ShelSilverstein.com
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ShelSilverstein.com
Explore poems, games, puzzles, lessons, activities, event kits, drawing and activity booklets, and e-cards, all to do with Shel Silverstein. There???s also a link to a never before published poem “Cuttin’ Kate” — download the activity book for this poem, including pages for children to draw their own illustrations, make their own bookmark and way …
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Karleen Bradford
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Karleen Bradford
This website provides information on the Canadian children and young adult author, Karleen Bradford. Here you can read about her personal story, books and series she has written or writing and awards she has received.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
A new home, a new friend
Computers and Internet, Computers and Internet News, Internet, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
A new home, a new friend
Read how Michael makes a new friend after moving to a new house.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Monster Motel
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Monster Motel
Explore the Monster Motel to find all the different kinds of monsters staying there. Do you have a monster you???d like to share? Write about it and send it in to Monster Motel.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
A new home, a new friend
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
A new home, a new friend
Read about how Michael makes a new friend after moving to a new house.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Cry-baby Moon
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Cry-baby Moon
Read what happens when the sad Moon takes some advice from her friends Cloud, Thunder, Lightening, and Rainbow.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Share a Story
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Share a Story
Tell a story to a friend. Rhyme a story with your brother or sister. Sing a story with mom and dad. Or just draw a story for someone special! Share your stories with everyone at Share a Story from PBS Kids.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing; Reading Zone
Bura Folktales
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Bura Folktales
The Bura live in northern Nigeria and tell their children stories to teach them valuable lessons. Here you can find those stories.
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–African
Children and YA Authors’ Birthdays by Date
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Children and YA Authors’ Birthdays by Date
Look up your favorite author’s birthday or find out what children’s authors were born on your birthday.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Marc Brown | Scholastic.com
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Marc Brown | Scholastic.com
Here is a short biography of Marc Brown, the author of the Arthur series. Learn how he comes up with ideas for his stories and see a booklist.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Nancy McArthur
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Nancy McArthur
If you’re a fan of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks series, this site is for you! Read the author’s biography, check out Frequently Asked Questions, and get ideas in Fun Stuff to Do. Teachers, the author has shared some favorite ideas for using these books in your classroom.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
MamaLisa’s House of Nursery Rhymes
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MamaLisa’s House of Nursery Rhymes
Visit MamaLisa to read (and listen to!) rhymes from around the world.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
The Author Page – ipl Special Collection
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The Author Page – ipl Special Collection
Want to know what your favorite author looks like? Read a biography, see a photo, and look at the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about authors like Avi, Natalie Babbitt, Matt Christopher, and Daniel Pinkwater (plus more!).
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Monroe County Public Library Booklists of Children’s Literature
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Monroe County Public Library Booklists of Children’s Literature
This comprehensive list of lists is a great resource for books about multicultural topics. You can find books about different countries and the people that live in them. There are also links to recommended titles related to farming, new twists on old tales, bedtime stories, and books by black authors, school, family stories and books about disabili …
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Choices Booklists: Children’s Choices – International Reading Association
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Choices Booklists: Children’s Choices – International Reading Association
These book lists are all about what kids like. The International Reading Association provides lists of books chosen yearly by children. Check back each year to find out the latest choices. You can also find out what teacher’s chose by checking out the Teachers’ Choices section.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Boston Public Library Kid’s Page – Book Lists and Magazines
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Boston Public Library Kid’s Page – Book Lists and Magazines
These booklists are all recommendations made by youth librarians at the Boston Public Library. Some of the booklists that can be found on this page include recommended books for boys, folktales, tearjerkers, books about new babies, fingerplay for toddlers and resources for readers interested in environmentalism.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Story Place
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Story Place
This is the Spanish version of StoryPlace, an interactive web site providing children with animated stories about monkeys, babies, animals, teddy bears, and more.
Subject: Reading Zone–Stories In Spanish
ipl Goldstein Children’s Collection Podcasts
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ipl2 Goldstein Children’s Collection Podcasts
A podcast library of audio and visual children’s stories, read aloud with colorful artworks from the books, from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Information Goldstein Library’s amazing collection of children’s books, many of which are out of copyright. Includes Fairies and Chimneys, by Rose Fyleman; Marigold Garden, by Kate Greenaway; …
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Marcia Thornton Jones – Monstrously Fun Activities!
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Marcia Thornton Jones – Monstrously Fun Activities!
Here are some ideas on fun activities for some of the books in the Bailey School Kids series and other books by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Marcia Thornton Jones (Bailey School Kids)
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Marcia Thornton Jones (Bailey School Kids)
Learn where the idea for “Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots” came from and more about the authors of the Bailey School Kids series.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Elizabeth Winthrop
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Elizabeth Winthrop
If you’re a fan of Elizabeth Winthrop’s books, be sure to visit her web site, which contains a biography, book list, and advice for young writers.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z
Storyline Online
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Storyline Online
Watch and listen as picture book favorites like Stellaluna and The Polar Express are read aloud by actors from movies and television shows.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books
Jacqueline Woodson – Books for Children and Young Adults
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Jacqueline Woodson – Books for Children and Young Adults
Ever wonder how your favorite author came up with the idea for a book? Jacqueline Woodson tells why she wrote each of her books, talks about her life, and answers frequently asked questions on this official website.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Judy Moody
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Judy Moody
Judy Moody jumps from the pages of her books to the online world in her very own website! Play games with Judy, Stink, and friends, customize your virtual Judy Moody, read character profiles, join Judy’s fan club, keep up with Judy’s News and Events page, and tell your teachers and parents to check out a Judy Moody page made just for them!
