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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Libertad' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

"Libertad", a novel by Canadian author Alma Fullerton, follows the journey of two desperate boys from their native Guatemala to find their father in the United States. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and learning...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Laggan Lard Butts' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

Laggan Lard Butts by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a campaign to change the name of a school basketball team because it always loses. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning activities.

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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Pigboy' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

Pigboy by Canadian author Vicki Grant is sure to appeal to boys. In it, Dan resents having to go on a field trip to a heritage farm but when he is there, he discovers that the farmer is actually an escaped convict and has tied up the...

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Penguin Random House: A Long Way From Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th

This reading guide for "A Long Way From Chicago and a Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck takes a comprehensive look at the author and his work, seven stories about small-town life during the Depression.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese students she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Marked' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Marked' by Canadian author Norah McClintock, Colin has a job cleaning up graffiti in a well-to-do neighborhood. He becomes a suspect in a rash of robberies and must solve the mystery himself. This teacher's guide includes a book...

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Orca Book Publishers: '121 Express' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

121 Express is a novel by Monique Polak for Grades 5-8. It looks at a boy's attempts to become popular by teasing other children on a bus. He then learns to question his choices when he realizes the negative consequences of his actions....

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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Mc Closkey

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

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.

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Kit Pearson

For Students 3rd - 8th

Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.

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Ian Wallace

For Students 3rd - 5th

Ian Wallace is a very successful Canadian children's author. His website has a wealth of information about him and his books, as well as articles that have been written about him.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Horse Power' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

in Horse Power by Canadian author Ann Walsh, Callie Powers again has to go along with her mother as she takes part in a protest to save a country school. Callie has to help her cousin Del persuade her parents not to sell a horse she...

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Orca Book Publishers: Any Pet Will Do Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th

This is a teacher's guide for Any Pet Will Do, a novel written by Nancy Shouse. The novel looks at a child's quest to find the right kind of pet. It includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.

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Rachna Gilmore: Teachers' Guides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

Rachna Gilmore, a Canadian author of many children's books, has provided PDF teaching guides for her picture books, early readers, and children's novels. Each guide has themes of the story, discussion questions, and activities.

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Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Daredevil Club' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Daredevil Club by Canadian author Pam Withers, a group of boys dares each other to complete challenges in order to remain members of their club. One boy takes risks he should not. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas...

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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Kenneth Oppel

For Students 3rd - 8th

A short biography of popular Canadian children's author Kenneth Oppel and a list of his published works and awards are provided.

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Children's Storybooks Online: "Tiger Son"

For Students 9th - 10th

Illustrated online story based on a Chinese tale written 300 years ago. "Tiger Son" is the story of a tiger cub adopted by an old woman and the relationship they form. You'll also find biographical information on Po Chung-ling, the...

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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Members Directory

For Students 9th - 10th

An extensive list of Canadian children's authors and illustrators can be found here. Most have links to biographical information and author/illustrator websites.

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Sylvia Mc Nicoll

For Students 9th - 10th

Sylvia McNicoll has published numerous children's novels. As well as descriptions of her books, her website has biographical information and a link to her blog.

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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Aliki

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

This resource site for the work of the children's author Aliki includes lesson plans and activities for students reading Corn is Maize, Painted Words, Spoken Memories, My Visit to the Zoo, My Visit to the Aquarium, and Wild and Wooly...

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Trelease on Reading/beverly Cleary

For Students 3rd - 8th

The author of the Ramona series, Beverly Cleary, receives an appreciative biographical note by Jim Trelease.

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Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Fair Weather"

For Students 3rd - 5th

This site gives a short summary of Richard Peck's "Fair Weather." You will also find research and literature links related to the book.

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Baldwin Library: Happy Hours by w.b. Conkey Company

For Students 2nd - 4th

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Happy Hours by W.B. Conkey Company (c1894), a collection of stories and sketches for children from well-known authors.

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