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Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.

Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.

Two children's books by James Thurber have his sophisticated kind of humor while giving the younger readers plenty to laugh at.

A young boy leaves on a Christmas Eve adventure on the Polar Express, a train that carries a group of children to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.

As the director of Harper's Department of Books for Boys and Girls from 1940 - 1973, Nordstrom changed the face of publishing forever.

Each winter, many primary teachers teach about snow. These quick and easy lesson plan ideas will work well throughout December, January and February.

AudibleKids is making a series of picture books available as audiobooks. The images are synchronized to the text meaning that children can view the original images.

A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.

Learn more about Where the Wild Things Are, the most loved picture book in the world, and the inspiration for the movie of the same name.

Ideal for casual fun or school art lessons, this book provides instructions to imitate the styles of 100 well-known picture book illustrators.

Sibling rivalry is one challenge parents face when they have more than one child. These books present solutions to diminish resentment between brothers and sisters.

Dealing with bullies is a common problem children face. These picture book titles present an opportunity for adults to discuss the issue with kids.

Christmas is a time to slow down and spend special moments with your family. Sharing a story creates cherished memories and brings the magic of Christmas to life.

Catherine Keener, and the voices of James Gandolfini, Paul Dano and Chris Cooper, star in Spike Jonze's film version of Where The Wild Things Are.

Spike Jonze, director of the film based on Maurice Sendak's popular children's story, delivers a melancholy tale of an insecure, young boy with a powerful imagination.

Made into a movie in October 2009, "Where the Wild Things Are" is generally beloved. "Night Kitchen" has earned awards, but also challenges for its protrayal of nudity.

Early literacy skills are crucial to the preschool aged child. This winter, try reading a snow themed book in the early childhood classroom.

Barbara Cooney was an acclaimed author and illustrator of children's books. These three books feature themes such as making a difference, following your passion and play.