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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dandelions

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Jumanji

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site on the book "Jumanji" by Chris Van Allsburg, 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.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Milly and the Macy's Parade

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource guides the reader through this great book. Choose from different categories in before, during, and after you read. Take a quiz, create a story map, and write a book report.
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NASA

Nasa: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

For Students K - 1st
This site offers the ebook The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon chapter by chapter. It also provides six lesson plans for grades K-2 and three lesson plans for grades 3-4.
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The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this extensive Ezra-Jack Keats website. It gives a summary of the different books and looks at Keats as a person and author.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Using a Predictable Text to Teach High Frequency Words

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Using "Have You Seen My Cat?" students will learn to recognize high-frequency words. There are supplementary materials provided, as well as several links to useful websites.
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Innovative Practice: 5 Strategies for the Early Learning Classroom

For Teachers K - 1st
Project- and play-based learning are essential in the early grades to develop creative learning dispositions during the brain's most active period of synaptic growth. Here are five strategies that can be implemented in early learning...
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The Book Report

Kids reads.com: Emily Arnold Mc Cully

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Picture Scrap Book

For Students K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Picture Scrap Book, a picture book of bible verses for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Scripture Picture Alphabet by Thomas Nelson & Sons

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Scripture Picture Alphabet by Thomas Nelson & Sons, a picture book of the ABC's using Bible characters.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Pen and Pencil Pictures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication Pen and Pencil Pictures, a picture book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Picture Alphabet of Beasts by Thomas Nelson & Sons

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Picture Alphabet of Beasts by Thomas Nelson & Sons (c1875), a picture book of the alphabet with animals and rhymes for each letter.
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Aaron Shepherd

Savitri, a Tale of Ancient India (Reader's Theater)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India has been adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Savitri." For ages 9-15, the story's female hero is full of determination, courage, and devotion....
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Aaron Shepherd

The Gifts of Wali Dad, a Tale of India and Pakistan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India and Pakistan adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The Gifts of Wali Dad." For 15 players, ages 8-13, it contemplates questions of generosity....
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Aaron Shepherd

The Battle of Song, a Hero Tale of Finland (Rt)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A reader's theater version of a Finnish folktale adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The Maiden of Northland." For eight players, ages 11 and up. Performance length is six minutes. You will find links...

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