Recs if you like The Polar Express...

Here you’ll find a multitude of children’s books featured in the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail, which, if you’re unfamiliar, heavily features a children’s bookstore called The Shop Around the Corner. Nothing brings me joy quite like children’s literature and 90s nostalgia, so I have painstakingly studied the shelves featured in the film to bring this list to life. I hope that at least one book here unlocks a nostalgic memory for you, or at least conjures a smile of recognition.

According to the ALA, "The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."

Every book that has been adapted into a movie covered by the Blank Check podcast

These books are YA, set during winter holidays like Valentine’s Day or Christmas. Convenient if you’re looking for a Christmas book to add to your December TBR list! Feel free to recommend others, but I only accept ones that are either YA or clean!

Note: if you notice any books that are not young adult in this list, please tell me so in the comments. I do my best to research books, but I can make mistakes 😊

Winter themed books to read with your kids

Looking for classics to add to your TBR? Then this list is for you! All the classics*, in one place. Not a specific genre, age group, author, just the beloved books that have been read for generations. *Not just 18th century classics either! I have also added more modern classics to fit every reader 😊. Feel free to comment your suggestions/thoughts 🫶🏼🤗.

Here’s is a list of the most beloved and distinguished children’s picture books that have won the Caldecott Gold and Honor Awards, that was first awarded over 80 years ago 1938. All of them have such beautiful and unique illustrations and unforgettable stories that any book lover, young or old, will enjoy.

Books that are mentioned in this specific book

Books that have been adapted to the big screen

books by authors that either grew up in Michigan or live there now!