Whether we are hitting the children’s library, buying used books online or checking out the local book shop we always like to start our kid book hunting with a well-curated list. Sure browsing is half the fun but it can also be a little overwhelming at times. Lists can give your browsing time some focus. So we are always on the hunt for inspiring book lists. Read more if you are too.
So here it is — our list of fabulous lists. Enjoy.
• Best Books for a Baby Shower by goodreads
• Favorite Baby Books of All Time by Parents
• 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know by New York Public Library
• Children’s Choices 2011 and Teacher’ Choices 2011 by International Reading Association
• Classic Children’s Library 0 – 3 and 4 – 7 by Guardian
• Best All-Time Children’s Books by Zen Habits
• 100 Books Every Child Should Read by The Telegraph
• 100 Best Books by Teachers First
• The 100 Best Children’s Books by Parenthood
• Top 100 Children’s Books of All-Time by The Childrens Books Guide
• Best Books on Science and Math by The Best Children's Books
• Award Winning Books by Children's Books and Reviews
• Beginning Classic Reader Books 5 – 8 by Kids Reads
• Beginning New Faves Reader Books 8 – 10 by Kids Reads
• Top 10 Read-Alouds and Top 10 Read-Alones by Hedgehog Books
• Scary Book List for Kids by Monster Librarian
• The All-Time Best Books for Tweens by Parents
• Reading List 10 – 12 by Oprah
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Some other excellent sources, include
Hum...you missed the ones I trust most...
The annual Blue Ribbon Index from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
http://bccb.lis.illinois.edu/BlueRibbons/blueindex.html
Recommended books from the ALSC -ALA in their annual Notable Lists as well as their numerous awards such as Caldecott and Newberry Winners http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/index.cfm
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/index.cfm
This is awesome - it is going to keep me busy all weekend!!!
My kids helped me make a book list of note: http://www.se7en.org.za/2011/04/15/se7en-of-the-best-bazillion-chapter-books-a-book-bonanza
And my reluctant reader, who has become avid since I posted this, helped me make this one: http://www.se7en.org.za/2011/05/15/se7en-sneaky-tactics-to-encourage-the-almost-reader
the amelia bloomer book project is a great resource for feminist books for children.
http://libr.org/ftf/bloomer.html
http://ameliabloomer.wordpress.com/
I browse this list often so I can provide quality classics for my kids:
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html
didn't know about the feminist book project, whosthatdog, what a fabulous resource!
I just found this site, which allows you to search Newberry award winners by year, author, or subject, including multicultural topics, themes, etc:
http://yourkidslibrary.com/