Description
The only reference you'll ever need - covering everything you might need to help 0-7s with their all-important first steps into the world of books. The title covers board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. We've got recommendations and features from top authors and experts in the field of children's books, including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Tony Bradman, Malachy Doyle and Wendy Cooling. As with the previous guides, there are special features on a variety of topics and themed lists, and you can also find a selection of cross-references to other titles children are bound to enjoy, plus colour illustrations on every page.
The Ultimate Book Guide 8-12 won numerous awards, including the Blue Peter award for Best Book with Facts, and National Literacy Association Wow award. Both this and The Ultimate Teen Book Guide gained rave reviews. Contributions from the hottest names in children's books including the new Children's Laureate Michael Rosen. Dedicated website www.ultimatebookguide.com is a way of updating content, running competitions and allowing readers to communicate with editors and each other.
About the Author
Daniel is a freelance writer, translator and editor, Leonie is a librarian in a boys' school, and Susan was previously a commissioning editor at Egmont and now runs a company that carries out freelance work for children's publishers. All three are extremely well-connected in the children's book world!
Reviews
'...covers everything you might need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Child Education (Feb 2008) 'aims to simplify the task of choosing by providing recommendations' Time Out 'covers everything you need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Junior education Plus 'this attractive and accessible guide provides clear and helpfu advice for finding one's way around the multitude of titls for under-7s.' The Guardian (Education), March 2008 'A very inspiring book about books' Families South West Magazine, Sept 2008
Book Information
ISBN 9780713673319
Author Daniel Hahn
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 596g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 19mm
The Ultimate Book Guide 8-12 won numerous awards, including the Blue Peter award for Best Book with Facts, and National Literacy Association Wow award. Both this and The Ultimate Teen Book Guide gained rave reviews. Contributions from the hottest names in children's books including the new Children's Laureate Michael Rosen. Dedicated website www.ultimatebookguide.com is a way of updating content, running competitions and allowing readers to communicate with editors and each other.
About the Author
Daniel is a freelance writer, translator and editor, Leonie is a librarian in a boys' school, and Susan was previously a commissioning editor at Egmont and now runs a company that carries out freelance work for children's publishers. All three are extremely well-connected in the children's book world!
Reviews
'...covers everything you might need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Child Education (Feb 2008) 'aims to simplify the task of choosing by providing recommendations' Time Out 'covers everything you need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Junior education Plus 'this attractive and accessible guide provides clear and helpfu advice for finding one's way around the multitude of titls for under-7s.' The Guardian (Education), March 2008 'A very inspiring book about books' Families South West Magazine, Sept 2008
Book Information
ISBN 9780713673319
Author Daniel Hahn
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 596g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 19mm
