In the eight years since this blockbuster anthology of 44
classic picture books of the 20th century was compiled, important
new picture books have been published that Janet Schulman believes
are too good to miss. She has selected 15–some by brand-new voices
of the 21st century, some by young authors and illustrators who
were just getting started during the last decade of the past
century, and a few by familiar names, such as Kevin Henkes with his
2005 Caldecott Medal Winner. This recommended list with descriptive
annotations is intended to guide parents to these new books and new
voices of the 21st century.
Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud
and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the
most memorable and beloved children''s books of our time. Here are
classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary
bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese
Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and
Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight
Moon, The Sneetches, and Winnie-the-Pooh. The selections range from
concept books and wordless books to picture books and short
read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood
themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories
about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up,
siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies;
fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more.
Also included are an introduction, capsule biographies of the 62
writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded
running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a
keepsake, and a companion in a child''s first steps toward a
lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children''s Book Treasury
belongs in every family''s bookcase.
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