Foreword by Evelyn K. Moore.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

How Good Books Help Children Grow by James P. Comer, M.D.

How to Use This Guide.

"The Season for Reading" Calendar.

Books for Babies and Preschoolers.

Books for Early Readers: Grades K-3.

Books for Middle Readers: Grades 4-8.

Appendix A: Books for Parents and Families.

Appendix B: Book Awards.

The Coretta Scott King Awards.

The Newbery Awards.

The Caldecott Awards.

Reading Rainbow Selections.

Appendix C: Reading Interest Web Sites.

Index of Titles.

Index of Authors.

Index of Illustrators.

Index of Topics.