Article
Harold D. Underdown

Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...
Article
Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
Interactive
Library of Congress

Library of Congress: Words to the Wise: Aesop's Fables Interactive Book

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Click through these beautifully illustrated Aesop's fables which also happen to be interactive. The illustrations are from a 1919 book illustrated by Milo Winter. There are links to downloads for iPad, iPhone, and Android.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The American Family in Literature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What is the objective of this "American Family in Literature" unit? This site uses "Farmer Boy" and "Nobody's Family Can Change" to explore differences in families. The resource includes rationale and activities to help get this point to...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

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...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Parley's Book of Books

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Parley's Book of Books by Samuel G. Goodrich, a collection of fiction and nonfiction stories for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Queen's Story Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Queen's Story Book by George Laurence Gomme, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land, a book of poems and stories for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Animal Story Book

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Animal Story Book by Andrew Lang, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things by Laura Valentine, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Story Book for Girls and Boys

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Story Book for Girls and Boys by Timothy Shay Arthur, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart by Francis Channing Woodworth, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: My Own Book

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of My Own Book, a book of religious stories for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Book of Animals

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Book of Animals by T. Bilby, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The First Book of History

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The First Book of History by Samuel G. Goodrich, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Book of Enterprise and Adventure

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Book of Enterprise and Adventure, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Fairy Book

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Fairy Book by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls, a book of poems and stories for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: How the Children Raised the Wind

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of How the Children Raised the Wind by Edna Lyall, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Evening Book

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Evening Book by John Aikin, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Select Poetry for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Select Poetry for Children by Joseph Payne, a book of poems for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Mohammedan Children

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Mohammedan Children by Daniel Parish Kidder, a religious book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Plain and Short History of England for Children

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of A Plain and Short History of England for Children by George Davys, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Children's Crusade by George Zabriskie Gray

For Students 4th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's The Children's Crusade: An Episode of the Thirteenth Century by George Zabriskie Gray [1870], a nonfiction account of Children's Crusade in the 13th Century.