The Children’s Book Review | November 8, 2014
This month’s little peek into what TCBR readers have been most interested in shows the book trends are following the upcoming season with “20 of the Best Christmas Books,” “Kids Thanksgiving Books,” and the “Best New Kids Books!” We also have some great giveaways trending on The Children’s Book Review this month—check out the details below for your chance to enter. Did you catch all of the wonderful literacy resources, too; such as “Where to Find Free eBooks for Children?” If not, have fun perusing this list of TCBR’s book trends.
Here’s the scoop on the 10 most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review …
1. 20 of the Best Kids Christmas Books
Families thrive on special moments and memories, the kind that are shared and made together. Creating family traditions is an important part of a child’s life, helping them to feel connected and important.
2. Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
The Children’s Book Review presents a guest post by education writer Karen Schweitzer.
3. Best Selling Kids Series | October 2014
The Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science series is our best selling kids series this month and offers wonderful selections for seasonal science and beyond.
4. 20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
There are a number of organizations and sites that provide online activities, teaching tips, and free books for children. Here are 20 sites to explore over the summer.
5. Uncle John’s Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! | Book Giveaway
Enter to win an Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers prize pack!
Giveaway begins October 20, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 19, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
6. The Code Busters Club Series, by Penny Warner | Book Series Giveaway
Enter to win a set of The Code Busters Club series by Penny Warner!
Giveaway begins October 19, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 18, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
7. How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
While these parents are pushing their kids to be on top of the game, they don’t realize that the intensive coaching can be counterproductive and they’re missing out on an important genre, critical in the role of a child’s development—picture books.
8. Kids’ Thanksgiving Books: Pilgrims, Traditions and Turkey
This list offers educational books that aim to be culturally sensitive and historically accurate. The other selections are simply unique or just plain silly.
9. A Whirlwind of Discovery: A Swiss Cheese Adventure | Book Giveaway
Enter to win an autographed paperback copy of A Whirlwind of Discovery: A Swiss Cheese Adventure, by Darleen Wohlfeil.
Giveaway begins October 22, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 24, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
10. Best New Kids Stories | November 2014
Here are our picks for five kids books that we feel represent some of the best new kids stories. The titles listed here are the kinds of books that kids easily gravitate towards and definitely enjoy reading.
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