Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Looking Critically at Picture Books

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.

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 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 review of "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian features related activities for this Caldecott medal winning book.

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