Books on Books

[redhookmom]

I thought I would share my favorite books that cause me to buy more books. LOL These books are great.



The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease

The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children
top 1,001 children's books of the 20th century by age and category.

Eyeopeners II," by Beverly Kobrin (a great guide for nonfiction books)
Nonfiction books
800 nonfiction titles for preschool through middle school arranged by NF topic.

Books That Build Character by William Kilpatrick and Gregory and Suzanne M. Wolfe
300 titles of classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture books, biographies, holiday stories that celebrate virtues and values. Outlines moral issues that are examined in the books.

Books to Build On : A Grade-By-Grade Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers (Core Knowledge Series)
by E.D. JR HIRSCH
Books for each grade, loosely follows What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know.

Great Books for Boys by Kathleen Odean

Great Books for Girls by Kathleen Odean
Grrl books.

[Phoebe]

Thanks Jessica. That is a great list - I'll check those out.

Here is a book I checked out from the library, and I found it interesting.

100 Best Books for Children, by Anita Silvey

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0618278893/qid=1109524540/sr=2-1/104-3449094-9639931?v=glance&s=books

Mary
Daisy 4/01
Owen 6/03

[slknight]

My sister gave me "Under the Chinaberry Tree: Books and Inspirations for Mindful Parenting." I haven't read it recently (need to pull it out again), but have really enjoyed it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0767912020/qid=1109526037/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/002-8537507-3507200?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

[egoldber]

I really like "The Read Aloud Handbook".

Another good one is "Reading Magic" by Mem Fox. Its not as comprehensive as "The Read Aloud Handbook", but I think its a good companion to it.

[kcimato]

The Read Aloud Handbook is my bible. Not all books read aloud well. One of my favorite books is the Boxcar Children but have never been able to read it aloud to my class. This one is tried and true. Thanks for the other suggestions.