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2012 Summer Reading Lists
These 2012 summer reading lists for kids and teens are among the best. You'll find children's books and books for teens - books for elementary school, middle school, and high school ages.
These 2012 summer reading lists for kids and teens are among the best. You'll find children's books and books for teens - books for elementary school, middle school, and high school ages.
Books for Boys
Librarians Recommend Books for Boys - If you are looking for books for boys, get recommendations from those who know what appeals to boys - librarians. These recommended reading lists of children's books for boys are made up of books that librarians have found boys particularly enjoy.
Librarians Recommend Books for Boys - If you are looking for books for boys, get recommendations from those who know what appeals to boys - librarians. These recommended reading lists of children's books for boys are made up of books that librarians have found boys particularly enjoy.
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games Book Review - The Hunger Games if the first book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. It is a dystopian novel that will engage teens but is too dark for younger kids.
The Hunger Games Book Review - The Hunger Games if the first book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. It is a dystopian novel that will engage teens but is too dark for younger kids.
Where the Wild Things Are
Read this book review of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak to find out why this children's picture book has become a classic since Sendak received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the book and why this book has had a lasting impact on children's literature.
Read this book review of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak to find out why this children's picture book has become a classic since Sendak received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the book and why this book has had a lasting impact on children's literature.
Reluctant Readers: Hi-Lo Books
Hi-lo books are for reluctant readers who are not reading on grade level and who are not interested in books at their reading level. High interest low readability books provide reluctant readers with books at their reading level that are also at their interest level. These hi-lo reading lists and other resources are for upper elementary, middle school, and high school reluctant readers. Hi-lo books are often referred to as high interest / low vocabulary books or high interest / lower reading level books.
Hi-lo books are for reluctant readers who are not reading on grade level and who are not interested in books at their reading level. High interest low readability books provide reluctant readers with books at their reading level that are also at their interest level. These hi-lo reading lists and other resources are for upper elementary, middle school, and high school reluctant readers. Hi-lo books are often referred to as high interest / low vocabulary books or high interest / lower reading level books.
Cinderella Resources
Find out about versions of Cinderella fairy tales that can be found in many cultures and countries, and take a look at online and print resources on the versions of Grimm's fairy tales, Charles Perrault, and others. There are many children's books available featuring versions of the fairy tale from different cultures and time periods.
Find out about versions of Cinderella fairy tales that can be found in many cultures and countries, and take a look at online and print resources on the versions of Grimm's fairy tales, Charles Perrault, and others. There are many children's books available featuring versions of the fairy tale from different cultures and time periods.
Kids Books=Graduation Gifts
Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss is one of several children's books that make excellent gifts for graduates. If you are looking for a unique graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, I recommend these children's books for their illustrations, entertainment value, wit, and wisdom.
Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss is one of several children's books that make excellent gifts for graduates. If you are looking for a unique graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, I recommend these children's books for their illustrations, entertainment value, wit, and wisdom.
Kids' Books on Starting School
Chidren's Books About Starting School: These recommended kids' picture books can help young children with the adjustment to starting school, whether it's preschool, kindergarten or first grade.
Chidren's Books About Starting School: These recommended kids' picture books can help young children with the adjustment to starting school, whether it's preschool, kindergarten or first grade.
Top 10 Books for Teen Boys
Find out about teen books for teen boys. When looking for popular books for teen boys, what YA books do teen boys like? Learn about top teen books for boys from this list of popular teen books for teen boys.
Find out about teen books for teen boys. When looking for popular books for teen boys, what YA books do teen boys like? Learn about top teen books for boys from this list of popular teen books for teen boys.
Gardening in Picture Books
These children's picture books about gardens and gardening include gardens in the city and gardens in the country.
These children's picture books about gardens and gardening include gardens in the city and gardens in the country.
Harry Potter Controversy
Harry Potter Controversy - What is the Harry Potter controversy? With the release of each Harry Potter book for children has come controversy, challenges and book banning attempts. How are people responding to the Harry Potter controversy? What are people saying and doing as they either support the series or support banning Harry Potter.
Harry Potter Controversy - What is the Harry Potter controversy? With the release of each Harry Potter book for children has come controversy, challenges and book banning attempts. How are people responding to the Harry Potter controversy? What are people saying and doing as they either support the series or support banning Harry Potter.
The Artistry of Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak's children's picture books, artwork and stories, have had a major impact on children's literature, with one book by Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, winning both a Caldecott Medal and complaints that it was too scary for young children.
Maurice Sendak's children's picture books, artwork and stories, have had a major impact on children's literature, with one book by Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, winning both a Caldecott Medal and complaints that it was too scary for young children.
Author Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is an award winning author of children's books, several of which celebrate her roots in Appalachia. Whether your child is 4-8 or 9-12 years old, there is probably a Cynthia Rylant book s/he will like. Popular characters in her beginning reader books include Poppleton, Henry and Mudge, and Mr. Putter and Tabby.
Cynthia Rylant is an award winning author of children's books, several of which celebrate her roots in Appalachia. Whether your child is 4-8 or 9-12 years old, there is probably a Cynthia Rylant book s/he will like. Popular characters in her beginning reader books include Poppleton, Henry and Mudge, and Mr. Putter and Tabby.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
If you are looking for a picture book for your child that children love to look at and hear again and again, try The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, one of his many popular children's picture books. Your child will enjoy hearing the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle again and again.
If you are looking for a picture book for your child that children love to look at and hear again and again, try The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, one of his many popular children's picture books. Your child will enjoy hearing the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle again and again.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney is a very funny book for middle school age kids. Greg Heffley is in his second year of middle school and again is keeping an illustrated journal about life at home and in middle school, with an emphasis on his old brother Rodrick, in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, book 2 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney is a very funny book for middle school age kids. Greg Heffley is in his second year of middle school and again is keeping an illustrated journal about life at home and in middle school, with an emphasis on his old brother Rodrick, in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, book 2 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
Hooray for Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel also wrote under the name Theodore Lesieg. His books: picture books and beginning readers with a controlled vocabulary, include The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham and which are all great read-alouds. Because of their controlled vocabulary, children who are just learning to read can successfully read The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Whether writing as Dr. Seuss or Theodore LeSieg, Theodor Geisel was a master at creating books children love.
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel also wrote under the name Theodore Lesieg. His books: picture books and beginning readers with a controlled vocabulary, include The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham and which are all great read-alouds. Because of their controlled vocabulary, children who are just learning to read can successfully read The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Whether writing as Dr. Seuss or Theodore LeSieg, Theodor Geisel was a master at creating books children love.
Kids' Book Censorship
Kids' Book Censorship: Why do some people want to ban or censor books, including children's books and young adult books (YA books), such as the Harry Potter series? What is Banned Books Week? When is Banned Books Week? Who do you think should be responsible for kids' book censorship and book banning, including children's books and young adult books (YA books).
