Children's Book Publishers

Here are your Guide's top picks for books for children, from babies to pre-teens. They include a variety of categories, including board books for babies, poetry books, and holiday books, as well as books for the ultimate Harry Potter fan.

Children's Books About the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead (El Dia Los Muertos) is celebrated in Mexico and many Mexican-American communities. It is a time to remember loved ones who have died. These picture books provide a look at preparations for, and the celebration of, the Day of the Dead, as well as the meaning behind many of the Day of the Dead rituals.

Children's Books About the First 100 Days of School / Kindergarten
Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day is one of a number of children's picture books about the first 100 days of school / kindergarten and 100th day celebrations in kindergarten and in other elementary school classes. Many schools count the first 100 days of school / kindergarten, share children's books like Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day about the 100 days, and have a 100th day of school party on the 100th day.

Thanksgiving Books
Here are four Thanksgiving books that I particularly recommend. One is humorous, two emphasize giving thanks through prayers and praise, another covers the history of the holiday, and the fifth provides a historically accurate picture of the first Thanksgiving.

Hanukkah Books
Here are five children's books that center on Hanukkah, including three picture books, a chapter book, and an anthology. Children will enjoy the stories and, at the same time, learn more about this major Jewish holiday.

Christmas Pop-up Books for Children and Adults
These Christmas pop-up books by Jan Pietnkowski and Robert Sabuda are more than just children's books. They are beautifully designed 3-D treasures that the entire family will enjoy.

5 Best Children's Christmas Picture Books
Here's a Step-By-Step Guide to the five best children's Christmas picture books of 2004 that I have found. It includes cover art and summaries of the books.

Top Children's Christmas Picture Books
These children’s Christmas picture books, all of which were published in 2005, represent some of the year’s “cream of the crop.”

Kwanzaa Books
Kwanzaa stories, descriptions, family activities, and crafts can be found in these books about the popular African-American holiday.

Children's Books about the Chinese New Year
You'll find that the symbols and activities of the Chinese New Year come to life in these children's picture books about the fifteen-day celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Children's Books for Valentine's Day
Here are summaries of four Valentine's Day books for children that I recommend: three picture books and a beginning reader.

Hi/Lo Books for Reluctant Readers
Hi/Lo books are designed for reluctant readers who are not reading on grade level and whose interests are not met with typical books at their reading level. High interest low readability books meet the needs of reluctant readers by providing books at their reading level that are also at their interest level.

Audiobooks for Children
Audio versions of many popular children's books are available. They are fun to listen to as a family or at bedtime. If you are going on a trip with your children, be sure and take some children's audiobooks with you; they'll make the car, train, or plane trip much more fun for your children, even if it's only a few hours long.
Guides to Children's Books and Reading Aloud
These guides to children's books include general guides, several guides to reading aloud, and a guide to finding children’s books to help children cope with specific issues

Irish Folktales and Fairy Tales
Here are recommended children’s books of Irish folktales and fairy tales, children's books for St. Patrick's Day or any day you are looking for children's books of tales from Ireland that are excellent read-alouds, children's books that you and your children can enjoy together, as well as enjoyable reading for independent readers.

African American Freedom Fighters
These five books about African American freedom fighters include the era of slavery in America up through the more recent civil rights movement.

Children's Books about the Political Process Elections Voting
These children's books are all related to the importance of elections, voting, and the political process.

Children's Books About Cars, Trucks, and Diggers
Most of these picture books about cars, trucks, and diggers are for children six and under, but several are for older children interested in learning more about specific types of vehicles.

Harry Potter Books for the Ultimate Fan
Here are books/book sets that the dedicated Harry Potter fan should be delighted to receive as gifts. Some are by J.K. Rowling, one is about her, and one is a reference book.

Children's Books About Dinosaurs
Dinosaur books for younger kids tend to be funny (see the last three books on this list), but there are also many excellent nonfiction books for children eager to learn more facts about dinosaurs.

Favorite Dr. Seuss Books
Dr. Seuss' books have been enjoyed by generations of children in the United States and other countries. Learn about some of the author and illustrator's imaginative, rhyming books.

Children’s Picture Books About Gardens and Gardening
Celebrate spring with these children's picture books about gardens and gardening that celebrate the joys of planting seeds and bulbs, cultivating a garden, and enjoying the flowers and vegetables that result.

Classics for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Here are five children's classics that are available in board book versions. All have proven enormously popular with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The Death of a Pet in Children's Picture Books
If you are dealing with the death of a pet, these ten children’s picture books will provide comfort to 3-12-year-old children and their families.

Children’s Books For Mother’s Day Gifts
If you are looking for a special Mother's Day gift for the mother or grandmother, here are some children’s picture books and one book of quotations from children’s books that should appeal to them. The first book is a tribute to mothers and the second celebrates mothers and grandmothers.

