Title: 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) | Author: Bianca Schulze | Genre: Reference Book | Publisher: Walter Foster Jr. (2025) |  ISBN: 978-0760397763

Publisher’s Book Summary: Discover new books, document your favorites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit.

101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers. This revised edition includes diverse voices and graphic novels and reflects current educational trends, making it a modern and inclusive reading guide for young readers today. From classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Beezus and Ramona, and The Phantom Tollbooth to newer favorites such as Big, New Kid, and Brown Girl Dreaming, this inspiring guide covers every stage of a young reader’s journey.

Designed as an engaging journal, this book allows you to document your reading journey by noting which books you’ve read, why you love them, and how you rate each one.

Each book entry includes:
Brief description and quote: Provides insight into the book’s story, theme, and style.
Engaging illustrations: Feature characters or key elements from each book.
“Did you know?” facts: Fun tidbits about the book or author to spark curiosity.
“What to read next?”: Recommendations to help you find more books you’ll love.
Interactive rating and note space: A place for you to rate and write about your experience with each book.

Organised by book format (picture books, early readers, chapter books, and more) and cross-indexed by subjects like fairy tales, fantasy, sports, and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up promotes family reading time and encourages lifelong reading habits.

My Thoughts: A reading reference book for every bookshelf! As a bonafide list maker, I have countless spreadsheets, checklists and good old-fashioned handwritten logs organising the books that I’ve read or want to read. It will save me hours of inputting info with this newly revised edition of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up by Bianca Schulze.

This collection of (far more than) 101 children’s books for each and every age group goes far beyond a simple list. In colourful graphics, each book description is designed on colourful pages and gives information such as genre, target age range, publication date, page count and other essentials. Then, there’s a mini review that calls out countless reasons that readers will enjoy the story as well as fun trivia and (my favourite part), suggestions for other books to read if you like the one on that page.

It’s not just a brilliant resource — it’s a lot of fun to flip through, too. The layout and design is completely engaging. Plus, the book is an interactive keepsake that allows readers to check the boxes and make notes about the books they choose to read.

Notice I haven’t said “children” when I mention who this book is for? In my opinion, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up is perfect for yes, children, but also everyone interested in children’s books and anyone who is yet to officially grow up! Highly recommended!

About the Author: Award-winning author Bianca Schulze has captivated young readers worldwide with her beloved picture books, including the international bestseller Don’t Wake the Dragon. As the founder and editor-in-chief of The Children’s Book Review, she has established herself as a trusted voice in children’s literature, championing literacy and quality storytelling for over a decade. As host of the popular The Growing Readers Podcast, Bianca connects authors, educators, and families, sharing her passion for books that inspire young minds. Originally from Sydney, Australia, she now creates, writes, and raises her three children with her husband near Boulder, Colorado.
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Tour Schedule

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @avainbookland Instagram Post about 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Instagram Post about 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Friday, September 12, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review and Reel of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Monday, September 15, 2025 @loriwaylittlelibrary Meet the Author with Bianca Schulze

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Thursday, September 18, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Friday, September 19, 2025 Me Two Books Author Interview with Bianca Schulze

Monday, September 22, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

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Monday, September 29, 2025 Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Bianca Schulze

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Sybrina’s Book Blog Guest Post about 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Thursday, October 2, 2025 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Friday, October 3, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Monday, October 6, 2025 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @thechildrensbookreview Book Review of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)

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For behind-the-scenes insights into the writing of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition), check out this fascinating podcast with author Bianca Schulze!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to share my opinion. A sincere thank you to the author for a review copy of the book read in partnership with The Children’s Book Review.