The Children's Book Review

How the Bears Were Saved | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:39:54 +0000

In this beautiful folktale, readers will learn messages about resilience, reciprocity, and the long-reaching consequences that kindness to others can have.

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We’re All a Little Odd | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:39:11 +0000

Upbeat and cheerful, We're All a Little Odd is perfect for integrating SEL into mathematics classrooms—or just for fun shared reading!

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Where Do Spiders Come From? | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:35:45 +0000

Perfect for readers who need a little bit of help overcoming (or avoiding) arachnophobia, Where Do Spiders Come From? will both instruct and delight.

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The Star Who Lost Her Shine | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:31:01 +0000

Ideal for readers who struggle with competitive culture, this is a story that celebrates the joy of doing things you love for no reward other than the doing.

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Anders and the Flame Bearer | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:28:33 +0000

Evocative of Scandinavian and Laplander myths, traditions, and culture, this imagining of the origins of Santa Claus feels tantalizingly grown-up and plausible.

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Resourceful Erica | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:24:13 +0000

Gentle, imaginative, and interactive, Resourceful Erica is ideal for shared reading on rainy days.

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The Christmas Miracle as Told by the Animals in the Manger | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:17:05 +0000

In this quirky retelling of the classic Christmas story of Jesus’ birth, the animals in the manger take center stage.

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Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12 | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Help young storytellers bring their ideas to life with Story Writing by Rick Williams Sr. with Cherry-An Somoso!

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Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12 | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Perfect for readers interested in writing, or for creative-writing classrooms, this workbook gives budding creative writers everything they need.

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The Great Vincent van Bear | Dedicated Review

Kelly Rink — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:06:32 +0000

This gentle mash-up of history's icons—reimagined as teddy bears—turns real biographical sorrow into an accessible, hopeful meditation on creative struggle.

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