Crafts Books for Kids - Kids Crafts Books With Paper Crafts - Needlecrafts - Knotting - Nature Crafts and More
Children's Crafts Books - These crafts books for kids provide step-by-step directions for a variety of family crafts, including knotting crafts, needlecrafts, nature crafts. Kids crafts books can provide hours of fun for your whole family.

Children's Books About Passover
Included in these recommended children's books are Passover stories, songs, recipes, artwork, activities, and much more.

Knitting Books for Kids and Teens
If you are looking for a good knitting book to teach your child how to knit, these knitting books for kids and teens may be just what you need. Good knitting books contain step-by-step directions and illustrations, and these knitting books for kids and teens will help your child learn how to knit.

Children's Cookbooks
Here are three well designed cookbooks for children that provide information in a clear sequential manner as well as photographs for each recipe. You may be surprised at how eager your kids are to learn to cook and how helpful they can be when they have a good cookbook to follow.

Kids Cooksbooks Based on Favorite Children's Books
These children's cookbooks contain recipes based on foods mentioned in favorite children's books. These include children's cookbooks based on the "Boxcar Children" mysteries, the "Little House" series, "The Chronicles of Narnia," books by Roald Dahl, and others.

Rhymes and Fun for Little Ones
Young children particularly enjoy rhymes, especially when accompanied by engaging illustrations. Here are five books I recommend for babies through five year olds.

Poetry for Children
Here are some excellent books of poetry, ranging from classic poems to poems about nature to concrete poetry. All are enhanced by their illustrations and design. In addition, there are several books for children about writing poetry.

Children's Poetry Books With Poems for Two or More Voices
Many students gain a new appreciation for poetry and the spoken word when they read aloud the poems for two voices or more in these children's poetry books.

Children's Picture Books Adults Will Love
Don't forget children's picture books when you are looking for a special gift for an adult. Here are a several children's books that I would recommend for adults.

Recommended Books by Sharon Creech
Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech is best known for her novels for upper elementary and middle school readers but her picture books for younger children are also popular.

Children's Potty Training Books
It takes a lot more than a children's book to get a child toilet trained, but these picture books should make potty training more fun for you and your toddler.

Bedtime Board Books for Little Ones
I recommend these three board books to ensure a pleasant bedtime for your little one.

Bill Peet Books
Award winning children's author and illustrator Bill Peet wrote 35 children's picture books and illustrated them with imaginative and clever artwork.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Biographies
Laura Ingalls Wilder's life is a fascinating subject, and Wilder historian William Anderson does it justice in these books about the popular author.

Maurice Sendak Books
Read these five picture books by Maurice Sendak, and you'll understand why so many of the books he has written and illustrated have become classics.

Student Dictionaries
Learn about the features of three top student dictionaries and about the grade/age levels for which each was designed.

Children's Dictionaries
Here are three well-designed and written children's dictionaries that I would recommend for your upper elementary or early middle school student.

Books about the Wright Brothers
Whether you are looking for a picture book to read to a younger child, an early reading chapter book for a beginning reader, or a biography of the Wright Brothers for 9-12 year olds, there's a book here for your child.

"The Hobbit"
There are so many different editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" available that it is hard to know which to select. Here are three that I recommend for children.

Halloween Books for Younger Children
Here's an assortment of children's books about Halloween, from a board book to a book for beginning readers. They include books from the Arthur and Nate the Great series.

Halloween Board Books – Very Young Children Love Halloween Board Books
These Halloween board books will appeal to very young children: toddlers and preschoolers. These children’s board books are sturdy, with colorful illustrations, and simple stories that will not scare young children. For Halloween fun, I recommend these Halloween board books.

Children's Books that Make Great Graduation Gifts
"Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr Seuss is one of several children's books that make excellent gifts for graduates. If you are looking for a unique graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, I recommend these children's books for their illustrations, entertainment value, wit, and wisdom.

Children's Books About Starting School
Children's books, from children's picture books to children's chapter books, can help to reassure children about starting school or going to a new school.

Christmas Picture Books
Here are ten excellent Christmas picture books. Some emphasize the birth of the Christ child; some emphasize Santa Claus.

Children’s Books for Father’s Day Gifts
These children’s picture books will not only bring enjoyment to young children, but these children’s picture books would also make good Father’s Day gifts. Honor a beloved father on Father’s Day by giving him a children’s picture book that celebrates the bond between father and child.

Easter Books, from Christian to the Easter Bunny
Here are books about Easter that I recommend for your 4-10 year old child. They include both books about the Chrisitan celebration of Easter and books about spring and the Easter Bunny.

Children's Easter Board Books
These children's Easter board books focus on Easter candy, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny, as well as an age appropriate introduction to the biblical story of Easter.

Children's April Fool's Day Books
Here are some children's books about April Fool's Day that I recommend, including children's picture books and beginning readers.

Recommended Children's Books About Hurricanes
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Books that Celebrate America
These 10 books celebrate the United States of America in poetry, art, tall tales, as well as true stories about such important American symbols as the Statue of Liberty.