The former editor of THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE, who is also a publisher of children's books for Houghton Mifflin, offers an annotated list of books she recommends for young people. Also included are additional lists that focus on such topics as classics and special interests/needs.
Keats is acknowledged as one of the first to feature realistic, multiethnic urban settings in his picture books. Now this beautiful collection brings together nine of his best-loved stories. Full color.
The Civil War has been studied, written about, even sun about for generations. Most people know that it was a conflict between North and South, Unionists and rebels, blue and gray. We recognize the names of Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. Many people know about Clara Barton, the nurse who did so much to save soldiers' lives. ...
"500 Great Books for Teens" is divided into 21 sections, including adventure and survival, horror, graphic novels, humor, mystery, and poetry, each with additional reading lists.
From alphabet books to young adult novels, every parent and teacher's indispensable guide to the best books for children is now available in paperback. 30 illustrations.
A collection of short stories about young people and their first work experiences. Selections include "The Original Recipe" by Michael Dorris, "The No-Guitar Blues" by Gary Soto, "Hollywood and the Pits" by Cherylene Lee, and "Carmella, Adelina, and Florry" by Norma Fox Mazer.
"What children's book changed the way you see the world?" Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, novelists, illustrators, teachers... The lessons they ...
Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, ...
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