The Mystery of the Missing Falls: The Kingswell Kid Detectives Series – Book 1 By Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer – The Children’s Book Review. Luka and Ember are ready to put their new detective agency on the map, and the town’s oldest unsolved mystery might be just the case to do it. When cousins Jake and Callie — who are at odds with each other — join the investigation, the young detectives set out to uncover the truth behind the missing falls, help mend an age-old family feud, and discover an unexpected tool along the way: prayer. Read about the book, guest post and enter giveaway.
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Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub By Melanie Abed – Presented By The Children’s Book Review. For Ages 9 to 13. Thirteen-year-old Felix Fizzystyxx is an aspiring naturalist who observes the world from his hidden tree fort at Wayward Amok Orphanage. When he witnesses glowing green goo and strange behavior in the orphanage, his life as a quiet observer ends. He partners with Ninja, an intense, shadow-dwelling orphan who trusts her instincts and operates alone, to investigate. Together they discover that the orphans — and soon the entire town of Spinachi on the island of Tub — are turning into wood-eating zombies controlled by a hive mind. Download Free Activity Kit and Enter Giveaway.
Mrs Gourd By Jody Catherine Bucher with illustrations by Asha Butler and Monica Joy – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. Written for Ages 4+. Anyone who’s had to put children to bed knows how unpredictable the routine of bedtime can be. Enter—Mrs. Gourd. When Mom finds herself at her wits’ end, Mrs. Gourd’s unexpected arrival changes the course of bedtime—in a good way. Taking charge in her persnickety, silly way, Mrs. Gourd wrangles in bedtime, leaving the reader amused, and best of all, those little ones drifting off into dreamland. When all else fails, it’s Mrs. Gourd to the rescue! Read guest post and enter giveaway.
Alli The Alligator By Cindy Miller with illustrations by Joan Coleman – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. For Ages 4 to 7. What happens when being different makes you feel like you don’t belong? Alli Gator loves swimming and playing along the banks of the Rumbly River with her family. When she discovers children nearby, she dreams of going to school just like they do. Read guest post and enter giveaway.
Hop’s Tales The Kind Bunny By Evelina Ruimy with illustrations by Siski Kalla – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. For ages 4 – 8. Meet a bright and curious bunny who loves to learn, read, and play with friends. But when one pup gets in the way, this little bunny discovers something important about kindness, courage, and staying true to who you are. This charming, rhyme-filled story takes young readers on a heartwarming journey about friendship, confidence, and what it really means to be “cool.” Read ‘about the book’, guest post and enter giveaway.
Muppit Boy and the Allergies of Evil By Michael J Bowler with Illustrations by Pintado (cover) and Hanna Boanna (chapter heading illustrations) – Hosted by the Children’s Book Review. For ages 9-12. Gifted with a brain that works like a video recorder, twelve-year-old aspiring detective Elmo Fitzroy — famous on YouTube, thanks to his mother, as “Muppit Boy” because of really humiliating videos — becomes embroiled in a world-domination plot hatched by an evil scientist out to control humanity with deadly allergies. Read about the book, guest post and enter giveaway.
Dragon and Dinosaur Chronicles by Rick Williams Sr. – Presented By The Children’s Book Review. Books include Book 1 Star Life Keepers and Book 2 Orion Fire Storm. Written for Ages: 10 – 14. Thrilling middle-grade epics blending fantasy with time travel, dinosaurs, and dragon-filled skies. Read about the books, guest post, and enter giveaway.
Tiki Time: T-Rex Tiki Book 2 By Creator JJ with illustrations by Fates – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. For Ages 6 – 8.
In this sequel of the Tiki Time series, Tiki, a boy with magical powers, is joined by a precocious group of friends who travel back to prehistoric times in their search for the evil time traveling sorcerer, King Lauia. King Lauia has escaped from present-day TikiTown with the sacred Toku mask, leaving its citizens in a frozen state. Read ‘about the book’, guest post and enter giveaway.
Happy Birthday To US By Sherry Ellis with Illustrations by Nina Hvozdzeva – Hosted by the Children’s Book Review. Picture Book for Ages 4 – 7. Celebrate the joy of sharing a birthday with America! In this charming, rhyming picture book, a young child believes the local parade and fireworks are all for him—until he discovers that everyone is celebrating something even bigger: Our nation’s Independence Day. With cheerful illustrations and a heartwarming message, Happy Birthday to US! introduces young readers to the history and meaning behind July 4th while capturing the excitement of summer, birthdays, and community pride. A delightful read-aloud for classrooms, family story times, and patriotic holidays, this book is a perfect way to celebrate America’s birthday. Read about the book, guest post and enter giveaway.
