Pine Run Library


Library
Home


About The Library

CB Library
Resources

Favorites

Pine
Run
Home

Homework and
Research

Snips
and
Snaps

Reading Olympics

Best Books


Best Books

Ever wonder how to pick a book you are sure to enjoy?  The articles on this page will help point you in the right direction.  Younger students should use the 5 Finger Test to help decide if the book will be readable or a struggle.  Everyone would benefit from thinking about How To Choose A Good Book, and Central Bucks teachers and librarians have put together a really great list of authors in the Authors No Child Should Miss lists.  The lists are divided into types (genre) of books and there is a list for K - 3 and one for 4 - 6.  You can also link to the American Library Association's lists of Caldecott and Newbery Award winning books.  Don't forget to ask Miss Thomas or the public librarian for suggestions!!

THE 5 FINGER TEST

HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD BOOK

AUTHORS NO CHILD SHOULD MISS

This is an easy way to check the reading level of a book.  It will help you see if a book is readable or too hard.  If it's too hard to read alone, and you still want the book, find a buddy to read with you! Here are some helpful hints for choosing a book that you will enjoy. Central Bucks librarians and teachers have put together a great list of authors from many different types (genre) of books.  This list is a terrific place to start your search for a good book.

CALDECOTT AWARD
for excellent illustrations

 NEWBERY AWARD
for excellent fiction