Kids' Book Censorship: Why do some people want to ban or censor books, including children's books and young adult books (YA books), such as the Harry Potter series? What is Banned Books Week? When is Banned Books Week? Who do you think should be responsible for kids' book censorship and book banning, including children's books and young adult books (YA books).
Kids' Books: Death of a Pet
I recommend these ten children’s picture books about the death of a pet. If you are looking for a helpful children’s picture book about the death of a pet, these children’s picture books will provide comfort to 3-12-year-old children and their families.
I recommend these ten children’s picture books about the death of a pet. If you are looking for a helpful children’s picture book about the death of a pet, these children’s picture books will provide comfort to 3-12-year-old children and their families.
Teen Reading Trends: 2012
What are the current teen reading trends? In my interview with the YALSA president, find out about the young adult books / teen books that teens are reading and 2012 teen reading trends.
What are the current teen reading trends? In my interview with the YALSA president, find out about the young adult books / teen books that teens are reading and 2012 teen reading trends.
Good Manners and Etiquette
In this children's picture book by Aliki, children learn about good manners through brief stories and comic strip-style art that illustrates good manners and bad manners
In this children's picture book by Aliki, children learn about good manners through brief stories and comic strip-style art that illustrates good manners and bad manners
Summer Reading Fun
Learn about public library summer reading programs for children, as well as recommended summer reading lists of children's books for your child, from series, read alouds, and chapter books to age and grade level reading booklsts. Find out how reading children's books aloud to your child can also help the child who is a beginning reader or a middle reader maintain or improve reading skills.
Learn about public library summer reading programs for children, as well as recommended summer reading lists of children's books for your child, from series, read alouds, and chapter books to age and grade level reading booklsts. Find out how reading children's books aloud to your child can also help the child who is a beginning reader or a middle reader maintain or improve reading skills.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Learn all about C. S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia, the classic fantasy novels for children by C.S. Lewis. Find out about the movie versions of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspain and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Learn all about C. S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia, the classic fantasy novels for children by C.S. Lewis. Find out about the movie versions of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspain and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Poetry Books for Children
Here's an annotated list of recommended children's poetry books, including books of poems for children featuring traditional poems, concrete poetry, and nature poetry for children. In addition to the books of poems, you'll also find children's books about writing poetry.
Here's an annotated list of recommended children's poetry books, including books of poems for children featuring traditional poems, concrete poetry, and nature poetry for children. In addition to the books of poems, you'll also find children's books about writing poetry.
Banned Children's Books
What's the state of book censorship, challenged and banned children's books in the twenty-first century? Learn more about banning books for kids and teens and what some of the controversial books are.
What's the state of book censorship, challenged and banned children's books in the twenty-first century? Learn more about banning books for kids and teens and what some of the controversial books are.
Reluctant Readers
If your child is a reluctant reader who never seems to find a book he or she likes there are a lot of helpful available resources, including hi-lo books.
If your child is a reluctant reader who never seems to find a book he or she likes there are a lot of helpful available resources, including hi-lo books.
Kids Books: Hispanic Heritage
These recommended reading lists of children's books that emphasize Hispanic heritage or Latino heritage include a variety of children's books that are not just for Hispanic Heritage Month.
These recommended reading lists of children's books that emphasize Hispanic heritage or Latino heritage include a variety of children's books that are not just for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Top Audio Books for Kids
Listening to audio versions of children's books - children's audio books - is a great way to pass the time at home or when your family is traveling, especially during a long car or plane ride. Here are some audiobooks I recommend.
Listening to audio versions of children's books - children's audio books - is a great way to pass the time at home or when your family is traveling, especially during a long car or plane ride. Here are some audiobooks I recommend.
The Wall by Eve Bunting
The Wall, a children's picture book by Eve Bunting, is the poignant story of a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by a young boy and his father in memory of the boy's grandfather. The text by Eve Bunting and the artwork by Ronald Himler focus on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - The Wall - and work together to create a children's picture book full of meaning.
The Wall, a children's picture book by Eve Bunting, is the poignant story of a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by a young boy and his father in memory of the boy's grandfather. The text by Eve Bunting and the artwork by Ronald Himler focus on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - The Wall - and work together to create a children's picture book full of meaning.
Children's Dinosaur Books
There are all kinds of children's books about dinosaurs available, including dinosaur picture books for younger children, beginning readers, and nonfiction children's books about dinosaurs. Here are ten children's dinosaur books I particularly recommend.
There are all kinds of children's books about dinosaurs available, including dinosaur picture books for younger children, beginning readers, and nonfiction children's books about dinosaurs. Here are ten children's dinosaur books I particularly recommend.
Children's Author Mem Fox
Learn all about Mem Fox, the internationally published Australian children's book author and literacy consultant. Her picture books delight young children and her book about how a child learns to read and how parents can help. Reading Magic by Mem Fox will greatly benefit adults.
Learn all about Mem Fox, the internationally published Australian children's book author and literacy consultant. Her picture books delight young children and her book about how a child learns to read and how parents can help. Reading Magic by Mem Fox will greatly benefit adults.
Kids Books for Fathers Day
These children’s picture books will not only bring enjoyment to young children, but these children’s picture books would also make good Father’s Day gifts. Honor a beloved father on Father’s Day by giving him a children’s picture book that celebrates the bond between father and child.
These children’s picture books will not only bring enjoyment to young children, but these children’s picture books would also make good Father’s Day gifts. Honor a beloved father on Father’s Day by giving him a children’s picture book that celebrates the bond between father and child.
Olympics!
The children's book Olympics! by B.G. Hennessy is the perfect book to use to introduce 4 to 8 year old children to both the summer and the winter Olympic Games. If you want your kids to know enough about the Olympics to enjoy both the summer and the winter Olympic, this book is a good choice.
The children's book Olympics! by B.G. Hennessy is the perfect book to use to introduce 4 to 8 year old children to both the summer and the winter Olympic Games. If you want your kids to know enough about the Olympics to enjoy both the summer and the winter Olympic, this book is a good choice.
Children's Books by Dr. Seuss
Here are 10 children's picture books and beginning readers by Dr. Seuss, starting with The Cat in the Hat and including Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Oh, the Places You'll Go, Green Eggs and Ham, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, The Lorax and Horton Hatches the Egg.
Here are 10 children's picture books and beginning readers by Dr. Seuss, starting with The Cat in the Hat and including Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Oh, the Places You'll Go, Green Eggs and Ham, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, The Lorax and Horton Hatches the Egg.
Spotlight on Author Lois Lowry
Author Lois Lowry has written more than thirty books for children and young adults. Lois Lowry received a Newbery Medal for two of her books: Number the Stars and The Giver, a young adult book.
