Yale University
Examining African American Culture Through the Use of Children's Literature
This curriculum unit is designed for third grade students to address the issue of diversity during many different core areas via the use of African-American children's literature. The unit incorporates a variety of children's books, both...
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Civil War in Children's Literature
This page from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature offers book reviews and planning help for an upper elementary unit on the Civil War. Includes information on books for teachers, books for students, easy-purchase links, and links to...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Books
A list of books about children's literature. A good resource for one who is looking for information or research about children's literature. Click on each link for the book's Amazon.com page.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Writing
A resourceful list of books to consult when writing children's literature. Includes several books from different perspectives, and includes links to each books page on Amazon.com.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Illustrating
A list of resources concerning illustrating for children's literature. Each link takes you to the book's page on Amazon.com.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Reference Books
A comprehensive list of general reference books concerning children's literature and publishing. Includes dictionaries, publishing guides, and manuals of style.
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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...
Harold D. Underdown
Review: Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures
A book review of "Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication," including critical contents and comments. Also provides information about who would benefit from reading this book review. A good resource for those...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Language Arts Professional Books
Resources for teachers in children's literature can be found in this bibliography--whole language philosophy, reading/writing techniques, spelling, and assessment.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The World That Jack Built
Contains a wealth of information that is sure to help anyone teaching the book. Includes a review, "Things to Notice and Talk About," activities, and related books.
Harold D. Underdown
Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
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.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: '121 Express' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
121 Express is a novel by Monique Polak for Grades 5-8. It looks at a boy's attempts to become popular by teasing other children on a bus. He then learns to question his choices when he realizes the negative consequences of his actions....
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Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Moon Children' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Moon Children", a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the friendship between a Romanian immigrant girl and a boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
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Orca Book Publishers: 'Spoiled Rotten' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Second Froggy Fairy Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Second Froggy Fairy Book by Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land, a book of poems and stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Little Learner's Abc Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Little Learner's ABC Book, an alphabet book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pansy Sunday Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Pansy Sunday Book by Hiram Putnam Barnes, a book of stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls, a book of poems and stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boys' Brigade Christmas Gift Books
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Boys' Brigade Christmas Gift Books by Henry Drummond, a book of stories for children.