University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's Scrap Book
A scanned copy of the 1863 publication of The Children's Scrap-book by James Perkins Walker, a book of poetry for children.
Other
Classroom Clues: Children's Literature for Understanding Economics
How do you teach obscure economic concepts to younger elementary students? One way is through children's literature. This site has a large variety of children's picture books that teach various economic concepts such as supply and...
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.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Solomon's Tree Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Solomon's Tree, a story written by Andrea Spalding and illustrated by Janet Wilson, provides a synopsis of the story and an explanation of how the book evolved. The book is about a boy's relationship with a maple...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Jeffrey and Sloth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Jeffrey and Sloth, a story written by Kari-Lynn Winters, provides a synopsis of the story, discussion questions and teaching ideas. The book is about the experience of writer's block and how to overcome it. The...
Library of Congress
Book Turner: Children's Literature: A Apple Pie
Read this classic children's ACC book by Kate Greenaway, printed in 1886. Library of Congress presents a scanned copy of the original book.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children, a book of poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Our Darlings' a.b.c. Book
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Our Darlings' A. B. C. Book by Fannie Eliza Ostrander, a children's alphabet book.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Children
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of My Children, a book of poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Texts for Children
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Texts for Children, a book of religious poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pretty Poems for My Children
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of Pretty Poems for my Children, a book of poems for children.
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Second Book of 100 Pictures by American Sunday School Union
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's Second Book of 100 Pictures by American Sunday-School Union (1886) collection of illustrated short passages.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Coloured Gift Book by Dick Whittington
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's picture book Aunt Louisa's Coloured Gift Book by Dick Whittington (1888). It features the use of illustrated letters of the alphabet in the context of eating an apple pie.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Curriculum Areas
This site has book reviews for literature for children Grades 9 and under. You can search the reviews by grade level.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Napping House
This site provides a review of the book "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Ira Says Goodbye
This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.
Library of Congress
Classic Books: The Children's Object Book [From 188?]
Turn the pages of this scanned copy of The Children's Object Book. Look at the pictures of several common objects inside and outside of the house and read the words under each picture. Published in the 1880s, the original is in the Rare...
Miami University
Miami University: Children's Picture Book Database (Abstracts)
This resource offers a large database with abstracts that describe numerous children's picture books.
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.
Princeton University
Cotsen Children's Library: Water Babies: Swimming in Picture Books
Learn about children's book illustration of swimming scenes in this on-line exhibit of relevant images from popular children's stories.
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...
Library of Congress
Library of Congress: Words to the Wise: Aesop's Fables Interactive Book
Click through these beautifully illustrated Aesop's fables which also happen to be interactive. The illustrations are from a 1919 book illustrated by Milo Winter. There are links to downloads for iPad, iPhone, and Android.