Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book: Life Lesson from Notable People from All Walks of Life edited by Anita Silvey

Silvey, Anita Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book: Life Lessons from Notable People from All Walks of Life 233 pgs. Roaring Book Press, 2009. NON-FICTION. $29.99. After asking over one hundred renowned illustrators, actors, authors, activists, athletes, and entertainers, "What children's book changed the way you see the world?", Silvey compiled one of the best reading resources out there. Broken up into six different sections--Inspiration, Understanding, Principles & Precepts, Vocation, Motivation, and Storytelling--these contributors share how children's books helped change or shape their lives. From Jon Scieszka to Jay Leno to Steve Wozniak, each passage contains a true life account about what they have learned from their favorite children's book along with insightful background information about the selected book. Each entry is also accompanied by a full-colored illustrated excerpt from the highlighted children's book. I can't rave enough about this book and the power it has to convey to readers everywhere the power and magic of reading. 
This would be an excellent gift for a teacher or librarian or for a family. It can be referred to over and over for teaching life lessons or to just find a good children's book. A must have for all! EVERYONE-ESSENTIAL. Whitney, Library-Teacher.