Books by Age / Grade (127)
Here's a helpful directory of children’s books categorized by age and/or grade. You’ll find children's books and booklists for children of all ages, from babies to middle school students. Board books, picture books, classics, read alouds, chapter books, series, and more are featured.
Picture Books (36)
Recommended picture books of many different types.
Authors and Illustrators (107)
Here you will find articles about authors and illustrators of children's boks by your About Children's Books Guide, as well as links to author and illustrator sites, and information about library and school visits by authors and illustrators of children's books.
Children's Books 101 (10)
This introduction to children's books and the About Children's Books site includes a glossary, a How To section, and more helpful resources.
What's New / Hot (27)
Look here to read my daily blog, to find out about the children's books that are making news, including the latest bestsellers and children's book awards, and to learn about recent controversies and challenges involving children's books.
Book Buying Advice (132)
These children's book reviews, "How To" tips, and articles will help you to find the right book for the children in your life, from babies to 12 year olds.
Fairy Tales (22)
Links to scholarly research, online versions of fairy tales, and bibliographies of fairy tale books, including Cinderella and Grimm's Fairy Tales.
Books by Subject / Theme (154)
Look here for books about such life lessons and issues as death, school life, prejudice, health, family life, and divorce, as well as books that feature birthdays, America, holidays, seasons, elections, and more.
Award Winners (60)
Learn about children's book awards and notable children's books in the United States, the UK, Canada, and other countries. US awards include the Caldecott Medal for illustration and the Newbery Medal for fiction.
Multicultural / Bilingual (56)
Recommended multicultural children's books, from picture books to chapter books, including such cultures as African/African American, Asian/Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American.
Reading Resources (104)
How to tips for parents, articles about books and reading, information on teaching with children's books, resources for the reluctant reader, the value of libraries, and the importance of reading aloud are just a few of the topics covered here.
Book by Genre (64)
Learn about some of the genre fiction that is so popular with 8-12 year old children, including mysteries, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
Nonfiction (14)
This section includes more than a dozen categories of nonfiction children's books. These include: animals, dinosaurs, the arts, crafts, science and nature, history, reference, sports, biographies and autobiographies, religion, holidays, and more.
Publishers / Get Published (73)
Here you'll find information about publishers, from small, independent companies to large companies, that publish children's books. In addition, you'll find information about getting published for writers and illustrators.
