The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children

Navigating the overwhelming world of children's literature just got easier with this authoritative guide, personally curated by a former New York Times Book Review editor. This fully revised edition serves as a comprehensive roadmap for parents, educators, and caregivers seeking quality books for every age and interest, from infancy through the teen years. It cuts through the noise with hundreds of new entries and expanded descriptions, offering a trusted filter for building a child's personal library in a new millennium of publishing.

What sets this resource apart is its editorial rigor and practical organization, moving beyond simple lists to provide insightful commentary on what makes each book resonate with young readers. The guide's strength lies in its ability to match a child's developmental stage and personal tastes with literature that will genuinely captivate them, making it an indispensable tool for anyone invested in fostering a lifelong love of reading. This is the definitive volume for transforming well-intentioned book-giving into a series of meaningful, cherished literary discoveries.