100 Greatest Books for Kids

In conjunction with our March issue all about reading and literacy, we counted down the 100 greatest books for kids as chosen by us, the editors of Parent & Child. From early December through mid-February, we revealed 10 books per week on our interactive bookshelf.

Within this resource center, you’ll find:

• About the 100 and how we made our selections
  
• Information on our book categories, including fiction, nonfiction, and award-winners
• The different age groupings, and ways you can engage your children in the world of literacy (Quick Guide: see ages 0-3 >> ages 4-7 >> ages 8-10 >> ages 11+)

• 4 burning questions about literacy
• Return to the bookshelf to keep exploring!
  

More slideshows:

• 15 books that almost made the list
• Readers' Picks: Books you wish had made the list

Our Featured Authors Series

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J.K. Rowling

The woman who rocked the world with Harry Potter is known to her insiders as Jo. We take a look at the magical impact her work as had on a generation of readers.

Photos: Fiddy Henderson; Crosswicks, Ltd.; Marty Umans; Jamey Mazzie; Alexandre Ferron; Bill Binzen

Get Social With Our 100 Greatest Books List!

• Did your favorite book not make our list? After you sounded off on your #1 book, we posted a slideshow on the upper right-hand corner of the bookshelf of the top 10 books you voted for that didn't make our list.
• Comment on the list on our Facebook album
• Tweet using #100Books — we're at @PARENTandCHILD.