Top 100 children's books

I came across a list of the Top 100 children's novels of all time, voted for by the readers of School Library Journal. While lists like these are purely subjective - (your list may be totally different), in my mind it looks like a pretty impressive list and the PDF is beautifully presented and has interesting commentary. Do have a look and see what inspires you - the list can be downloaded here - SLJ list

We have many of these books in the library, but if you like the look of a book that we don't have in the library, come and chat to me or Selena and we will consider ordering it.

I am busy reading "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norman Juster, but Emma is reading it too, so it is doing a bouncing act between our two bedrooms and has two bookmarks! How many books have you read on this list? Do you have a top 100, or a top 10 even? Do share.

Kate

New Zealand Book Month

"New Zealand Book Month is a non-profit initiative promoting books and reading – and as a result, literacy – in New Zealand. One month each year we celebrate books and encourage all Kiwis to get involved." www.nzbookmonth.co.nz

Go to www.nzbookmonth.co.nz to download a (PDF) voucher that you can use to take $5-off a book valued at $10 or more. You can also find out which booksellers will redeem your voucher at this website. We also sent home vouchers, so check your child's bag.

There is also an incredible line up of children's events at libraries and other venues around the country - an opportunity to meet authors like Sandra Morris, the author of the children's book "Sensational survivors : an illustrated guide to New Zealand's remarkable wildlife" (which we have in our library) and Tanya Batt whom I had the pleasure of meeting in her shop in Waiheke. Tanya will tell stories and present her latest books - 'My Dad's a Dragon Catcher' and 'Catching Fish' at Glenfield Library on 27th March. There are many different dates, authors and venues, so I highly recommend checking out the events calendar on the NZ book month website.

Books change lives.