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 …
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.