Reviews

Agate Books
Summaries of classics from preschool to young adult, with RSS feed and links toward purchase.
http://www.agatebooks.com/index.html

Beginning with Books
Book lists and early reading tips from the Pittsburgh Center for Early Literacy.
http://www.beginningwithbooks.org/reviews.html

Book Links
Sample issue and subscription information on American Library Association's print magazine which features children's literature analysis.
http://www.ala.org/ala/ProductsandPublications/periodicals/booklinks/booklinks.htm

The Book Nook
Quick discussion on a few young adult fantasy books.
http://freewebs.com/booknook

Book Safari
Extensive database, book lists, blurbs, and site search by the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
http://www.booksafari.org/

BookHive
Brief book descriptions, recommendations, and other activities from the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Library in North Carolina.
http://www.bookhive.org

Bookhunger
Written by a home-schooling mother of two, the site reviews family-oriented books.
http://www.bookhunger.blogspot.com/

Booktrusted
Recommended books for ages 0 to 16, plus interviews with authors, features, articles, and free resources for teachers.
http://www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk

Building Rainbows
Comments and rankings by young adults on young adult books.
http://www.buildingrainbows.com/

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Online companion to print journal which provides children's book information for librarians.
http://bccb.lis.uiuc.edu/

Canadian Children's Literature
Bilingual scholarly journal of Canadian books and other media with recent reviews and archives for children and young adults.
http://ccl.uwinnipeg.ca/

Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children
Recommendations by librarians, teachers, booksellers, children's literature specialists, and magazine editors in the Washington, D.C. area.
http://www.capitolchoices.org/

Carol Hurst's Book Reviews
Lists books by title, author, and grade level, and features teaching and learning activities.
http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/allreviewed.html

Children's Book Reviews from the Association of Jewish Libraries
Recommended award winners and books of Jewish interest for children in preschool through grade 12. [PDF]
http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/awards/stba/notable_list2007.pdf

Children's Booklog
Promotional summaries of children's literature, as well as puzzles and a reader poll.
http://www.book-log.com/

Children's Bookwatch
Features recent and past articles published in Midwest Book Review's monthly publication for community and academic libraries.
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/index.htm

Children's Literature - Comprehensive Database
Children's Literature reviews and critiques a broad selection of children's books. Presents an annual list of 150 outstanding books, and a selection of author profiles, themed reviews and teaching aids. Links to various literary resources, other book lists and awards, and to the CLCD database. Portions of the site are fee-based.
http://www.childrenslit.com/

CoolKids Collection
Features book information arranged by age, title, author, illustrator, genre, awards, and material type. A project of the Skokie Public Library (Illinois) Youth Services Department.
http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_CoolKidsCollection/

Cool-Reads
Children's and young adult book reviews written by and for young readers.
http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/

County Library Service Book Selector
Search by age range and category for reviews of children's books written by librarians. A readers' advisory service of the Buckinghamshire County Library Service.
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/book_selector/

Curled Up with a Good Kid's Book
A small database of book descriptions arranged by age and genre.
http://www.curledupkids.com/

DaddyRead
A short collection of preschool-to-early chapter books, linked for purchase, as well as advice for parents on reading aloud to children.
http://www.daddyread.com

Discovery Journey
Book and movie reviews that evaluate content for examples of positive character traits. Features forum, articles and reviewer profiles. Full access requires paid subscription.
http://www.discoveryjourney.com

Doug's Reading Corner: Literature Reviews
Features information targeting parents and educators on current children's books, including Newbery and Caldecott winners. Also provides links to learn about grammar, learning braille, and reading analysis.
http://dougsreadingcorner.tripod.com/

Education Oasis Book Reviews
Browse by title or author to find children's book information based on genre, reading level, author, and illustrator.
http://www.educationoasis.com/ch_book_reviews/childrens_book_reviews.htm

Germantown Academy Super Readers
A database of children's book descriptions written by and for students and arranged by author or title.
http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/superreader

Hot Off the Press
Summaries of forthcoming and recently released titles from Children's Book Council member publishers. Updated on the 15th of each month.
http://www.cbcbooks.org/html/hotp.html

InfoDome: Links to Children's Book Review Sources
On- and off line review sources to help librarians and parents select books for young readers. A project of the San Diego State University Library.
http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/guides/clreviews.shtml