Author Lois Lowry has written more than thirty books for children and young adults. Lois Lowry received a Newbery Medal for two of her books: Number the Stars and The Giver, a young adult book.
Summer Reading List for Teen Girls
Here is a summer reading list for teen girls. Refer to this summer reading list for teen girls to find the top summer reads for teenage girls.
Here is a summer reading list for teen girls. Refer to this summer reading list for teen girls to find the top summer reads for teenage girls.
Children's Cookbooks
A good cookbook for kids can give your children a head start in learning to cook. If you are looking for one for your child, I recommend these children's cookbooks.
A good cookbook for kids can give your children a head start in learning to cook. If you are looking for one for your child, I recommend these children's cookbooks.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles series is full of adventure and suspense. The Spiderwick Chronicles series of children's fantasy chapter books is enormously popular with children seven and older.
The Spiderwick Chronicles series is full of adventure and suspense. The Spiderwick Chronicles series of children's fantasy chapter books is enormously popular with children seven and older.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a very funny book for tweens and young teens. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, which was both written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney, is the second book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which features the humorous story of middle school student Greg Heffley.
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a very funny book for tweens and young teens. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, which was both written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney, is the second book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which features the humorous story of middle school student Greg Heffley.
Classic Novels for Teens
Here is an American literature list of some of the best clasic novels for teens. Check out this recommended list classic American novels for high school students.
Here is an American literature list of some of the best clasic novels for teens. Check out this recommended list classic American novels for high school students.
The Enduring Roald Dahl
In the wildly imaginative children's books of Roald Dahl, strange and wonderful things happen. Among his most well-known children's books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach.
In the wildly imaginative children's books of Roald Dahl, strange and wonderful things happen. Among his most well-known children's books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach.
Maurice Sendak's Books
Caldecott Medal winner Maurice Sendak has had a profound impact on children's literature. Here are your About Children's Books Guide's top picks of children's picture books Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated, including Where the Wild Things Are. Maurice Sendak was honored with the Caldecott Medal for his children's picture book Where the Wild Things Are.
Caldecott Medal winner Maurice Sendak has had a profound impact on children's literature. Here are your About Children's Books Guide's top picks of children's picture books Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated, including Where the Wild Things Are. Maurice Sendak was honored with the Caldecott Medal for his children's picture book Where the Wild Things Are.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo's first children's novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, was a 2001 Newbery Honor Book. Read a review of the children's book Because of Winn-Dixie and learn about the children's movie version of the book
Kate DiCamillo's first children's novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, was a 2001 Newbery Honor Book. Read a review of the children's book Because of Winn-Dixie and learn about the children's movie version of the book
The Percy Jackson Series
The Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan is a popular fantasy series about middle school student Percy Jackson and his adventures when he learns he is a demigod, the son of a god and a mortal. I recommend the Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series for ages 11-14, grades 6-9.
The Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan is a popular fantasy series about middle school student Percy Jackson and his adventures when he learns he is a demigod, the son of a god and a mortal. I recommend the Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series for ages 11-14, grades 6-9.
Historical Fiction
These books of historical fiction for middle grade readers are all award-winning children's books for kids within the Grades 4-8 range. All except one was published within the last few years.
These books of historical fiction for middle grade readers are all award-winning children's books for kids within the Grades 4-8 range. All except one was published within the last few years.
Reading Lists for Teens
Here are several reading lists for teens to help parents find books for teens to read this summer, as well as year round, including lists for audio books, reluctant teen readers, and other teen books.
Here are several reading lists for teens to help parents find books for teens to read this summer, as well as year round, including lists for audio books, reluctant teen readers, and other teen books.
Oliver Button Is a Sissy
Oliver Button Is a Sissy, a children's picture book, is based on the childhood experiences of Tomie dePaola, who was bullied for taking dancing lessons.
Oliver Button Is a Sissy, a children's picture book, is based on the childhood experiences of Tomie dePaola, who was bullied for taking dancing lessons.
Blue Apple Books
Here are fast facts about Blue Apple Books, publishers of children's books. Included is an overview of Blue Apple Books, a list of some of their children's books and submission guidelines for writers and artists interested in getting published.
Here are fast facts about Blue Apple Books, publishers of children's books. Included is an overview of Blue Apple Books, a list of some of their children's books and submission guidelines for writers and artists interested in getting published.
Little Golden Books
Little Golden Books are among the all-time bestselling children's books. Classic Little Golden Books, now published by Random House Chidren's Books, continue to be enormously popular. They include The Poky Little Puppy, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tootle and Scuffy the Tugboat. Share a favorite classic Little Golden Book with your child.
Little Golden Books are among the all-time bestselling children's books. Classic Little Golden Books, now published by Random House Chidren's Books, continue to be enormously popular. They include The Poky Little Puppy, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tootle and Scuffy the Tugboat. Share a favorite classic Little Golden Book with your child.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Before you select a book of fairy tales for your child, get information on scholarly research and versions of popular Grimm's fairy tales, such as Cinderella, which were originally written for adult audience and not for a child. Now, some of the most popular children's books are based on Grimm's fairy tales.
Before you select a book of fairy tales for your child, get information on scholarly research and versions of popular Grimm's fairy tales, such as Cinderella, which were originally written for adult audience and not for a child. Now, some of the most popular children's books are based on Grimm's fairy tales.
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney is an extraordinary book. Jerry Pinkney retells one of the well-known Aesop's Fables as a wordless picture book. Jerry Pinkney received the 2010 Caldecott Medal for his adaptation of The Lion and the Mouse. As the 2010 Cadecott Medal winner, Pinkney was recognized for excellence in children's book illustration.
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney is an extraordinary book. Jerry Pinkney retells one of the well-known Aesop's Fables as a wordless picture book. Jerry Pinkney received the 2010 Caldecott Medal for his adaptation of The Lion and the Mouse. As the 2010 Cadecott Medal winner, Pinkney was recognized for excellence in children's book illustration.
Tips on Raising a Reader
This article about raising a reader is designed to help parents raise children who love reading and books. It covers reading children's books aloud, going to the library and borrowing children's books, and encouraging reading. In addition, there are a number of books about raising a reader that are recommended.
This article about raising a reader is designed to help parents raise children who love reading and books. It covers reading children's books aloud, going to the library and borrowing children's books, and encouraging reading. In addition, there are a number of books about raising a reader that are recommended.
Author Kate DiCamillo
Author Kate DiCamillo has won numerous awards for her children's books, including a Newbery Medal and Newbery honors
Author Kate DiCamillo has won numerous awards for her children's books, including a Newbery Medal and Newbery honors
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Despite being more than 500 pages long, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is the 2008 Caldecott Medal Winner for picture book illustration. More than 280 pages of the book are illustrations by Brian Selznick. Despite being a novel for 9-14 year olds, The Invention of Hugo Cabret can also be classified as a picture book since Brian Selznick tells the story in both words and pictures.
