Activity
University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Children's Scrap Book

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1863 publication of The Children's Scrap-book by James Perkins Walker, a book of poetry for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Our Children's Picture Book by James P. Walker

For Students 2nd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Our Children's Picture Book by James P. Walker (1866), a child's book of Bible pictures with poems.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Coyote Dreams

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site contains a wealth of useful information for teachers using this book! Includes discussion questions, activities, related books, and links to additional information.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
Graphic
Princeton University

Cotsen Children's Library: Creepy Crawlies: Insects in Picture Books

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how insects are used in children's books in this image gallery with descriptions of multiple examples from popular children's literature.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Jeffrey and Sloth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
Handout
University of Pennsylvania

African Children's Literature for Elementary Grades

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here is a list of primary and elementary African children's books. Author, Title, subject, and a short summary are included.
eBook
Library of Congress

Book Turner: Children's Literature: A Apple Pie

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this classic children's ACC book by Kate Greenaway, printed in 1886. Library of Congress presents a scanned copy of the original book.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children, a book of poetry for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Child's Illustrated Gift Book by James P. Walker

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Child's Illustrated Gift Book by James P. Walker (1866), a children's picture book of rhymes, poems, and songs.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Our Darlings' a.b.c. Book

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Our Darlings' A. B. C. Book by Fannie Eliza Ostrander, a children's alphabet book.
Unit Plan
Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Children's Magazines, Orgs, Websites

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather comprehensive and resourceful list of children's literature organizations and websites. Each listing provides a link to the magazine, company, or organization's website.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: My Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of My Children, a book of poetry for children.
Activity
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.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Second Book of 100 Pictures by American Sunday School Union

For Students 1st - 4th
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.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Coloured Gift Book by Dick Whittington

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Math Out Loud

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a listing of books with songs, poems, and folk tales featuring math concepts for making the connection between math and our culture.
Activity
Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: A Guide to Writing Children's Lit.

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for writing, illustrating, and publishing children's literature. Includes articles, guides, and helpful tips to being successful in one or more ventures in children's literature.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Curriculum Areas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site has book reviews for literature for children Grades 9 and under. You can search the reviews by grade level.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Great Kapok Tree

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site on the book "The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" by Lynne Cherry includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to...
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Katherine Paterson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Newbery-winning author Katherine Paterson is featured in this site that includes a biography and a list of her books with detailed descriptions.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In a Cabin in a Wood

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site provides a great deal of information about teaching the book including a review, "Things to notice and talk about," activities, and related books.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Elizabeth and Larry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site contains a review, discussion questions, activities, and related books.