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Books for Children

Library catalog search limited to items in the Library Educational Resouce Center (ERC)
The Library's Juvenile collection includes books suitable for PreK-Young Adult readers.
Although the majority of children's books are located in ERC Juvenile, additional books and materials will be found in:
--ERC Audiobook Collection--Lower Level
--ERC Big Book Collection--Lower Level
--ERC Readalong Collection
--ERC Supplemental Educational Materials--Lower Level

Books with subject heading Children's Books - Bibliography
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E-books with subject heading Children - Books and Reading
Books with subject heading "Children: Books and Reading" that are available online
Books located in Juvenile collection.
Please note that although the majority of books for children are in the Juvenile collection, additional books can be found in ERC-Big Books, ERC-Readalongs, ERC-Audiobooks, and ERC-Supplemental, plus some young adult books are located in the General collection.

Core Collection guides

Books about Children's Literature are located primarily under call numbers Z1037 and PN1009-1009, with additional books in Education (LB1573 and vicinity) in both the Reference and General collections. A sample of the guides available are listed below:

A to Zoo
Call Number: Reference: Z1037 .L715
Publication Date: 2010
Stay abreast of the latest children's picture books with this update of your favorite reference tool. * Carefully revised, focusing on more recent titles from the past ten years while keeping popular and available titles from the past, including classics and award winners * Includes a subject guide, a bibliographic guide, and title and illustrator indexes
Children's Core Collection by Anne Price; Marguerita Rowland
Call Number: Reference: Z1037 .C5443
Publication Date: 2014
Print version of Wilson's Children's Core Collection. Also available online. https://libguides.mnsu.edu/go.php?c=2726570
Best Books for Children, Preschool Through Grade 6
Call Number: Reference: Z1037 .G48 2013
Publication Date: 2012
Identify the best books of 2010 to early 2012 with this supplement to the acclaimed guide to recreational and educational reading for children in preschool through sixth grade.
Remarkable Books about Young People with Special Needs by Alison Follos
Call Number: General: Z1039.D5 F65 2013
Publication Date: 2013
Matching children wtih special needs to books and stories that will mtoivate and engage them, this book is a valuable collection for any parent, grandparent, caregiver, or teacher who lives or works with young people who have disabilities.
101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children by Nancy J. Keane
Call Number: General collection: Z1037 .K285
Publication Date: 2012
Created in consultation with teachers and public librarians, this fantastic collection of 101 ready-to-use book lists provides invaluable help for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature.
Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults by Michael Cart
Call Number: General collection: Z1037 .C335
Publication Date: 2012
Author of the bestseller Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism, Cart applies his considerable expertise as columnist and critic for Booklist to identifying 200 exceptional adult books that will satisfy a variety of young adults recreational reading tastes.
Children's Books: a practical guide to selection by Phyllis J. Van Orden
Call Number: General: Z718.1 .V335 2007
Publication Date: 2007
So many books, so little time, so many needs, so little budget: If this describes your situation, here's a new book to help you approach book selection confidently and strategically.
Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books
Call Number: General: Z1037 .K597
Publication Date: 2007
Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books goes beyond the usual multicultural lists and looks at the wide expanse of the diversity of cultures and lifestyles impacting children's lives in America today and identifies good books to have in library collections for them to read. Grades 4-8.
The Newbery and Caldecott awards a guide to the medal and honor books
Call Number: E-book
Publication Date: 2006

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