Despite being more than 500 pages long, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is the 2008 Caldecott Medal Winner for picture book illustration. More than 280 pages of the book are illustrations by Brian Selznick. Despite being a novel for 9-14 year olds, The Invention of Hugo Cabret can also be classified as a picture book since Brian Selznick tells the story in both words and pictures.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney is book four in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The first was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The second was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules. The third was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. If you are looking for middle school humor for tweens and young teens, I recommend Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney and the other books in the series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney is book four in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The first was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The second was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules. The third was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. If you are looking for middle school humor for tweens and young teens, I recommend Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney and the other books in the series.
Are You My Mother?
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is both a beginning reader book for beginning readers and a good book to read aloud to children two years old and up. It is a book children love to read (or listen to) again and again.
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is both a beginning reader book for beginning readers and a good book to read aloud to children two years old and up. It is a book children love to read (or listen to) again and again.
Tomie dePaola
Find the perfect book for your child by taking a look at the work of award winning children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, who has over 200 children's books to his credit, including folktales, Mother Goose rhymes, Bible stories, books about Stregna Nona, and his own life at 26 Fairmount Avenue.
Find the perfect book for your child by taking a look at the work of award winning children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, who has over 200 children's books to his credit, including folktales, Mother Goose rhymes, Bible stories, books about Stregna Nona, and his own life at 26 Fairmount Avenue.
Strong Female Characters
Finding children's books that will reinforce the concept of females, including girls, as being strong and resourceful, is not always easy. These children's books resources will be helpful whether you are looking for one special children's book for your child or many children's books.
Finding children's books that will reinforce the concept of females, including girls, as being strong and resourceful, is not always easy. These children's books resources will be helpful whether you are looking for one special children's book for your child or many children's books.
Summer Reading List for Teen Boys
Check out this summer reading list for teen boys. Refer to this summer reading list for the best books for teenage boys.
Check out this summer reading list for teen boys. Refer to this summer reading list for the best books for teenage boys.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
If you are looking for a fun alphabet book for your children, from babies to six-year-olds, I recommend Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, a children's rhyming alphabet picture book by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, which is an excellent read aloud.
If you are looking for a fun alphabet book for your children, from babies to six-year-olds, I recommend Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, a children's rhyming alphabet picture book by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, which is an excellent read aloud.
Celebrate America
These 10 children's books, which could all be included in your Constitution Day, Citizenship Day lessons and Fourth of July celebrations, celebrate the United State of America, America the Beautiful, the fourth of July (Independence Day), and include a children's cookbook, books about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, an illustrated version of America the Beautiful more. I recommend them for the year round, not just for the Fourth of July, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
These 10 children's books, which could all be included in your Constitution Day, Citizenship Day lessons and Fourth of July celebrations, celebrate the United State of America, America the Beautiful, the fourth of July (Independence Day), and include a children's cookbook, books about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, an illustrated version of America the Beautiful more. I recommend them for the year round, not just for the Fourth of July, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick, like The Invention of Hugo Cabret for which Brian Selznick won the Randolph Caldecott Medal, combines words and illustrations in a long work of children's fiction for middle grade readers.
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick, like The Invention of Hugo Cabret for which Brian Selznick won the Randolph Caldecott Medal, combines words and illustrations in a long work of children's fiction for middle grade readers.
Modern Fairy Tales for Teen Girls
Here is a teen books list of modern fairy tales for teen girls. This booklist of fairy tale retellings is sure to appeal to teen girls.
Here is a teen books list of modern fairy tales for teen girls. This booklist of fairy tale retellings is sure to appeal to teen girls.
Poems for Two or More Voices
Reading children’s poetry books with poems for two or more voices is a great way to help children learn to enjoy the spoken word and gain fluency in reading aloud. They will also enjoy working together as they read these children’s poetry books, and dramatically present the poems for two or more voices.
Reading children’s poetry books with poems for two or more voices is a great way to help children learn to enjoy the spoken word and gain fluency in reading aloud. They will also enjoy working together as they read these children’s poetry books, and dramatically present the poems for two or more voices.
The Caldecott Medal
Learn all about the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the most prestigious award in the U.S. that an artist can receive for illustration of children's picture books. Here you'll find information about the Caldecott and links to current and recent Medal winners and Honor Book recipients.
Learn all about the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the most prestigious award in the U.S. that an artist can receive for illustration of children's picture books. Here you'll find information about the Caldecott and links to current and recent Medal winners and Honor Book recipients.
Rhymes for Little Ones
Here are three children's books filled with colorful illustrations and rhymes and fun for little ones. If you have a small child, a book of rhymes should appeal to them.
Here are three children's books filled with colorful illustrations and rhymes and fun for little ones. If you have a small child, a book of rhymes should appeal to them.
Encourage Your Child to Read
Here are some simple, yet effective, steps to take to encourage your child to read. These include finding children's books that relate to the child's interests, hi/lo books for the reluctant reader, read alouds and reading a book aloud with your child.
Here are some simple, yet effective, steps to take to encourage your child to read. These include finding children's books that relate to the child's interests, hi/lo books for the reluctant reader, read alouds and reading a book aloud with your child.
Best Illustrated 2009 Kids' Books
The best illustrated children's books of 2009 include Tsunami by Kimiko Kajikawa, mixed media illustrations by Ed Young.
The best illustrated children's books of 2009 include Tsunami by Kimiko Kajikawa, mixed media illustrations by Ed Young.
The Hunger Games Trilogy
The Hunger Games Trilogy consists of three dystopian young adult novels: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The three young adult books appeal to both teens and adults and have also been popular with reluctant readers who read well.
The Hunger Games Trilogy consists of three dystopian young adult novels: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The three young adult books appeal to both teens and adults and have also been popular with reluctant readers who read well.
Kids' Books About Cars Trucks
Children’s picture books about cars, trucks, and diggers are very appealing to kids. Here you’ll find an annotated booklist of recommended children’s picture books about cars, trucks, and diggers to help you find the perfect book for your child.
Children’s picture books about cars, trucks, and diggers are very appealing to kids. Here you’ll find an annotated booklist of recommended children’s picture books about cars, trucks, and diggers to help you find the perfect book for your child.
Read Aloud to Your Child
Here are some tips to help you read aloud to your child using a variety of children's books, including picture books, classics, chapter books, and other children's books that make great read alouds.
Here are some tips to help you read aloud to your child using a variety of children's books, including picture books, classics, chapter books, and other children's books that make great read alouds.