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Storybird
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Storybird
Use your imagination (and your computer!) to create illustrated stories by yourself or with your family or friends. You can also read stories by other kids.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Just for Kids: 40 Books about the Seasons (Ages 6-12)
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Just for Kids: 40 Books about the Seasons (Ages 6-12)
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s 40 Books about the Seasons provides reading lists for children from 6 to 12 years old. The titles highlight different themes or events that accompany the different seasons. Each season is included so parents and children can find theme books for every time of year!
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
k12Reader – Reading Instruction Resources for Teachers & Parents
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k12Reader – Reading Instruction Resources for Teachers & Parents
The website includes browsable articles on a variety of reading topics; children’s book reviews; a variety of printable worksheets for classroom use; blogs; booklists; and a list of other related online reading resources.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Teachers@Random
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Teachers@Random
This is a great site for teacher resources. Get lesson plans and worksheets for hundreds of Random House books for all grades K-12 and biographies for authors and indexes of award winning books and authors. Books are indexed by grade, theme and curriculum subject. There are classroom clubs for the following series: Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, …
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
The North Star
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The North Star
“Get ready for a very special story.” Choose a character and follow him/her through a journey. You can choose to have the book read to you as well.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books
Between the Lions
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Between the Lions
“Get wild about reading.” Read along as you play games and watch videos of books.
Subject: Reading Zone
Resources for Tolkienian Linguistics
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Resources for Tolkienian Linguistics
This site gives detailed instructions for finding more information about the languages invented by Tolkien and used in his famous books. Resources for information on the formation, grammar, and meaning of the Quenya and Sindarin Languages.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Helping Your Child Learn to Read
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Helping Your Child Learn to Read
This publication, by the U.S. Department of Education offers hints, tips, and “activities for children from infancy through age 6.” It includes information on how to get kids started reading, and what to do to help them to keep reading. The activities that this page describes are about both reading and spending time together. In Spanish or in Eng …
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Bibliographies and Book Lists
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Cooperative Children’s Book Center Bibliographies and Book Lists
This site has an extremely comprehensive collection of booklists, divided by each grade level, from preschoolers through high school age readers, and by subject, including books about peace and justice, sports, grief and loss, writers and writing, wordless books, books about labor, toy stories, books that have won awards, and lots of other subjects …
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
MyVocabulary.com
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MyVocabulary.com
The “Home of Vocabulary University”, this site for teachers offers word games to build vocabulary skills, grade level puzzles,and theme activities.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
American Girl: Fun for Girls
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American Girl: Fun for Girls
Do you like sharing ideas, tips, advice, and stories with other girls? Now, you can do this from your computer with girls around the country. Enjoy reading and writing activities, polls, quizzes, and more.
Subject: Reading Zone–Magazines
Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Success in Reading
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Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Success in Reading
View this book online for free. “Starting Out Right” is the popular version of the authoritative book “Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children” that captured so much media attention in 1998–from the New York Times to the LA Times–as it heralded the end of the ‘reading wars’.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Mid-Continent Public Library Juvenile Reading Lists
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Mid-Continent Public Library Juvenile Reading Lists
This is a good resource for nonfiction titles covering such topics and genres as divorce, poetry and youth autobiographies. They also have a section for scary stories and books about different authors.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Deschutes Public Library Book Lists
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Deschutes Public Library Book Lists
Interested in reading about unicorns, dragons, knights or dinosaurs? The Deschutes Public Library Kid???s Page provides great recommendations for books on these and other topics. Some categories in this list include: adventure, Cinderella stories, books about horses and dragons, whodunits, animal stories and lots of historical fiction.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
K. A. Applegate
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K. A. Applegate
Check here for information from Scholastic Publishers about the author of the Scholastic popular series Animorphs, Remnants, and EverWorld! “Your headquarters for everything K.A.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review
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Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review
An online children’s book review magazine.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Harry Potter
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Harry Potter
This Scholastic site for the Harry Potter series has tons of great stuff! Have you ever wondered how to say some of the people, places and spells you read in the books? Like Beauxbatons, the wizard school somewhere in Europe or Lucius Malfoy, Draco???s father? Go to the pronunciation guide and hear how they are said. And just what is a boggart …
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Leo Lionni Resources for Teachers
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Leo Lionni Resources for Teachers
This site includes websites on the author/illustrator, names of articles and links to lesson plans for some of his books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Dear America
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Dear America
Tons of information about the Dear America Series, including My America, My Name Is America (especially for boys), and The Royal Diaries. You can pick a book to find out what it???s about and read an excerpt. You can also read about the authors and download a checklist for each series to keep track of which ones you???ve read!
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Sample Book Ideas fromYoung Readers Choice Awards Handbook
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Sample Book Ideas fromYoung Readers Choice Awards Handbook
Suggestions for teachers and librarians about introducing recent novels.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Helping your Child Use the Library
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Helping your Child Use the Library
This site gives great ideas about getting your child acquainted with the library. Also talks about different services libraries provide for children.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
The Moonlit Road
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The Moonlit Road
Features storytellers from the American South. Featured stories change regularly and are available in sound format as well as in text.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Laurie’s Bookshelf
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Laurie’s Bookshelf
The author of Speak and Fever 1793, Laurie Halse Anderson has created pages about her life, works and her own web site recommendations.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Sid Fleischman
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Sid Fleischman
The official website for the author of “The Whipping Boy” and other popular (and often silly) children’s books. Not only is he a writer of children’s books, but a magician. The website offers tips for writing and magic tricks.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Zoo Who?
