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.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: The Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Scieszka and Smith share details of their lives and careers at this site. There's a bit of information about a number of their books, not just "The Time Warp Trio."
Other
Biographical Notes for Eric Carle
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
Explore this informative teachers' guide for the book, "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," by Chris Van Allsburg. Students and teachers will enjoy this comprehensive source.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: The Visiting Relatives Prompt
This review discusses Ralph Fletcher's book entitled Marshfield Dreams and Cynthia Rylant's book called The Relatives Came. The author suggests that these books be used as mentor texts. In the suggested activity, learners will engage in...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Other
Mercer Mayer: Official Website of Little Critter
This site is very easy to navigate with pictures of Little Critter. Look through Little Critter's favorite jokes and art work and read about the author of the Little Critter books, Mercer Mayer.
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...
Other
Welcome to Jacqueline Briggs Martin's Website
A comprehensive site about the Caldecott Award winning author, Jacqueline Briggs Martin features biographical information, book links, curriculum ideas, photographs, and related resource links.
Other
Book Page: Yolen Interview
This resource is an article about author Jane Yolen. It gives a little biographical information, pictures of book covers, and great quotes from the author.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Maurice Sendak: Imagination and Art
This PBS site contains two lesson plans. In grades K-2, read books written/illustrated by Maurice Sendak, find out what elementary school was like for Mr. Sendak, and write a class book based on one of his stories. In grades 6-8, learn...
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: Dandelions
This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, 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 other resources.
Other
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Use this extensive Ezra-Jack Keats website. It gives a summary of the different books and looks at Keats as a person and author.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Who Writes the Story? Who Does the Illustrations?
Students will learn to identify the author and illustrator on the cover of the book and orally define their role. Pictures and video of the lesson plan in action are included.
EL Education
El Education: First Come the Eggs
First Come the Eggs, a picture book for young readers, was created by 3rd grade students in Rochester, New York. This is a biography of Seth Green, the father of fish hatcheries in America. The research included the study of the life...
Other
Rachna Gilmore: Biography
Rachna Gilmore is a popular Canadian author of picture books and elementary novels. She provides biographical information and summaries of her books on this page.
Other
The Audrey Wood Clubhouse: Homepage
Meet Audrey Wood and six award-winning children's book creators. Features include activities with Audrey Wood and a lesson in how picture books are written and illustrated.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Elijah Muhammad
This site describes the role of Elijah Muhammad as the "Messenger of Allah." It includes a picture, a video [20:38] of a rare interview with Muhammad, and a link to one of Elijah Muhammad's books, 100 Answers to the Most Common 100...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Picture in the House" by H. P. Lovecraft
Text of the short story "The Picture in the House" by H. P. Lovecraft. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
EL Education
El Education: Our Book of Tools
Students choose a tool from a photograph and then become an expert on that tool. Through field visits to a hardware store, interviews with community members, and descriptive writing exercises, students learn the use of each tool....
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Emily Arnold Mc Cully
This resource features a profile of Emily McCully, the noted children's book illustrator whose artwork has been included in the International Biennale at Bratislava, and who won a Christopher Award for Picnic, one of the many picture...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Mc Closkey
Learn more about the author Robert McCloskey through the links found within this resource. Use this site to learn more about this famous author and his work.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Fly Away Home
This site on the book "Fly Away Home" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about with students, activities related to the story, a list of related books, and links to other resources.