Albert Whitman & Company
Children's book publisher Albert Whitman & Company is known for publishing the Boxcar Children series. Albert Whitman & Company is also known for publishing multicultural children's books and children's concept books about such difficult concepts as dealing with bullies, divorce, and illness and other difficult situations. If you are an author interested in getting published, this information will help you.
Children's book publisher Albert Whitman & Company is known for publishing the Boxcar Children series. Albert Whitman & Company is also known for publishing multicultural children's books and children's concept books about such difficult concepts as dealing with bullies, divorce, and illness and other difficult situations. If you are an author interested in getting published, this information will help you.
They're Burning Books Again
Who Burns Books and Why? Before the introduction of the printing press, burning books was an effective
Who Burns Books and Why? Before the introduction of the printing press, burning books was an effective
Author Astrid Lindgren
Swedish author Astrid Lindgren may have been best known for her children's books featuring the lovable character Pippi Longstocking, but Astrid Lindgren had many other accomplishments as well.
Swedish author Astrid Lindgren may have been best known for her children's books featuring the lovable character Pippi Longstocking, but Astrid Lindgren had many other accomplishments as well.
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales
Here are recommended children’s books of Irish folktales and fairy tales, kids' books for St. Patrick's Day or any day you are looking for children's books of tales from Ireland that are excellent read-alouds, that you and your children can enjoy together, and enjoyable reading for independent readers.
Here are recommended children’s books of Irish folktales and fairy tales, kids' books for St. Patrick's Day or any day you are looking for children's books of tales from Ireland that are excellent read-alouds, that you and your children can enjoy together, and enjoyable reading for independent readers.
Wimpy Kid Book 5
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is Wimpy Kid Book 5 in the enormously popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is Wimpy Kid Book 5 in the enormously popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
Lola at the Library
Lola at the Library is a children's picture book about the joy of going to the library and enjoying storytime, borrowing books and having Mommy read them at home. Lola is a very young African American child who already loves children's books.
Lola at the Library is a children's picture book about the joy of going to the library and enjoying storytime, borrowing books and having Mommy read them at home. Lola is a very young African American child who already loves children's books.
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux , by Kate DiCamillo, is an odd and engrossing fairy tale. The hero, Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux , by Kate DiCamillo, is an odd and engrossing fairy tale. The hero, Despereaux
101 Great Science Experiments
101 Great Science Experiments: A Step-by-Step Guide provides a variety of hands-on science experiments for tweens and young teens. DK Publishing is the publisher of 101 Great Science Experiments for Kids by Neil Ardley, an illustrated guide.
101 Great Science Experiments: A Step-by-Step Guide provides a variety of hands-on science experiments for tweens and young teens. DK Publishing is the publisher of 101 Great Science Experiments for Kids by Neil Ardley, an illustrated guide.
The Read-Aloud Handbook
The Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease, is a good book for parents and others wanting to know why it's important to read aloud to their children, recommended books to read to their children and how to read aloud to their kids. The Read-Aloud Handbook is full of research and anecdotes about the value of reading aloud to children. Learn about the enormous benefits of reading a chapter or a book to your child each night has .
The Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease, is a good book for parents and others wanting to know why it's important to read aloud to their children, recommended books to read to their children and how to read aloud to their kids. The Read-Aloud Handbook is full of research and anecdotes about the value of reading aloud to children. Learn about the enormous benefits of reading a chapter or a book to your child each night has .
Winter & Snow in Picture Books
If you are looking for recommended children's picture books that are set in the winter and feature snow, I recommend these children's picture books about winter and snow.
If you are looking for recommended children's picture books that are set in the winter and feature snow, I recommend these children's picture books about winter and snow.
Marc Brown's Arthur
If you have, or teach, children, you are probably aware that picture books and chapter books about Marc Brown's Arthur the aardvark are tremendously popular. Find out why and learn about Arthur and his father and see if a book about Arthur would appeal to your child.
If you have, or teach, children, you are probably aware that picture books and chapter books about Marc Brown's Arthur the aardvark are tremendously popular. Find out why and learn about Arthur and his father and see if a book about Arthur would appeal to your child.
John Henry
Children's author Julius Lester and artist Jerry Pinkney bring African American folk hero John Henry to life in this Caldecott Honor Book.
Children's author Julius Lester and artist Jerry Pinkney bring African American folk hero John Henry to life in this Caldecott Honor Book.
Calendar of Children's Books
My current annual monthly calendar of children's books contains articles, book reviews and reading lists related to each's month's holidays, special events, and author and illustrator birthdays.
My current annual monthly calendar of children's books contains articles, book reviews and reading lists related to each's month's holidays, special events, and author and illustrator birthdays.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel is a classic. The Hobbit is a great read-aloud for parents to share with
J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel is a classic. The Hobbit is a great read-aloud for parents to share with
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is book three in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The first was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The second was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules. If you are looking for middle school humor for tweens and young teens, I recommend Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney and the other books in the series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is book three in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The first was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The second was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules. If you are looking for middle school humor for tweens and young teens, I recommend Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney and the other books in the series.
Children's Historical Fiction
While I was quite familiar with children's historical fiction in the form of novels and series, I was
While I was quite familiar with children's historical fiction in the form of novels and series, I was
Picture Book: The Definition
: picture book A picture book is a book in which the illustrations are as important as (or even more
: picture book A picture book is a book in which the illustrations are as important as (or even more
Steampunk Books for Teens
This annotated lit of recommended steampunk books for teens includes ten steampunk novels for teens. Here are some of the top teen steampunk books. Check here for top steampunk books for teens.
This annotated lit of recommended steampunk books for teens includes ten steampunk novels for teens. Here are some of the top teen steampunk books. Check here for top steampunk books for teens.
Ian’s Walk
Ian’s Walk: A Story About Autism is a children’s picture book about autism. Ian’s Walk is the story of an autistic boy and his sister, Julie, who both loves and is embarrassed by him.
Ian’s Walk: A Story About Autism is a children’s picture book about autism. Ian’s Walk is the story of an autistic boy and his sister, Julie, who both loves and is embarrassed by him.
Abrams
Children's book publisher Abrams publishes children's books through its imprints Amulet Books, publisher of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; Abrams Books for Young Readers, publishers of the Library Mouse picture books, and Abrams ComicArts, publisher of The TOON Treasury of Classic Children's Comics. If you are an author interested in getting published, this information will help you.
Children's book publisher Abrams publishes children's books through its imprints Amulet Books, publisher of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; Abrams Books for Young Readers, publishers of the Library Mouse picture books, and Abrams ComicArts, publisher of The TOON Treasury of Classic Children's Comics. If you are an author interested in getting published, this information will help you.
