Notes that children's books are a valuable source for teachers to bring topics before their students, begin discussions that promote the acceptance of special needs learners, and teach children about the differences that individuals bring to learning situations. Presents annotations of several books that deal with subjects that can be difficult…

Presents annotations of 50 children's books and picture books which explore different perspectives on how people can work toward achieving harmony in the world. (SR)

Presents annotations and suggestions for curriculum use for 24 newly published trade books for children and adolescents that teachers find to be exceptional in curriculum use. Groups books into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels. (SR)

Offers annotations of 58 children's books about celebrations, ranging from large groups of people gathering for a day of festivities to special moments in a child's everyday life. (SR)

Identifies and annotates 111 outstanding tradebooks published for children and adolescents that children themselves recommend. Groups books by reading levels: all ages, younger readers, middle grades, and older readers. (MG)

Offers brief annotations of 68 children's picture books which all deal, in one way or another, with games and playing. (SR)

Presents brief annotations of 26 picture books and chapter books especially liked by this column's editors but which have not fit into any of this year's earlier columns. (RS)

Offers brief descriptions of 36 illustrated children's books that provide excellent examples of illustration and design. Groups them according to use of line, color, perspective, technique, texture, and composition and design. (SR)

Offers brief annotations of 42 illustrated children's books, organizing them into categories of unique friendships, various kinds of stories, distinct ways to communicate, special settings, different events from the past, and a multitude of cultures. (SR)

Explores the image of Jewish fathers as portrayed in children's picture books, discussing themes, trends, and significant works, and suggesting guidelines for selecting and evaluating such books. Annotations and discussion of nearly 50 books show fathers in a variety of religious and secular roles and demonstrate the diversity existing within…

Offers brief descriptions of 14 children's books (both picture books and chapter books, published in 1997 and 1998) which can be enjoyed by a wide age range of readers. (SR)

Children's books are an important classroom resource for the study of animals because it is not practical for students to study many animals in their natural habitat. This article is the result of a collaborative research project undertaken by a science methods specialist and a children's literature specialist. We analyzed books about animals that…

Intended to help both parents and teachers select books for children, this bibliography compiles titles which were checked against ten well-known sources of recommendations for children's books and which were recommended by at least three of these authorities. Sources include the American Library Association's "Notable Children's Books,"…

Suggesting that the general bias among librarians against fantasy literature can be overcome, this book hopes to convey the magic found in fantasy literature to children and adolescents through their teachers and librarians. It provides some basic definitions of fantasy; presents commentary on issues that have caused some to find fantasy…

The Caldecott Awards are presented annually for the most distinguished American picture book(s) published for children. Invariably these books are well written and illustrated and frequently touch an inner core. Here are some of the messages the Caldecott winners can pass along: a book should be a pleasure to hear; a book should help a child…