Children’s Literature Reviews: The 2014 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts

In this column, committee members present the 2014 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts. Committee members carefully evaluate each book based on the following criteria. Each title must: (1) deal explicitly with language, such as play on words, word origins, or the history of language; (2) demonstrate uniqueness in the use of language or style; and (3) invite child response or participation.