Best Books for Children makes it easier than ever to put young readers in touch with books that serve their interest. This evaluative listing of over 18,000 titles--each with two or three recommendations from leading journals--reflects the scope of recent quality children's literature. Enriching their reading experience both in and out of the classroom, this resource will assist you in: developing thematic lessons; encouraging children's recreational reading; preparing general and specific reading lists; and getting the most out of your book-buying budget.