This bibliography includes professional references, followed by
entries from each continent, subdivided by country of origin where
possible.
Annotations from Library of Congress or publishers' catalogs where
indicated.
Professional References
NOTE: Sources of entries are listed by number in parentheses at
the end of each; if listed in several sources, all are listed so
that you can see the consensus on a particular book.
Includes various indexes, such as subject, author, title, and
awards indices, which then give article numbers for specific books
These entries give very complete information -- author/illustrator,
publishing information, age range, subjects, main characters, time
period, setting, a summary, where the book's been reviewed, other
books by the author, and other related books -- which make this
book an excellent resource.
2. Donavin, Denise Perry, ed. ALA's Best of the Best for
Children. New York: Random House, 1992.
A select and reliable publication; entries give publishing
information, including price; age level; a brief summary; and any
awards. Organization is rather confusing.
3. Gillespie, John T. and Corinne J. Naden. Best Books for
Children: Preschool through Grade 6. New Providence, New Jersey:
Bowker.
Many categories listed; each gives publishing information, including
price; number of pages; a one sentence summary; and a source of reviews.
4. Lee, Lauren, ed. The Elementary School Library Collection.
18th ed. Williamsport, PA: Brodart, 1992.
Very brief entries give only author, title, year of publication,
and recommended reading level.
5. Lima, Carolyn W. and John A. From A to Zoo: Subject Access
to Children's Picture Books. 4th ed. New Providence, New Jersey:
Bowker, 1993.
Only gives title and author, but a handy quick reference for books
on specific topics.
6. Lynch-Brown, Carol and Carl M. Tomlinson. Essentials of
Children's Literature. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1993,
pp. 189-198 & Appendix A.
7. Lipson, Eden Ross. The NY Times Parent's Guide to the Best
Books for Children. New York: Times Books, 1988.
8. Children's Catalog 1994 Supplement. H. W. Wilson Co., 1994.
9. Social Education, v. 60, no. 4, April/May, 1996.
"1996 Notable Children's Trade Books."
10. Children's Catalog 1995 Supplement. H. W. Wilson, 1995.
"Solving Cultural Mysteries in Instructor, April, 1996, p.
28.
A fifth grade teacher shares strategies for teaching multicultural
themes.
Skipping Stones: A Multi-Ethnic Children's Forum.
(ages 7-13) Hazeltton Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424; quarterly -- $15.
Young Generation. (Asian American, ages 7-13) EPB Pubs. Pte.,
Ltd., 162 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 0315; monthly -- $13.80.