Books Every Child Should Know – Plano Library Learns

Looking for a list of classic, favorite, and well-known titles? Check out some of these comprehensive lists for books developed by librarians and educators with recommendations.

100 Best Children’s Books of All Time
Developed by TIME, this list compiles the results of a survey of notable authors, historians, foundations, and booksellers.

100 Great Children’s Books
The New York Public Library developed this list in 2013, featuring 100 inspiring stories that have thrilled generations of children and parents alike.

125 Books We Love
Created by the New York Public Library to celebrate their 125th anniversary, this list includes titles for the young and young at heart. Filter the list by age or by category to easily find your next great read.

Parent & Child 100 Greatest Books for Kids
Developed by Scholastic, this list includes titles for all ages in a handy checklist. Color-coding makes it easy to find the right age group.

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