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William Steig Official Homepage
Discover William Steig (1907-2003), the New Yorker cartoonist who launched another career as the creator of Shrek and other children's stories. Features include a matching game and word search based on the author's books.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Napping House
This site provides a review of the book "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.
Other
Sylvia Mc Nicoll
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.
Other
Children's Nursery: Beatrix Potter's Children's Books
In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...
Virginia Tech
The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Check out this site to learn more about the story "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," by J.K. Rowling.
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Libertad' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"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...
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Meyers' Rebellion' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Meyers' Rebellion", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, is the third novel in a series about the Meyers family, set in 1837-1838. This book sees finds the boys in the family joining the Upper Canada Rebellion under William Lyon...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Moon Children' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Moon Children", a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the friendship between a Romanian immigrant girl and a boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Savage River' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Savage River: Seventy-One Days with Simon Fraser", an historical novel by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, begins in 1808 and follows Simon Fraser and his group of Voyageurs as they travel on the Fraser River in British Columbia. This...
Other
The World of Rosemary Wells
At this site meet acclaimed children's author, Rosemary Wells. Read her biography, play a game with Max and Ruby, or learn more about the stories and characters she has created.
Other
Ed. Paperback Assoc.: Top 100 Authors Beverly Cleary
Read what Beverly Cleary has to say about her life, and what the Educational Paperback Association has to say as well. There is also a list of some of her work.
Yale University
Yale: Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Journey of Discovery
This site features three novels and uses them to show students that reading can be fun and useful. Students and teachers will benefit from this informative resource.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Resource features extensive information about the book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
This site features a lesson plan for William Steig's "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble." Come and check out this creative activity.
Other
Shel Silverstein
Various resources for activities, games, poems, and more by children's author and poet Shel Silverstein. Students will find games, puzzles, printables, downloads, and e-cards with some of their favorite poems and stories. Teachers will...
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Orca Book Publishers: 'Laggan Lard Butts' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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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Orca Book Publishers: 'Pigboy' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Splat!' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Splat! by Canadian author Eric Walters, two boys change the rules in the tomato toss event at a festival and use people as targets, which causes things to get out of control. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Spoiled Rotten' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...
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Orca Book Publishers: '121 Express' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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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Orca Book Publishers: 'Camp Wild' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Camp Wild by Canadian author Pam Withers, fourteen-year-old Wilf runs away from a summer camp and sets out on his own in a canoe. Two other boys follow him and together they must battle a raging river. This teacher's guide includes a...
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Orca Book Publishers: Chance and the Butterfly Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Chance and the Butterfly, a novel written by Maggie deVries, looks at a foster child's struggles to fit in at school. He becomes fascinated by the caterpillars being studied in his classroom and takes one home. This teacher's guide...
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Orca Book Publishers: Catching Spring Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Catching Spring, a novel written by Sylvia Olsen, looks at a First Nations boy who wants to participate in a fishing derby on Vancouver Island in 1957. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's...