Kids' Book Review

Time 2021-11-24 18:17:18

Web Name: Kids' Book Review

WebSite: http://www.kids-bookreview.com

ID:248545

Keywords:

Kids,Book,Review,

Description:

keywords:
description:

Pagesaboutreviewsresourcesvirtual wondersguest postslabelsgiveawaysreview policycontact'The best books, reviewed with insight and charm, but without compromise.'
- author Jackie French Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Announcement: Farewell Anastasia!If there is one thing that is an absolute in this world, it is the capricious nature of permanency. As with sunsets, so many wonderful things must come to an end and so we announce the departure of one of our most revered and respected reviewers, Anastasia Gonis.

Anastasia is no stranger to reviewing with over twenty years experience. She has been a committed regular contributor for KBR for more than nine years and juggles her devotion of sharing childrens literature with writing her own articles which have appeared in several publications including, The Age, The Sun and Australia Book Review.
Anastasia, not only maintained the highest of expectations, delivering reviews, working to deadlines and procuring new content, she unequivocally frequently exceeded it. It is therefore with the heaviest of hearts that we bid Anastasia a fond farewell and wish her continued success, health and joy as she embarks on the next chapter of her own personal narrative.
Anastasia, this is but a small tribute to your huge contributions to KBR over the years, your unfailing work ethic and steadfast ethos-driven commitment. We couldnt have done it without you. But now well have to! With infinite thanks from your KBR family and friends.

Read more Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Anastasia Gonis,Australian Author,Dimity Powell,Guest Posts,KBR Recommends,Look What Im Reading,News,Reviews,Reviews by Anastasia Monday, 22 November 2021 Guest Post: Brooke Hill on You Two, You TwoI remember the exact moment that the words forYou Two,You Two came to me.

It was 4am and I was breastfeeding our secondbub, Patrick. He was four months old, and I was in that half-delirious,sleep-deprived state in the wee hours of the morning. The words started playingin my mind, and I grabbed my phone and punched them into my Notes.

Ever since Patrick was born, Id been lookingfor a certain type of book. I wanted a book that was a beautiful wish to theuniverse about the possibilities and enjoyment of the simple things in life like Alison Lesters Kissed By The Moon but that was about two kidsexperiencing that life together. I wanted to nourish the bond that Ihoped they would share. But I searched and I searched, and I couldnt find thatbook. And then it came to me, in those pre-dawn hours.

I wanted to capture the simplicity of sharedmoments between siblings. As the story starts, when two kids are a littleyounger, those moments are small clapping, peek-a-boo. As they get older andtheir world starts to expand, they have bigger experiences feeding chooks,chasing ducks. And as they get older again, that deepens to shared stories,shared dreams. There is mischief and silliness and scraps and scrapes nothingis perfect. But there is always wild, expansive imagination, and always love.

Rhyme was important. I love hearing childrenfill in the end of their favourite sentences in books, and they seem to do thatmore with rhyme. I like sticky words the ones that you remember.

This is my first childrens picturebook. Its the fulfillment of a life-long dream for me. When I was a littlekid, I would sit at a typewriter all day and write, write, write.

Then I hit my teens and I started towobble. I lost confidence. And I stopped writing.

It took many years before I built upthe confidence again to write. There was something about having kids of my ownthat I just knew I had to do it it was now or never. My purpose has alwaysbeen about nourishing imaginations and I knew I had to walk the walk, notjust talk the talk. So I did it, and Im so proud of how its all cometogether.

You Two, You Two is illustrated by ElinMatilda, who has an extraordinary use of colour that captures attention andimagination. We still discover little hidden details in her work on the pages.

There are few relationships as important asthose of siblings. Even though we know that our kids may not always be the bestof friends, when they are little I think we all very much hope that they willbe. And recently, during lockdown where kids see only their siblings for daysand weeks on end that relationship has been put to the test. Its my hope thatby reading this book, kids get a sense of the possibilities and fun of that specialsibling relationship. You Two, You Two is full of optimism and hope, and thatshow I think their world should be.

Brooke Hill is a childrensbook author, speaker, imagination evangelist and director of contentagencyThe ContentedCopywriter.

