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Man’s Best Friend Causes Trouble in “Rudy the Löwchen and the Last Slice”

They’re called “man’s best friend” for a reason. Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years and are a source of joy in times of stress. It’s no wonder that our four-legged friends are the most popular pet worldwide. But dogs aren’t just loyal companions. They’re also serious…

Cameron KimballDecember 16, 2020

Children's Books

An Intergalactic Adventure in “Crazy Cats From Outer Space” Helps Friends See Past Their Differences

As a child, I spent several seasons in summer camp, and I loved it. I shared a cabin with 25 kids — some I liked a lot, some I wasn’t crazy about. But as the final days of summer approached, I started thinking more about all the kids with whom…

Jim AlkonDecember 3, 2020

Children's Books

With Heart and Humor, “The Mole and the Sunglasses” Inspires Us to Care for Nature

Mr. Mole has a conundrum. His underground tunnel has flooded with rain, and now his bed of leaves is all soggy. He needs to wriggle up to the surface for new supplies — but Mr. Mole doesn’t have a very good sense of direction! In The Mole and the Sunglasses…

Cameron KimballOctober 9, 2020

Children's Books

“The World Needs Who You Were Meant to Be” Celebrates the Creativity in Every Child

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Who-You-Were-Made-to-Be-1.jpg The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be (Tommy Nelson), the second children's book by New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book follows a group of…

BookTribNovember 13, 2020

Children's Books

Third Grade Teacher Pens Story of Hope and Community in “The Last Day of School?”

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Last-Day-of-School_-1.jpg Until recently, “the last day of school” sparked joy in students across the country. It meant summer vacation, playing with friends, swimming pools, popsicles, fireworks and, most importantly, ten weeks without schoolwork. Of course, this year, the last day of school came early and without warning, bringing none of…

Chelsea CicconeOctober 30, 2020

Children's Books

“Hello, Neighbor!” Celebrates the Sincerity and Kindness of Mr. Rogers

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hello-Neighbor.jpg My love affair with picture books began in 1997 when I was a graduate student at the University of Virginia. Call it kismet, providence or just being in the right place at the right time. I enrolled in EDIS 7700 – Foundations of Reading Instruction taught by Professor Joan…

Joanne ShulmanNovember 9, 2020

Children's Books

“The Couch Potato” Shows Kids the Value of Unplugging in a Technology-Driven World

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Couch-Potato-1.jpg Couch Potato has the best life sitting around all day in fuzzy slippers on a comfy couch with his dog Tater. And with a super cool device that will fetch snacks whenever he wants, there’s no need to get up. In The Couch Potato (HarperCollins) by bestselling and award-winning…

Kelly StatenNovember 11, 2020

Children's Books

A Rhyming Good Time with “Banana Fun Bread”

When it comes to children’s literacy, it’s important to start reading early. But how do you introduce these lessons to young children while still maintaining the fun? Author Lear Riojas has just the thing for you. His debut children’s book, Banana Fun Bread, tells the story of a young boy…

Cameron KimballOctober 23, 2020

Children's Books

“Meet the Crew at the Zoo” Blends a Heartwarming Tale with a Thrilling Mystery

A powerful story from two-time Newbery Honor-winner Patricia Reilly Giff, Meet the Crew at the Zoo (Holiday House), the first book in a new chapter book series, explores the power of love, change and the fear of the unknown from the perspective of a child. Meet Luke, a kindhearted young…

Tiffany WilliamsOctober 27, 2020

Children's Books

Travel Through History with “Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation”

It’s always been a dream of Michael’s to ride on a train, so when he learns that he and his grandmother will be traveling on one to visit family in Ohio, he’s excited about his new adventure. When they board in Atlanta, the conductor makes them sit in a “colored…

Kelly StatenOctober 13, 2020

Children's Books

“Love” Brings Tenderness and Wisdom to Your Baby’s Bookshelf

“A picture is worth a thousand words” goes the old adage. And for those of us who write about art, we know that a picture can also inspire a thousand words. With Love by children’s author Casey Rislov, that same picture can take on deeper meanings in the context of…

Cynthia ConradOctober 15, 2020

Children's Books

“Jelly Bean Dean” is a Sweet Story of Embracing Diversity

The first day of school is an exciting time, filled with the promise of new knowledge, friends and experiences. But it can also be a source of anxiety for parents and children alike. What if the other children are mean, or don’t want to play? For the main character of…

Cameron KimballOctober 16, 2020

Children's Books

The Absurdity of Prejudice in “The Jellies and the Crunchers”

Have you ever decided that you didn’t like something before ever even “trying” it? Do you think it is a good idea to make a decision before knowing all the facts about a situation? These questions provide some of the learning moments in Matt Bell’s delightful The Jellies and the…

Jim AlkonSeptember 28, 2020

Children's Books

Fighting Exclusion and Building Community in “The Rounders and the Tallers”

The Rounders became mean and the Tallers became sad when the beach started getting overcrowded with so many Rounders and Tallers. On one of the hottest summer days, it was so crowded that the tallest Taller slipped and stepped on the roundest Rounder. And we’re off! It’s The Rounders and…

Jim AlkonOctober 5, 2020

Children's Books

“Quinn Goes to the Farm” Is the Heartfelt Story of a Grandparent’s Love

Quinn Goes to the Farm (LifeRich Publishing) is a simple story — no heavy messages, just pure clean storytelling about a little boy bonding with his grandmother on a fun adventure. The author, Mary Mueller, used to pick strawberries with her family at a local farm near her home in…

BookTribOctober 5, 2020

Children's Books

“Thistle’s Magical Whistle” Highlights the Importance of Kindness

Jeff Michaelson’s book Thistle’s Magical Whistle is a charming and heartfelt story about the importance of friendship and support in everyone’s life. Geared for ages 7 to 9, this children’s book tells the story of Thistle, a little elf girl living in the Hickory Forest. She and her friend Horace…

Cameron KimballSeptember 14, 2020

Children’s Books

Man’s Best Friend Causes Trouble in “Rudy the Löwchen and the Last Slice”

An Intergalactic Adventure in “Crazy Cats From Outer Space” Helps Friends See Past Their Differences

With Heart and Humor, “The Mole and the Sunglasses” Inspires Us to Care for Nature

“The World Needs Who You Were Meant to Be” Celebrates the Creativity in Every Child

Third Grade Teacher Pens Story of Hope and Community in “The Last Day of School?”

“Hello, Neighbor!” Celebrates the Sincerity and Kindness of Mr. Rogers

“The Couch Potato” Shows Kids the Value of Unplugging in a Technology-Driven World

A Rhyming Good Time with “Banana Fun Bread”

“Meet the Crew at the Zoo” Blends a Heartwarming Tale with a Thrilling Mystery

Travel Through History with “Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation”

“Love” Brings Tenderness and Wisdom to Your Baby’s Bookshelf

“Jelly Bean Dean” is a Sweet Story of Embracing Diversity

The Absurdity of Prejudice in “The Jellies and the Crunchers”

Fighting Exclusion and Building Community in “The Rounders and the Tallers”

“Quinn Goes to the Farm” Is the Heartfelt Story of a Grandparent’s Love

“Thistle’s Magical Whistle” Highlights the Importance of Kindness

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