University of Calgary
The Children's Literature Web Guide
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Our Children's Picture Book by James P. Walker
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Coyote Dreams
This site contains a wealth of useful information for teachers using this book! Includes discussion questions, activities, related books, and links to additional information.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
Princeton University
Cotsen Children's Library: Creepy Crawlies: Insects in Picture Books
Learn about how insects are used in children's books in this image gallery with descriptions of multiple examples from popular children's literature.
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...
University of Pennsylvania
African Children's Literature for Elementary Grades
Here is a list of primary and elementary African children's books. Author, Title, subject, and a short summary are included.
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: 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 (1866), a children's picture book of rhymes, poems, and songs.
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Children's Magazines, Orgs, Websites
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Children
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of My Children, a book of poetry 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: Math Out Loud
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: A Guide to Writing Children's Lit.
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.
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 Great Kapok Tree
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...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Katherine Paterson
Newbery-winning author Katherine Paterson is featured in this site that includes a biography and a list of her books with detailed descriptions.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In a Cabin in a Wood
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Elizabeth and Larry
This site contains a review, discussion questions, activities, and related books.