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    Growing Readers 2021 Giveaway

    The Children’s Book Review

    Come and celebrate our 13th year of ‘Growing Readers’ with us!

    We love putting together our anniversary giveaway as a way to thank you for your much appreciated loyal readership. In honor of our goal of growing readers, we are giving away an exclusive prize pack to a lucky bookworm! The prize includes three autographed books from Bianca Schulze (founder of The Children’s Book Review), an Apple iPad, a framed TCBR original ‘Growing Readers’ print created by New York Time‘s Bestselling author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, and a donation in the winner’s name to The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity.

    Growing Readers Giveaway Prize Pack

    The Prize Pack

    One (1) grand prize winner receives:

    • A copy of Don’t Wake the Dragon, autographed by Bianca Schulze
    • A copy of Who Loves the Dragon, autographed by Bianca Schulze
    • A copy of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, autographed by Bianca Schulze
    • An Apple iPad: 10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 32GB – Gold
    • A framed and matted TCBR original “Growing Readers” 8 x 7.16 print—frame size: 13.75″ × 12.91″
    • A $100 donation in the winner’s name to The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity

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    • The giveaway begins May 19, 2021, at 12:00 PM PST and ends June 17, 2021, at 11:59 PM PST.
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    ABOUT THE PRIZES

    Don't Wake the Dragon

    Don’t Wake the Dragon

    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Samara Hardy

    Ages 2-6 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Clever Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1949998641

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Shhh! Be very quiet. The rascally dragon is finally asleep. But, when the page turned, the breeze blew the door shut with a BANG! Did it wake up the dragon? Create a fantastic bedtime experience by reading this interactive story featuring a reluctant-to-sleep dragon—a character that children will surely relate! Designed to be read aloud, parents will take pleasure in the playful text as much as children will enjoy hearing it. When the story finally comes to an end, and the gentle lullaby is repeated, the dragon – and your child! – are encouraged to drift off to sleep.

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    Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze: Book Cover

    Who Loves the Dragon

    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Samara Hardy

    Ages 2-6 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Clever Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1951100438

    Publisher’s Synopsis: In this interactive follow-up to Don’t Wake the Dragon, our beloved Dragon is wide-awake and preparing to celebrate one of the kingdom’s most important events of the year: the annual Friendship Festival! It’s a time for everyone to gather and have fun, all honoring their meaningful friendships. But on the day of the feast, the cooks are called away to cater to the Queen and the knights must report for special duty in the Enchanted Forest. With everyone gone, Dragon is upset and worried that this year’s Friendship Festival is doomed. Could they be planning something special for her? And in the meantime, can you help cheer her up?With colorful and humorous illustrations throughout, this read-aloud picture book encourages kids to interact with the text on every page. Young readers will love waving to characters, blowing kisses, dancing, and more on this fun ride alongside Dragon and her adorable friends in this delightful story that will beg to be read again and again.

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    101-books-to-read-before-you-grow-up

    101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up

    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Shaw Nielsen

    Ages 5-11 | 144 Pages

    Walter Foster Jr. | ISBN-13: 978-1633221697

    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 Up celebrates 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!

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    iPad 2021

    iPad

    Apple

    10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 32GB – Gold

    The new iPad combines tremendous capability with unmatched ease of use and versatility. With the powerful A12 Bionic chip, support for Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, and the amazing new things you can do with iPadOS 14, now there’s even more to love about iPad.

    Growing Readers Print 2021

    Growing Readers Print

    Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

    A framed and matted TCBR original “Growing Readers” 8 x 7.16 print—frame size: 13.75″ × 12.91″

    Peter H. Reynolds has created a commemorative illustration that honors 13 years of The Children’s Book Review’s mission of growing readers. This whimsical illustration highlights how books and reading promote creativity, wonder, and a connection with the world around us. Books can inspire, relieve stress, connect us with nature, provide a wealth of knowledge, and so much more!

    Reynolds is the award-winning author and illustrator of The North Star, The Dot, and Ish. He also illustrated the bestselling Someday by Alison McGhee, Tess’s Tree by Jess M. Brallier, and the bestselling Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. Peter is the founder and CEO of FableVision, an educational company that produces animated films, books, and software. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

    For more information about Peter H. Reynolds, you can visit: https://www.peterhreynolds.com/. You can also order autographed copies of his books here: https://www.thedotcentral.com/peterhreynolds.

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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.

    172 Comments

    1. Vikki Billings on

      I love that I can come here for some wonderful giveaways and I can find new books to get for my grandkids with all the info here, It is so helpful!

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    5. John Smith on

      Reading about “Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn” was fun–it sounds like a great story of finding the value in being oneself, a small pink kitty!

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    8. John Smith on

      I liked your Website’s review of “If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question ….” The cover illustration looks charming, and we love dogs!

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    19. John Smith on

      “Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial” sounded like an imaginative, exciting tale in your review!

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    21. JEANETTE H SHEETS on

      i love it here,always fresh exciting new giveaways and awesome reads for the children,love the reviews

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    24. John Smith on

      Seeing the cover for “Bo, Go Up!” I really liked the cover graphics, with the typeface and colors!

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    28. gloria patterson on

      I like reading the Synopsis of each book. And the one’s I really think would be perfect for my great niece I had to my amazon wish list

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    32. John Smith on

      I enjoyed reading about “I Dream of Popo” and seeing its really exquisite illustrations by Julia Kuo!

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    33. gloria patterson on

      It shows me books that I would never come across for my great niece. I like to add them to my wish list on amazon. Sooner or later I will get most of them for her

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    38. John Smith on

      I liked reading your post about 8 picture books. “Outside, Inside” looks like a great book, especially with the lovely cover with the girl and her cat looking out a window!

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    41. gloria patterson on

      the reviews let me know what additional books I want to add to my wish list for my great niece

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    43. John Smith on

      Interesting to see the post about Caldecott Medal award-winners! I’ve heard about the story behind “The Cat Man of Aleppo” and that book looks really good — and I always love the illustration-work of Yuko Shimizu!

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    45. Anne Marie Carter on

      I like that the Children’s Book Review includes a lot of fun looking books to read with children.

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    50. Cheryl Bomar on

      I love how you have books for all age kids! I have a 5 yrs old grandson and 9 yrs. old granddaughter and they love to read! Thanks for the chance!

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    52. John Smith on

      In your post on Newberry Medal winners, “BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom” sounds like a really great picture book! I think I’ve heard of the real-life story before, but seeing it in pictures brings it alive.

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    53. Susan P. on

      I love finding out about books that discuss issues that are current in a way young people can understand and relate to.

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    55. John Smith on

      “Captain Fantastic and the Chocolate Planet,” which you reviewed, looks like a fun, colorful picture book!

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    57. Renee Rousseau on

      I enjoy staying current on the best literature for children. I use the information to purchase gifts and stock my grandma bookcase!

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    59. John Smith on

      “From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves” looks fascinating with all its stories about the world and technology!

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    62. Aditya on

      Awaiting to win the TCBR ‘Growing Readers’ Prize Pack to celebrate the 13th year of ‘Growing Readers’… In mean time please see our curated check list of school books at Schoolchamp for kids

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