Nonfiction
Benthic burrows, rabbit holes, whatever you call them: they are detours well worth the extra mileage. And mostly—they’re not even detours. They’re part of the journey.
Some kids love narrative nonfiction; others, expository literature. Learn more about these two styles of books and browse a list of recent outstanding examples.
PREMIUM
Marvel’s Iron Man Goes Magnetic
Children will come for Iron Man, but stay for the fun science.
A storylike text, with tender turns and intricately laced drawings, this is the best of nature writing.
Science makes you think, but like art or literature, it can also make you laugh, dream, see and appreciate the world, or even just your own brain, in new, exciting ways.
Author Karen Valby discusses her book, THE SWANS OF HARLEM
PREMIUM
When a Book Begins
A silly, slim collection brought down by too many clunky spots. Not recommended.
From mediocre verses about literary characters and politics to consistently shoddy rhymes, this poetry collection is an optional purchase. For updating children’s collections, stick with Chris Harris’s engaging poetry titles.
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