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Choosing Children's BooksNumber of resources found: 33
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Picture Books Language: English
Publisher: About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company (2010)
Description: This web site provides a list of picture books for different subject areas, like wordless books, books about gardening, books about children from other cultures, etc.
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The Center for Children's Books Language: English
Publisher: Publications Office of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the University of Illinois Press, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010)
Description: This is the Web site of The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, a children's book review journal for school and public librarians. Many of the articles are available online, including the Bulletin Blue Ribbon book winners.
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The Children's Literature Web Guide Language: English
Publisher: Doucette Library of Teaching Resources - University of Calgary (2010)
Description: This Web site is a thorough guide to Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. Included are sections on award-winning books; resources for parents, teachers, authors, storytellers and illustrators; children's literary organizations on the Web and more.
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100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know Language: English
Publisher: New York Public Library (2013)
Description: Parents, caregivers, and teachers have a wide variety of books to choose from for young children. This list of 100 picture books is provided by the New York Public Library.
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ACIRI Picture Book List Language: English
Publisher: Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy (2009)
Description: The following annotated bibliography of picture books in children’s literature is a 2009 update by the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy for use with the class and take-home activities. This booklist was created to support the implementation of the ACIRI in Pennsylvania (PA) family literacy programs.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Literacy Toolkit Language: English
Publisher: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (2009)
Description: This is a web-based resource that offers strategies and tools that teachers can use to encourage families to read with their children. The site includes handouts in Spanish and English, information about selecting quality books, book lists, and links to other literacy resources in a variety of languages.
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Bookfinder Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Education through PBS (2010)
Description: IPTV's Bookfinder helps parents find books for babies to third-graders. Parents are provided with a list of books after selecting the age of the children and theme of the book. Themes include: sports, holidays, family, multicultural, nonfiction, biography, and many more.
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Center for Early Literacy Learning: CELLcasts Language: English
Publisher: Center for Early Literacy Learning (2011)
Description: CELLcasts are audio/video versions of CELL practice guides which are available to view online or download. There are selections focused on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Some suggestions include Give Me, Give Me including ideas for encouraging infants to use gestures and movements to ask for what they want or need. Sound Play provides parents with ways to help toddlers develop language skills. Wired To Read teaches parents how to use computer technology to provide young children with early literacy learning opportunities.
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Children's eBooks Online Language: English
Publisher: The New York Public Library (2010)
Description: This website has links that provide access to books that you can read online. You can read the books directly from the website. An alternative if you can't get to the library for new books.
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Children's Literature about Health, Nutrition, and Safety Language: English
Publisher: Young Children on the web (NAEYC) (March 2004)
Description: This NAEYC publication includes literacy ideas with health, nutrition, and safety focus. It includes children's books; fiction, nonfiction, themmatic bookpacks, and audiobooks.
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Choosing and Using Kids' Books Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2012)
Description: Parents, caregivers, and teachers have a wide variety of books to choose from for young children. This section of Reading Rockets provides links to articles on how to choose and use children's books at home or school.
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Choosing Books for Young Children Language: English
Publisher: Reading is Fundamental (2012)
Description: Parents, caregivers, and teachers have a wide variety of books to choose from for young children. By sharing different kinds of books with children, they can enjoy different kinds of reading experiences. Advice on which books are appropriate for different ages is included.
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Early Learning Environment (Ele) at the Fred Rogers Center Language: English
Publisher: Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment (2012)
Description: The Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment's (Ele) mission is to advance the fields of early learning and children’s media by acting as a catalyst for communication, collaboration, and creative change. It brings together many of the best free trusted materials from around the web, including videos, games, ebooks, music and other interactive tools. Ele also provides a platform to connect and discuss with others who care about issues affecting young children.
Ele encourages caregivers to treat media more like they would treat a book: as a chance to sit with a child, share time together, and talk about what children are seeing and hearing. In this way, media and technology can be motivating, interesting, and helpful tools. Used properly, they can spur conversation and encourage children’s interaction with their peers and with the caring adults in their lives. Ele suggests ways to develop such healthy media habits.
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Family Literacy Resources Language: English
Publisher: Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy, Pennsylvania State University (2013)
Description: This website provides resources and other websites for Family Literacy Programs. It is part of the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy.
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International Children's Digital Library Language: English
Publisher: International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) (2010)
Description: This website has access to books from different countries and in different languages. You can read the books directly from the website. An easy way to incorporate books of other languages for international students.
