How many books are published every year? (More than 290,000 titles in the US alone in 2006—with over 29,000 of those being juvenile titles! See bowker.com) Goodness, if you like to read, or if you’re simply told to read, the options are endless—and overwhelming…

For some years now I’ve been reading and reviewing children’s literature with a critical eye and have begun to compile a list of books worth putting a nose into… My criteria have always been: superior storytelling and a story worth telling…

Instead of writing a list here, I’ve decided to invite you to come and visit me at goodreads.com to see what I read and recommend! It’s a fun site and I’ve found that it encourages me to keep a book by my bed so that I can continue adding to my list. Sort of a silly incentive, but it works!