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Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6
This new edition of this classic guide to children's books includes more than 25,000 in-print titles recommended for children in grades PreK-6. More than 5,000 entries are new to this volume, which updates both "Best Books for Children, 7th Edition" (2002), and the supplement to that volume (2003). The thematic organization, concise annotations, and complete bibliographic data plus review citations make this volume equally useful for reader's advisory, research, and collection development. Books in series and award winners are noted.
This new edition of this classic guide to children's books includes more than 25,000 in-print titles recommended for children in grades PreK-6. More than 5,000 entries are new to this volume, which updates both "Best Books for Children, 7th Edition" (2002), and the supplement to that volume (2003). The thematic organization, concise annotations, and complete bibliographic data plus review citations make this volume equally useful for reader's advisory, research, and collection development. Books in series and award winners are noted. Grades K-6.
This new edition of this classic guide to children's books includes more than 25,000 in-print titles recommended for children in grades PreK-6. More than 5,000 entries are new to this volume, which updates both "Best Books for Children, 7th Edition" (2002), and the supplement to that volume (2003). The thematic organization, concise annotations, and complete bibliographic data plus review citations make this volume equally useful for reader's advisory, research, and collection development. Books in series and award winners are noted. Grades K-6.
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First published August 30, 2012
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September 6, 2018
This is a resource helpful to those collecting or adding to collections
Honestly find Pinterest more helpful than this monotonous collection
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A lot of info I didn’t need and no cover pic
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Honestly find Pinterest more helpful than this monotonous collection
No pictures
No snippets
No stories
A lot of info I didn’t need and no cover pic
Not so great
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April 22, 2012Barr, C., & Gillespie, J. T. (2010). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Santa Barbara, Calif: Libraries Unlimited/ABC-CLIO.
Citation created by: Deana Chandler
Call Number: 011
Description: This book is a guide to selecting quality children’s literature. It includes information on over 25,000 children’s publications.
Content/Scope: Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6 provides information on both fiction and nonfiction titles for elementary aged students. The authors have selected books that have been recommended by reputable review sources. Each titles includes a brief annotation, bibliographic data, review citations, and the appropriate grade level.
Arrangement/Presentation: This publication provides annotations and bibliographic information for over 25,000 books for children. Information about publications is arranged by topic and it identifies titles available in audio as well as Lexiles for many titles.
Accuracy/Authority: This publication has received positive reviews by reputable review sources.
Timeliness/Permanence: This resource will have to be replaced with an updated version as new children’s literature is published each year.
Relation to Similar Works: The same authors have written Best Books for High School Readers. The format remains the same but the books are geared for older students.
Cost: $111.76
Rational for Selection: This book is a guide to be used by both teachers and the library media specialist when making selections. This source helps to ensure students are provided the highest quality of literature available.
Professional Review: Booklist, April 2006, Vol. 53 Issue 11 (Reviews an older edition.)
Citation created by: Deana Chandler
Call Number: 011
Description: This book is a guide to selecting quality children’s literature. It includes information on over 25,000 children’s publications.
Content/Scope: Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6 provides information on both fiction and nonfiction titles for elementary aged students. The authors have selected books that have been recommended by reputable review sources. Each titles includes a brief annotation, bibliographic data, review citations, and the appropriate grade level.
Arrangement/Presentation: This publication provides annotations and bibliographic information for over 25,000 books for children. Information about publications is arranged by topic and it identifies titles available in audio as well as Lexiles for many titles.
Accuracy/Authority: This publication has received positive reviews by reputable review sources.
Timeliness/Permanence: This resource will have to be replaced with an updated version as new children’s literature is published each year.
Relation to Similar Works: The same authors have written Best Books for High School Readers. The format remains the same but the books are geared for older students.
Cost: $111.76
Rational for Selection: This book is a guide to be used by both teachers and the library media specialist when making selections. This source helps to ensure students are provided the highest quality of literature available.
Professional Review: Booklist, April 2006, Vol. 53 Issue 11 (Reviews an older edition.)
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April 27, 2015Barr, C. (2013). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.62
ISBN: 1598847805
Brief Description: The bibliography provides a list of children’s books to meet the interests of children and the demands of the curriculum.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the bibliography is to provide a list of children’s books. The book is a great resource to use to locate books to enhance a library collection. The targeted audience is educators or anyone working with children preschool through grade 6.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The book is published by Libraries Unlimited, which is a reputable publishing company.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book includes more than “4,300 new fiction and nonfiction titles, ranging from alphabet, counting, and bedtime books to picture books and beginning reader books."
The table of contents is organized by broad topics with more specific topics below. “Categories include subjects and issue relevant to children’s interests and teachers’ needs.”
