PBS
Arthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids
Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...
Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program
Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
Lesson Plansos
Guided Reading Activities with Pizzazz
Get the most out of your guided reading lessons with this collection of literacy materials. Offering a system for using color-coded tags to mark pages while reading books, as well as an assortment of comprehension and grammar...
All About Reading
Pirate Dictionary
Shiver me timbers, this here resource is a great way to teach young landlubbers to speak the language of the briny deep. Including over 30 different words and phrases, complete with definitions and guide words, this dictionary will...
Rainforest Alliance
Knowing the Essential Elements of a Habitat
To gain insight into the many different types of habitats, individuals must first get to know their own. Here, scholars explore their school environment, draw a map, compare and contrast their surroundings to larger ones. They then...
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.
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.
Miami University
Miami University: Children's Picture Book Database (Abstracts)
This resource offers a large database with abstracts that describe numerous children's picture books.
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Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Secret of the Dance Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for "Secret of the Dance," a story written by Andrea Spalding and Alfred Scow and illustrated by Darlene Gait, provides a synopsis of the story and discussion of aboriginal masks and culture, as well as an explanation...
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books [Pdf]
This is a 163-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2006. The age level for each book is also noted.
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books Volume Ii [Pdf]
This is a 100-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2008. The books are sorted by age group. Also included are...
Other
Book Page: Judith Viorst: All in the Family
An interview with Judith Viorst. In it, she talks about how her book Alexander and the Wonderful, Marvelous, Excellent, Terrific Ninety Days evolved from the tumultuous experience of having her now grown son Alexander, his wife, and...
Other
Encyclopedia.com: Judith Viorst
A profile of writer Judith Viorst. Looks at her accomplishments and awards and includes a long list of the many books she wrote, organized into categories of fiction and nonfiction for children and books and poetry for adults. The...
Harold D. Underdown
The Use of Visual Elements to Tell a Better Story
Short article gives excellent tips concerning how to use visual elements to enhance a written story. Article was written specifically for children's literature, but can also apply to other genres as well.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: My Name Is Mitch Teaching Guide [Pdf]
My Name is Mitch, a novel by Shelagh Lynne Supeene, is about a short boy who is teased by his peers. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about what inspired the book.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: The Scream of the Hawk Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Scream of the Hawk, a novel by Nancy Belgue, is about the difficulties a young girl has adjusting to a new home. She comes to know a boy who has a captive hawk. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Victory at Paradise Hill Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Victory at Paradise Hill" is a book by author William Roy Brownridge. The story follows the trials of two brothers who aren't able to play hockey. This teacher's guide includes author information and reflections about how the book...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sid Fleischman's Biography
Disover more about the Newbery award-winning author Sid Fleischman through this resource. Provides a biography, booklist and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Owl Moon
Discover more about the Caldecott Medal book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. This online resource provides a description, a discussion guide, a writing prompt, a teaching plan and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sounder by William H. Armstrong
Check out this site featuring the book Sounder by William H. Armstrong. This resource offers a description of the book, a teaching plan and a booklist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: The Snowy Day
Resource features the Caldecott Medal book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Learn more about this award-winning book through the description, discussion guide and booklist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Summer of the Swans
Come and learn more about the book Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars. This site provides a brief description, discussion guide, extension activity and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Make Way for Ducklings
This resource provides information about the Caldecott Medal book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Includes a description, a writing prompt and an extension activity.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ox Cart Man
Come and learn more about the Caldecott Medal book Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall. Provides a description of the book, a discussion guide, and a teaching plan.