This reference work provides a comprehensive listing of children's books available in print. It serves as a practical resource for anyone managing children's collections, from preschoolers to teenagers. The 1999 edition meticulously organizes over 127,000 titles, including more than 15,000 new entries, across title, author, and illustrator indexes.

This bibliographic resource is designed to be a practical tool for managing children's literature collections. Its primary function is to provide an organized and extensive catalog of available titles, catering to a wide age range from preschoolers to teenagers. The 1999 edition specifically highlights its inclusion of over 127,000 in-print titles, with a significant number of new entries, underscoring its utility for up-to-date collection development.