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    The Children’s Book Review’s Book Trends | December 2015

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read General
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    The Children’s Book Review | December 8, 2015

    This month, The Children’s Book Review‘s book trends show that you’re enjoying our blog tours of Monsterland and Wishapick—along with their giveaways of Amazon gift cards and an iPod nano! Plus, with Christmas bells ringing, readers have been digging into our list of books for Christmas.

    10 Kids’ Book Trends on The Children’s Book Review …

    Elf On the Shelf
    #1
    Graphical user interface, application
    #5
    Monsterland, by Michael Phillip Cash | Giveaway
    #3
    A little boy looking at the camera
    #1
    A drawing of a cartoon character
    #3
    Win Wishapick_ Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk and an iPod Nano
    #6
    Monsterland Michael Phillip Cash
    #7
    Superman Classic I Am Superman
    #8
    Nana in the City By Lauren Castillo
    #9
    Christmas Board Books for Babies
    #10
    1. 20 of the Best Kids Christmas Books

    Christmas is a special time and calls for special stories. I am sure you will find the magic you are looking for in these wonderful books.

    2. Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online

    The Children’s Book Review presents a guest post by education writer Karen Schweitzer.

    3. Monsterland, by Michael Phillip Cash | Giveaway

    Enter to win an autographed copy of Monsterland, by Michael Phillip Cash; plus a living dead themed travel mug and a $50 Amazon gift card!

    Giveaway begins November 14, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends December 16, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    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. 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.

    6. Win an iPod Nano and Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk, M. M. Allen & Deborah Wynne | Giveaway

    Enter to win an autographed copy of Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk written by acclaimed author M. M. Allen; plus an Apple iPod Nano to listen to your downloaded copy of the Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack composed by the talented Deborah Wynne!

    Giveaway begins November 5, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends December 31, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    7. Monsterland Blog Tour 2015 with Michael Phillip Cash

    You’ve received a free VIP ticket to join us as we go on the Monsterland tour with award-winning author Michael Phillip Cash.

    8. Best Selling Kids Series | November 2015

    This month’s best selling kids series from The Children’s Book Review’s affiliate store, Superhero Classics: I Can Read Level 2, is a great series to hook young readers that show an interest in classic superheros.

    9. Best Selling Picture Books | November 2015

    Autumn is a beautiful time for reading. Award-winning Nana in the City, by Lauren Castillo, is this month’s best selling picture book from our affiliate store—it’s a delightful selection for fall.

    10. Christmas Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

    The littlest ones should not miss out on any fun Christmas reading. There are plenty of sturdy-paged board books for babies and toddlers to get their hands on. Getting the full sensory experience is the beginning step of reading; so let him grab, drag, chew, and flip through these fun holiday stories.

    For more children’s book trends, you can follow along with all of our articles tagged with Book Trends and be sure to check out our Giveaways category.

    What to Read Next:

    1. Children’s Book Trends | September 2014
    2. Wishapick: Tickety Boo And The Black Trunk | Book Spotlight
    3. “Schism” & “The Hanging Tree”, by Michael Phillip Cash | Book Spotlight
    4. Children’s Book Trends | July 2014

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Book Trends Deborah Wynne M.M. Allen Michael Phillip Cash
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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.

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