You Two, YouTwo is Brooke Hills first childrens picture book. It celebrates the sweet,silly adventures between two siblings. Contact Brooke via her website.

Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Australian Author,Dimity Powell,Family,Guest Posts,Picture Books,Relationships,Self-Publishing,Siblings Sunday, 21 November 2021 Review: What Happened to You?

In What Happened to You? Joe just wants to play pirates.

Its his favourite game, full of sharks and crocodiles. And just like some pirates, Joes only got one leg.

Joe would love to have other children join him to play. However, children can be incredibly curious, and curiosity isnt always subtle.

Other kids always ask Joe what happened to him, why he only has one leg, and Joe hates being asked about it.

He doesnt like the intrusive or silly questions people ask either.

Read more Posted bySarah Steedat05:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Disability,Friendship,Picture Books,Reviews by Sarah,Sarah Steed,Social Skills Saturday, 20 November 2021 Giveaway: Big LoveHow can you describe how big a parents love is for their child? Is it as big as a house, as big as a city, as big as the world? This uplifting picture book helps young readers in finding an answer.
In thislaunch title for Walker Australia Studio, a new imprint that showcases books with elegant, engaging design and superior production values, Big Love by Megan Jacobson and Beck Feiner,usesevocative text and vibrant artwork to explore the boundless love of a parent, comparing the scope of the familiar and the great unknown to the love they have for their child and thanks to the adoring folk of Walker Books Australia, we have a copy of this gorgeous book to giveaway.

For the chance to win thisbeautiful new title, tell us in 25 words or less what your favourite way is to show your family you love them?

Read more Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Art,Dimity Powell,Family,Giveaways,Love,Picture Books Friday, 19 November 2021 Review: The 143-Storey TreehouseTo celebrate ten years of the Treehouse series, a special colour edition of The 13-Storey Treehouse is being released simultaneously with this, the 11th title.

What is new? You may well ask!

The 143-Storey Treehouse has 13 new storeys after being extended yet again! A magnifying glass will be useful to see and identify the wondrous detailed and intricate additions hidden everywhere.

A word-o-matic that knows every word in the whole world has been added. It also spits out incomprehensible words which cause queries and confusion.

A too-hard basket, a baked-bean geyser and an Olde Worlde Historical Village as well.

Wait! Theres more!

Read more Posted byAnastasia Gonisat04:30Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Anastasia Gonis,Australian Author,Australian Illustrator,Friendship,Humour,Junior Fiction,Reviews,Reviews by Anastasia,Series Thursday, 18 November 2021 Review: Searching For CicadasIts nearly time for those underground minibeasts to tunnel their way tothe surface: cicadas!

Last year, in 2020, we had a glut of cicadas here in theBlue Mountains. We found countless shells. We spotted many species. We heardthe deafening buzz of cicada songs.

Read more Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Animals,Australia,Australian Author,Australian Illustrator,Leigh van der Veen,Narrative Non-Fiction,Nature,Non-fiction,Picture Books,Reviews,Reviews by Leigh,Series Wednesday, 17 November 2021 Review: The Best Cat, the Est Cat

The Best Cat the Est Cat is more than just a story, its a fabulous guided tour of the State Library of NSW hosted by a magical mystical cat!

Step inside the grand doors, embrace a little magic then explore the rooms, a gallery and take a lift deep underground. Youll learn that not only books live at this library, but also history, knowledge, secrets, even ghosts in the walls. Discover old and obscure objects like the smallest book and the biggest map! The bravest, the boldest, the best and many more ests, the Best Cat shares them all!

Read more Posted byAmie Sabadinat17:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Amie Sabadin,Australian Author,Australian Illustrator,Non-fiction,Picture Books,Reviews,Reviews by AmieReview: CookieCookie is a tender exploration of the relationship between a young girl and her pet dog, presented in a unique synthesis of emotion by both writer and illustrator.

It addresses childhood depression in a poignant manner, incorporating the important role pets play in alleviating loneliness and in consoling sufferers of mental health.

