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Catherine Barr is author/coauthor of titles including Best Books for Middle and Junior High School Readers, Best Books for High School Readers, Popular Series Fiction K-6, Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers, and High-Low Handbook.
John T. Gillespie, former Dean and Instructor of Library Science, Long Island University, New York, has authored numerous books in the area of library management, school libraries, and children's and young adult literature.
"This volume is ideal for use in larger collections....as a source
to help libraries evaluate, update, or balance a current school or
public library collection; develop bibliographies of recommended
reading for children's recreational or student curriculum needs; or
provide a topical research source for teachers, students, or public
library customers." - Reference & User Services Quarterly
"[T]he most comprehensive of the selective children's book
selection tools." - Christian Library Journal
"[F]or the person who is creating data collections and trying to
build topical strengths in more depth than just a few titles per
topic, this collection can serve as a guide alongside a
computerized selection database. Recommended." - Teacher
Librarian
"Along with their siblings, Best Books for Middle School and Junior
High Readers, Grades 6-9 (2004) and Best Books for High School
Readers, Grades 9-12 (2004), these titles are essential resources
for school and public libraries. (Reviewed with A to Zoo: Subject
Access to Children's Picture Books. 7th ed.)" - Booklist
"[A] reference catalog particularly for librarians featuring
summaries of over 25,000 in-print titles suitable for children in
grades K-6. Each entry lists the title, author, publication date,
price, ISBN, page count, and a one-sentence summary. Review
citations for the listed books draw upon six respected
publications: Booklist, Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books, Horn Book, Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, and
School Library Journal; these citations direct the librarian toward
a more detailed discussion and evaluation of the title in question.
An easy-to-use reference, sorted by book category and featuring a
comprehensive index, ^IBest Books for Children Preschool Through
Grade 6^R is a helpful and enthusiastically recommended tool for
children's librarians everywhere." - Reviewer's Bookwatch
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