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Internet Public Library Language: English
Publisher: The Regents of the University of Michigan (2010)
Description: This Web site has resources for everyone. Links to magazines, quotations, kid's Web sites, style and writing guides, newspapers, and much more.
The Internet Public Library is a public library for the world wide web.
Students from a consortium of colleges and universities with programs in information science develop and maintain the IPL!
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School Library Journal's Best Books 2011 Language: English
Publisher: School Library Journal (Dec 2011)
Description: The School Library Journal has chosen 65 books for the Best Books of 2011, chosen from the more than 6000 books reviewed this year. Titles include picture books, nonfiction, teen and young adult, fantasy and fiction.
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Selecting Books for Your Child: Finding 'Just Right' Books (for the child to read to themselves) Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2013)
Description: Parents, caregivers, and teachers have a wide variety of books to choose from for young children. This section of Reading Rockets provides information on how parents can help their children find books that are not "too hard" and not "too easy" but instead are "just right" for the child to be able to read to themselves.
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The Magic in Books - How to Read With Children
Language: English
Author: Weigel, Dan
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2013)
Description: This fact sheet provides information to parents or caregivers on how to read to children. It gives suggestions on choosing books, reading aloud, asking questions, and following up after the story.
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Book Lists from New York City Public Library Language: English
Publisher: The New York Public Library (2012)
Description: This website includes links to lists of books for reading and sharing with children recommended by the New York City Public Library. It includes Picture Books (2-6 ys), Folk & Fairy Tales, Poetry & Song, Early Chapter Books, Chapter Books, Graphic Novels, Pre-K Books, Kindergarten Book List, and Nonfiction.
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Children's Book Council Language: English
Publisher: Children's Book Council (2011)
Description: The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books, and is the official sponsor of Young People’s Poetry Week and Children’s Book Week each year. The Council’s Members include U.S. publishers and packagers of trade books for children and young adults.
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Children's Books 2007: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Language: English
Publisher: The New York Public Library (2007)
Description: This is a list of 100 books for reading and sharing with children recommended by the New York City Public Library. It includes Picture Books (2-6 ys), Folk & Fairy Tales, Poetry & Song, Stories for Children ages 6-8, Stories for Children 8-12, and Nonfiction.
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Reading Wizards 1
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the first in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. Tips for reading aloud and possible discussion questions are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards 2
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the second in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. Suggestions of non-fiction subjects to explore with your child are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards 3
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the third in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. Creative activites to do with your child are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards 4
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the fourth in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. More creative activites to do with your child are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards 5
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the fifth in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. Creative writing activites to do with your child are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards 6
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This brochure is the final publication in a six-part series for parents about reading with children. The series is based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling and offers activities and suggestions for parents. Information on how to create a home environment that encourages reading and other books to read are included in this publication. For an index of the entire series visit http://agexted.cas.psu.edu/fcs/dp/Wizard.html.
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Reading Wizards A (Early Childhood)
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: Reading Wizards: Parents & Children Reading Together, parts A through D, is a series of four bulletins on reading with younger children. These bulletins, based on the Dr. Seuss books, are designed for parents of children as young as two. The bulletins will include tips on how to make the most of reading time with your children, as well as activities for you and your child to do together.
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Reading Wizards B (Early Childhood)
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: Reading Wizards: Parents & Children Reading Together, parts A through D, is a series of four bulletins on reading with younger children. These bulletins, based on the Dr. Seuss books, are designed for parents of children as young as two. The bulletins will include tips on how to make the most of reading time with your children, as well as activities for you and your child to do together. Part B.
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Reading Wizards C (Early Childhood)
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: Reading Wizards: Parents & Children Reading Together, parts A through D, is a series of four bulletins on reading with younger children. These bulletins, based on the Dr. Seuss books, are designed for parents of children as young as two. The bulletins will include tips on how to make the most of reading time with your children, as well as activities for you and your child to do together. Part C.
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Reading Wizards D (Early Childhood)
Language: English
Author: Perkins, Daniel
Publisher: Penn State Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: Reading Wizards: Parents & Children Reading Together, parts A through D, is a series of four bulletins on reading with younger children. These bulletins, based on the Dr. Seuss books, are designed for parents of children as young as two. The bulletins will include tips on how to make the most of reading time with your children, as well as activities for you and your child to do together. Part D.
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The Wonder Wise PIcture Book Reviews
Language: English
Author: Smith, Charles
Publisher: Wonder Wise Parent - Kansas State University (2001)
Description: This Web site is part of the Wonder Wise programs and provides book reviews for 18 books. The books were chosen for their potential to appeal to both adults and children.
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