University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Lectures to Children: Second Series by John Todd
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Lectures to Children: Familiarly Illustrating Important Truth: Second Series by John Todd (1866), a book of sermons for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Child's Illustrated Gift Book by James P. Walker
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Child's Illustrated Gift Book by James P. Walker (1865), a collection of illustrated children's poems, songs, and rhymes.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Every Boy's Book of Games
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Every Boy's Book of Games, a book of puzzles, games, and leisure activities for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Pretty Country Picture Book by Thomas Nelson and Sons
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book My Pretty Country Picture Book by Thomas Nelson and Sons (1866), a collection of illustrated stories and poems.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Bubbles by Endicott & Co.
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Book of Bubbles: A Contribution to the New York Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission by White (1864), a poem entitled "Proem" with graphic-style drawings.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's London by Charlotte Thorpe
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Children's London by Charlotte Thorpe (1890), a nonfiction, illustrated book of places in London.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Favourite Book of Fables by Aesop
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Favourite Book of Fables by Aesop (1890), a collection of illustrated fables.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children of the Castle by Mrs. Molesworth
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Children of the Castle by Mrs. Molesworth (1890), a children's novel.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pictures and Songs for Children by Thomas Nelson & Sons
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Pictures and Songs for Children by Thomas Nelson & Sons (1865), a collection of children's songs and poetry.
Scholastic
Scholastic: How to Choose the Best Multicultural Books
Teacher's resource that advises how to choose great multicultural books for children. Includes lists of good books and authors, as well as criteria for selecting texts.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Bridging Literature and Mathematics
Contains plans for five 50-minute interdisciplinary lessons that ask students to write about math-related, informational books such as "Actual Size" (Jenkins, 2004) and "If You Hopped Like a Frog" (Schwartz, 1999). Students use books...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
Classic Reader provides numerous classic literary works from famous authors. One book is The Second Jungle Book, a sequel to The Jungle Book. Both are classics works of literature written by Rudyard Kipling during the late 1800's.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Elsie's Children by Martha Finley
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Elsie's Children, the sixth book from the late 1800's series, "Elsie Dinsmore." This series was written by Martha Finley.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Brown Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This site features the full text of the children's book, The Brown Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. This book is part of The Fairy Books of Many Colors collection, also...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This early 1900's work was written by Edith Nesbit, author of the Bastable series, Psammead series, House of Arden series, and other notable children's novels.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Crimson Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This site features the full text of the children's book, The Crimson Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. This book is part of The Fairy Books of Many Colors collection, also...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
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Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Hungry Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Hungry Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1787 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of a Loyalist pioneer family that has fled into Canada. This teacher's guide has a book summary,...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Catching Spring Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Catching Spring, a novel written by Sylvia Olsen, looks at a First Nations boy who wants to participate in a fishing derby on Vancouver Island in 1957. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Murphy and Mousetrap Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Murphy and Mousetrap, a novel by Sylvia Olsen, is about a First Nations boy's adjustment to living on a reserve in British Columbia. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Max and Ellie Books Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Ellie and Max books by Becky Citra take place in pioneer times and follow the experiences of a brother and sister in Upper Canada. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Casey Little Yo Yo Queen Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Casey Little - Yo-Yo Queen, a novel written by Nancy Belgue, looks at a girl's longing for a horse and what she does to try to buy one. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Five Stars for Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Five Stars for Emily, a novel written by Kathleen Cook Waldron, looks at a young girl's experience of leaving modern comforts behind and going to live in a log cabin without electricity. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...