Children's Dictionaries
Learn about three recommended children's dictionaries for upper elementary and middle school students
Learn about three recommended children's dictionaries for upper elementary and middle school students
Candlewick Press
Candlewick Press is an award winning, independent publisher of children's books for all ages, from brand new readers to older children. These include Guess How Much I Love You, The Tale of Despereux by Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medal winner, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems, and Feed.
Candlewick Press is an award winning, independent publisher of children's books for all ages, from brand new readers to older children. These include Guess How Much I Love You, The Tale of Despereux by Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medal winner, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems, and Feed.
Potty Training Books
These children’s potty training books should make toilet training more fun for you and your toddler. Along with the overly didactic and boring children’s potty books, there are some good children’s books about potty and toilet training.
These children’s potty training books should make toilet training more fun for you and your toddler. Along with the overly didactic and boring children’s potty books, there are some good children’s books about potty and toilet training.
Best Illustrated 2008 Kids' Books
These children's books represent the best illustrated children's books of 2008. Included in the list are The House in the Night, We Are the Ship, Lady Liberty, Wabi Sabi, and A River of Words.
These children's books represent the best illustrated children's books of 2008. Included in the list are The House in the Night, We Are the Ship, Lady Liberty, Wabi Sabi, and A River of Words.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
If you are looking for middle grade fiction full of humor, I recommend The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. This book review about the humorous chapter book, which will appeal to middle schoolers and upper elementary students, covers the characters, plot, writing and author.
If you are looking for middle grade fiction full of humor, I recommend The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. This book review about the humorous chapter book, which will appeal to middle schoolers and upper elementary students, covers the characters, plot, writing and author.
The John Newbery Medal
Learn about the John Newbery Medal and current and recent Newbery Medal winners and Newbery Honor books. In the U.S., the John Newbery Medal is the most prestigious award that a children's book author can receive.
Learn about the John Newbery Medal and current and recent Newbery Medal winners and Newbery Honor books. In the U.S., the John Newbery Medal is the most prestigious award that a children's book author can receive.
Robert McCloskey
The Caldecott award winning children's picture books by author and illustrator Robert McCloskey that are set in Maine are wonderful. Like his children's picture book Make Way for Duckings, which is set in Boston, Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey, which is set in Maine, won a Caldecott Medal. Blueberries for Sal and One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey were designated Caldecott Honor Books. Read about these three Maine Caldecott winners.
The Caldecott award winning children's picture books by author and illustrator Robert McCloskey that are set in Maine are wonderful. Like his children's picture book Make Way for Duckings, which is set in Boston, Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey, which is set in Maine, won a Caldecott Medal. Blueberries for Sal and One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey were designated Caldecott Honor Books. Read about these three Maine Caldecott winners.
What is the NCBLA?
What is the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance, also known as the NCBLA? Learn about its mission and projects, its Web site, and the Our White House book and companion Web site.
What is the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance, also known as the NCBLA? Learn about its mission and projects, its Web site, and the Our White House book and companion Web site.
Books by Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech, who won a Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, has written a number of excellent children's books. If you are looking for good novels for an older child (9-12, upper elementary - middle school), check out the children's fiction by Sharon Creech.
Sharon Creech, who won a Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, has written a number of excellent children's books. If you are looking for good novels for an older child (9-12, upper elementary - middle school), check out the children's fiction by Sharon Creech.
Dark Fantasy Books for Teens
Here is a list of dark fantasy books for teens who like Twilight. Refer to this list to find dark fantasy books for teens. Check out these teen books like Twilight.
Here is a list of dark fantasy books for teens who like Twilight. Refer to this list to find dark fantasy books for teens. Check out these teen books like Twilight.
Mildred Wirt Nancy Drew Writer
Mildred Wirt Benson's role as the writer of the text of 23 of the first 25 Nancy Drew books under the direction of Edward Stratemeyer of the Stratemeyer Syndicate wasn't revealed to the public for 50 years. Benson was well known in the midwest as a journalist, and Carolyn Keene was the name given as the author of the Nancy Drew books. The Nancy Drew series has been popular for many years. Has your child read a Nancy Drew book?
Mildred Wirt Benson's role as the writer of the text of 23 of the first 25 Nancy Drew books under the direction of Edward Stratemeyer of the Stratemeyer Syndicate wasn't revealed to the public for 50 years. Benson was well known in the midwest as a journalist, and Carolyn Keene was the name given as the author of the Nancy Drew books. The Nancy Drew series has been popular for many years. Has your child read a Nancy Drew book?
Classics for Little Ones
These five children's books are board book versions of classics for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A board book is sturdy enough to be handled by a very young child.
These five children's books are board book versions of classics for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A board book is sturdy enough to be handled by a very young child.
May Calendar of Kids' Books
May 2012 Calendar of Children's Books - Here you'll find books for kids for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Latino Books Month, Children's Book Week, Memorial Day and other May holidays and events.
May 2012 Calendar of Children's Books - Here you'll find books for kids for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Latino Books Month, Children's Book Week, Memorial Day and other May holidays and events.
L. Frank Baum and Oz
The children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in 1900. Since this children's book was published, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become a classic Find out why L. Frank Baum considered The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a new American fairy tale.
The children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in 1900. Since this children's book was published, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become a classic Find out why L. Frank Baum considered The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a new American fairy tale.
Reading Magic
In her book Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever, Australian children's books author and literacy consultant Mem Fox provides information on what children's books to read, when to read, and how to read aloud to your child.
In her book Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever, Australian children's books author and literacy consultant Mem Fox provides information on what children's books to read, when to read, and how to read aloud to your child.
Bedtime Board Books
1. Time for Bed The words of Australian writer Mem Fox are complemented by the charming watercolors of
1. Time for Bed The words of Australian writer Mem Fox are complemented by the charming watercolors of
The Harry Potter Series
Starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1, you'll find fast facts about the 7 books in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and related resources.
Starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1, you'll find fast facts about the 7 books in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and related resources.
Kids Books About Hurricanes
Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms is an excellent Children's nonfiction book about hurricanes that will appeal to 9-14-year-olds. Photographs, maps, satellite images, and weather diagrams help to shed light on the science and history of hurricanes in this nonfiction book about hurricanes for children
Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms is an excellent Children's nonfiction book about hurricanes that will appeal to 9-14-year-olds. Photographs, maps, satellite images, and weather diagrams help to shed light on the science and history of hurricanes in this nonfiction book about hurricanes for children
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Forum . What are your favorite books by Louis Sachar? Share your recommendations here
Forum . What are your favorite books by Louis Sachar? Share your recommendations here
Author Beverly Cleary
Introduction Children's books by Beverly Cleary have delighted children, particularly 8-12 year olds,
Introduction Children's books by Beverly Cleary have delighted children, particularly 8-12 year olds,
Dystopian Novels and Teens
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about dystopian novels for teens. These novels portray a dark, grim, hopeless world where citizens are oppressed by the government.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about dystopian novels for teens. These novels portray a dark, grim, hopeless world where citizens are oppressed by the government.
