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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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    The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers. This article was written and provided by one of TCBR's regular contributors.

    177 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on

      Congratulations on 9 wonderful years Bianca. One of the best sites I have found for reviews, announcements and great giveaways. Well done . May TCBR continue in its success.
      Carol L

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    2. Linda Kish on

      You always have a great cross-section of books for all ages of children. Your website is easy to maneuver in. Your giveaways are always great and very much appreciated. Congratulations on nine years of great work!

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    3. Nancy Jachcik on

      I think you have such a great variety of books that span across all ages that it is really difficult to think of any way TCBR could improve, Thank you and Congratulations fo rproviding such a wonderful site for 9 years!

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    5. Renee Rousseau on

      I love the TCBR because I can keep up to date on the new titles available for Children’s Literature. I love to gift books to my children and grandchildren. Books and their impact on young minds lasts a lifetime! The TCBR site is colorful, organized and easy to navigate.

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    6. susan on

      Please keep the book reviews coming! I love learning about great reads and I always know I’ll find one here. Thank you and congratulations!

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    9. Erika Ro on

      I love the giveaways. I’m always looking for new ideas in teaching children’s literature to my undergrad students.

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    10. danielle hammelef on

      I enjoy the reviews and finding out what books are new to check out from picture books through middle grade.

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    12. Darla Peduzzi on

      Happy 9th Anniversary TCBR! Love your site! Always looking for fun and exciting books for my little grandson and I to read!

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    16. Shelley P on

      Congratulations TCBR!! I am fairly new to your site but I am enjoying it 🙂 I love reading your book reviews and entering your giveaways. No suggestions for what I’d like to see more of……..just keep doing what you’re doing. I love it! Thanks!

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    17. debra dubois on

      I love the TCBR because I can keep up to date on the new titles available for Children’s Literature. Congratulations on nine years of great work!

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    22. Nancy on

      Congrats on your 9th anniversary. I think The Children’s Book review.com is fun and informative. I’d like to see even more giveaways.

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    23. Mary Hoffman on

      Aloha & Congratulations from Kona,Hawaii TCBR! I’M NEW HERE! I would like to see a Montky “Spotlight” on Children’s series for 4-13 yrs. old
      If it’s there and I missed it my apologies.

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    24. elizabeth miller on

      I love the set up of your site and reviews however I would like to see more middle school book reviews.

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    25. Janay Strango on

      Love TCBR ❤ I can always keep up to date on what is new and trending, on the few occasions I have funds to purchase my grandchildren a few books. The giveaways are fantastic. Congratulations on a very successful 9years. Happy Birthday 🎂

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    26. Susie Highley on

      I can’t think of a more appropriate list of prizes for 2017. We just had Bianca Shulze’s book in our book fair. Very interesting! Some teachers bought it, so I would be thrilled to have one of my own.

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    28. Ronald Oliver on

      I enjoy that TCBR is a wholesome place for families to visit that provides great info. on all the available content.

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    29. KimberlyH on

      I love TCBR! A great variety of books, giveaways, and helpful information! Congrats! I would love to see more activity ideas to go with a specific book!

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    37. Tonya Jackson on

      I haven’t been a part of this site for long but I like what I see and have read. Happy 9th birthday and hope you have so many more.

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    38. Lesley F on

      I enjoy reading all the new books that are coming out which makes it easy for me to shop for my granddaughter!

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    39. SUZANNE R COSTNER on

      I love TCBR. I was super excited to see Bianca’s book displayed at ALAMW17. Just keep doing what you have been and it will be wonderful.

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    42. Sharifah I. on

      Congrats on 9 years! I really appreciate all the reviews you provide on TCBR. Books by age is so helpful! Thanks for all your hard work and the opportunity for this fun giveaway. Best of luck to all.

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    44. Necta Nelson on

      I love TCBR congrats on 9 years woohooo my son’s age…I love what you’re doing enjoying coming to this site to pick out books for my little guys…

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    46. Margaret Appel on

      I love TCBR because of all the great kids books. It sure helps me with reading & book choices when deciding which books to pick up for my grandniece. She’s 7 years old, loves to read & I try to find books she would enjoy.

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    47. Nancy Burgess on

      Congratulations on your 9 years.I love your site.I love the children’s books helps me know what to get my grandaughter.I love your giveaways.

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    48. Rita M on

      Congrats on your 9 year anniversary! I would love to see children’s books that are free for the Kindle. I have a section on my Kindle for my granddaughter and would love to be able to add more books.

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    50. RebeccaC on

      I love to to read book reviews and I’m also a big fan of giveaways like this. Congrats on 9 years and thanks for your generosity!

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    52. renee wood on

      I love the amount of chapter books you have foe my daughter age, she is 7. Your have excellent selections.

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    55. Rebecca Fyfe on

      I love these giveaways! And the reviews. Kids books can be so wonderfully diverse. I’d love to see more reviews of self-published and indie published children’s books.

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    56. Donna Hart on

      Love The Children’s Book Review – a wonderful source for parents and teachers and anyone with a young reader in their lives. Congratulations on your Birthday and Thank You for these wonderful giveaways!

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    57. Stephanie R on

      I love that TCBR has all the new books and updates for kids books. I also love that you can choose to search for books by age. This is such a great website for parents and their children.

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    58. Lisa Coomer Queen on

      I love this blog because I like to keep up with children’s books for my grandchildren. A book is a precious gift!

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    59. Eric White on

      Me and My ( year old daughter absolutely love TCBR The best and most up to date books is always avail. to us hear GREAT SITE!!

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    61. Mary Beth Elderton on

      Congrats! I love book reviews. Right now, I am interested in books for “tweens”–about 9-12.

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    62. Vivian Kirkfield on

      Happy Birthday, Bianca and Children’s Book Review!
      With the myriad choices available in book stores and libraries, it’s always helpful to get thoughtful recommendations on which books to pick. Thanks for providing this service for parents and teachers!
      As you know, I am all about picture books. As soon as we get a firm date on the launch of my debut picture book, Sweet Dreams, Sarah, I’ll let you know and maybe we can arrange some shout-outs.

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