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    101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, by Bianca Schulze | Book Spotlight

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    The Children’s Book Review | October 3, 2016

    The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!

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    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Shaw Nielsen

    Publisher’s Synopsis: 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Upcelebrates the importance of reading and encourages family participation to develop lifelong readers. The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!

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    Ages 5-11 | Walter Foster Jr. | October 10, 2016 | 978-1633221697

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    You can also order the 101 listed books available to order here: https://bookshop.org/lists/101-books-to-read-before-you-grow-up

    About Bianca Schulze

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review, a resource devoted to children’s literature and recognized by the American Library Association as a ‘Great Website for Kids.’ She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s bookseller, Bianca’s goal is to share her passion to help grow readers.

    Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children in Boulder, Colorado.

    Read her article: 101 Books That Entice Kindness, Wonder, And A Sense Of Humor

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    About Shaw Nielsen

    Shaw Nielsen is a pretty snazzy illustrator, and his work for both adults and children has appeared in magazines, advertising, posters, and newspapers around the world. He studied illustration both in San Francisco and in Colorado — where he currently resides with his beautiful wife, a pack of dogs, and his wonderful family.

    His illustration has been featured in Communication Arts, 3×3 magazine, graced the cover of HOW Magazine, and has been honored by the Alliance of Illustrators, and the Art Directors Club. It still makes it on his mother’s fridge from time to time. The fact that he is snazzy is not news to her.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    51 Comments

    1. Danzel on October 3, 2016 8:23 am

      Oooo, just one book? I think that, picture book-wise, every child should read Where The Wild Things Are. As far as middle-grade books go, back in my book store days, I always hard-sold A Wrinkle In Time, as it’s my all-time favorite book, even to this day.

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    2. Marion on October 3, 2016 11:37 am

      A book that has the child’s interest.
      Marion

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    3. Crista on October 4, 2016 2:56 am

      The Best books are the ones that take you on an adventure that teach you something at the end.

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    4. Lisa on October 4, 2016 5:13 am

      I think the story Tuck Everlasting has such a beautiful message about life. I wish every kid would read it. 🙂

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    5. Victoria K on October 4, 2016 5:23 am

      I think all kids should read Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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    6. Drew Samsoe on October 4, 2016 8:28 am

      The Mrs. Piggle -Wiggle series by Betty MacDonald

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    7. Stacy Renee on October 4, 2016 8:43 am

      One book?! Hmmm. Charlotte’s Web had a big impact on me as a kid. For slightly older audiences I think I would say Animal Farm.

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    8. amy guillaume linderman on October 4, 2016 9:42 am

      LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE SERIES

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    9. Kim Haddox on October 4, 2016 4:22 pm

      Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

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    10. Anne on October 4, 2016 4:48 pm

      Anne of green gables.

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    11. Suzanne Costner on October 4, 2016 4:56 pm

      Where the Wild Things Are

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    12. Renee Rousseau on October 4, 2016 7:19 pm

      Very hard choice! I would pick Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

      Reply
    13. Bethany Vangrin on October 4, 2016 8:07 pm

      Charlotte’s Web

      Reply
    14. Nancy Jachcik on October 4, 2016 9:08 pm

      Good Night moon

      Reply
    15. sharonc on October 5, 2016 4:18 am

      My favorite children’s’ book is What do you do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada. I would recommend it for its simple but profound message.

      Reply
    16. emily on October 5, 2016 7:40 am

      LOVE reading aloud to my 6 kids so i welcome another source of book ideas of GOOD literature!

      Reply
    17. shauna on October 6, 2016 7:19 am

      I don’t think I could name just one but I will say the two series that really got my boys to like reading are Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Origami Yoda.

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    18. Raymond Stone on October 7, 2016 6:10 am

      That is very hard to say there are so many. I like to leave up to the grand kids when they could come over.

      Reply
    19. Michaela Dickerson on October 7, 2016 10:05 am

      For me, the book I most recommend for every child to read is the Old man and the Sea. I read it when I was 8, and it had a profound impact on me. Each kid should read it , at least by the time they are in 8th grade.

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    20. Hean on October 8, 2016 4:53 pm

      My daughter would love this book. She loves reading. I love my first grader.

      Reply
    21. Nicole H on October 8, 2016 7:02 pm

      I honestly can’t pick one. It’s whatever is that one book that catches their attention and opens their mind to the world of literature and shows them what it can open for them. I love We Are In A Book by Mo Willems for showing what books can do and engaging the reader.