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Zoo Who?
Betty Lou finds out what new animal Dr. Price discovered.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Buckle Up, Teddy
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Buckle Up, Teddy
Read this story about Elmo and his teddy monster.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Learning about the Author and Illustrator Pages
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Learning about the Author and Illustrator Pages
“Many readers are curious about the creators of the books they enjoy. More than three hundred links to author/illustrator sites included here will help to satisfy that curiosity.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Tomie dePaola
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Tomie dePaola
Information on the books, artwork, and life of Tomie dePaola, acclaimed children’s author and illustrator. Also has advice for young adults on how to become an artist.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
The Official Site of Shannon Hale
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The Official Site of Shannon Hale
Site about the books and the life of the author of a series of young adult books featuring princesses and other female heroines. Includes tips and advice for young aspiring writers.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Lemony Snicket
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Lemony Snicket
The publisher’s website for the popular book series. Learn about the books, the author, the illustrator, and find games, quizzes, and trivia.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Popular Children’s Stories
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Popular Children’s Stories
Full texts of a wide variety of children’s stories including picture stories, holiday stories, nursery rhymes, series, educational stories, and Bible stories.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes; Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books
The Lilypad
Education, Fine Arts, K-12 Education, Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
The Lilypad
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
The Tortoise and the Hare
Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
The Tortoise and the Hare
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Classics–Aesops Fables; Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books
Molly Whuppie
Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Molly Whuppie
An English Fairy Tale
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Classics; Reading Zone–Picture Books
Mother Goose on the Web
Myths and Fables, Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Mother Goose on the Web
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes; Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Classics
Kate Crackernuts
Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Kate Crackernuts
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Classics; Reading Zone–Picture Books
The Fisherman and His Wife
Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
The Fisherman and His Wife
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Classics–Grimms Fairy Tales; Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books
The Boy Who Drew Cats
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The Boy Who Drew Cats
A Japanese Fairy Tale
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables–Asian
Ziggity Zoom
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Ziggity Zoom
Provides great fun for kids and parents. “Play games, color pictures, read and listen to stories about many different characters, watch mini-videos or explore Play Worlds and other activities.”
Subject: Reading Zone; Fun Stuff
Beacon Street Girls
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Beacon Street Girls
Meet the Beacon Street Girls, Charlotte, Katani, Maeve, Avery, and Isabel. You might know them from their books. Now you can take a virtual visit to Beacon Street, play games, and have lots of fun on their interactive website.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Virtual Field Trips; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Seattle Public Library Children???s Reading List
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Seattle Public Library Children???s Reading List
This page includes booklists on African American, Arab American, Chinese American, Japanese American, Jewish and Latino American cultures as well as books on Native American and Southeast Asian culture and traditions. This site includes lists of books that cover sensitive issues like bullying, self-confidence, adoption, death and divorce.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
New York Public Library Recommended Reading
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New York Public Library Recommended Reading
This site contains lists of books on cultural holidays, award winners, poetry and lists of books used in past NYPL programs. It also includes other popular book lists like 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know, Back to School books and a great collection of books about South and Southeast Asia.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Weber County Library Children???s Recommended Reading
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Weber County Library Children???s Recommended Reading
This page includes lists of award winners, read alouds, resources on homeschooling and phonemic awareness and other parenting resources. This is also a great resource for finding wordless picture books, easy readers and read alikes.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
National Education Association Read Across America Book Lists
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National Education Association Read Across America Book Lists
The National Education Association features the Kid???s Top 100 Books lists and books recommended by teachers and celebrities. This site also includes lists of books about African Americans, Asian Americans, a Spanish/English bilingual booklist and ???50 Multicultural Titles Every Child Should Read???.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Harris County Public Library Kids Know it All
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Harris County Public Library Kids Know it All
If you like series books this is the page for you. It includes lists of popular series titles like Redwall, Junie B. Jones and Little Bill. This site also includes award winning books, bestsellers, African American children???s books, audio books, multicultural books, books for girls and books to help children deal with natural disasters.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Morton Grove Public Library Webrary Kids??? Booklists
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Morton Grove Public Library Webrary Kids??? Booklists
The MGPL Webrary features booklists for accelerated readers, boys, and girls. There are also various lists of books about sports, intolerance and the Holocaust, frontier and pioneer life, fantasies, mysteries and autobiographies. This is a great resource for fiction and nonfiction titles and a fun place to discover new favorites.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Allen County Public Library Book Lists
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Allen County Public Library Book Lists
This Indiana public library kids’ website features hard-to-find booklists about a broad range of topics including potty training, cumulative tales, non-traditional gender roles, wordless books, books for accelerated readers, and books on different cultural holidays. Here also are more standard booklists, such as Caldecott winners, Newberry winners …
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Recommended Book Lists from ALSC
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Recommended Book Lists from ALSC
This page contains lists of recommended books compiled by the Association for Library Services to Children, a division of the American Library Association. It includes booklists about diversity, aging and the elderly, books for learning about other countries and bilingual books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Kids’ Page Book Nook
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Kids’ Page Book Nook
This website includes links to award winning children???s books, read alikes and nonfiction books about science, social studies and mathematics. It also includes a ???Bibliotherapy Bookshelf??? in the Parents and Educators section. It consists of books recommended by librarians and therapists who use books to help young children overcome problems. …
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Wands and Worlds: Young Adult and Children’s Fantasy and Science Fiction
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Wands and Worlds: Young Adult and Children’s Fantasy and Science Fiction
Find out about science fiction and fantasy books you might want to read. A mother-son team created this site that can be searched by title, author, or subject.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Instant Poetry Forms
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Instant Poetry Forms
Are you having trouble writing a poem? This site makes it easy! Just fill out one of the many forms and you???ll have a poem???instantly!
