The only reference you'll ever need - covering everything you might need to help 0-7s with their all-important first steps into the world of books. The title covers board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. We've got recommendations and features from top authors and experts in the field of children's books, including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Tony Bradman, Malachy Doyle and Wendy Cooling. As with the previous guides, there are special features on a variety of topics and themed lists, and you can also find a selection of cross-references to other titles children are bound to enjoy, plus colour illustrations on every page.

About the Author

Daniel is a freelance writer, translator and editor, Leonie is alibrarian in a boys' school, and Susan was previously a commissioningeditor at Egmont and now runs a company that carries out freelance workfor children's publishers. All three are extremely well-connected inthe children's book world!

Prizes

The Ultimate Book Guide 8-12won numerous awards, including the Blue Peter award for Best Book withFacts, and National Literacy Association Wow award. Both this and The Ultimate Teen Book Guide gained rave reviews.Contributions from the hottest names in children's books including the new Children's Laureate Michael Rosen. Dedicated website www.ultimatebookguide.com is a way of updatingcontent, running competitions and allowing readers to communicate witheditors and each other.

Reviews

' covers everything you might need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Child Education (Feb 2008) 'aims to simplify the task of choosing by providing recommendations' Time Out 'covers everything you need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Junior education Plus 'this attractive and accessible guide provides clear and helpfu advice for finding one's way around the multitude of titls for under-7s.' The Guardian (Education), March 2008