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    The Children’s Book Review’s 9th Anniversary

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    The Children’s Book Review | March 18, 2017

    Squee! How can it be? The Children’s Book Review is turning nine!

    We are so incredibly grateful to our loyal readers.

    To say thanks, we gave away a Fire Kids Edition Tablet, the all-new Amazon Echo Dot (a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to read audiobooks from Audible, and more), and a signed copy of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, autographed by Bianca Schulze—this way you’ll know which books to ask Alexa to read for you.

    One (1) lucky winner received:

    • Fire Kids Edition Tablet, 7″ Display, 16 GB, with Kid-Proof Case
    • Echo Dot (2nd Generation)
    • A copy of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, autographed by Bianca Schulze

    This giveaway ended on April 18, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    About the Prize Pack

    Fire Kids TabletFire Kids Edition Tablet
    • Not a toy, a full-featured Fire tablet with a 7″ IPS display and front and rear cameras.
    • 16 GB of internal storage.
    • Unlimited, free access to 10,000 kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games with 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited included.
    • A Kid-Proof Case.
    • Best-in-class parental controls allow you to manage usage limits, content access, and educational goals
    echo-dot-2nd-genEcho Dot (2nd Generation)
    • Echo Dot (2nd Generation) is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, and more
    • Connects to speakers or headphones through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cable to play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn
    • Controls lights, fans, switches, thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, locks, and more with compatible connected devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Nest, ecobee, and others
    • Hears you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones for hands-free control, even in noisy environments or while playing music
    • Includes a built-in speaker so it can work on its own as a smart alarm clock in the bedroom, an assistant in the kitchen, or anywhere you might want a voice-controlled computer
    • Always getting smarter and adding new features, plus thousands of skills like Uber, Domino’s, and more
    • Amazon Echo is not required to use Echo Dot

    101-books-to-read-before-you-grow-up101 Books To Read Before You Grow Up

    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Shaw Nielsen

    Publisher’s Synopsis: 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Upcelebrates the importance of reading and encourages family participation to develop lifelong readers. The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!

    Ages 5-11 | Walter Foster Jr. | October 10, 2016 | 978-1633221697

    Available Here: 

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    Thank you to all who entered The Children’s Book Review’s 9th birthday celebration Fire Kids Edition Tablet and Echo Dot with Alexa giveaway. Check out our sweepstakes page to see what other free children’s books may be up for grabs!

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    *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.

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    177 Comments

    1. Dawn on March 27, 2017 3:32 pm

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    2. Maria Carlin on March 30, 2017 3:32 am

      My kids love to read books, especially reading, and viewing books on their tablets. My 5 yr old loves animals and insects, maybe add apps like story book games, challenges to help develop their brain more. Thank you for the chance.. Awesome giveaway.

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    3. Tammy Catterton on March 30, 2017 2:30 pm

      The book reviews are great continue those Happy 9th Anniversary Congrats on that

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    9. Vicky Chan on April 6, 2017 11:10 pm

      TCBR has great books for children! I love your giveaways and hope I win one. Thanks for the chance to enter!

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    10. kim s on April 7, 2017 4:19 am

      Happy Anniversary! I love the site! I always get great ideas on book gifts I can get for my niece and nephew! I also really enjoy reading the Interview section.

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    11. Joseph Skidmore on April 7, 2017 1:08 pm

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    12. icefairy on April 9, 2017 12:01 am

      I love your site because it’s been a great source for me to discover fun books to read with my kids. I’d like to see more in-depth reviews and easy-to-enter giveaways. Thank you for all your hard work!

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    13. Amber Cheras on April 9, 2017 6:35 am

      I think TCBR is wonderful! The book reviews are great and helps pick out which books are age appropriate for each child. Maybe add some fun trivia along with it too!

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    14. Tracee on April 9, 2017 9:20 am

      I think this is a great site. I’ve been introduced to some really cute kids’ books that I had not heard of before.

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    15. Janet Smart on April 10, 2017 2:51 am

      Congratulations on your 9th anniversary! Great prizes!

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    16. Jessica W. on April 10, 2017 8:35 am

      I love the descriptive reviews that help me find books for my 2 year old. I would love to see more books on different languages and world geography.

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      Love the blog. The reviews help me identify good books for the kiddos.

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    18. Judy Killen on April 12, 2017 8:24 pm

      Awesome contest. Always looking for books for my grandson, great site. Thanks for a chance.

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    22. Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim on April 16, 2017 10:59 am

      I would love to see more non fiction titles reviewed.

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    25. Laura Hartman on April 16, 2017 12:22 pm

      Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such awesome prizes! 🙂

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      This is an awesome website and I would like to see more of interacting with libraries in all corners of the USA. Funding is being cut and we need to support them as much as possible since reading is very crucial to understanding and accepting how things are in the world today.

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      This is so wonderful! I love what you do!

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    29. Christine H on April 17, 2017 11:44 am

      Love, love, love your site! I’d like to see (and do!) some guest reviews — maybe from teachers and librarians from around the nation or around the world?

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      I would like to see more inspiring biographies.

      I LOVE TCBR! Thanks for it!

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    31. Margaret S Porter on April 18, 2017 5:16 am

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      I love to see books about places to go and occupations to dream about

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    32. Sr. Jean Louise on April 18, 2017 6:50 am

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    35. Angela Kern on April 18, 2017 9:56 am

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    38. Jennifer H. on April 18, 2017 2:16 pm

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    40. John H. on April 18, 2017 2:50 pm

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    41. John Deal on April 18, 2017 2:53 pm

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    44. Bill Ryan on April 18, 2017 5:17 pm

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    45. Staci A on April 18, 2017 5:20 pm

      I love seeing your reviews! I’ve found some interesting books for my kids (12 and 5) to enjoy.

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    46. Megan Allen on April 18, 2017 7:44 pm

      My 8 year old daughter loves to read. I have never seen a kid that enjoys it like she does. She is on A honor roll at school always. I would love to be able to reward her with such an awesome prize pack. Thanks for the chance!

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    47. Brianna Duncan on April 18, 2017 7:54 pm

      I LOVE your reviews. They’re super helpful. I have a sister that’s 9, niece that’s 9, nephew that’s 6, and son that’s 18 months, and it’s great knowing what is age appropriate.

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    48. Elicia P on April 18, 2017 8:08 pm

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    51. Bianca Schulze on April 19, 2017 8:24 pm

      And the winner is … Monique S. (CA)! Congratulations. The prize pack will be on the way soon. Thank you so much to everyone that entered. We are feeling the love and have read all of your wonderful feedback.

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