Good Children's Literature is Essential

"In a day and age when reading good books has never been of greater need for our children, parents and teachers owe Elizabeth McCallum and Jane Scott a deep debt of gratitude for the wonderful service they have provided by compiling this updated second edition of their book. It is a mandatory companion for any home or school."— Patch Blakey, Executive Director, The Association of Classical & Christian Schools


Good Children’s Literature Is Essential
A Word from the Authors

We wrote our book because a book of this sort is greatly needed.
The Book Tree is a recommended reading list for all ages, from
preschool through high school, and it includes several unique
features. It contains a selective array of excellent books for
each age group. We believe with Walter de la Mare that “only
the rarest kind of best of anything can be good enough for the
young,” so we have spent many years researching and reading
old books and new, classics as well as recent releases. In this
book, we provide a recommended list of classic books, as well
as books by Christian authors, some little-known books by
great writers and poets, and a sizable collection of inspiring
biographies. Of course, we do not think that these are the only
books worth reading. In fact, we are discovering new favorites
all the time. We are simply sharing with you some of the books
that we have especially enjoyed.

Table of Contents:
1. Preschool Literature
2. Elementary School Fiction
3. Middle School Fiction
4. Elementary & Middle School Biography
5. High School Fiction
6. High School Biography


Also Includes:
Title Index
Author Index
Illustrator Index
Subject Index

Publishers Description:

Once upon a time, a carpenter entered a forest and happened upon a wolf wearing a feathered cap. Quick, whose side are you on? If you don't know, then keep reading. Stories provide a roadmap for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it's easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes—from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, somewhen else.

If you thought you knew The Book Tree, think again. Jane and Elizabeth have updated this charming book with over 100 new book reviews, and whimsical illustrations from recommended titles are scattered throughout. New formatting and four indexes (title, author, illustrator, and subject) make it easier than ever to browse for that next well-worn favorite.For those beginning to read for the first time or those beginning to read again, The Book Tree will drop golden apples in your lap, until you can climb high enough to pick for yourself.

About the Authors:

Elizabeth McCallum (M.A. English, University of Houston) has taught high school and college English for thirty years. She currently teaches English at Covenant Christian Academy (Cumming, GA) and conducts seminars on literature and English for both parents and teachers.

Jane Scott (B.A. English, Covenant College) spends much of her time managing her home and teaching. Her husband, Martin, serves in the Georgia legislature, and they live in northwest Georgia with their four girls.

Click here to see a sample of the book and to watch The Book Tree advertising trailer.