"1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up" is an essential guide for parents, educators, and young readers looking to delve into the world of classic and diverse children's literature. Its global perspective and evaluations by a team of international critics make it a comprehensive and inclusive resource for all. Each entry features beautiful artwork from the featured titles, making it a visually stunning read.

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This is the best and most authoritative guide to classic and contemporary children’s literature today. It is the latest in the best-selling 1001 series, and its informative reviews are the key to differentiating the "must-read" books from all the rest in the realm of children’s books. Whether you are a parent seeking to instill a love of reading in your child, an educator or counselor looking for inspiration, or a young reader with a voracious appetite, this guide to the best writing for children and young adults covers the spectrum of children’s literature. It is organized by age group—from board books to YA novels and all the gradiations in between. Each entry features evaluations by a team of international critics complete with beautifully reproduced artwork from the featured title. The beloved classics are here, but the guide also takes a global perspective and includes the increasingly diverse contributions from African American and Latino authors and illustrators—not to mention important books from around the world.

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