The Children's Book Review

Middle Grade Authors Stacy Cervenka and Ona Gritz on Disability, Family, and Fiction

Guest Posts — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:33 +0000

What began as an exchange of advance reader copies quickly became a rich conversation about storytelling, disability, and threads connecting their new novels.

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The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:45:41 +0000

Join an intrepid polar bear and his penguin sidekick as they navigate the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro to confront environmental destruction.

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Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling, by Janice Bangs | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:44:47 +0000

A persistent mother duck searches diverse habitats to find her missing tenth duckling, discovering a variety of other egg-laying animals along the way.

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Climate Action for Kids (An Introduction to Climate Change) | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:42:33 +0000

A vital tool for any young person feeling "climate anxiety," Climate Action for Kids shifts the focus from fear to agency.

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My Roller Skates, by Meg Medina | Cover Reveal

Bianca Schulze — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We're excited to unveil the cover of My Roller Skates by Meg Medina, a sweet story about friendship, ownership, and finding a way to make room for both.

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Inside the Caldecott-Winning Art of ‘Fireworks’ with Cátia Chien

Bianca Schulze — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:27:52 +0000

What does it take to capture the sights, sounds, and excitement of a fireworks-filled summer night? Illustrator Cátia Chien shares the story behind Fireworks.

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Mrs. Gourd, by Jody Bucher | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud bedtime adventure in Mrs. Gourd by Jody Bucher, where one unforgettable visitor turns nighttime chaos into sweet dreams.

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6 Picture Books That Make Bedtime Magical

Bianca Schulze — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

These picture books bring imagination, warmth, humor, and wonder to the end of the day, turning "I don't want to go to sleep!" into "just one more page, please"

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Simon the Scared Rottweiler | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready to meet a big-hearted Rottweiler with some very relatable worries in Nicole S. Kluemper's Simon the Scared Rottweiler.

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Horse Tales of the Revolution | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:40 +0000

Dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States, Horse Tales of the Revolution offers a unique perspective on one of the country's defining moments.

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