101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up By Bianca Schulze
144 pages – ages 8-12Published by Walter Foster Jr on October 1, 2016
Synopsis
Synopsis from the publisher
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up.
This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them.
Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up celebrates the importance of reading and encourages family participation to develop lifelong readers.
The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up By Bianca Schulze – Our Review
What I thought: This is a nice addition to the 101 Series for Kids.
When I first saw the title of this – 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up – I immediately thought – come on, how can you possibly come up with this list? There are SO MANY books you should read before you grow up!
Then I read the following author’s note –
“There are so many amazing books to be discovered and read—and far too many to list in one fun book.
The 101 awesome books contained in these pages have one collective message: Be kind, be brave, and make good choices.
Remember the struggles of those that came before you and those who will come after you.
Be true to yourself, and with every page you turn, live your life like an epic adventure.”
Makes sense.
Plus, Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review so she knows what she is talking about. Scanning through the table of contents, yes I did see some books I think should have been listed, but I can’t argue against any of the books Schulze lists (well maybe one).
And, she only got to name 101 (although in the “What to Read Next?” section following each book description Schulze got to list a few more).
As with all the books in the 101 Series for Kids, the pages are well-organized and colorful. Schulze gives a brief synopsis of each book and some comments as to why the book belongs on the list.
There is also a section below each book named for kids to record that they read it and write what they thought of it. The variety of books Schulze suggests is wonderful – ranging from classics to adventure, humor to historical fiction.
Schulze even gives a nod to graphic novels. There is a nice selection of culturally diverse books and I was happy with the mix of classic and more modern titles represented.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review, a resource devoted to children’s literature and recognized by the American Library Association as a “Great Website for Kids.”
She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children’s book lover. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s bookseller, Bianca’s goal is to share her passion to help grow readers.
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