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    The Friendly Bookshelf | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Picture Books Social Emotional
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    The Friendly Bookshelf
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    The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf!

    About the Book

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    The Friendly Bookshelf

    Written by Caroline and Katherine Brickley

    Illustrated by Daniela Pérez-Duarte

    Ages 3+ | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Blossom Children’s Media Group | ISBN-13: 9780997782714

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Meet Bibli, a brave little library bookshelf in search of a story about someone like him . . .

    Once upon a time, in a library like any other, there lived a little bookshelf named Bibli who carried a BIG question on his shelves: “Could there be a story somewhere about a bookshelf like me?” Bibli is told that bookshelves are supposed to hold stories, not have ones of their own. But everything changes when he meets Cassie, a girl longing for a friend just as much as Bibli longs for a story to relate to. Bibli learns that with kindness, confidence, empathy, and friendship, even your biggest dreams can come true—and that everyone has an important story worth sharing.

    The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf! Readers will be inspired to go beyond the final page of the book and share their own stories, as well as be the pioneers of a kinder, more inclusive world where everybody (and every bookshelf!) belongs.

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    About the Authors

    Caroline and Katherine Brickley are twin sisters and the award-winning authors of The Blossom Shoppe and The Friendly Bookshelf. Inspired by their mother, who made up stories for them each night, the sisters spent their childhood coming up with stories of their own and bringing them to life. As they grew, so did their passion for storytelling, and in 2017 the sisters made it their full-time job by founding Blossom Children’s Media Group (Blossom) from their shared college dorm room.

    Now a multi-award-winning company known for excellence in children’s literature and family content, Blossom continues to bring children, families, and educators from around the world together through wholesome stories and inclusive community experiences. In their free time, Caroline and Katherine love to swim, travel, and spend time with friends and family, including their goldendoodle, Sugar, who served as the inspiration for the library dog featured in The Friendly Bookshelf.

    For more information, visit https://www.thefriendlybookshelf.com/.

    Caroline and Katherine Brickley

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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.

    46 Comments

    1. gloria patterson on November 16, 2021 3:24 pm

      this sounds like a book that would be intersting for zay

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    2. Bronwen Lacey on November 16, 2021 3:36 pm

      What a great idea for a story!

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    3. Melissa R on November 16, 2021 4:49 pm

      I would love to share this with my family and students. I love social emotional stories and teaching character education.

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    4. Rachael DeBates on November 16, 2021 7:25 pm

      My nephew would love this!

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    5. vickie Belk couturier on November 17, 2021 5:51 am

      My grandchildren love to read,,they would enjoy this when they come to visit

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    6. NANCY on November 17, 2021 11:41 am

      Looks like great fun.

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    7. Barbara on November 17, 2021 5:33 pm

      I would love to add this to my sons classroom bookshelf.

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    8. mrsshukra on November 18, 2021 10:43 am

      Any child would like this!

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    9. Melissa Roller on November 18, 2021 10:51 am

      Character education is so important. Anything to teach about SEL is so useful to teachers and students and family members and children, nieces, nephews etc

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    10. gloria patterson on November 18, 2021 3:42 pm

      zay would like this

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    11. gloria patterson on November 19, 2021 2:05 pm

      great niece would love and enjoy this book

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    12. gloria patterson on November 20, 2021 4:35 pm

      I thing zay would like this a lot

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    13. gloria patterson on November 21, 2021 2:29 pm

      looks like this would be a fun book

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    14. gloria patterson on November 22, 2021 4:33 pm

      this would be good

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    15. gloria patterson on November 23, 2021 5:09 pm

      something special z

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    16. Marion on November 23, 2021 6:06 pm

      I would love to win this book for my sisters.
      Marion

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    17. gloria patterson on November 24, 2021 4:48 pm

      zay would really enjoy this

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    18. mrsshukra on November 25, 2021 12:19 pm

      Really good book!!!!

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    19. gloria patterson on November 25, 2021 4:42 pm

      zay would enjoy this

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    20. gloria patterson on November 26, 2021 12:19 pm

      interesting and fun read

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    21. gloria patterson on November 27, 2021 4:59 pm

      sounds like a fun book for zadaya

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    22. gloria patterson on November 28, 2021 4:35 pm

      sounds like a interesting book that zay would enjoy

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    23. gloria patterson on November 29, 2021 3:41 pm

      fancy little dog for a fancy little girl

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    24. gloria patterson on November 29, 2021 3:42 pm

      fun book and interssting for a little girl

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    25. gloria patterson on December 1, 2021 3:47 pm

      sounds like a good learning book for zay

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    26. gloria patterson on December 2, 2021 3:46 pm

      a fun book

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    27. gloria patterson on December 3, 2021 4:16 pm

      the first time zay got to go to library she had so much fun. Saw all kinds of books etc this book would be good

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    28. gloria patterson on December 4, 2021 2:17 pm

      a lerning fun book

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    29. gloria patterson on December 5, 2021 2:21 pm

      this is a interesting book that zay would love

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    30. gloria patterson on December 8, 2021 12:53 pm

      great niece would enjoy

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    31. gloria patterson on December 9, 2021 4:48 pm

      fun book zay would enjoy

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    32. gloria patterson on December 11, 2021 12:52 pm

      fun book zay would love

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    33. gloria patterson on December 12, 2021 3:57 pm

      a fun learning book

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    34. gloria patterson on December 13, 2021 3:16 pm

      this would be a good book for zay

      Reply
    35. gloria patterson on December 14, 2021 5:18 pm

      its is always nice for zay to get a book that she learns something new from

      Reply
    36. Nadine on December 15, 2021 6:52 am

      I like the pun of your-shelf!

      Reply
    37. gloria patterson on December 15, 2021 2:24 pm

      zay would enjoy this book a lot

      Reply
    38. Peggy Clayton on December 16, 2021 10:57 am

      I just love this book and would love to share with my grandkids. I am a former teacher and this a perfect book to share with any age. I would love to share with the kids that come over to our house with their parents as I have a small library they pick a book and I read it to them in my office they love it.

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    39. Susan Smith on December 16, 2021 12:54 pm

      This sounds like a cute book that my niece would enjoy reading.

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    40. Marie Cantelli on December 16, 2021 2:03 pm

      I nanny several children throughout the year. This would be great to add to our kid bookshelf

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    41. gloria patterson on December 16, 2021 2:30 pm

      great book zay would like

      Reply
    42. Gina Ferrell on December 16, 2021 4:30 pm

      I want to win this book because this would be treasured in all libraries, and for all young children. Beautiful illustrations, and a lovely message about how everyone has their own story.

      Reply
    43. Anne Marie Carter on December 16, 2021 9:54 pm

      I would love to win this book so that I can read it with my grandchildren.

      Reply
    44. Mary Songer on December 16, 2021 10:50 pm

      I like to encourage kids to read. My newest nephew loves to listen to a book and I can’t wait until he starts to read for himself.

      Reply
    45. Susan P. on December 16, 2021 10:56 pm

      Going to the library has always been a favorite family activity. Our bookshelves are always full, as well.

      Reply
    46. mrsshukra on January 2, 2022 9:51 pm

      Beautiful and meaningful book — THANK YOU!

      Reply
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