The Children's Book Review Index 1989 Cumulative provides a comprehensive resource for locating critical commentary on children's media. This volume offers researchers and students access to reviewer comments and opinions on thousands of books, periodicals, books on tape, and electronic media intended for children up to age 10. The index facilitates easy retrieval of reviews by author name, book title, or illustrator. It fully indexes content from over 600 periodicals, ensuring broad coverage of critical discourse.

This cumulative index serves as a vital tool for educators, librarians, and researchers seeking to understand critical reception of children's literature and media. By consolidating reviews from a wide array of periodicals, it offers a broad overview of critical opinions and accessibility to reviewer commentary. The structured indexing by author, title, and illustrator ensures efficient access to relevant information for academic and practical use. Its comprehensive nature makes it an indispensable reference for evaluating and selecting materials for young audiences.