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Mark C. Fava Interview: Andy the Admiral and the USS Shipshape

Bianca Schulze — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:10:55 +0000

A podcast interview with Mark C. Fava on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. This episode is sponsored by Expound Publicity. Looking for a fun way to talk with kids about kindness, honesty, good manners, and teamwork? In this episode, retired Navy Captain and author Mark C. Fava takes us aboard Andy the [...]

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Hear Me Roar! I’m a HANUKKAHsaur | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Stomp, roar, and celebrate all eight nights with Naomi Gruer’s dino-mite adventure, Hear Me Roar! I’m a HANUKKAHsaur!

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8 Hanukkah Picture Books to Add to Your Holiday Shelf

TCBR Contributor — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

From a dino-loving kid who roars through Hanukkah to a bear who wanders in for latkes, these picture books bring humor and history to the festival of lights.

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A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Step into the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with Nikki McClure’s A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home, a handcrafted celebration of the places we call home.

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Martin & The Lightbeams of Amalius | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:44:29 +0000

Blending philosophy, physics, and adventure, this middle grade novel encourages readers to search for the joy and light they carry within themselves.

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Illustrated Alphabet with Interesting Facts: Includes Their First Emotions | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:41:08 +0000

This fun and beautifully illustrated alphabet book weaves two threads through the classic ABC format at once.

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Gracie and Gary | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:38:53 +0000

Capturing the inner life and personality quirks of kittens, this picture book invites readers to see their pet cat through different, less human eyes.

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Miya’s Mooncakes | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:34:40 +0000

Uplifting and joyful, Miya's Mooncakes is perfect for readers who wonder how they can be good neighbors in our increasingly diverse and divided society.

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Think Like the D-Squad, by Phil Weiss | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:31:41 +0000

Philosophy of thinking and practical tools for systematic problem-solving are shared through a mystery story deciphered by four enthusiastic canine sleuths.

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The Secret to Belonging: Megan E. Freeman on Her YA Novel in Verse

Kelly Rink — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0000

Join us for a conversation with Megan E. Freeman about The Secret to Belonging, her YA debut about family, resilience, and discovering what it means to belong.

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