Told through the voice of Cookie, the dog, the child is simply, Girl. Her younger brother is referred to by his bothersome childish expressions.Read more Posted byAnastasia Gonisat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Anastasia Gonis,dogs,Emotions,Friendship,Mental Health,Nature,Picture Books,Reviews,Reviews by Anastasia Tuesday, 16 November 2021 Announcement: New KBR Team Member - Meet Sarah Rasmussen!The changing of the guard (at KBR) is an occasion of regret on one hand and reason to rejoice on another.
While we never enjoy farewelling a favourite team member, we heartily welcome those with as much passion as us to share their love of childrens literature with all and sundry. Which is why, with barely contained mirth, we welcome our newest recruit, Sarah Rasmussen into our KBR family.
You may be familiar with Sarah and her fetching Ragamuffin Books Blog. But do you know her favourite word? Well nows your chance to find out and discover more. Welcome to the team, Sarah!
Read more Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:12 Curly Questions,Australian Author,Author Interviews,Dimity Powell,News,Picture Books,Reviews,Reviews by Sarah R,Sarah Rasmussen,Young Adult Fiction Monday, 15 November 2021 Review: Grandude's Green SubmarineGrandude! Thats what Paul McCartneys grandchildren call him. Talk about the roots of inspiration!

Hey Grandude! McCartneys first book, has a sequel and Im convinced there will be more adventures to come to make this into an action-packed series.

Grandudes Green Submarine is luxurious; striking! A parade of colour, it resembles a house fitted out without thought of cost. Katherine Dursts outstanding illustrations depict animated scenes in detail, predicting a childs journey into discovery beyond the obvious. Musical notes are included, of course!

Tom, Lucy, Em and Bob, make up the Chillers, Grandudes grandchildren. Read more Posted byAnastasia Gonisat17:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Adventure,Anastasia Gonis,Family,Famous People,Grandparents,Imagination,Magic,Picture Books,Reviews,Reviews by Anastasia,WaterWinner: Non Fiction Prize ComboOur lucky winner is...

Katharine York, VIC

Congratulations!

You have won this brilliant prize book combo pack featuring the fabulous Non-fiction titles:Alices Food A-Z, Britannicas First Big Book of Why, Listified!

Enjoy!

Thank you to ALL who entered. We enjoyed some very interesting food experiences!

Posted byDimbutNiceat06:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Animals,Cookbooks,Dimity Powell,Environment,Food,Geography,Giveaways,Junior Non-Fiction,Nature,Non-fiction,Science Sunday, 14 November 2021 Guest Post: Monica McInerney

Monica McInerney is an internationally bestselling author of novels for adults, who has just released her first book for children. Were thrilled to be able to ask her about it.

Welcome to Kids Book Review, Monica!

Youre known as the bestselling author of 12 novels for adults. What prompted you to write Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat, your first book for children?

I have 18 nieces and nephews and all the while I was writing my adult novels, I was also writing short stories for and about them fun, magical and adventure tales with them in starring roles. More than 8 years ago, one of those family stories planted the seed for Marcie Gill. It became a real labour of love. I worked on it in between my novels for adults. I discussed it with my nieces and nephews. Finally, 3 years ago, I seriously began to write it.

Read more Posted bySarah Steedat17:00Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:Australian Author,Australian Illustrator,Author Interviews,Family,Friendship,Humour,Imagination,Interviews,Magic,Relationships,Sarah Steed Older PostsHomeSubscribe to:Posts (Atom)

Follow
@KidsBookReviewfind it here









popular posts10 Quirky Questions with Sally MorganReview: MatildaAnnouncement: Farewell Anastasia!Review: The 143-Storey TreehouseReview: The Gift of the MagiGiveaway: Big Lovepick a chapter12 Curly QuestionsAuthor InterviewsAuthorsBehind the BooksBoard BooksBook WeekBookish PlacesCookbooksebooksEducation and LiteracyEventsGuest PostsHistorical FictionIllustrator InterviewsIllustratorsIndigenous BooksIndigenous Literacy FoundationInterviewsJunior FictionJunior Non-FictionKBR RecommendsLoveOzYAMeet the IllustratorMiddle FictionPicture BooksPicture Books for Older ReadersPoetryPop-Up BooksReviewsRhymeTerrific 10Young Adult FictionYoung Adult Non-Fiction


KBR Loves

TAGS:Kids Book Review 

<<< Thank you for your visit >>>

Hot Websites