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Like its predecessors (which have been issued three times each year for the past several years), comprises excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children, written by (in this volume) 15 authors, representing all genres and eras. Arrangement is by author, each introduced with a biography (and photos) and general commentary on themes, style, awards, audience. Other features of the treatment: the author's commentary, when available; excerpts, with explanatory notes; samples of illustrations by authors who are also illustrators; and criticism representing the full range of each title's reception--from the year of its initial publication to current assessments. Includes cumulative author, nationality, and title indexes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)