The Children’s Book Review | March 13, 2020
10 Trending Kids’ Book and Literacy Articles
From book reviews and lists for all ages to literacy tips and book giveaways, here are the top ten list of kids books and literacy articles that have been trending on The Children’s Book Review . . .
1. Book Reviews And Recommendations: Preschool To Elementary, Ages 4-8
Did You Know That You Could Boost Your Preschool Or Elementary Child’s Intelligence Simply By Ensuring That Reading Books Is A Part Of Their Day-To-Day Life?
2. Book Reviews And Recommendations: Preteen And Tween, Ages 9-12
With Maturity Developing And A Wide Range Of Reading Abilities Among Preteens And Tweens, Middle-Grade Novels (Books For Ages 9 And Up) Begin To Soar With Well-Developed Fantastical Worlds, A Gentle Increase In The Complexities Of Social And Emotional Plot Developments, Smaller Fonts, And More Pages.
3. Five Family Favorites with Michelle Schaub, Author of ‘Dream Big, Little Scientists’
Michelle Schaub asked her family to help her select five favorite family books. They pulled titles from the bookshelves, made piles, discussed, reminisced, and then voted.
4. Illustration Inspiration: Ged Adamson, Illustrator of Bird Hugs
Ged Adamson is a children’s book author and illustrator. His picture books include A Fox Found a Box; Douglas, You Need Glasses!; Shark Dog!; and Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed).
5. Book Reviews and Recommendations: Infant and Toddler Age Children, Ages 0-3
Reading to our kids has never been more important than now. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends through policy that pediatricians consult parents on the importance of reading aloud to children during the early years. A jump-start on reading is a jump-start on language comprehension.
6. Spies, Lies, and Disguise: The Daring Tricks and Deeds that Won World War II | Book Giveaway
In Spies, Lies, and Disguise, author Jennifer Swanson takes readers behind-the-scenes to explore some genuinely astonishing World War II exploits and accomplishments.
Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Jennifer Swanson’s Spies, Lies, and Disguise: The Daring Tricks and Deeds that Won World War II. The grand prize also includes Brain Games and Astronaut Aquanaut! Giveaway ends March 19, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
7. The Best Picture Books of 2019
We can’t get enough of these amazing picture books! Here are 25 titles that we’re willing to call the best picture books of 2019.
8. M.H. Clark Discusses Her New Picture Book ‘Eat the Cake’
Eat the Cake is an inspirational and joyful treat for readers of all ages and we have the scoop (an interview à la mode, if we may). Get ready to smile and toss handfuls of confetti!
9. Dr. Seuss Books for Kids
Check out some of our favorite articles to help you curate your collection of Dr. Seuss books for your kids or grandchildren or students.
10. Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker | Awareness Tour
From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle-grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere.
To learn more, join us on this virtual book tour for Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World.
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