LITERATURE

Books for Younger Children

Randolph J. Caldecott and the story of the Caldecott Medal
by Bankston, John
A biography of the nineteenth-century English illustrator of children´s books, for whom the Caldecott medal is named.

Look! I can read!
by Hood, Susan
A young girl demonstrates to her mother and father how well she has learned to read.

A to zoo : subject access to children´s picture books
by Lima, Carolyn W.
Need to find a picture book about fire trucks? This resource can help!

Babies in the library!
by Marino, Jane
This guide describes activities designed to promote fondness for the library and a love of language in babies as young as three months old.

Black Books Galore! guide to more great African American children´s books
by Rand, Donna
This easy-to-use, illustrated reference features 400 new listings, plus reading plans for historical events, major holidays, and seasons for young black readers. With easy-to-find listings organized by age level and indexed by title, topic, author, and illustrator, and more.

Under the chinaberry tree : books and inspirations for mindful parenting
by Reuthling, Ann
The women behind America´s beloved children´s book catalog share their wisdom about the joys of children´s literature and parenting