Provides an annotated list of fourteen hundred of the best children's books published between 1979 and 1984
Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States.
A collection of illustrated stories, originally published separately, from all over the world.
As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.
This expanded volume includes tips for selecting age-appropriate books and a "best of" list of classic literature of the last century.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back.
Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.
Get ready to go back to school with the Pout-Pout Fish!
Angus the terrier has to share his home with a new cat who eats Angus's food and sits in his favorite places. How will they ever get along?
These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too.
By selecting only 100 "best books" Silvey distinguishes her guide from all the others and makes it possible to give young readers their literary heritage in the childhood years.