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does not include any bibliography resources. This book would be a great asset to the collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: The bibliography provides a detailed list for students and teachers. Teachers can use this resource to search for books to meet the needs in their classroom. The booklist includes books that cover different cultures of the world, books for younger and older students, books for struggling readers and books on different genres.
Cost: $45.00
Professional Review: Kalweit, L. (2013). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Library Media Connection, 32 (1).
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.62
ISBN: 1598847805
Brief Description: The bibliography provides a list of children’s books to meet the interests of children and the demands of the curriculum.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the bibliography is to provide a list of children’s books. The book is a great resource to use to locate books to enhance a library collection. The targeted audience is educators or anyone working with children preschool through grade 6.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The book is published by Libraries Unlimited, which is a reputable publishing company.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book includes more than “4,300 new fiction and nonfiction titles, ranging from alphabet, counting, and bedtime books to picture books and beginning reader books."
The table of contents is organized by broad topics with more specific topics below. “Categories include subjects and issue relevant to children’s interests and teachers’ needs.”
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does not include any bibliography resources. This book would be a great asset to the collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: The bibliography provides a detailed list for students and teachers. Teachers can use this resource to search for books to meet the needs in their classroom. The booklist includes books that cover different cultures of the world, books for younger and older students, books for struggling readers and books on different genres.
Cost: $45.00
Professional Review: Kalweit, L. (2013). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Library Media Connection, 32 (1).
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November 22, 2015Barr, C. (2010). Best books for Children: preschool through grade 6. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
Citation by: Kelly Bowles
Type of Reference: Bibliographies
Call Number: 011.62 Bar
Content/Scope: This 1900 page bibliography lists the best recreational and educational reading for children in preschool through grade 6. Over 25,000 of the best fiction and nonfiction for children, that are currently in print.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Libraries Unlimited is an internationally acclaimed publishing company. The titles included in this bibliography are so comprehensive so as not to find bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arranged thematically, with each entry having bibliographic information and a brief annotation. Many also contain award information and citations to reviews. Multiple indexes which provide access by author and illustrator, title, subject, and grade level.
Relation to other works: Very comprehensive for elementary schools, and is considered an essential resource for school and public libraries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The titles are comprehensive and include over one third of new titles in the most current edition.
Cost: $80.00
Professional Review: Quinn, M.E. (2006). Best Books for Children. Booklist. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Citation by: Kelly Bowles
Type of Reference: Bibliographies
Call Number: 011.62 Bar
Content/Scope: This 1900 page bibliography lists the best recreational and educational reading for children in preschool through grade 6. Over 25,000 of the best fiction and nonfiction for children, that are currently in print.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Libraries Unlimited is an internationally acclaimed publishing company. The titles included in this bibliography are so comprehensive so as not to find bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arranged thematically, with each entry having bibliographic information and a brief annotation. Many also contain award information and citations to reviews. Multiple indexes which provide access by author and illustrator, title, subject, and grade level.
Relation to other works: Very comprehensive for elementary schools, and is considered an essential resource for school and public libraries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The titles are comprehensive and include over one third of new titles in the most current edition.
Cost: $80.00
Professional Review: Quinn, M.E. (2006). Best Books for Children. Booklist. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
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November 30, 2012Barr, C., & Gillespie, J.T., (2006). Best books for children preschool through grade 6. Westport, Conn: Libraries Unlimited.
Citation created by: Jordan Wade
Call Number: 011.62
Description: Authoritative guide books that will engage the young reader and meet school curriculum.
Content/Scope: Grades PreK – 6th Grade.
Accuracy/Authority: The authors researched and evaluated multiple sources to determine which books to include in this bibliography
Relation to Similar Works: Earlier editions available.
Cost: $73.31
Rationale for Selection: This book is intended to evaluate current collections, a book selection instrument, to prepare bibliographies and reading lists, and finally to provide guidance on selecting reading material for children.
Professional Review: This book was listed as “cream of the crop” by school library journal.
(1994). Best books for children: Preschool through grade six (book) review. School library journal, 40(10), 18.
Citation created by: Jordan Wade
Call Number: 011.62
Description: Authoritative guide books that will engage the young reader and meet school curriculum.
Content/Scope: Grades PreK – 6th Grade.
Accuracy/Authority: The authors researched and evaluated multiple sources to determine which books to include in this bibliography
Relation to Similar Works: Earlier editions available.
Cost: $73.31
Rationale for Selection: This book is intended to evaluate current collections, a book selection instrument, to prepare bibliographies and reading lists, and finally to provide guidance on selecting reading material for children.
Professional Review: This book was listed as “cream of the crop” by school library journal.
(1994). Best books for children: Preschool through grade six (book) review. School library journal, 40(10), 18.
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