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Ghost Forest
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Ghost Forest
Enter the “Ghost Forest” website to learn all about the prize-winning adventure tale, ???Ghost Forest??? a story for children. Written by Zlatko Enev, a Bulgarian-born writer living in Berlin, Germany, “Ghost Forest” tells about the adventures of a small girl who enters an enchanted game world. You can read the site in English, French, German, Chi …
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Fifty Famous People
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Fifty Famous People
Part of the Baldwin Project, a volunteer-run online library that provides the texts and illustrations of out-of-print children’s books at no charge, this collection is a companion to “Fifty Famous Tales Retold”. It is a collection of not strictly factual stories about real people in history, retold by James Baldwin at the beginning of the last cen …
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors; Reading Zone–Advanced Reading
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold
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Thirty More Famous Stories Retold
Part of the Baldwin Project, a volunteer-run online library that provides the texts and illustrations of out-of-print children’s books at no charge, this collection of thirty stories is for children ages 7 to 9, offering a more advanced vocabulary and extensive plot than the other two books in the series. These not strictly factual tales were reto …
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors; Reading Zone–Advanced Reading
Ed Emberley
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Ed Emberley
Welcome to the interactive site of author and illustrator Ed Emberley. Learn to draw a mouse or a spider, print out fun activities and enjoy this fun site!
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Susan E. Goodman
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Susan E. Goodman
Information about children’s author and her books. Author of such works as the Ultimate Field Guide series and Brave Kids series.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Flower Fairies – The Official Site
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Flower Fairies – The Official Site
Visit the official Flower Fairy site based from the books by Cicely Mary Baker. See your daily fortune, write a fairy letter to your friends or find out how to make a fairy costume.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Fun With Spot – The Official Spot Website
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Fun With Spot – The Official Spot Website
Visit the interactive website of Spot the Dog based on the books by Eric Hill. Help Spot decide what to take to the park. Play games or print out pictures to color. There is site for the United States, United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Tanya Lee Stone – Official Site
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Tanya Lee Stone – Official Site
“Visit the web site of children’s author Tanya Lee Stone.” This web site has information on the author, her fiction and non-fiction books, links to articles about Tanya and more.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Alden R. Carter: Writer, Speaker
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Alden R. Carter: Writer, Speaker
Alden Carter has written 35 books for children and young adults and received six American Library Association Best Book Awards. Maybe you’ve read “Up Country”, “Bull Catcher”, “Shelia’s Dying”, or “Wart, Son of Toad”. He and his wife, photographer Carol Shadis Carter, live in Wisconsin and have co-written books, such as “Seeing My Way”, a book abo …
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
KidsWWwrite
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KidsWWwrite
Here is an e-zine (electronic magazine) where you can read stories and poems by other kids and submit your own writing for others to see!
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Valiska Gregory – Children’s Book Author
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Valiska Gregory – Children’s Book Author
Valiska Gregory is an award-winning poet and author of children’s books. This site has areas for kids, teachers, parents and librarians.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Ellen Jackson: Award-Winning Author
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Ellen Jackson: Award-Winning Author
Official homepage of award-winning author Ellen Jackson. Her books include Scatterbrained Sam, November, December, and Winter Solstice. The website offers resources for children, teachers, and parents, including online stories, recipes, and much more.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Kid Stuff Canada
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Kid Stuff Canada
Find drawings to print out and color and links to sites that allow children to read and hear interactive, narrated, animated fairy tales from Hans Christian Anderson and the Grimm Brothers.
Subject: Fun Stuff–Arts & Crafts–Coloring; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
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Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
All your favorite nursery rhymes are here with illustrations. Read Humpty-Dumpty, Little Miss Moffat, The Cat and the Fiddle (Hey Diddle Diddle) and Three Blind Mice, plus tons more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Clifford Parents & Teachers
Reading Zone, Reading Zone Resources for Teachers and Parents, Stories in Spanish
Clifford Parents & Teachers
For parents, ???Everything you need to help your child learn and grow with Clifford!??? For teachers, ???Find out how you can use Clifford as a teaching tool! Includes tips, lesson plans, and other resources for the Pre-K and Kindergarten classroom.???
