How to Find Children’s Books for Family Reading
Do you sometimes have trouble finding children’s books for family reading? Fortunately, help is available from well-respected websites that review books. Here’s a list of the American and Canadian sites consulted by Menderist for its articles with children’s book recommendations, such as our Winter Reading suggestions.
Organizations:
Several organizations have earned solid reputations for reliable book reviews. If you’re trying to find children’s books for family reading, check out:
Quill and Quire (focused primarily on Canadian books)
2026 Youth Media Award winners, American Library Association (American books)
Canadian Children’s Book Centre (focused on Canadian books)
Crowd-sourced:
Before ordering a book that has received good reviews, many parents like to make sure the content and tone will be right for their family. In those cases, Menderist recommends checking crowd-sourced websites, such as:
49thShelf (focused on Canadian books)
Other Informative Sites:
There are many local websites run by children’s literature specialists, which will help you find children’s books for family reading. Here are two examples of websites – one Canadian, one American – that Menderist regularly consults:
Children’s Book Recommendations
Over the past few years, children’s book specialists have worked with Menderist to recommend books with mental health themes. We focus on choosing books that are suitable for parents and children to read and discuss together. To learn more, see:
Summer 2025 – Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes
Spring 2025 – Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together
Summer 2024 – Mental Health Books for Parents to Read with Children
