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Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Eighteen Highly Recommended Books for Girls
A list of great books for girls to read, ranging from ages 3 to 14. Includes a bibliography and a short description of the book itself.
Other
Bab Books: On Line Stories and Resources for Kids
Collection of children's books online. Some of the books are "Talking books," and children can create their own story by using Adlib and even have the story read back to them.
Other
Children's Book Council: Building a Home Library
The Children's Book Council offers four downloadable lists for different age groups to use for developing a home library or just for finding good books to read.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Four Footed Friends and Favorites
A scanned copy of the 1875 publication of Four Footed Friends and Favorites by Edward P. Cogger, a book of poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Favorite Nursery Tales
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Favorite Nursery Tales, a book of stories and poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Favorite Stories
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Favorite Stories by Hiram Putnam Barnes, a book of stories and poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Four Footed Friends and Favorites
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Four Footed Friends and Favorites, a book of poetry for children.
Other
Realistic Appalachian Picture Books
Use this list for books about life in the Appalachian area of the county. Most are stories of contemporary life.
EL Education
El Education: Our Favorite Body Parts
Students choose favorite parts of their bodies and explain why each part is their favorite. Teachers take digital photographs of the different body parts and write down each student's reasons for choosing it. The pages are put together...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Eric Carle Biography
Discover more about your favorite children's author, Eric Carle, when you visit this biography. Students and teachers will gain a new perspective of this author's life and work.
Other
Light Up Your Brain: Brain Teaser Games & Audio Stories for Kids
Fantastic classic children's stories online that you can listen to while you read along. Stories are offered in streaming or downloadable MP3 format. Some of the popular stories are: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "The Tale of the Flopsy...
Other
The Virtual Vine: Bears
A list of "Bear picture books," is found here, as well as suggestions for bear activities, lessons and projects.
Other
Ca Dept. Of Education: Recommended Literature (K 12)
A searchable index of outstanding literature for adolescents and children. Includes book lists for students both in school or at home.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Some Animals Don't Do That!
In this lesson plan, Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers by Laura Numeroff, is used as a mentor text for to highlight the trait of idea development. The content focus of the instructional activity is to highlight what topics cannot do. Students...
Other
Mc Feeglebee's Pond
An online story about a boy fishing in a farm pond. Suitable for primary grades.
Other
Sebastian Swan: Sebastian's Waddle
An interactive story in which Sebastian Swan went for a walk around the pond. He noticed many things that looked different, and he soon discovered that the season had turned to spring.
Other
Kidoons Network: Granny Fox Stories
Twenty-nine Granny Fox stories are available to read online.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Laura Numeroff Biography
This resource features a biography of the author Laura Numeroff. Students and teachers will benefit from this inside look at the life and work of this children's author.