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Make learning the importance of punctuation fun with Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make A Difference!, a children's book that is an outgrowth of author Lynne Truss's bestseller for adults: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation. Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make A Difference!
Make learning the importance of punctuation fun with Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make A Difference!, a children's book that is an outgrowth of author Lynne Truss's bestseller for adults: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation. Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make A Difference!
Guide to Children's Books
Learn about the resources that make The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children such an excellent reference book on children's literature.
Learn about the resources that make The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children such an excellent reference book on children's literature.
African American Heroes
From Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King,Jr. to Dr. Ben Carson, here are children's books about African American freedom fighters from the era of slavery in America to the civil rights movement to today. If you are looking for a book for your child about heroes and heroines and African American history, take a look at these children's books about African American freedom fighters.
From Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King,Jr. to Dr. Ben Carson, here are children's books about African American freedom fighters from the era of slavery in America to the civil rights movement to today. If you are looking for a book for your child about heroes and heroines and African American history, take a look at these children's books about African American freedom fighters.
Jane Addams Book Award
Children's Books - The Jane Addams Book Awards recognizes children's books that promote peace, social justice and equality. Each year, two children's books are honored as winners and several other books may be selected as Honor books.
Children's Books - The Jane Addams Book Awards recognizes children's books that promote peace, social justice and equality. Each year, two children's books are honored as winners and several other books may be selected as Honor books.
And Then It's Spring
And Then It's Spring is a delightful children's picture book and this review includes information about the book as well as author Julie Fogliano and illustrator Erin E. Stead, who won the Caldecott Medal for her illustrations for A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
And Then It's Spring is a delightful children's picture book and this review includes information about the book as well as author Julie Fogliano and illustrator Erin E. Stead, who won the Caldecott Medal for her illustrations for A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
Young Adult Books - YA Books
If you are looking for young adult books (YA books) and YA booklists, be sure and visit the website of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). The YALSA Web site features award winning YA books, popular YA books, and recommended young adult books with a variety of YA booklists.
If you are looking for young adult books (YA books) and YA booklists, be sure and visit the website of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). The YALSA Web site features award winning YA books, popular YA books, and recommended young adult books with a variety of YA booklists.
Teen Book Review: Shooter by Walter Dean Myers
Here is a review of the book Shooter by Walter Dean Myers that delivers a powerful message about bullying.
Here is a review of the book Shooter by Walter Dean Myers that delivers a powerful message about bullying.
What is Children’s Book Week?
Find out when Children’s Book Week, which is administered by the Children’s Book Council, is celebrated in the United States and what the purpose of Children’s Book Week is.
Find out when Children’s Book Week, which is administered by the Children’s Book Council, is celebrated in the United States and what the purpose of Children’s Book Week is.
In Praise of Audiobooks
Your child will enjoy, and benefit from, listening to children's audio books, and there are a great many audiobooks for children to choose from. Audio books are also known as audiobooks.
Your child will enjoy, and benefit from, listening to children's audio books, and there are a great many audiobooks for children to choose from. Audio books are also known as audiobooks.
Author Jacqueline Wilson
British author Jacqueline Wilson, the 2005 Children’s Laureate, has more than 70 children’s books of fiction in print. Her children's books of fiction, which deal with such difficult subjects as mental illness, divorce, dysfunctional families, and bullying, is enormously popular, particularly with 7-15 year old girls.
British author Jacqueline Wilson, the 2005 Children’s Laureate, has more than 70 children’s books of fiction in print. Her children's books of fiction, which deal with such difficult subjects as mental illness, divorce, dysfunctional families, and bullying, is enormously popular, particularly with 7-15 year old girls.
Barefoot Books Publisher
Barefoot Books is an independent publisher of children's books that celebrate art and story.
Barefoot Books is an independent publisher of children's books that celebrate art and story.
Geisel, Dr. Seuss and LeSieg
What do Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss and Theo. Lesieg have in common? What is the relationship between the three and what does it have to do with children's books?
What do Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss and Theo. Lesieg have in common? What is the relationship between the three and what does it have to do with children's books?
Contact a Children's Author
Here are the steps you need to take to find contact information, email or U.S. mail, for authors and illustrators of children's books whether or not the children's books authors and illustrators have Web sites.
Here are the steps you need to take to find contact information, email or U.S. mail, for authors and illustrators of children's books whether or not the children's books authors and illustrators have Web sites.
The Skinny on Bullying
The Skinny on Bullying is a good informational book about middle school bullies and bullying, including cyberbullies and cyberbullying, that includes explanations and advice for middle grade readers.
The Skinny on Bullying is a good informational book about middle school bullies and bullying, including cyberbullies and cyberbullying, that includes explanations and advice for middle grade readers.
Kids' Books: Wright Brothers
Here are three recommended children's books about inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright and the first airplane. Two are well documented historical fiction: the first, a children's picture book, and the second, for beginning readers. The children's third book is a biography of the Wright Brothers, focusing on their invention of the airplane.
Here are three recommended children's books about inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright and the first airplane. Two are well documented historical fiction: the first, a children's picture book, and the second, for beginning readers. The children's third book is a biography of the Wright Brothers, focusing on their invention of the airplane.
Teen Reading Trends 2007-2008
What are the 2007-2008 trends in teen reading and young adult (YA) books? Thanks to an interview with the president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, I learned about teen reading trends and some recommended young adult books.
What are the 2007-2008 trends in teen reading and young adult (YA) books? Thanks to an interview with the president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, I learned about teen reading trends and some recommended young adult books.
Kiss Good Night
Good childrens picture books weave artwork and text to create stories that children want to hear again
Good childrens picture books weave artwork and text to create stories that children want to hear again
Otto the Book Bear
Otto the Book Bear is a entertaining picture book that celebrates books, libraries and the imagination.
Otto the Book Bear is a entertaining picture book that celebrates books, libraries and the imagination.
Books for Reluctant Teen Readers
Here is a reading list of books for reluctant readers who are teens. These books for teens have all been on one of the American Library Associations lists of quick picks for reluctant young adult readers.
Here is a reading list of books for reluctant readers who are teens. These books for teens have all been on one of the American Library Associations lists of quick picks for reluctant young adult readers.
Artist Jerry Pinkney
When looking for a children's picture book for your child, look for children's picture books illustrated by artist Jerry Pinkney. Jerry Pinkney won the 2010 Caldecott Medal and has created numerous Caldecott Honor Books and is the recipient of a number of other awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award, for his watercolor illustrations of children's picture books.