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    22. mrsshukra on October 9, 2016 11:14 pm

      Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is always touching to read!

      Reply
    23. Debbie Warila on October 10, 2016 9:52 pm

      The Wizard of Oz series!

      Reply
    24. Stephanie H. on October 12, 2016 3:22 pm

      It’s hard to pick just one book, but I would have to say the ‘Little House On The Prairie’ series was my favorite growing up.

      Reply
    25. Carol L on October 12, 2016 5:40 pm

      Probably Old Yeller. I loved that book when I was younger.
      Carol L

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    26. apple blossom on October 12, 2016 7:35 pm

      Charlotte’s Web

      Reply
    27. YvonneJ on October 13, 2016 6:21 am

      It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler

      Reply
    28. Lauren Soloy on October 17, 2016 5:43 am

      Wow, this looks like a great book! Fun idea! As a kid, I loved Charlotte’s Web – I just remember not being able to put it down.

      Reply
    29. John Smith on October 18, 2016 10:45 pm

      All kids should read Penrod.

      Reply
    30. Julie Lundstrom on October 19, 2016 12:24 pm

      I would like all my kids to read a book about that bullying is not ok.

      Reply
    31. florence on October 19, 2016 12:40 pm

      A wrinkle in time

      Reply
    32. Penni on October 19, 2016 8:36 pm

      The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein

      Reply
    33. Jeanna Massman on October 20, 2016 9:03 pm

      I think all children should read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

      Reply
    34. Susan C. on October 21, 2016 10:45 am

      Mick Harte was here by Barbara Park. It is one of her lesser know works but very poignant and important.

      Reply
    35. Jennifer S. on October 21, 2016 12:35 pm

      There is no way I could list one…what I read over and over when I was younger: Little House series, Anne of Green Gables series, Where the Red Fern Grows, Journey to America, A Dance to Still Music, E.B. White’s and Roald Dahl’s books, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, books by Beverly Cleary….I could go on and on. And yes, I still have all of the ones I’ve mentioned, and more, even though I’m 50!

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    36. Patricia Biggar on October 21, 2016 7:31 pm

      Where the Wild Things Are! Still my favoritebook ofall time & i’m 51 years old.

      Reply
    37. Sherry Lilly on October 25, 2016 12:04 pm

      It would be a different story for each of my grand kids

      Reply
    38. susan on October 25, 2016 7:39 pm

      It would be Charlotte’s Web.

      Reply
    39. icefairy on October 26, 2016 11:02 pm

      It’s so hard to pick just one, probably The Little Engine That Could, which is easy to understand and very inspiring.

      Reply
    40. Karen Propes on October 26, 2016 11:21 pm

      I think Charlotte’s Web because it really teaches us lessons that we need to carry over into our lives.

      Reply
    41. john on October 29, 2016 1:40 pm

      The Bible

      Reply
    42. Stephanie Bonck on October 29, 2016 9:48 pm

      The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is by far the best book ever. It comes with two other stories in the Kindle version, and if that was the ONE book, you’d want the kid to read that. It is so amazing.

      Reply
    43. Jodi R on November 1, 2016 6:04 am

      Harry Potter, of course!

      Reply
    44. Dan Denman on November 2, 2016 6:31 am

      Peter Pan should be read by everyone. One of the best stories ever!

      Reply
    45. Annmarie W. on November 2, 2016 6:44 am

      It would be the classic A Wrinkle in Time!

      Reply
    46. Heidi wyatt on November 2, 2016 12:26 pm

      If kids only read one book Inreally think Adventures of Tom Sawyer cover so much about growing up.

      Reply
    47. Penny Olson on November 3, 2016 9:42 am

      That’s a tough choice. I’d say Charlotte’s Web.

      Reply
    48. kimberly powell on November 3, 2016 7:24 pm

      this would be awesome for my kiddos . they love books . thanks

      Reply
    49. sarah walley on November 3, 2016 10:07 pm

      Where the Sidewalk Ends

      Reply
    50. LOUETTA CROUCH on February 17, 2018 1:45 pm

      As a very young child, I love the Little Red Hen! It taught me to help out, work, and there are rewards. I know it is so simple, but I loved it.

      Reply
    51. Gliceria Ong on February 5, 2019 8:11 am

      U love adventure books and would like to own a copy please.Thanks,Gliceria

      Reply
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