FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Children's Books

Collection maintained by: Hilary Morrison, morrison@evol1.mbl.edu (Originally compiled by Laura Dolson, dolson@crl.ucsd.edu) Last updated: March 14, 1995

To contribute to this collection, please send e-mail to the address given above, and ask me to add your comments to the FAQ file on Children's Books. Please try to be as concise as possible, as these FAQ files tend to be quite long as it is. And, unless otherwise requested, your first name and last initial will remain in the file. Longer, essay-style contributions will include full name e-mail address, and copyright notice if desired. For a list of other FAQ topics and how to get the archived discussions, tune in to misc.kids or misc.kids.info.

Copyright 1994, Laura Dolson. Use and copying of this information are permitted as long as (1) no fees or compensation are charged for use, copies or access to this information, and (2) this copyright notice is included intact.

There are many books listed without authors. If you know the author's name, PLEASE send me e-mail with book and author and I will add it to the list. If you have additional comments about certain books, think a book belongs in a different category or want to add to this list, send me e-mail. Also there is a list of books that do not have age recommendations, on which I would like advice. Please remember that the ages are approximate in any case. For example, one contributor's 2 yr old really liked Just So Stories, which are usually recommended for older children. If your child is quite verbal, or just loves books, don't hesitate to try out some of the "older" ones, especially if they are well- written classics. Many 2 and 3 year olds will sit through Pooh stories, especially the illustrated versions.

Note: near the end of the list is a list of children's books on certain topics. I am interested in contributions to this list, particularly books that have helped your children to deal with difficult issues or help them through transitions.