I saw a book titled “1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up” by Julia Eccleshare in a bookstore last night. The book contains a huge listing of children’s books and included many classics I recognized as well as several I never heard of. The selection is global, not just U.S. books. I was interested in buying the book until I saw the price: $36.99
It is available for a lot less on Amazon.
Based on my quick scan of the book, I think it’s a worth considering if you want to get an idea of what’s out there from a very wide and diverse perspective.
(Obviously this book was not written with the frum consumer in mind, but being that these are kids’ books, hopefully there wouldn’t be objectionable material.)
Jewish:
The Man Who Rode With Eliyahu HaNavi by Leibel Estrin
(I saw this book in a relative’s house this past Shabbos – icot.)
Like most of us, Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Levi wonders why good things happen to bad people, and why bad things happen to those who are good. One night he is given the opportunity to find out, as he joins Eliyahu HaNavi on his travels. Through delicate watercolor paintings and thoughtful dialogue, the young reader learns even if it sometimes appears otherwise everything Hashem does is always for the best. -from Amazon review
-For all ages, but written for younger kids.
-Cautionary notes: none.
Highly recommended.