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Booktrusted - http://www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk
Recommended books for ages 0 to 16, plus interviews with authors, features, articles, and free resources for teachers. |
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Children's Literature - Comprehensive Database - http://www.childrenslit.com/
Children's Literature reviews and critiques a broad selection of children's books. Presents an annual list of 150 outstanding books, and a selection of author profiles, themed reviews and teaching aids. Links to various literary resources, other book lists and awards, and to the CLCD database. Portions of the site are fee-based. |
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Kidsreads - http://www.kidsreads.com
For kids and parents, features a vast book database, contests, articles, author news and links, and many lists, including of newly published books. |
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Book Links - http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/hqops/publishing/booklinks/index.cfm
Sample issue and subscription information on American Library Association's print magazine which features children's literature analysis. |
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Hot Off the Press - http://www.cbcbooks.org/cbcmagazine/hotp/
Summaries of forthcoming and recently released titles from Children's Book Council member publishers. Updated on the 15th of each month. |
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Cool-Reads - http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/
Children's and young adult book reviews written by and for young readers. |
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Mrs. Mad's Book-a-Rama - http://www.mrsmad.com/
Summaries of books, including style dissection and plot breakdown, and options to purchase. |
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Carol Hurst's Book Reviews - http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/allreviewed.html
Lists books by title, author, and grade level, and features teaching and learning activities. |
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Teen Ink Book Reviews - http://www.teenink.com/Books/
More than 700 teen-written book reviews collected by Teen Ink magazine. |
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http://www.kid-lit.com/ - http://www.kid-lit.com/
Recommends books, offers reviews and reading lists, and a search by title, author, award, age, grade, or keyword. |
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Science in Kids' Books - http://mariannedyson.com/spacebooks.htm
Children's space and science fiction books summarized and rated based on scientific authenticity by former NASA Flight Controller Marianne Dyson. |
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The Inter-Galactic Playground - http://farah-sf.blogspot.com/
Reports, reviews and discussions about children's literature, in particular science fiction for children, by literature critic Farah Mendlesohn. |
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Curled Up with a Good Kid's Book - http://www.curledupkids.com/
A small database of book descriptions arranged by age and genre. |
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Young Adult (& Kids!) Books Central - http://www.yabookscentral.com/
Features young adult-themed information, books, contests, and opportunity for a chosen teen to write reviews. Chat room application. |
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Children's Book Reviews from the Association of Jewish Libraries - http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/awards/stba/notable_list2007.pdf
Recommended award winners and books of Jewish interest for children in preschool through grade 12. |
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Education Oasis Book Reviews - http://www.educationoasis.com/ch_book_reviews/childrens_book_reviews.htm
Browse by title or author to find children's book information based on genre, reading level, author, and illustrator. |
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KidsBookshelf - http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/
Provides numerous book descriptions, contests, tips for parents and teachers, author links, book purchase options, and invites and posts kids writing. |
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Notes From the Windowsill - http://www.armory.com/~web/notes.html
Summaries and descriptions of classics, with links to buy. |
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The Kiddosphere - http://kiddosphere.blogspot.com/
A youth services weblog that offers book, CD, and DVD reviews, as well as other reader resources. A project of the Fauquier County Public Library. |
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Richie's Picks: Great Books for Children and Young Adults - http://www.richiespicks.com/
Summaries and personal observations of books by former bookseller and teacher. Includes archives. |
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Skokie Library Staff Recommendations for Teens - http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_Annotations/
Book summaries by Skokie(Illinois)librarians for young adults. Includes adult books recommended for teens. Search by keyword. |
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Wilde Writing Works - http://www.wildewritingworks.com/
Children's book reviews, commentary, and author interviews. |
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See Me 4 Books - http://seeme4books.com/
New and forthcoming books, award winners, author sites, book summaries, and discussions. |
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Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children - http://www.capitolchoices.org/
Recommendations by librarians, teachers, booksellers, children's literature specialists, and magazine editors in the Washington, D.C. area. |
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Building Rainbows - http://www.buildingrainbows.com/
