Books written primarily for the information or entertainment of children and young adults (I use it pretty loosely here, since most of the books under this category are definitely appreciated by adults too).
A complete illustrated bibliography list of the American classic Junior Deluxe Editions series, including variant covers, dust jackets, and a short history.
An illustrated collector’s guide and list of all the books in the Folio Society’s facsimile series of classic fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by Golden Age masters.
An illustrated collector’s guide to spectacular Folio Society Rainbow Fairy collection – each book contains illustrations by a different top contemporary artist, and an introduction by a well-known author, and is bound in stunning decorative cloth with metallic accents.
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Updated 2022. All the books in MinaLima’s Interactive Classics series. Includes video reviews.
An overview of the Puffin Limited Editions and video review of the Lauren Child LE of the Secret Garden.
I’ve added new article and annotated bibliography to the sites covering the delightful and undervalued Best In Children’s Books series. Which famous author do you recognize?
Update to let you know I have a new illustrated bibliography ready, a complete list of all the books in the Junior Deluxe Editions (JDE) series.
A video tour of my extensive Alice in Wonderland book collection.
My latest illustrated bibliography is a complete list of the fantasy, mythological and children’s books published by twin illustrators Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone.