"The third edition of this excellent guidebook to children's books . . . offers articulate, authoritative, and thought-provoking discussions of the books and the issues surrounding them, as well as solid bibliographies and advice on choosing books and introducing them to young people. . . . [A] friendly, reliable guide to the world of children's literature."--Booklist

"The ideal guide to the best that children's literature has to offer."--The Reader's Edge

"This is a wonderful, wise book. . . . [Hearne's] is a passionate voice that calls for the child to read, and for the adult to become a part of that process. . . . An invaluable guide."--Library Materials Guide

"The discussions and the selection of titles are marked by impeccable taste, steady sure wisdom, and years of reading and thinking about children's books. This book, with its graceful, witty prose, is sheer joy from beginning to end."--The Horn Book Magazine