Books for the Very Young
This series features imagined stories of survival during major historic events, such as the sinking of the Titanic and the volcanic eruption at Pompeii.
What is 'I Survived?'
Most effective question to gauge a child's interest and reading level.
What is "What is the last book you've read that you liked?"
This author is best know for his enduring literary fairy tales, featuring ugly ducks and steadfast tin soldiers.
Who is Hans Christian Anderson?
Good non-fiction makes important distinctions between _____ and theory.
What is "fact?"
This visually appealing animal fantasy features reluctant mouse journalist on improbable adventures.
What is "Geronimo Stilton?"
This motivational tool is used as readers advisory for a group.
What is booktalking?
Charlotte's Web, Poppy, and Redwall are examples of this type of fantasy fiction.
What is animal fantasy?
In traditional literature, the quality of this material determines the relative value of the retelling.
What are source notes?
This superhero battles Wedgie Women and Talking Toilets.
Who is Captain Underpants?
If this person says a book is inappropriate, then the librarian will honor her or his opinion.
What is a parent or guardian?
This type of fantasy is characterized by its serious tone, complex plot, and major themes of good versus evil.
What is high fantasy?
This type of non-fiction helps children understand history through the lens of a particular individual.
What is biography?
This animal fantasy features a complex society of cats.
What is The Warriors?
This is an often-used, but not always helpful measure of a child's reading level.
What is a child's grade level or age?
This type sub-genre of fantasy typically features Victorian-era technology in post-apocalyptic settings.
What is steam punk?
Excellent non-fiction often reflect the spirit of this type of inquiry.
What is scientific inquiry?
This middle grade novel relates the story of a robot who must learn to survive in the wild.
What is the Wild Robot?
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What is Novelist?
This work of science fiction for children was one of the first to use cutting edge scientific theory as a basis for plot device.
What is A Wrinkle in Time?
"Tracky the Tractor Plants Crops" uses a device that should generally be avoided in non-fiction.
What is anthropomorphism?