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Clifford
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Clifford
You wouldn???t think a big, red dog would have many adventures. Wait, yes you would! This Clifford site is packed with fun. Read or have stories read to you, play games with Clifford, print out activities, meet Clifford and his friends and watch video clips.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
KidsReads.com Series
Book Lists, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
KidsReads.com Series
Looking for information on your favorite series? Look no further. You???ll find all the information you need on series such as The American Girls, the Boxcar Children, Captain Underpants, Curious George, Madeline, Our Canadian Girls, Young Heroes and more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Norman Bridwell
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Norman Bridwell
Read about Norman Bridwell, the author and illustrator of the Clifford books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Kidsreads.com Authors
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Kidsreads.com Authors
Scroll down this list of tons of authors to read about them and their books. Or click on the letter to jump to authors whose last names start with that letter. You can also take author trivia quizzes to test what you learn about the authors, like ???Why did author Dav Pilkey drop the E off of Dave???? Then try some word scrambles.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Kidsreads.com Trivia
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Kidsreads.com Trivia
Do you know what Amelia Bedelia did in her last at-bat in the book Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia? Do you remember who greeted the first-year students when they got off the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer???s Stone? Test your knowledge of lots of different books here. Other quizzes include Dr. Seuss books, Junie B. Jones, Nate the G …
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
SCORE Language Arts
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SCORE Language Arts
SCORE is the Schools of California Online Resources for Education. This site has lesson plans for grades K-12 on specific books and language arts concepts such as journaling and graphic organizations. There are also descriptions of California Language Arts Standards.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Kidscribe!
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Kidscribe!
This is a site where you can read stories, jokes, poems, and essays from kids around the world in English and Spanish. You can also submit your own writing here.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
The Write Site
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Write Site
Enter The Write Site to learn about journalism, writing for a newspaper. Follow the time line for facts, read about famous journalists of the past and present, learn about jobs in journalism, how to do research for stories and creating your own writing style.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Clifford’s Interactive Storybooks
Biographies, Fine Arts, Music, Music, Musicians and Composers, Performing Arts, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Clifford’s Interactive Storybooks
Read four adventures of everyone???s favorite big red dog, Clifford, and his friend Emily. You can even pick from choices what will happen!
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
The Adventures of Sydney
Advanced Reading, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Adventures of Sydney
???The Adventures of Sydney??? is an interactive story. You decide where you will go next on each page by picking among the choices. Change the adventure of Sydney and her cat as you read.
Subject: Reading Zone–Advanced Reading
Magnetic Poetry
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Magnetic Poetry
Try to unscramble these poems and rhymes by dragging the words around with your mouse. Or you can make up new poems from the words.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Poetry Lane
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Poetry Lane
These are ???poems for the young of all ages??? by G. E. Farrell. There are many different poems here about all kinds of subjects, and they all have pictures to go with them. Read poems about the circus, puppies, counting and more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
You’ve Got Braille
History, History by Region, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
You’ve Got Braille
Arthur???s friend Marina can help you translate messages into Braille. Learn facts about Braille, look at the Braille key of letters, numbers and punctuation, or type a message and Marina will translate it into Braille for you. Then you can print it, put a drop of glue on the dots, and learn how to read a little with your fingers!
Subject: Reading Zone–Braille
Whimsical Bedtime- Stories for All Ages
Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Whimsical Bedtime- Stories for All Ages
Tons of great stories for you to read, or have read to you, at bedtime or any other time. They all have pictures too! Some are a little long, like Alice in Wonderland, but most are nice and short. Enjoy Margaret???s Cat, The Goggle-Eyed Green Hairy Monster and Me and tons more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories
Marvin Redpost
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Marvin Redpost
???Meet Marvin Redpost ??? Master of Mayhem.??? Read a little about each book in the series and learn about the author, Louis Sachar.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Nate the Great
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Nate the Great
If you love reading about the great kid detective and his dog Sludge, check out this site for information about the author, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, and about all the books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Lucy Rose
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Lucy Rose
Read about this fun and funny eight year old and about the author who created her, Katy Kelly. You can get a recipe for Lucy???s favorite dessert, a Sidewalk Sundae.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Junie B. Jones
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Junie B. Jones
First grade isn’t easy. Just ask Junie B. Jones. Read about all the Junie B. Jones books, learn about the author, Barbara Park, test your knowledge with the Junie B. Quiz, and print out activity sheets on this site.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Kids@Random
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Kids@Random
Read sections of Random House books, learn about your favorite authors, play games or enter writing contests.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
The Edge Chronicles
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Edge Chronicles
Read sections of the books, learn about creators Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, play the trivia game, view the creature guide and explore world of the Edge.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Magic Tree House
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Magic Tree House
Read about the books in the Magic Tree House series, learn about the author, Mary Pope Osborne, play games like the Time Slider Challenge and print out activity sheets from this site.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Akiko
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Akiko
Learn about fourth grader Akiko and her crew as they complete their missions on the Planet Smoo and read about author Mark Crilley.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
The Official Website of Little Critter
Arts and Humanities, Books and Authors, Literature, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Official Website of Little Critter
Read about Little Critter and the author, Mercer Mayer, try out some puzzles, look at a list of the Little Critter books to see what you???ve read, have fun with jokes, look at pictures from the books or print coloring pages. You can even listen to parts of songs like ???What Do You Do with a Kangaroo??? or ???If I Had a Gorilla.???
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Writing with Writers
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Writing with Writers
Get tips from real authors on how to write mystery stories, folktales, biographies and more. Then publish your writing online!
