Bianca Schulze

“101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up will help turn kids into lifelong readers! A terrific resource for parents and educators!” —Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Discover new books, document your favorites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit.

101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers. This revised edition includes diverse voices and graphic novels and reflects current educational trends, making it a modern and inclusive reading guide for young readers today. From classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Beezus and Ramona, and The Phantom Tollbooth to newer favorites such as Big, New Kid, and Brown Girl Dreaming, this inspiring guide covers every stage of a young reader’s journey. Designed as an engaging journal, this book allows you to document your reading journey by noting which books you’ve read, why you love them, and how you rate each one. 

Each book entry includes:

Brief description and quote: • Provides insight into the book’s story, theme, and style.
Engaging illustrations: • Feature characters or key elements from each book.
“Did you know?” facts: • Fun tidbits about the book or author to spark curiosity.
“What to read next?”: • Recommendations to help you find more books you’ll love.
Interactive rating and note space: • A place for you to rate and write about your experience with each book.

Organized by book format (picture books, early readers, chapter books, and more) and cross-indexed by subjects like fairy tales, fantasy, sports, and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up promotes family reading time and encourages lifelong reading habits.

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