A to Zoo

This comprehensive subject guide to children's picture books provides an indispensable resource for anyone working with young readers, covering more than 18,000 titles published through 2017. Whether you're planning story times, developing curriculum, or building library collections, this updated reference work organizes picture books by theme, subject, and topic with remarkable precision. The systematic categorization makes it effortless to locate books on specific subjects from animals to emotions, holidays to habitats, transforming what could be overwhelming into a manageable, searchable database.

What sets this reference apart is its practical utility across multiple professional contexts—from children's librarians needing quick readers' advisory help to educators designing thematic units. The detailed subject indexing goes beyond basic categorization, allowing users to discover both classic favorites and contemporary titles that might otherwise be overlooked. For anyone responsible for connecting children with books that match their interests or curricular needs, this guide becomes an essential desk reference that saves countless hours while ensuring the perfect book selection.