1001 Children's Books

Suitable for parents keen to introduce their children to the wonderful world of books and for adults to update their knowledge of this specialized area of reading, this book takes you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history and contemporary life.

A vast array of literary styles, throughout history and from around the world, fully illustrated with more than 800 images, including illustrations from classic picture books. Selected and written by an international team of literary critics, authors, specialist booksellers, academics, teachers, and journalists. Includes author biographies, seminal quotes, canon lists arranged according to reading ages and levels. Cross-referenced by author, title, and genre to help you find the perfect next book to choose.

"1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up" is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed. From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children. Browsing the titles in "1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up" will take you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history, contermporary life, and much more. These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too. You may fall down a rabbit hole, as Alice does on her way to Wonderland, or go through the back of a wardrobe to reach the snowy wastes of Narnia.