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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.
Other
University of Southern Mississippi: De Grummond Children's Books Digital
The de Grummond Children's Books Digital Collection contains a selection of books and documents from the holdings of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi. The majority of works...
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 Napping House
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
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: Ira Says Goodbye
This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.
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: 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.
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic Kids: Book Central
Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.
Other
Presenting Sid Fleischman
This is children author Sid Fleischman's personal website, which offers a fascinating look into his life and work.
Goethe-Institut
German Literature Institute Goethe Institut
This resource covers current national topics in German literature, book reviews from Germany, translations of German literature, and a link to German language literature for children and youth.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Kids' Book Has Charges of Whitewashing Slavery
Article presents a critical analysis of the depiction of slavery in the children's book, A Fine Dessert.
Library of Congress
Classic Books: The Children's Object Book [From 188?]
Turn the pages of this scanned copy of The Children's Object Book. Look at the pictures of several common objects inside and outside of the house and read the words under each picture. Published in the 1880s, the original is in the Rare...
McGill University
Children's Books of the Early Soviet Era
Brief discussions of various themes in Soviet children's literature of the 1920s and 30s. Examples of cover art.
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...
Harold D. Underdown
Getting Out of the Art File: Tips for Book Illustrators
An excellent resource for illustrators to format their work in order to get the attention of a publisher. Intended for children's literature, but may also apply to other genres.
Other
Bab Books: On Line Stories and Resources for Kids
Collection of children's books online. Some of the books are "Talking books," and children can create their own story by using Adlib and even have the story read back to them.
Princeton University
Cotsen Children's Library: Water Babies: Swimming in Picture Books
Learn about children's book illustration of swimming scenes in this on-line exhibit of relevant images from popular children's stories.
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...