This index provides comprehensive access to reviews of children's books published in 1987. It is compiled from periodicals indexed by Book Review Index, offering a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and parents seeking critical evaluations of juvenile literature.

This cumulation serves as a specialized reference tool, offering a consolidated view of critical opinions on children's literature from a specific year. Its value lies in its direct indexing of reviews, making it an efficient resource for identifying and accessing commentary on juvenile books. The compilation's utility is primarily for professionals and researchers in the field of children's literature, providing a structured gateway to published assessments.