Michaela MacColl's award-winning books include "Prisoners in the Palace," "Promise the Night," and her most recent novel "Nobody’s Secret." A former resident of France, and Russian history expert, she’s a fascinating person and such a gem to share with our TCBR readers.
The White Tower’ (£6.99, Bramley Publishing) tells the story of Jonathan Williams, Ben Straker and Victoria Taylor, who travel back to Tudor England to rescue their friend and mentor, the Gleeman.
To support the message of Screen Free Week, Random House Children's Books has created a video featuring four illustrators to support parents and teachers in their efforts to encourage kids to look up from their screens and enjoy life!
In his most beautiful and moving work to date, The New Yorker illustrator Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.
A new crop of art books, inspired by geometric shapes, are making their way to bookstores near you. Here are a few of the most interesting ones we've come across.
Hola! Welcome to Mexico, book one 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.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 25, 2013
Carole P. Roman
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard series. She is a former social studies teacher turned businesswoman whom runs a business with her husband that employs close to five hundred people. Her most favorite occupation has always been sitting in that big, cozy armchair next to a bed, reading a great story to someone she loves. Being with her grandchildren has awoken her spirit of the absurd as she goes on daily adventures with them to outer space, fashion shows under the sea, and of course, always back in time for dinner. Roman has two wonderful sons and hit the jackpot in the daughter-in-law department. Roman talks to us about her latest children’s book series that aims to introduce kids to cultures around the world.
The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 24, 2013
Enter to win a copy of Boo ABC: A to Z with the World’s Cutest Dog by J. H. Lee, photographs by Gretchen LeMaistre.
The world’s cutest dog takes on the ABCs!
Giveaway begins April 24, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 22, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Reading level: Ages 3-6
Hardcover: 32 pages
An everyday visit to the library becomes an unexpected adventure through the pages of classic children's book favorites!
Joan Holub was formerly an associate art director at Scholastic, then became an illustrator, after which she sequed into writing full time—a job she love, love, loves!
