The Children's Book Review

Kaylee and Koru and the Long Way Home | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:05:09 +0000

Heartwarming and inspirational, the book is ideal for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books and who love stories about unlikely friendships.

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Ocean of Stars | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:02:32 +0000

Perfect for bedtime, stargazers, and nature lovers, Ocean of Stars is food for thought for any child who has wondered about the heavens.

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Antonia and Her Magic Wand: The Extraordinary Story of Antonia Brico, Symphony Conductor | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:53:13 +0000

A lyrical picture book biography of Antonia Brico, the girl who refused to let a world of closed doors keep her from the conductor’s podium.

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Bitsy Bat, Snow Star | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:22:47 +0000

Bitsy Bat, Snow Star is a cozy, compassionate winter read that celebrates finding your own way to enjoy the season.

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Runaway Elf | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:17:54 +0000

A restless North Pole elf trades snow for sunshine and learns the adventure he craved might have been waiting at home all along.

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I’m Right Here, by Michelle Grace | Book Giveaway

TCBR Contributor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000

A Love That Spans the Universe: Enter to Win I’m Right Here by Michelle Grace!

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The Produce Pirate | Dedicated Review

Bianca Schulze — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:27:11 +0000

A crew of quick-thinking girl pirates races a band of rivals across the high seas to claim the juiciest treasure of all, a chest full of fresh produce.

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Finding Quiet: Greg Pizzoli on When the Sun Goes Down

Kelly Rink — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:28:35 +0000

A podcast interview with Greg Pizzoli discussing When the Sun Goes Down on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. Greg Pizzoli trades big laughs for quiet bedtime moments in his new picture book, When the Sun Goes Down. What if a bedtime classic started on the back of a receipt? Listen in [...]

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Merry Christmas, Dragon! | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:58:38 +0000

Book Review of Merry Christmas, Dragon!The Children’s Book Review Merry Christmas, Dragon! Written by Bianca Schulze Illustrated by Samara Hardy Ages: 3-5 | 32 Pages Publisher: Clever Publishing (2026) | ISBN-13: 979-8888674895 What to Expect: Christmas, Holiday Excitement, Mindfulness, Slowing Down, Friendship, Consideration for Others, Interactive Read-Aloud A holiday-crazed dragon learns that the best parts of [...]

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Merry Christmas, Dragon! | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:50:13 +0000

Christmas is coming to the kingdom, and Dragon has BIG plans in Bianca Schulze’s Merry Christmas, Dragon!

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