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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Language Arts Professional Books

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Resources for teachers in children's literature can be found in this bibliography--whole language philosophy, reading/writing techniques, spelling, and assessment.
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University of Southern Mississippi: De Grummond Children's Books Digital

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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.
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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.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Napping House

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
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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...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Ira Says Goodbye

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.
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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.
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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.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The World That Jack Built

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Kids: Book Central

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Presenting Sid Fleischman

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is children author Sid Fleischman's personal website, which offers a fascinating look into his life and work.
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Goethe-Institut

German Literature Institute Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Kids' Book Has Charges of Whitewashing Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Article presents a critical analysis of the depiction of slavery in the children's book, A Fine Dessert.
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Library of Congress

Classic Books: The Children's Object Book [From 188?]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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McGill University

Children's Books of the Early Soviet Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussions of various themes in Soviet children's literature of the 1920s and 30s. Examples of cover art.
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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Harold D. Underdown

Getting Out of the Art File: Tips for Book Illustrators

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Bab Books: On Line Stories and Resources for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
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.
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Princeton University

Cotsen Children's Library: Water Babies: Swimming in Picture Books

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about children's book illustration of swimming scenes in this on-line exhibit of relevant images from popular children's stories.
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International Reading Association

Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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International Reading Association

Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...