When looking for a children's picture book for your child, look for children's picture books illustrated by artist Jerry Pinkney. Jerry Pinkney won the 2010 Caldecott Medal and has created numerous Caldecott Honor Books and is the recipient of a number of other awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award, for his watercolor illustrations of children's picture books.
Asian-Pacific American
If you are looking for books for kids and teens to use during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, I recommend these children's books and young adult books. However, these resources are too valuable to use only during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. These recommended reading lists and other resources will be useful year round.
If you are looking for books for kids and teens to use during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, I recommend these children's books and young adult books. However, these resources are too valuable to use only during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. These recommended reading lists and other resources will be useful year round.
Top 10 2010 Illustrated Kids' Books
Here's my personal list of the 10 best illustrated children's books of 2010. My Top 10 illustrated books list includes only children's books published in the United States in 2010.
Here's my personal list of the 10 best illustrated children's books of 2010. My Top 10 illustrated books list includes only children's books published in the United States in 2010.
Who is Lemony Snicket?
Just who is Lemony Snicket, billed as the author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events series for 8-12
Just who is Lemony Snicket, billed as the author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events series for 8-12
Children's Books About Lincoln
These children's books present biographies of Abe Lincoln. These children's books about Abraham Lincoln and his family will appeal to a wide range of ages. If you are looking for children's books about Abe Lincoln, these are ones I recommend.
These children's books present biographies of Abe Lincoln. These children's books about Abraham Lincoln and his family will appeal to a wide range of ages. If you are looking for children's books about Abe Lincoln, these are ones I recommend.
June Calendar of Kids' Books
June 2012 Calendar of Children's Books - Here you'll find children's books for Father's Day, the birthdays of Cynthia Rylant, Maurice Sendak and Eric Carle, and other June holidays and events.
June 2012 Calendar of Children's Books - Here you'll find children's books for Father's Day, the birthdays of Cynthia Rylant, Maurice Sendak and Eric Carle, and other June holidays and events.
Aesop's Fables
Although the history of Aesop is somewhat obscure, the fables associated with the sixth century B.C.
Although the history of Aesop is somewhat obscure, the fables associated with the sixth century B.C.
Notable Children's Books
The Notable Children's Books List each year includes the Caldecott and Newbery Medal and Honor Book recipients as well as other award-winning and notable books for children up to age 14 published in the United States the previous year. It's compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the Americsn Librsry Associstion.
The Notable Children's Books List each year includes the Caldecott and Newbery Medal and Honor Book recipients as well as other award-winning and notable books for children up to age 14 published in the United States the previous year. It's compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the Americsn Librsry Associstion.
Children's Halloween Books
If you are looking for children's Halloween books that will entertain, not frighten your child, here are some children's books, including several featuring popular characters (Nate the Great, the Berenstain Bears), that your children will enjoy. One is a children's science book about pumpkins. One is a beginning reader book; the rest of these children's books are Halloween picture books that are good read-alouds.
If you are looking for children's Halloween books that will entertain, not frighten your child, here are some children's books, including several featuring popular characters (Nate the Great, the Berenstain Bears), that your children will enjoy. One is a children's science book about pumpkins. One is a beginning reader book; the rest of these children's books are Halloween picture books that are good read-alouds.
Children's Digital Library
Learn all about the new International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) where your child will be able to choose children's books from all over the world, as will children from around the world as the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) of children's books is fully developed.
Learn all about the new International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) where your child will be able to choose children's books from all over the world, as will children from around the world as the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) of children's books is fully developed.
Top Teen Nonfiction of 2011
Teen librarian Jennifer Kendall recommends these five nonfiction young adult books for teens, among the top nonfiction books of the year 2011 and up for 2012 YA literature awards.
Teen librarian Jennifer Kendall recommends these five nonfiction young adult books for teens, among the top nonfiction books of the year 2011 and up for 2012 YA literature awards.
Books About Native Americans
Introduction It can be very difficult to select a good children's or YA book about another culture when
Introduction It can be very difficult to select a good children's or YA book about another culture when
Cloudy With a Chance of....
I recommend the picture book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs if you are looking for a story to spark your children’s imaginations and tickle their funny bones. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a bestseller and one of several children’s picture books written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett.
I recommend the picture book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs if you are looking for a story to spark your children’s imaginations and tickle their funny bones. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a bestseller and one of several children’s picture books written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett.
Children's Recycling Book
We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers is a good children's recycling picture book for three- to six-year-olds. Featuring Charlie and Lola, the characters created by Lauren Child and featured on Playhouse Disney, We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers provides an introduction to the importance of recycling and concern for the environment, stressing the role children can play in protecting the environment through recycling.
We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers is a good children's recycling picture book for three- to six-year-olds. Featuring Charlie and Lola, the characters created by Lauren Child and featured on Playhouse Disney, We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers provides an introduction to the importance of recycling and concern for the environment, stressing the role children can play in protecting the environment through recycling.
2012 John Newbery Medal Winner
Find out about the children's books and authors selected for the 2012 John Newbery Medal and 2012 Newbery Honor books.
Find out about the children's books and authors selected for the 2012 John Newbery Medal and 2012 Newbery Honor books.
Find Books For Very Young C...
If you are looking for children's books for very young children, here's some advice. Board books, wordless books, and picture books are among the children's books that young children enjoy. Read a book to your child every day, using library books as well as books you've purchased.
If you are looking for children's books for very young children, here's some advice. Board books, wordless books, and picture books are among the children's books that young children enjoy. Read a book to your child every day, using library books as well as books you've purchased.
Teen Book Review: Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers is a young adult book about a soldier's view of the Vietnam War.
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers is a young adult book about a soldier's view of the Vietnam War.
Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Children's Fiction Book Review: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly features a strong female character growing up in Texas in 1899. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly is historical fiction that will appeal to tweens and teens.
Children's Fiction Book Review: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly features a strong female character growing up in Texas in 1899. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly is historical fiction that will appeal to tweens and teens.
2012 Caldecott Medal Winner
Here you'll not only find about the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal winner and the Honor Book winners, you'll also find out about the illustrators and their books.
Here you'll not only find about the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal winner and the Honor Book winners, you'll also find out about the illustrators and their books.
The Magic of Ezra Jack Keats
Author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats is known for his award winning children's books with their collage and paint illustrations, particularly The Snowy Day, for which Ezra Jack Keats received a Caldecott Medal, and other books featuring Peter, an African American boy who lives in the city. If you are looking for a picture book your children will enjoy again and again, try a book by Ezra Jack Keats.
Author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats is known for his award winning children's books with their collage and paint illustrations, particularly The Snowy Day, for which Ezra Jack Keats received a Caldecott Medal, and other books featuring Peter, an African American boy who lives in the city. If you are looking for a picture book your children will enjoy again and again, try a book by Ezra Jack Keats.