Comments and rankings by young adults on young adult books. |
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Librarians.info: Information for Librarians and Readers - http://www.librarians.info/
Offers extensive book lists and genre definitions, as well as reading resources, including free book options for the blind. |
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Discovery Journey - http://www.discoveryjourney.com
Book and movie reviews that evaluate content for examples of positive character traits. Features forum, articles and reviewer profiles. Full access requires paid subscription. |
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Second Star To the Right: Bookworms - http://www.secondstartotheright.com/
Books summaries written up until 2001, author links, and book jacket pictures. |
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Book Safari - http://www.booksafari.org/
Extensive database, book lists, blurbs, and site search by the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich, Illinois. |
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Children's Bookwatch - http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/index.htm
Features recent and past articles published in Midwest Book Review's monthly publication for community and academic libraries. |
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Story Time Reviews - http://www.bravemonster.com/current_kidreview.htm
Children recommend books and write summaries to be included in database on site of children's book author Ken Baker. Updated monthly. |
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Novel Teen Book Reviews - http://novelteen.com
Site with religious slant features a poll, and a small number of reviews. |
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Rainbow Magic Library - http://www.rainbow-magic.com/library/index.html
Summaries of books up to age 14, stories written by site author, and form allowing children to post stories. |
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Children's Booklog - http://www.book-log.com/
Promotional summaries of children's literature, as well as puzzles and a reader poll. |
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Kids Reading Circle - http://kidsreadingcircle.com
Features age-specific book database, lesson plans, printable lists, contest, parent reading tips, author sites, and an RSS feed. |
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Germantown Academy Super Readers - http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/superreader
A database of children's book descriptions written by and for students and arranged by author or title. |
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Wazia: A Good Story Place - http://www.wazia.com/
Children's book reviews and recommendations with a religious slant. |
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DaddyRead - http://www.daddyread.com
A short collection of preschool-to-early chapter books, linked for purchase, as well as advice for parents on reading aloud to children. |
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Little Light, Little Seal - http://littlelightlittleseal.blogspot.com/
Blog reviewing children's books primarily, and occasionally music, toys, t.v. shows, educational products and related issues. |
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My Children's Book Reviews - http://mychildrensbookreviews.com
A small collection of blurbs on a few dozen books targeting younger readers. |
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CoolKids Collection - http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_CoolKidsCollection/
Features book information arranged by age, title, author, illustrator, genre, awards, and material type. A project of the Skokie Public Library (Illinois) Youth Services Department. |
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Bookhunger - http://www.bookhunger.blogspot.com/
Written by a home-schooling mother of two, the site reviews family-oriented books. |
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InfoDome: Links to Children's Book Review Sources - http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/guides/clreviews.shtml
On- and off line review sources to help librarians and parents select books for young readers. A project of the San Diego State University Library. |
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School-Library.org Print Reviews - http://www.school-library.org/unt/BookReview.htm
Book summary database by graduate students at the University of North Texas. Age-leveled and search options by title, author, or keyword. |
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County Library Service Book Selector - http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/book_selector/
Search by age range and category for reviews of children's books written by librarians. A readers' advisory service of the Buckinghamshire County Library Service. |
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The Book Nook - http://freewebs.com/booknook
Quick discussion on a few young adult fantasy books. |
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BookHive - http://www.bookhive.org
Brief book descriptions, recommendations, and other activities from the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Library in North Carolina. |
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Doug's Reading Corner: Literature Reviews - http://dougsreadingcorner.tripod.com/
Features information targeting parents and educators on current children's books, including Newbery and Caldecott winners. Also provides links to learn about grammar, learning braille, and reading analysis. |
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Tracy's Book Nook: Children's Books - http://www.tracysbooknook.com/childrens_books/childrens_books.html
Short reviews of books deemed relevant to Christians by the reviewer. |
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Beginning with Books - http://www.beginningwithbooks.org/books
Book lists and early reading tips from the Pittsburgh Center for Early Literacy. |