Children's books

Children's books is a popular tag often used by bloggers who review books for children and by people discussing children's literature, such as parents, teachers, librarians, book award committees, and booksellers. The tag is also often used by the authors, illustrators, editors and publishers who create children's books. There are many web sites, professional organizations, and courses dedicated to children's books.

It is generally thought that books referred to as children's books are for readers up to age twelve. Books for young readers ages thirteen and above are referred to as young adult books or YA. Children's books are categorized many different ways. Some categorize children's books by genre, such as biography, fantasy & science fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Others categorize children's books by their format, such as board books, chapter books, easy readers, hardcover books, paperback books, picture books, and pop-up books. Children's books are also categorized by their reading level, such as easy readers and middle grade fiction.

Regardless of how they are categorized, many books termed children's books are read and enjoyed by young adults and adults.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Children's books”

• The Bake Shop Ghost

  
  Minnesota Reads — Authority: 420
  I picked this wonderful little book on title alone, because who doesn’t like cake or ghosts? The story revolves around Miss Merriweather, the town sour-puss spinster and bake shop owner. When Miss Merriweather dies, the bake shop closes and the town mourns not her passing, but their loss of delicious goodies. But ...
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• Green Kids’ Gifts on a Budget: Eco-Friendly Presents and Stocking Stuffers for Under $30

  
  Green Options — Authority: 148
  Looking for great eco-friendly gifts that won’t bust your budget? Then check out some of these great kids’ gifts- all for under $30 a piece. Read more of this story »
  7 hours ago

• DK Round-Up

  
  5 Minutes For Books — Authority: 596
  Just saying the letters DK in a discussion about books instantly brings to mind quality nonfiction books like no others. Those two letters command respect, and with a library of what I imagine numbers in the thousands, its possible to find a book on any given topic. Specifically for my family, DK childrens books are ...
  15 hours ago

• Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (Read & Hear)

  
  Cheap Discount Coupon Buy Now FREE Shipping! — Authority: 160
  Binding: Hardcover Manufacturer: Sourcebooks MediaFusion Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (Read & Hear) In the tradition of Poetry Speaks, the anthology named a Best Book of 2002 by School Library Journal, and praised by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as "a volume to delight longtime lovers of poetry ...
  17 hours ago

• A Lift-the-Flap Book About Transportation — William Low’s ‘Machines That Work’

  
  One-Minute Book Reviews — Authority: 468
  An artist born in a taxi shows a train, fire truck and other vehicles in action Machines Go To Work. By William Low. Holt, 42 pp., $14.95. Ages 5 and under. By Janice Harayda William Low was born in the back seat of a taxi in the Bronx, so perhaps it isn’t surprising that he has written an excellent book about ...
  17 hours ago

• What the kids are reading these days

  
  Chatelaine — Authority: 145
  I love the opening of this article about children’s books and parenting that was published in The New Yorker a month ago: Anxious parents — the midnight Googlers who repeatedly seek advice from experts — learn that there are many things they must never do to their willful young child: spank, scold, bestow ...
  23 hours ago

• Alienated — A Book for Tween Boys

  
  5 Minutes For Books — Authority: 596
  I think its safe to say that when children reach the older elementary school years, there begins to be a slight level of gender differences in what reading materials are most attractive. While Im not saying that there arent girls out there who could get swept up in the adventure and out-of-this-world absurdity of ...
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• Waiting for Winter

  
  The Dewey Divas and the Dudes — Authority: 128
  It’s the end of November. The snow tires are on the car, my waterproof boots have been unearthed from the depths of the hall cupboard, and there is a new warm coat hanging there begging to be worn. Now, I’m just waiting for winter to begin... Perhaps it is the unseasonably warm weather that made the picture book ...
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• Holiday Survival Guide 2009: Day 5 - QUIET HOLIDAY TIME With Quiet Time Tales

  
  This Full House Reviews — Authority: 423
  Welcome to Day 5 of our Holiday Survival Guide 2009 sponsored by some of the most awesomely generous brands we know and have reviewed throughout the year, whohave graciously agreed to provide some really cool stuff for Her, Him,the Grandparents...okay, isnt it time we ALL put the WIN back into thewinter holidays ...
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• Perfect Bedtime Stories for Christmas

