The Children's Book Review

The Legendary Mo Seto: Martial Arts Star | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:58:39 +0000

In this sequel, readers will find out what happens after Mo, Dax, Cody, and Nacho survive their first brush with underworld bad guys and rescue Mo’s dad.

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Interview with A. Y. Chan, Author of ‘The Legendary Mo Seto: Martial Arts Star’

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:57:25 +0000

Join us for an action-packed conversation with A. Y. Chan about friendship, martial arts, and the heart behind The Legendary Mo Seto: Martial Arts Star.

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Today We’ll Be Eaten, by Alan Barillaro | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:46 +0000

A tender and warmhearted picture book debut about two small creatures facing their greatest fears and discovering the unexpected beyond them.

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Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog! | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure where one fearless pug refuses to let her size hold her back in Jill Rosen’s Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog!

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Philip C. Stead on Writing with Heart, Humor, and a Little Bit of Magic

Bianca Schulze — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:50:00 +0000

In this episode, Philip C. Stead shares the inspirations behind A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic, his leap into imaginative middle grade fiction.

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Soldiers, Spies, and Smallpox: Outstanding Children’s Books About the American Revolution

Guest Posts — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:03:46 +0000

Here’s a collection of outstanding titles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution—stories that open up history for children and adults!

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Mrs. Gourd, by Jody Bucher | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:33 +0000

In this fun and silly bedtime picture book, however, the kids have met their match, and Mom’s got an ally at last—the commanding but kind Mrs. Gourd.

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Kimmy Goes Camping, by Megan Pasonick | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:42:37 +0000

Framing nature as both a challenge and a reward, Kimmy Goes Camping is ideal for confident picture-book readers who love nature and outdoor adventures.

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Pocket Bear, by Katherine Applegate | Book Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:30:20 +0000

Pocket Bear is perfect for readers who treasure their toys, think deeply about love, and have the good sense to trust cats.

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Interview with Curtis Wright, Author of ‘The Unbeautiful Butterfly’

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:11:18 +0000

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Curtis Wright about The Unbeautiful Butterfly, a story that reimagines transformation through kindness.

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