RESCUE CLICKITY CLACK – A FUN Interactive Ocean Wordplay to Save a Crab’s Day! By Debra Pehrson Haun – Presented By The Children’s Book Review For ages 1 – 5. Clickity Clack, a young crab, finds himself lost and stuck in some yucky muck. He wants to get back home, but he knows he will need help to guide him. Every page turn is a new adventure to brave the waves as you rock, pop, tickle, and wiggle your way through the seas in this captivating multisensory interactive rhythmic adventure where sea stars, vibrant fish, sea turtles, hermit crabs, and a whale join in the fun. Read more about the book, Author’s Guest Post and Enter Giveaway.
Hope Rode (The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians) By Lauren H Kerstein with Illustrations by Becca Stadtlander – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. Picture book for ages 4+. An empowering ode to the brave librarians from Kentucky.
Following the Great Depression, literacy rates in the country had dwindled, and education and opportunities were harder to come by, especially in areas like rural Appalachia. But still, there was a dream: a vision of a nation in which reading was accessible to all—even those in the most remote places. Read about the book, guest post and enter giveaway.
Lionborn By Sharique Zea – The Children’s Book Review. A Boy with Hidden Power. An Evil Sorcerer. Three Daring Trials to Test His Courage. If you like friendships full of courage, jaw-dropping surprises, and worlds bursting with magic, then step into Lionborn and let the adventure roar! Enter Giveaway.
Dash and the Lights in the Sky By Ashley Key – The Children’s Book Review. Children’s Picture Book. Dash and the Lights in the Sky is a poetic children’s book that combines storytelling, science, and Arctic wonder. One wintry night, Dash the husky looks up at a strange glow dancing across the sky. With the help of Echo the wise owl and Nimbus the playful Arctic fox, he discovers the science of the aurora borealis-the northern lights. Read more about Dash and the northern lights. Enter Giveaway.
The Chronicles of Noe: The Chimera and The Grail Tree By Corlis C Fraga – The Children’s Book Review. Thirteen-year-old Enelope Noe is a Chimera of legend. It makes no difference that she doesn’t resemble the three-headed monster most people expect. Enee is a Chimera—a Chimera on a mission to steal a priceless Grail Stone for a chance at a better life for her family. Read guest post and enter giveaway.
Dude, Be Nice by Sarah Scheerger with Brent and Jamie Camalich with illustrations by Alex MacNaughton – Presented By The Children’s Book Review. Genre: Children’s Picture Book. One day, Dude decides that he wants to do nice things for his friends and neighbors all day long. But Dude isn’t exactly attentive and tends to forget the most crucial part of helping people: asking first. So when Dude unravels a sweater, frees some dogs, and ruins an ice cream social, he needs to reckon with his own niceness: is it really nice if he wasn’t that helpful? Can Dude and his best friend Fizz save the day before Dude makes too big of a mess? Read guest post by author and enter giveaway.
The Magic Maze Trilogy By by Samuel Warren Joseph & Phil Proctor – The Children’s Book Review. Titles are: Tyler & Tess Magic Maze, Madness in the Magic Maze, Escape from the Magic Maze. For Ages: 9-12. The Magic Maze Trilogy includes three books: Tyler and Tess in the Magic Maze; Madness in the Magic Maze; and Escape from the Magic Maze. It is about eleven-year old fraternal twins, Tyler and Tess Porter, who accidentally get sucked up into the bizarre world of the Magic Maze. Geared to appeal to children from seven to thirteen and older fantasy fans as well. Read Guest Post and Enter Giveaway.
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up By Bianca Schulze – The Children’s Book Review. For Ages: 4-12+ 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers. This revised edition includes diverse voices and graphic novels and reflects current educational trends, making it a modern and inclusive reading guide for young readers today. Read Author Guest Post, Enter Giveaway and Download Free Activities From Bianca Schulze
Luella’s Library By Tara Lala – Presented By The Children’s Book Review. Genre: Children’s Picture Book. Luella loves to read books, but her best friend, Lino, doesn’t.
What Lino soon discovers is that the books in Luella’s library are magical! When one of her books transports them to an enchanted land, they have to face unexpected obstacles and help new friends.
Will Luella and Lino complete their journeys along the way? Will they be able to help their new friend find his way back home? Or will Lino choose his phone over the adventures Luella’s library has in store? Read guest post by author and enter giveaway.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star By Kathleen Welton with illustrations by Chau Pham – The Children’s Book Review.Genre: Children’s Picture Book. This magical tale follows Max and Myrtle as they save the sea stars after they wash up on the shore after a big storm. An inspiring story that celebrates the power of friendship, teamwork, and the joy of helping others. Read author guest post and enter giveaway.
I’m Not Sophie By Robyn Hodess with Illustrations by Terry Kole – Hosted by The Children’s Book Review. Genre: Children’s Picture Book. Sophie is a little girl with a BIG imagination! Every day, she wakes up and decides to be a different animal. On Sunday, she pounces and roars through the house like a tiger. On Monday, she stomps and trumpets like a mighty elephant. Throughout the week, she is a slithering snake, a bouncy monkey, and even a scary alligator! By the end of the week, Sophie discovers that being herself is the best adventure of all. Read author guest post and enter giveaway.