Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi

This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age students. Specific title to use are also given.

This site provides a review of the book "The Castle in the Attic" by Elizabeth Winthrop. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.

This site is on the book "Bird Watch" by Jane Yolen. It 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.

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.

This site on the book "Araminta's Paint Box" by Karen Ackerman, 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.

This site on the book "Little Blue and Little Yellow" by Leo Lionni, 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.

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.

This site contains a wealth of useful information for teachers using this book! Includes discussion questions, activities, related books, and links to additional information.

Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.

This resource offers a review of "Keeper of the Doves" by Carol Hurst as well as discussion questions and activities for classes reading this deceptively simple story about a family during one summer in 1900.