In text and pictures, this book tells us how much better the world would be, if kids were allowed to run the world.

Sure to be a storytime favorite, If Kids Ruled the World showcases the fantastical and fun results of a kid-designed reality. From the inventive (trampoline sidewalks) to the inclusive (nobody will ever be too old to play), these wishes for a more playful world are the perfect kickoff to a conversation about the wildest of dreams.

What would really happen if kids ran the world? Wouldn't it be fun to find out, even if just for a day? Just imagine what things might change if kids the world over were given free reign! Would it be wonderful or weird? Would daily life be more charismatic or more chaotic? How would viewing the world with a set of fresh young eyes and an open mind affect how kids would rule? Would kids do a better job than grown-ups have historically done? Could they do worse What would the role of grown-ups be if they were no longer in charge--would they even be necessary? This children's book takes a lighthearted look at this timeless philosophical question from the child's perspective.

This book is based on the idealistic perspective of children, and all the changes children would make if they ran the world. Carrie is an author, licensed professional counselor, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with family.

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

History is constantly evolving, and the history of children’s literature is no exception. Since the original publication of Emer O’Sullivan’s Historical Dictionary of Children’s Literature in 2010, much has happened in the field of children’s literature. New authors have come into print, new books have won awards, and new ideas have entered the discourse within children’s literature studies. Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries. This book will be an excellent resource for students, scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the field of children’s literature studies.