Find of the Day!

I was searching the internet for "best of 2006" recommendation lists when I came across another compilation done by The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. What's my great find? And why two posts in one day? The BCCB has created or rather updated a Guide Book for Gift Books list. It's available free as a downloadable pdf file. It is an "annotated bibliography which has been expanded and updated, offering you a choice selection of books suitable for giving to the young people in your life." Perfect for the holidays or year-round for birthdays and other celebrations. (Parents and teachers may find it useful as well.) What makes this gift guide slightly unique is that all of the books were in print and readily available at the time in which it was compiled making it convenient for shoppers. But at the same time, it's not pushing only what is available at the expense of quality. There's a standard to be met and each title has been selected and deemed worthy. I haven't read it word for word--it's twenty-three pages--but I have browsed through it to see the types of recommendations being offered. They are broken down and arranged into four categories:

• Picture Books
  
• Books for Young Readers, Grades 1-3, 6-8 years
  
• Books for Middle Readers, Grades 4-6, 9-11years
  
• Books for Older Readers, Grades 7-12, 12-18 years
  

The guide can be found here.

http://bccb.lis.uiuc.edu/