Description:

*From Cover to Cover* has been considered *the* definitive guide to reading, reviewing, and critically evaluating children's books since its original publication in 1997. Now revised and updated, it remains an invaluable resource offering a fresh, up-to-date look at a fast-changing field. All-new material includes: * An updated introduction that reflects the many changes in the children's book industry * A section on genres, including a discussion of graphic novels * A section on children's literature blogs * An introduction of two new major genre awards—the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award * *And* more than 90 percent of the books cited have been updated to more recent publications! **