Share the Wealth

One of the most common statements I hear is that "there are so many books, how do I know what to read next [or give my child to read]?"  I quite agree.  There's so much out there with varying content levels.  Great writing.  Poor writing.  Interesting reads.  Thought provoking picturebooks.  Please-don't-waste-your-time-with-this-here-book kind of reads.  Fantastic novels that are a great for a sixteen-year-old, but would, er, not be so great for a ten-year-old... 

While we are always eager to find the perfect book to place into your hands -- or for a loved one -- I recommend this here website.  Anita Silvey knows the ins and outs of children's publishing.  As a a matter of fact, she was the original editor for the Curious George books.  In Children's Book-A-Day Almanac, Silvey explores notable children's books for all ages, both classic and contemporary.  It is a great way to build your reading list.  Do you know the best part?  With every book that is published there is, of course, a story behind the story and how it came to be published.  Anita's wealth of knowledge for thousands of children's books is revealed.  Everyday there is something new to be learned.

"Daily children’s book recommendations and events from Anita Silvey.

Discover the stories behind the children’s book classics . . .

The new books on their way to becoming classics . . .

And events from the world of children’s books—and the world at large."