

Enter to win one of three autographed copies of The Devil and the Darning Needles by David Scott Lillis.

Are you a fan of folklore, myths and legends from around the world? Let David Scott Lillis enchant you with this first book in his new series.

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Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax Pop-up Book by David A. Carter

| March 5, 2012 | 0 Comments
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax Pop-up Book by David A. Carter

Reading level: Ages 3-8. Dr. Seuss’s well-known and well-loved The Lorax is as timely now as it was when it was first published in 1971—perhaps even more so. This bestselling ecological warning is now available in an elaborate pop-up book, published in conjunction with the release of The Lorax feature film on March 2, 2012—Ted Geisel’s birthday.

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Giveaway: Zero the Hero by Joan Holub

| March 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Giveaway: Zero the Hero by Joan Holub

Enter to win a signed copy of Zero the Hero by talented author Joan Holub and bestselling illsutrator Tom Lichtenheld.

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

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
March 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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A Tribute to Jan and Stan Berenstain

| February 28, 2012 | 0 Comments
A Tribute to Jan and Stan Berenstain

Jan Berenstain (July 26, 1923 – February 24, 2012) co-created over 300 of the beloved “Berenstain Bears” books with her husband Stan Berenstain (September 29, 1923 – November 26, 2005), shedding light on social graces and creating life-long readers and Bear Country devotees.

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Barney Saltzberg: Author-Illustrator & Singer-Songwriter

| February 28, 2012 | 0 Comments
Barney Saltzberg: Author-Illustrator & Singer-Songwriter

Barney Saltzberg is an über-talented children’s book author/illustrator/singer/songwriter. He has published around thirty books, recorded four CD’s of music for children, and has even written some songs for the PBS show Arthur. Once a year he teaches a class at UCLA on writing and illustrating picture books.

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Crystal Godfrey LaPoint Talks About “When My Mommy Cries”

| February 23, 2012 | 0 Comments
Crystal Godfrey LaPoint Talks About “When My Mommy Cries”

Crystal Godfrey LaPoint is an accomplished composer and artist. For over three decades she has suffered from the dark legacy of depression. A survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Crystal is now a tireless advocate for survivors of relationship violence and for destigmatizing mental illness.

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Giveaway: Alexander Drake’s Extraordinary Pursuit

| February 19, 2012 | 3 Comments
Giveaway: Alexander Drake’s Extraordinary Pursuit

Enter to win one of three signed copies of Alexander Drake’s Extraordinary Pursuit by Elizabeth Bellows.

Alexander is a curious and wildly imaginative boy, who constantly craves adventure.

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