[kids-lib] The World Through Picture Books: Librarians favourite books from their country

[Katie Anderson]

The Libraries for Children and Young Adults<http://www.ifla.org/libraries-for-children-and-ya> division of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA<http://www.ifla.org/>) has just published The World Through Picture Books: Librarians favourite books from their country<http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/professional-report/136.pdf> which is available for free online.

Librarians from 52 countries selected the top ten children's books in their country and language for inclusion in this annotated bibliography. Cover images and publisher information is also included. If you/your library want to purchase these titles, but can't find the publisher online you can contact the librarian from that country to ask for assistance-their name and email address is in the upper, right-hand corner of the first page of their country's entry.

Criteria for Book Selection
Each country was asked to submit ten picture book titles:

*         Suitable for children aged between 0-11

*         Books that are 'favourites', that have lasted or will last the test of time, and are seen as classics, representing the best in picture books from that country

*         Must have been published by the country submitting them

*         Are available in the original language

*         Are of a good quality and a high standard of publishing

*         Have text and illustrations that work very well together

*         Reflect a positive message

*         Are excellent for reading aloud and sharing with children

*         Are in print and therefore still available for purchase

Enjoy!
Katie

Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant
Library Support and Development Services<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/pages/index.aspx>
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528
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URLs:

*         The World Through Picture Books: http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/professional-report/136.pdf

*         IFLA's Children's division: http://www.ifla.org/libraries-for-children-and-ya

*         IFLA: http://www.ifla.org/





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