RESOURCES
Here are links to some picture book sites you might find interesting:
ABC Children's Books E.B. White Read Aloud Awards: ABC Children's Books is a nonprofit trade association for independent children's booksellers. Since 2004 they have been selecting books for the the E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, honoring books that reflect the universal read aloud standards set by author E.B. White in his classic books for children.
Association for Library Services for Children: The Association for Library Services for Children is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library services for children. Click on the "Parents" tab on the home page for recommended book lists, notable books, awards, etc.
Children's Literature Web Guide: An online guide with links to loads of children's literature related resources like lists of recommended and award winning books, and children's books reviews and journals.
The Horn Book Resources for Parents: The Horn Book Magazine and Guide have been publishing comprehensive reviews of children's literature for nearly 100 years. A wealth of resources about picture books can be found on their parents' page.
Kirkus Reviews: Kirkus is one of the best known book review magazines, started in the 1930's. This link goes to their children and teens section.
LibraryThing List of 1001 Books to Read Before you Grow up: LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for book lovers, and offers this list of must read children's books.
New York Public Library 100 Great Children's Books: Here is a list of the New York Public Library's 100 best children's books of the last 100 years.
Scholastic Book Lists and Recommendations for Parents: Scholastic's parent's page features children's book recommendations by age, best reads lists, advice about choosing books, and parent reviews. Click on the "Books and Reading" tab.