The Children's Book Review

8 Middle Grade Books About Space That Launch Big Adventures

TCBR Contributor — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:23:26 +0000

From near-future NASA missions to intergalactic portals, these middle grade reads take young readers on journeys beyond Earth.

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Lin Oliver on Humor, Heart, and The After-School Kindness Crew Series

Bianca Schulze — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Join us in our conversation with Lin Oliver, who discusses humor, heart, and the idea that kindness is a skill children can grow.

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Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles Series | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Join us as we launch the virtual book tour for the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series by Rick Williams Sr., where cosmic adventure collides across two worlds!

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Tall as the Sun, by Stephanie Henson | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready to see the world from a whole new height as we kick off the virtual book tour for Tall as the Sun by Stephanie Henson!

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Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Join us as we kick off the virtual book tour for Hop's Tales: The Kind Bunny by Evelina Ruimy, a playful story about kindness, courage, and being yourself.

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Hank the Brave, by Dana Eikenberg | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:10:59 +0000

Full of canine bravado and affection, Hank the Brave is an excellent match for readers who prefer their stories to be both silly and uplifting.

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Where’s Big Dog? A Story of Loss and Love | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:08:13 +0000

Where's Big Dog? is a touching and tender resource that will be most appreciated by families experiencing the loss of a pet.

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When Cherry Blossoms Fall, by Katrina Goldsaito | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:01:55 +0000

A tender intergenerational picture book about a young girl who learns the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet awareness of impermanence.

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The Secret to Belonging, by Megan E. Freeman | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:53:37 +0000

More than a story about escape, The Secret to Belonging is a meditation on what it means to build a home within yourself.

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Bears Don’t Share, by Rick Bobrick | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:46:46 +0000

Bears Don't Share is a satisfying pick for children who enjoy humor with a little bite and stories that reward a second look.

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