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    Rocket-Bye and Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Picture Books
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    The Children’s Book Review | July 23, 2016

    Two of our all-time favorite indie books from 2016! Rocket-Bye and Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?, written by award-winning author Carole P. Roman and illustrated by Mateya Arkova.

    Age Range: 3-7

    Rocket-Bye by Carole P RomanRocket-Bye

    Written by Carole P. Roman

    Illustrated by Mateya Arkova

    Carole P. Roman travels to the stars, orbiting the moon and rocketing past planets in this adorable journey to the far reaches of the galaxy. A beautiful bedtime poem, this verse is sure to delight any child before they go to sleep.

    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372

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    Praise

    “Just as the text and illustrations gently curve and sweep across the pages, so do the calming and effortless rhymes in what could be Carole P. Roman’s finest book yet. “—The Children’s Book Review

    Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? Carole P RomanCan a Princess Be a Firefighter?

    Written by Carole P. Roman

    Illustrated by Mateya Arkova

    Two little girls pepper their father with questions about whether or not they can be a profession and still be a princess. Motivated by her granddaughter’s fascination with all things ‘princess,’ Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them.

    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372

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    Praise

    “Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? is an important must-read for both girls and boys.”—The Children’s Book Review

    About Carole P. Roman
    Carole P. Roman
    Carole P. Roman

    Carole P. Roman is the award winning author of the nonfiction series of children’s books, If You Were Me and Lived in … . The first title in the collection, If You Were Me and Lived in…Mexico, won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s Nonfiction in 2012. If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia and If You Were Me and Lived in…France were finalists in the Indie Fab Foreword Review Book of the Year. Norway and South Korea have also been named as Book of the Year with Rebecca’s Reads and Children’s Reader’s View Book of the Year. Roman has also found success with her Captain No Beard children’s books. Her debut, Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life, was named a Kirkus Best of 2012, received a Star of Exceptional Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award in 2012. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and very near her children.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    26 Comments

    6. Penni on

      My daughter and I are most excited about Can a Princess Be a Firefighter – and we know the answer is “Yes!”!!

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    7. Nancy Burgess on

      The can a Princess be a Firefighter because right now my grandaughter is into Princesses. But both books would be enjoyed.

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    10. Susan Hartman on

      Rough choice. My granddaughter loves anything princess. My grandson loves space and rocketships. I love both!

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    11. Renee Rousseau on

      I am most excited about a Princess Be a Firefighter. I think the more girls and boys are exposed to all choices the better.

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    22. Sandra Watts on

      I can not choose. I would be equally excited for either of these books. I have grand son and grand daughters that would also love them. Thank you for the chance.

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