Popular Booklists for Children's Books
Please recognize that we have no control over the books recommended or reported by these organizations. Parents should use these lists at their discretion, and carefully consider whether a particular book is appropriate for their child. Including these external website links does not constitute an endorsement by Reading Power.
Caldecott Medal Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1938-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal Rebecca Caudill
Newbery Medal Books
The Newbery Medal is is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1922-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners
New York Times Bestseller Lists
This list indicates the most popular books in the country based on weekly sales figures. Please note the recommended age for each book, as not all books are appropriate for elementary students. As always, parents should use caution and their judgement when choosing books for their children.
Children's Picture Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/picture-books/list.html Children's Chapter Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/chapter-books/list.html Children's Series Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/series-books/list.html Theodor Seuss:GeiselAward
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward
Please recognize that we have no control over the books recommended or reported by these organizations. Parents should use these lists at their discretion, and carefully consider whether a particular book is appropriate for their child. Including these external website links does not constitute an endorsement by Reading Power.
Caldecott Medal Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1938-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal Rebecca Caudill
Newbery Medal Books
The Newbery Medal is is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1922-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners
New York Times Bestseller Lists
This list indicates the most popular books in the country based on weekly sales figures. Please note the recommended age for each book, as not all books are appropriate for elementary students. As always, parents should use caution and their judgement when choosing books for their children.
Children's Picture Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/picture-books/list.html Children's Chapter Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/chapter-books/list.html Children's Series Books
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-09-23/series-books/list.html Theodor Seuss:GeiselAward
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward
