Core Collection for Small Libraries: An Annotated Bibliography of Books for Children and Young Adults

By Janice A. DeLong and Rachel E. Schwedt

Core Collection for Small Libraries includes both classic and contemporary titles, a basic collection suitable for a small library. Cutting across ethnic lines, the bibliography provides selections suitable for an audience concerned with solid moral and family values. It could be utilized by new schools wishing to expand or evaluate their present collection, by teachers striving to create a balanced approach to whole-language classrooms, by home school parents, by counselors in bibliotherapy, or simply as a guide to good reading.

Recognizing that children develop at varying speed in various directions, this bibliography indicates very broad educational levels, leaving room within each category to meet individual interest and reading skills. Features included in each entry are title, author, publisher, awards won by the book, a brief annotation of the book, suggestions for applications of the book in a classroom setting, and a list of positive character values presented in the volume. Chapters cover picture books, traditional stories, fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and multicultural titles. An explanation of major awards given to children's works is included in an appendix. Includes subject, author and title indexes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810832526
• ISBN13: 9780810832527
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

Core Collection has been a tremendous addition to my personal/professional library. As a college student majoring in elementary education, this book proved to be an invaluable resource for my classes. I am convinced it will do the same as I begin my professional career. The authors have made searching for age-appropriate, subject-appropriate classroom titles as easy as pulling a book off a shelf. Well-written summaries, classroom/values applications and thorough citations make Core Collection for Small Libraries an essential addition to the library of any teacher, parent or student. Highly recommended!

Excellent Resource!

There are so many children's books on the market today that it is difficult to know where to begin when looking for books dealing with particular subjects. This is an excellent resource to help you find just the right book to incorporate into your lessons. The authors have reviewed many books, summarized them, and brought out different values and subjects that can be taught using each one. It is very helpful for anyone who works with children.