Read Across America - Teacher's Top 100 Books for Children

Read Across America - On March 2, the National Education Association calls for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.


From the website...The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA's Read Across America. Now in its thirteenth year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.

NEA's Read Across America Day, NEA's national reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too!

Teacher's Top 100 Books for Children

The following list was compiled from an online survey in 2007. Parents and teachers will find it useful in selecting quality literature for children.

1. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
   
2. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
   
3. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
   
4. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
   
5. Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
   
6. I Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch
   
7. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
   
8. Oh! The Places You Will Go by Dr. Seuss
   
9. The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
   
10. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

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