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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Magdaline and Raphael

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Magdaline and Raphael, a book of children's literature.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Napping House

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

Children's Nursery: Beatrix Potter's Children's Books

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Chatterbox Junior by R. Worthington

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Chatterbox Junior by R. Worthington (1883), a book of illustrated poems, children's stories, birds, games, and historical information. Includes both fiction and...
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Beatrix Potter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this resource, a brief biographical comment about Beatrix Potter is followed by the texts of 19 of her popular children's stories, including "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," and "The Tale of Jemima...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Alice's Alphabet by Margaret Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Alice's Alphabet by Margaret Johnson (c1884), a picture book with a rhyme for each letter of the alphabet.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Every Day Gems: A Collection of New Music by R. B. Mahaffey

For Students 1st - 9th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Every Day Gems: A Collection of New Music by R. B. Mahaffey (c1885), a collection of music for public schools.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Nice Games for Little Parties by Dean and Son

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Nice Games for Little Parties by Dean and Son (1865), an illustrated book of games.
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Other

Children's Book Council: Building a Home Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

Ca Dept. Of Education: Recommended Literature (K 12)

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A searchable index of outstanding literature for adolescents and children. Includes book lists for students both in school or at home.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Video Interviews With Top Children's Authors and Illustrators

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A large collection of video interviews, along with biographical profiles, with well-known children's authors.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Children's Pleasures by Constance M. Lowe

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Children's Pleasures by Constance M. Lowe (1890), a children's poetry book.
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University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide: Online Children's Stories

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection which includes folklore, myths, legends, songs, poems, classics, contemporary stories, stories written by children, and Christmas stories.
Professional Doc
Harold D. Underdown

Open Minds: Nonfiction for the Very Young

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An interesting article from The Purple Crayon, a website for children's literature. Discusses the recent trend in children's books toward nonfiction and offers terrific insight into the realities of exposing young children to it.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Ira Says Goodbye

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.
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Other

Paul Fleischman's Official Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
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Other

Rachna Gilmore: Teachers' Guides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Rachna Gilmore, a Canadian author of many children's books, has provided PDF teaching guides for her picture books, early readers, and children's novels. Each guide has themes of the story, discussion questions, and activities.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Red Riding Hood by R. Andre

For Students K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the illustrated children's book Little Red Riding Hood by R. Andre (1888). This is the tradition "Little Red Riding Hood" folk tale.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: There Was Once Grandma's Stories by Mrs. Oscar Wilde

For Students 1st - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the illustrated children's book There Was Once Grandma's Stories by Mrs. Oscar Wilde (1888). It includes illustrated classics such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," "Goldilocks...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Red Riding Hood by S. N.

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Red Riding Hood by S. N. (1886). It is the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" in verse.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Story of the Three Little Kittens by Mc Loughlin Bros.

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Story of the Three Little Kittens by McLoughlin Bros. (1892), an illustrated story of "Three Little Kittens" nursery rhyme.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Story of the Three Little Pigs by Mc Loughlin Bros.

For Students K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Story of the Three Little Pigs by McLoughlin Bros. (1892), an illustrated story of "Three Little Pigs" fairy tale.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Aliki

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource site for the work of the children's author Aliki includes lesson plans and activities for students reading Corn is Maize, Painted Words, Spoken Memories, My Visit to the Zoo, My Visit to the Aquarium, and Wild and Wooly...

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