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Arthur: Parents & Teachers
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Arthur: Parents & Teachers
In the parent and teacher section of the Arthur website you can download lesson plans, read different activities related to the book series and television show as well as review lists of all the Arthur books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Stan and Jan Berenstain
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Stan and Jan Berenstain
Here???s a biography of the husband/wife writing team who created the Berenstain Bears.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Michael Elsohn Ross
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Michael Elsohn Ross
“The Bug Author,” Michael Elsohn Ross has written over twenty science and nature books. This site offers science activities and a biography.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Laura Numeroff
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Laura Numeroff
Visit the website of the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Find out about her life, pets and books. You can also find fun games and activities relating to her books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Shoo Rayner
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Shoo Rayner
A neat website from the author/illustrator of The Ginger Ninja. Send an e-card and learn to draw his characters.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Mem Fox
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Mem Fox
Here is the web site belonging to the popular picture book author of titles like Possom Magic, Time for Bed, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and Koala Lou.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Jackie French Koller
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Jackie French Koller
Jackie French Koller is the author of children’s novels, chapter books and picture books. She provides a biography and a photo gallery.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Anna Grossnickle Hines
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Anna Grossnickle Hines
A website from the versatile author/illustrator of picture books for young children.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Nancy’s Neighborhood
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Nancy’s Neighborhood
Here is the official website of Nancy Carlson, author of such picture books as It’s Going to be Perfect! and How to Lose All Your Friends.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Stories from the Web
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Stories from the Web
Children aged 8-14 can write their own tales, poems, or book reviews and display them in the on-line gallery.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Bruce Balan
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Bruce Balan
The official website of Bruce Balan, author and poet. Read about his life, his books and see pictures in his photo gallery.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Enchanted Tulips and other Verses for Children
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Enchanted Tulips and other Verses for Children
Children’s verses from 1914.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
John Bianchi and Frank B. Edwards
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John Bianchi and Frank B. Edwards
Here is a fun website of the author and illustrator of Bungalo Books. Coloring a picture, sending a card to a friend and drawing with John Bianchi are some of the fun things you can do here.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Tedd Arnold
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Tedd Arnold
Official website of picture book author & illustrator of such books as No Jumping on the Bed! and Green Wilma. Find out about the author, see step by step how he illustrates a book, and color some pictures.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Haemi Balgassi
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Haemi Balgassi
Author of Peacebound Trains and Tao’s Sonata, this website features a biography, links for book lovers, fun links for kids and recipes from children book writers.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Stone Soup
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Stone Soup
The print magazine’s website; features a sample issue and links to children’s writings and an art collection.
Subject: Reading Zone–Magazines
Caroline Arnold
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Caroline Arnold
Author of numerous nonfiction books about animals, many of which are illustrated with the author’s cut paper art. Website includes activity sheets for kids.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Betsy Byars
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Betsy Byars
Author of such books as The Summer of the Swans and The Midnight Fox. Read her biography and learn writing tips on her website.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Rosemary Wells
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Rosemary Wells
This website offers activities, coloring pages, and the author’s biography.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Jean Craighead George
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Jean Craighead George
Author of “Julie of the Wolves” answers readers questions and offers writing tips.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
David A. Adler
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David A. Adler
Author of Cam Jansen mystery series and non-fiction books such as a picture-book biography of Lou Gehrig.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Teri Daniels
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Teri Daniels
“The home page of Teri Daniels, an author of lively children’s literature, including the picture books The Feet in the Gym, Just Enough, G-Rex, and Math Man. This comprehensive web site features activities and links for young readers, writers, teachers and librarians.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Archibald J.X. McWondrous McReady
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Archibald J.X. McWondrous McReady
This web site is actually an 18 chapter fairy-tale about a magical frog named “Archibald J.X. McWondrous McReady”, a “Contemporary Classical Fairy Tale Meant for Reading Aloud” complete with illustrations.
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
Mightybook.com
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Mightybook.com
“It is our goal to create a relaxing web site environment where children can take a calming break from a busy day or ready themselves for nap or bedtime with a story of their choice.” This site for kids aged 2-12 years has read-aloud stories that kids can listen to and read along with, poetry and writing contests they can enter, a thesaurus and di …
Subject: Reading Zone
Giggle Poetry
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Giggle Poetry
Do you like to laugh? Then check out these funny poems – You can read school poems, try out poetry theater, or enter your poems in a contest.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
John and El’s Bear Time
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
John and El’s Bear Time
“Follow the adventures of two traveling teddy bears, John and El! The site features illustrated stories and songs, as well as coloring pages to print out, picture book reviews, and a section where kids can share their own stories and artwork. The text is big and easy to read, the pictures are bold and bright, and the bears are just adorable!”
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), UK
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Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), UK
Reading is fun at this site filled with interviews, book reviews, competitions, on-line stories by top children’s authors, and more. This site is for both Kids and Parents.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone
Brian Cleary
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Brian Cleary
“Want to indulge your secret pleasure in puns? Brian Cleary, author of It Looks a Lot Like Reindeer, Jamaica Sandwich?, Give Me Bach My Schubert, and You Never Sausage Love, may be a man you would want to meet.” You can listen to one of his stories, or read his thoughts on writing books for kids, or see newspaper clippings about Mr. Cleary.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Eric Carle
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Eric Carle
The official Eric Carle site. He talks about himself, his books, and gives answers to questions readers have asked him.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Charles Ghigna “Father Goose”
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Charles Ghigna “Father Goose”
Learn all about the work of Father Goose- poems and stories and other fun stuff. For parents and teachers, there are recommended teaching plans.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Poetry
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Poetry
“Study the genre of poetry by taking part in step-by-step workshops with favorite authors” — Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin, and Jean Marzollo.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Book Adventure
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Book Adventure
“Book Adventure is a FREE, reading incentive program dedicated to encouraging kids in grades K-8 to read.” Kids can read their favorite books, take a quiz, and acquire points that are later used to receive prizes.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone
Barbara Haworth-Attard
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Barbara Haworth-Attard
Read about this author from Ontario, Canada, and summaries of the books she has written.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
StoryBook Online
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
StoryBook Online
“A multimedia reading community for children and parents. Children can read, hear and see stories before them. Stories are available for many levels of readers.”
