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
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
Read how Michael makes a new friend after moving to a new house.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Weber County Library – Awards Book Lists
Weber County Library – Awards Book Lists
Weber County Library’s list of award winning books and bestsellers. Lists include Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbury Medal, and more!
Subject: Reading Zone–Book Lists–Award Winners
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
Read about how Michael makes a new friend after moving to a new house.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
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
Archie Comics
Visit Archie and his friends online- daily comics, fun games, and more.
Subject: Fun Stuff–Comic Strips & Funny Pages
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
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
Ranger Rick – National Wildlife Federation
Ranger Rick – National Wildlife Federation
At the online version of this popular kids’ science magazine, you can read learn about animals, people, places, as well as play games and try riddles and other activities.
Subject: Reference–Magazines & Newspapers; Math And Science; Math And Science–Magazines About Science
Children and YA Authors’ Birthdays by Date
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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