  
  Momma Findings — Authority: 415
  With Thanksgiving behind us, households everywhere are busy shopping, traveling, and enjoying family. We had a wonderful Turkey feast full of laughs, love, and pumpkin pie, but the excitement comes this weekend when I head to the Houston Ballet to see the Nutcracker with four women I love: My Mom, Sister, Niece, and ...
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• Books for the Girliest of Girls

  
  5 Minutes For Books — Authority: 596
  Okay, I admit that the title of this post is a bit of a generalization, and one that caused me to cringe even as I typed it in. As a very much UN-girly-girl, I have been shockingly blessed with a daughter who chooses to dress herself in head to toe pink (ignoring the traditional advice for redheads), and who ...
  2 days ago

• PhoneBook

  
  reading hacks — Authority: 92
  I can’t decide whether I love this or hate it. [via walkingpaper ] Similar Posts: A few ways to enjoy your reading Post from: reading hacks PhoneBook
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• Happy Thanksgiving!

  
  CHEMERS GALLERY — Authority: 115
  We are so thankful for you, our loyal clients. Have a safe and wonderful holiday! From all of us at Chemers Gallery Corn from Yum! MmMm! Que Rico! Rafael Lopez Holiday Hours: Thurs, November 26: CLOSED Fri, November 27: 10:00am-6:00pm Sat, November 28: 10:00am-5:00pm Dont forget, Saturday, ...
  3 days ago

• A Fairy Tale for Fall. . .

  
  The Dewey Divas and the Dudes — Authority: 128
  Its getting colder and if youve been digging out the extra blankets lately, then this might be the perfect childrens fairy tale to read. I was intrigued to pick up The Princess Blankets because its written by one of my favourite poets - Carol Ann Duffy who is also Englands current Poet Laureate, and the first ...
  3 days ago

• PiBoIdMo Day 25: Tara Michener Makes a Difference with Diversity

  
  Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) — Authority: 540
  Making a Difference with Diversity by Tara Michener I have been blessed to have my own informal mini-focus group for picture book ideas. I have been mentoring children alongside my husband Jason for over five years. If you listen really closely, kids will tell you what they want to read by the questions that they ...
  3 days ago

• Sound of Music Collectibles

  
  5 Minutes For Books — Authority: 596
  There are very few movies or musicals that I could watch repeatedly, but The Sound of Music is one that never grows old. Since childhood, I have enjoyed the story and music from this classic production. November 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the original Broadway production of The Sound of Music . In honor ...
  3 days ago

• California, Alice, and Bond… James Bond

  
  Cheshire Cat Photo Blog (... said the Cat: 'we're all mad here....') — Authority: 130
  Not to mention E.B White , J.R.R. Tolkien , Richard Adams , L. Frank Baum , C.S. Lewis , A.A. Milne , J.K. Rowling , and H.G. Wells …. The Southern California auctioneer, Profiles in History , will be auctioning a valuable collection of children’s literature, as well as some collectibles for adults, on ...
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• Books at Bedtime: Cora Cooks Pancit

  
  http://www.papertigers.org/wordpress — Authority: 494
  For a lively, happy bedtime story, look no further than Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore and illustrated by Kristi Valiant ( Shen’s Books , 2009). Cora has always had to watch her older brother and sisters helping with the “grown-up jobs” in the kitchen but she’s certainly been taking it all in ...
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• Pop-up entrepreneur Waldo Hunt dies

  
  Shelf Life — Authority: 631
  Chances are you enjoyed Waldo Hunt’s work when you were a child. After all, Hunt — an entrepreneur who revived the art of the pop-up book in the 1960s — was the man who brought us the awe-inspiring 3-D imagery in such famous books as David Pelham’s The Human Body and Jan Pienkowski’s Haunted House
  4 days ago

• 5 Book Signings – Sat & Sun, November 21 & 22, 2009

  
  The Story Connection Blog — Authority: 119
  11-21-09 Signing at Barnes & Noble, Harvey, LA Friends: This past weekend I had 5 book signings! It’s the holiday season and it’s a busy time! My first signing was on Saturday morning at 10am at Sam’s Club in Harvey, Louisiana. Fortunately, I live in Harvey so I didn’t have far to drive. Yay! I was ...
  4 days ago

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