The Inter-Galactic Playground
Reports, reviews and discussions about children's literature, in particular science fiction for children, by literature critic Farah Mendlesohn.
http://farah-sf.blogspot.com/

The Kiddosphere
A youth services weblog that offers book, CD, and DVD reviews, as well as other reader resources. A project of the Fauquier County Public Library.
http://kiddosphere.blogspot.com/

Kid-Lit
Recommends books, offers reviews and reading lists, and a search by title, author, award, age, grade, or keyword.
http://www.kid-lit.com/

Kids Reading Circle
Features age-specific book database, lesson plans, printable lists, contest, parent reading tips, author sites, and an RSS feed.
http://kidsreadingcircle.com

Kids' Review
Book database and educational supplement site that invites input by children. Built by parents. Must subscribe for majority of interaction.
http://www.kidsreview.org.uk/

KidsBookshelf
Provides numerous book descriptions, contests, tips for parents and teachers, author links, book purchase options, and invites and posts kids writing.
http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/

Kidsreads
For kids and parents, features a vast book database, contests, articles, author news and links, and many lists, including of newly published books.
http://www.kidsreads.com

Librarians.info: Information for Librarians and Readers
Offers extensive book lists and genre definitions, as well as reading resources, including free book options for the blind.
http://www.librarians.info/

Look to the Books
Links to book review sites dedicated to kids, parents and educators.
http://www.geocities.com/cravaritis/childslit.html

Mama Lisa's Children's Book Recommendations and Book Store
Summaries of books ranging in size from picture books to novels, and options for purchase.
http://www.mamalisa.com/books/

Mrs. Mad's Book-a-Rama
Summaries of books, including style dissection and plot breakdown, and options to purchase.
http://www.mrsmad.com/

My Children's Book Reviews
A small collection of blurbs on a few dozen books targeting younger readers.
http://mychildrensbookreviews.com

Notes From the Windowsill
Summaries and descriptions of classics, with links to buy.
http://www.armory.com/~web/notes.html

Novel Teen Book Reviews
Site with religious slant features a poll, and a small number of reviews.
http://novelteen.com

Rainbow Magic Library
Summaries of books up to age 14, stories written by site author, and form allowing children to post stories.
http://www.rainbow-magic.com/library/index.html

Reading Matters
In-depth reviews of selected books for children and teens. Includes an interactive book finder.
http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/

Richie's Picks: Great Books for Children and Young Adults
Summaries and personal observations of books by former bookseller and teacher. Includes archives.
http://www.richiespicks.com/

School-Library.org Print Reviews
Book summary database by graduate students at the University of North Texas. Age-leveled and search options by title, author, or keyword.
http://www.school-library.org/unt/BookReview.htm

Science in Kids' Books
Children's space and science fiction books summarized and rated based on scientific authenticity by former NASA Flight Controller Marianne Dyson.
http://mariannedyson.com/spacebooks.htm

Second Star To the Right: Bookworms
Books summaries written up until 2001, author links, and book jacket pictures.
http://www.secondstartotheright.com/

See Me 4 Books
New and forthcoming books, award winners, author sites, book summaries, and discussions.
http://seeme4books.com/

Skokie Library Staff Recommendations for Teens
Book summaries by Skokie(Illinois)librarians for young adults. Includes adult books recommended for teens. Search by keyword.
http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_Annotations/

Spaghetti Book Club
Offers database of book descriptions written and illustrated by children. Schools participate by purchasing membership.
http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/

Story Time Reviews
Children recommend books and write summaries to be included in database on site of children's book author Ken Baker. Updated monthly.
http://www.bravemonster.com/current_kidreview.htm

Teen Ink Book Reviews
More than 700 teen-written book reviews collected by Teen Ink magazine.
http://www.teenink.com/Books/

Tracy's Book Nook: Children's Books
Short reviews of books deemed relevant to Christians by the reviewer.
http://www.tracysbooknook.com/childrens_books/childrens_books.html

Valuedminds
Young children's books ranked for quality of writing and message. Short reviews are provided as well as an age-specific book search.
http://www.valuedminds.com

Wazia: A Good Story Place
Children's book reviews and recommendations with a religious slant.
http://www.wazia.com/

Wilde Writing Works
Children's book reviews, commentary, and author interviews.
http://www.wildewritingworks.com/

Young Adult (& Kids!) Books Central
Features young adult-themed information, books, contests, and opportunity for a chosen teen to write reviews. Chat room application.
http://www.yabookscentral.com/