Subject: Reading Zone
Elmo Minds the Farm
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Elmo Minds the Farm
Now you can read about Elmo online!
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Chunky Monkey’s Rain Forest Friends
Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Chunky Monkey’s Rain Forest Friends
Read tales about life in the rain forest by Pauline Comanor, the famous Cartoonist.
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories
Raccoons from Mars
Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Raccoons from Mars
“War is a horrible thing. But the war with the Raccoons from Mars was the most horrible of all. Mostly because no one is quite sure what really happened….or if it happened.” Read on…
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories
Children’s Storybooks Online
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Children’s Storybooks Online
Find a few short illustrated stories here. Some stories include sound, animation or even fun activities to do.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
The Amazing Adventure Series
Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
The Amazing Adventure Series
Read about or listen to “June the Prune” and “Blossom’s Tale”. Afterwards, do some fun activities based on the stories.
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories
Nursery Rhymes
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Nursery Rhymes
If you can ignore all the advertising, this site has a HUGE collection of Nursery Rhymes.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Author Studies
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Author Studies
Your favorite authors online! Biographies, interviews, booklists, and more.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Fable Vision Place
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Fable Vision Place
With a click of your mouse you can turn the pages of these interactive stories before heading to the Fable Arcade to play some games. The games require Shockwave.
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
Thomas the Tank Engine
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Thomas the Tank Engine
This is neat! Find Thomas in the engine shed, print out pages to color, or paint Mavis online.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
America Writes for Kids
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
America Writes for Kids
“This new site is searchable by state and by alphabet and is linked to nearly 50 authors’ and playwrights’ webpages, plus other useful sites, with more being added every week.”
Subject: Reading Zone
Farmhouse Fables
Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
Farmhouse Fables
“These stories are about all the many little creatures that have made their homes in the meadow that lies next to the Old Farmhouse.” You can even e-mail your favourite Farmhouse Fables Character.
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories
Kids Mysteries: The Case for Kids
Advanced Reading, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Kids Mysteries: The Case for Kids
“Mysteries to solve, scary stories, magic tricks, and contests.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Advanced Reading
Edward Lear’s Nonsense Works
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Edward Lear’s Nonsense Works
Do you think poetry written long ago is boring? Then check out these poems with pictures – They’ll crack you up!
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Debbie Dadey, Children’s Author
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Debbie Dadey, Children’s Author
Learn where the idea for “Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots” came from and more about one of the authors of the Bailey School Kids series.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Ant Bee’s Childrens’ Books and Stories
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Ant Bee’s Childrens’ Books and Stories
Read the stories of Silly Willy, Herman the Hippo, and more! You’ll like the illustrations (pictures) too!
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Adventurous Bunny and Easter Island
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Adventurous Bunny and Easter Island
“A Shipwrecked bunny is taken to Easter Island, the home of candy producing plants and tasty reefs. With the help of island and ocean creatures, the newly created Easter Bunny brings the joy of Spring and Rebirth to all the little hands on Earth.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Charlotte’s Web
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Charlotte’s Web
Mrs. Taverna’s second grade class in Sleepy Hollow, New York presents this great site of information about E.B. White’s classic story. Here you’ll find chapter summaries, fun quizzes, crossword puzzles, and drawings of everyone’s favorite pig. There is also a page of teacher resources.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Erick Ingraham Illustrator
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Erick Ingraham Illustrator
“A great site for kids, parents, and teachers who want to know Erick Ingraham’s secret methods in preparing artwork for his books, school presentations.”
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Amazing Kids
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Amazing Kids
This website is all about how amazing kids are! You can read about real-life Amazing Kids. The contests for writers and artists are pretty neat too.
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
BookHive
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BookHive
Whatever your age, whatever your interest, you can find reviews of good books to read here.
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
Favorite Poem Project
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Favorite Poem Project
Robert Pinsky, a poet and one of the creators of this site says, “If a poem is written well, it was written with the poet’s voice and for a voice.” The purpose of this site is to give a voice–through video and audio–to poets of all ages. You are encouraged to participate in the project by adding your own poetry.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Planet Esme
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Planet Esme
Topically arranged reading lists for teachers of children in grades K-3.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Kidsreads.com
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Kidsreads.com
Join Booker T. Worm in learning about books for kids. You can join the reading club too.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Chateau Meddybemps
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Chateau Meddybemps
Have fun exploring the world of Meddybemps, where jellybeans grow on vines. This site lets you play word games, read funny stories, and visit a gallery of amazing beans. Teachers and parents can find resources, too, including recommended book lists on different subjects.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Fun Stuff–Games & Activities; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
TA Barron
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
TA Barron
Learn more about the author of “The Lost Years of Merlin” epic and “The Heroic Adventures of Kate”.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Kids’ Corner Featuring Beatrix Potter
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Kids’ Corner Featuring Beatrix Potter
You can read Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jeremy Fisher and more of your favorite Beatrix Potter stories online.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Jack Ezra Keats
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Jack Ezra Keats
Read about the author and illustrator of Snowy Day. You can also see a picture of the Caldecott Medal that Keats won.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Marguerite deAngeli
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Marguerite deAngeli
Read about this Newbery Award-winning writer and illustrator. DeAngeli is the author of Door in the Wall and such picture books as Ted and Nina Go the Grocery Store.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Susan Cooper
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Susan Cooper
An unofficial page by a fan of Susan Cooper’s fiction. Susan has written many books, two of which (The Dark Is Rising and The Grey King) have been honored with Newberry awards.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Seminole County Public Library Booklists
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Seminole County Public Library Booklists
Would you like to find out what other kids are reading? This site offers suggestions for reading all different kinds of books including historical fiction, adventure, fantasy and time travel, animal stories and much more. You can read book reviews written by kids, or write one yourself!
