Features annotations of 13 outstanding nonfiction books that the 2002 Orbis Pictus Award Committee designated as the award winner, honor books, and books of distinction. (SG)

Examines 49 recent children's books that highlight some aspect of the unexpected: (1) mysteries; (2) unanticipated life experiences; (3) gifts of love and life; (4) stereotypes about race and culture; (5) unusual writing styles; (6) unusual illustrations and book formats; and (7) surprise story endings. (SR)

Outlines some of the many confusions about young adult literature. Sheds some light on what young adult literature is (defining it as all genres of literature published since 1967 that are written for and marketed to young adults). Discusses briefly how it can be used in schools. Offers a list of the author's 20 favorite books for teenagers. (SR)

Offers brief annotations of 41 children's books and picture books that deal with challenges to peoples' bodies or minds, or challenges to the environment. (SR)

Offers brief descriptions of 36 children's books. Discusses the books in the following groups: journeys together; unexpected journeys; journeys to the past; journeys of the heart; physical journeys; and journeys that revisit. Notes more books for promoting discussion and outlines a literature strategy. (SR)

Discusses four books that carry out the theme of critical literacy and social justice. Notes that three of the four are edited collections and represent many voices. (SG)

Presents brief descriptions of 36 children's books, all "good books" with the potential to linger in the hearts of readers. Organizes the books into categories: those that withstand the test of time, relate to common experiences, explore family relationships, extend readers' knowledge, inspire readers to follow their dreams, and invite readers…

The ways in which Teri Lesesne, an author, selects the best book from the hundreds of books published each year are discussed. The importance of understanding the needs of the readers and the curriculum is explained.

Young children have certain predictable responses to books. (JH)

THIS SELECTIVE COMPILATION OF INEXPENSIVE CHILDREN'S BOOKS IS A REVISION OF THE 1965 EDITION OF "CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR $1.25 OR LESS." ANNOTATED ENTRIES INCLUDE THE TITLE, AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATOR, PUBLISHER, AND PRICE. TITLES ARE ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY AND CLASSIFIED INTO 18 AREAS, FROM ALPHABET AND COUNTING BOOKS TO VERSES, RHYMES, AND POETRY. A FEW…

This bibliography of almost 300 titles is a sample of those available for children ages two to seven. Each book is classified into one of 23 categories (e.g., Alphabet, Family, Poetry, Trucks/Machines, Zoo). Entries give category, title, publisher, year of copyright, and a brief annotation. Publishers' addresses are included at the end of the…

The author emphasizes the importance of imagination in literature for children and suggests that teachers can use books of fantasy and fiction in teaching emotional and creative responses as well as concepts and facts. In particular, the author discusses teaching about temporal and spatial relationships and explains how imaginative books combined…

IRA/CBC cites books published in the United States in 1977 which were chosen by children as their favorites. (MKM)

Explains how reviewers for "Horn Book" determine which books will be designated "especially worthy of attention." (FL)

Discusses M. Landsberg's "Guide to Children's Books," which contains her thoughts about 350 children's books. (FL)