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Barr, C. (2013). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Citation by: Traci Barger

Type of Reference: Bibliography

Call Number: 011.62

ISBN: 1598847805

Brief Description: The bibliography provides a list of children's books to meet the interests of children and the demands of the curriculum.

Content/Scope: The purpose of the bibliography is to provide a list of children's books. The book is a great resource to use to locate books to enhance a library collection. The targeted audience is educators or anyone working with children preschool through grade 6.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The book is published by Libraries Unlimited, which is a reputable publishing company.

Arrangement/Presentation: The book includes more than "4,300 new fiction and nonfiction titles, ranging from alphabet, counting, and bedtime books to picture books and beginning reader books."
The table of contents is organized by broad topics with more specific topics below. "Categories include subjects and issue relevant to children's interests and teachers' needs."

Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does not include any bibliography resources. This book would be a great asset to the collection.

Accessibility/Diversity: The bibliography provides a detailed list for students and teachers. Teachers can use this resource to search for books to meet the needs in their classroom. The booklist includes books that cover different cultures of the world, books for younger and older students, books for struggling readers and books on different genres.

Cost: $45.00

Professional Review: Kalweit, L. (2013). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6. Library Media Connection, 32 (1).