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists
MysteryNet’s Kid’s Mysteries
Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
MysteryNet’s Kid’s Mysteries
Do you like to read mystery stories? This site has mysteries written by kids, for kids!
Subject: Reading Zone–Creative Writing
Nancy Drew Online
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Nancy Drew Online
At the Nancy Drew Online site, you can read a special online mystery. New episodes are added every week! You can also play a game, find out more about the character Nancy Drew, look at information on all the books, or talk to others about Nancy Drew.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Patricia Polacco
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Patricia Polacco
Learn all about childrens’ author Patricia Polacco.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
KidBibs
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KidBibs
Reading, writing, learning, and parenting information for parents and teachers. Includes learning tips and SuperSItes for educational materials on the Internet.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
Dinotopia
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Dinotopia
If you’re a fan of the Dinotopia books series, or even just a dinosaur lover, you should take a look at this site. Information about author James Gurney, a map of Dinotopia, puzzles, trivia, and more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
The Real Mother Goose
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Real Mother Goose
The full text of “The Real Mother Goose” can be found here, including illustrations.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
Whootie Owl’s Stories to Grow By
Myths and Fables, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Whootie Owl’s Stories to Grow By
Myths and fables from around the world, with adventures, animal tales, kings & queens, farmers and villagers, magical creatures, and riddles.
Subject: Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Read the classic story of a young rabbit, complete with the original illustrations.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Suse McDonald- Children’s Book Creator
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Suse McDonald- Children’s Book Creator
Learn about the author and do some fun activities like making a kite!
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
World of Reading
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World of Reading
On this site, you can read book reviews written by other kids and submit your own too. There are also links to resources about authors and online books.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone
Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children’s Literature
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Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children’s Literature
A site geared towards adults interested in children’s literature with reviews and articles, links to author pages, and a reading room with on-line books and stories for kids.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Especially for Young People and Their Parents
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Especially for Young People and Their Parents
A section of the American Library Association site that is dedicated to guidelines for teaching children how to use the Internet. Includes online safety rules and suggestions, designed-for-young people search engines, additional ALA websites for parents, young people, and librarians, other educational sites, and information about privacy issues.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
KidzPage!
Poetry and Rhymes, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
KidzPage!
Read funny or sad poems, written by famous poets and kids like you.
Subject: Reading Zone–Poetry & Rhymes
The Official Brian Jacques Homepage
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
The Official Brian Jacques Homepage
A site for anyone who likes Brian Jacques’ Redwall books. These stories are set in medieval times with “peace-loving mice, moles, shrews, squirrels” as heroes. You can read here about the author, find out how to contact him, or learn about the Redwall Readers Club.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Bedtime Stories
Picture Books, Reading Zone, Reading Zone Resources for Teachers and Parents, Stories in Spanish
Bedtime Stories
Do you like to hear or read a story before you go to bed? This site has lots of short stories about animals or adventures or make-believe. These stories are such fun, you might not want to wait until bedtime. Read them yourself or ask a grown-up to read to you.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books
Virginia Hamilton
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Virginia Hamilton
Find out more about Virginia Hamilton and her many books. Look through her picture gallery or read and share frog jokes.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Sylvia Engdahl
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Sylvia Engdahl
Find out more about Sylvia Engdahl, an award-winning author of science fiction novels for older kids and teens.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Ghost Stories for Scouts
Advanced Reading, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Ghost Stories for Scouts
If you like reading scary stories, then visit this site. Or, if you know a ghost story, send it in so other kids can read it.
Subject: Reading Zone–Advanced Reading
Deborah Hopkinson
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Reading Zone Resources for Teachers and Parents, Stories in Spanish
Deborah Hopkinson
Best known as a writer of picture books, Deborah Hopkinson has also written non-fiction and short stories for kids.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Judy Blume
Authors A-K, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Judy Blume
Judy Blume talks about herself and her books. She also gives answers to her favorite questions from readers and tips on how to be a better writer.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors A-K
The Children’s Book Forum
Books and Authors, Reading Zone, Reading Zone Resources for Teachers and Parents, Stories in Spanish
The Children’s Book Forum
This site is described as an “Internet Community Project” which depends on parents, children, and teachers to submit their reviews of childrens’ books. It was started by a father who had trouble finding reviews of books for his daughter.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Maurice Sendak
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Maurice Sendak
This is a report of an interview with Maurice Sendak, creator of Where the Wild Things Are and over 80 other books. He talks about how he started writing, suggests books for kids, and offers some ideas for getting kids interested in reading.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents