Because of their popularity, books in series are great vehicles for fostering literacy among all types of readers, who are almost always adamant about reading every title in the series, in series order. Yet traditional information sources on children's and YA literature include very little about series fiction, so librarians often have difficulty managing this literature. This guide will be a rich resource and time-saver for librarians who work with...

The most beloved, original, inspiring, heartwarming, compelling, and downright scary books that have enchanted children the world over. Author Colin Salter brings together an exceptional collection of truly groundbreaking children's books--from Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer to the graphic novels of Dr. Seuss. All the classic children's authors are represented with one standout book, plus mentions for their best-known works. Entries include: Alice in Wonderland,...

A unique, up-to-date resource for parents and teachers contains more than five hundred annotated listings for a variety of recommended books for young children up to three years old, including poetry, songs, games, nursery rhymes, picture books, and storybooks.

The best of the best from 60 years of Notable Children's Books, 1940-99. The annual Notable lists, produced by a committee made up of members of ALA's Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), have been an essential collection-development tool for school and public libraries for more than half a century. This handy resource brings together more than 1,500 notable titles, organized by decade. Also included are theme lists, gathering notable...

This guide includes hundreds of selections for grades K-3, published since 2007 and recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. Titles are grouped by subject and complemented by School Library Journal's "Focus On" columns, which spotlight specific topics across the curriculum. Providing context for the guide, and suggestions on how to use these resources within a standards framework, is an introduction by Common Core experts Mary Ann Cappiello and Myra...