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Back To School Book List
Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.
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A Tribute to Barbara Cooney
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
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Children's Book Awards
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
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Kindergarten and First Grade Snow Unit Ideas
Each winter, many primary teachers teach about snow. These quick and easy lesson plan ideas will work well throughout December, January and February.
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Set in Maine: Works of Award-Winning Children's Authors
Many award-winning children's authors have chosen Maine as the settings for their books, perhaps because of the rugged coastline, the ocean mystique, or because of the no-nonsense characters who live here. For example, Robert McCloskey (2003) was born and grew up in Ohio and was educated in Boston at the Vesper George Art School.
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Children's Stories by James Thurber
Two children's books by James Thurber have his sophisticated kind of humor while giving the younger readers plenty to laugh at.
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Spotlight On: David Shannon (1999 Caldecott Honor Winner)
A look at 1999 Caldecott Honor winning author/illustrator David Shannon. Shannon's career, and working methods are presented, as is a booklist. The article includes background on the award-winning picture book "No, David!".
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Review - The Polar Express Book and Movie
A young boy leaves on a Christmas Eve adventure on the Polar Express, a train that carries a group of children to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
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Snowflake Reading
Do you find snow fascinating? These books show and tell all kinds of intriguing facts about snowflakes, as well as one about a man who dedicated his life to the study of ice crystals.
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Great Summer Research
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the current popular books in children's literature. American Library Association List included.
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The 1999 Newbery and Caldecott Winners
Newbery and Caldecott Award winners for 1999.
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1999 Children's Literature Award Winners
Newbery Award winners Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award
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A Site for Sore Eyes!
Every once in a while I run across a kid's literature site that deserves its own feature article. This is one of those times...
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Children's Literature Awards

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
This is a review of Paul O. Zelinsky's <i>Rapunzel</i>.
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The Winners Are
Major Literary Prizes for 1998
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The Winners Are
Literary Award Winners for 1998
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AudibleKids Enhanced Combines Pictures and Words
AudibleKids is making a series of picture books available as audiobooks. The images are synchronized to the text meaning that children can view the original images.
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Homebound: Grandfather's Journey
A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.
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Book Review: Storybook Art
Ideal for casual fun or school art lessons, this book provides instructions to imitate the styles of 100 well-known picture book illustrators.
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Books About Sibling Relationships
Sibling rivalry is one challenge parents face when they have more than one child. These books present solutions to diminish resentment between brothers and sisters.
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Children With Disabilities in Fiction
Discussion of available books for all ages about children living with disabilities, physical, emotional and learning. Article focuses on Picture Books about exceptional children. Part One in a series of four articles on award-winning children's literature for all ages on this subject.
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Children's Books on Bullying
Dealing with bullies is a common problem children face. These picture book titles present an opportunity for adults to discuss the issue with kids.
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Christmas-Themed Picture Books
Christmas is a time to slow down and spend special moments with your family. Sharing a story creates cherished memories and brings the magic of Christmas to life.
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Faith Ringgold and Barbara Cooney
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Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild Things Are
Spike Jonze, director of the film based on Maurice Sendak's popular children's story, delivers a melancholy tale of an insecure, young boy with a powerful imagination.
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Maurice Sendak's Other Caldecott Children's Book
Made into a movie in October 2009, "Where the Wild Things Are" is generally beloved. "Night Kitchen" has earned awards, but also challenges for its protrayal of nudity.
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Reading With Kids
How I share my love of reading with my kids, and how you can share it with yours.
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Snow Themed Books for Preschoolers
Early literacy skills are crucial to the preschool aged child. This winter, try reading a snow themed book in the early childhood classroom.
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The Caldecott Award
Short history of the Caldecott Award, the significance of the award, and the winners for the year 2000.
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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Learn more about Where the Wild Things Are, the most loved picture book in the world, and the inspiration for the movie of the same name.
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Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud Two of Raab Associates Great Writer's for Children
Children's writer's Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud are highlighted along with some of their recently published books.
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Ellen Jackson
children's writier, Ellen Jackson discusses her books, the writing craft and future projects with Sue Reichard.
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Where The Wild Things Are
Catherine Keener, and the voices of James Gandolfini, Paul Dano and Chris Cooper, star in Spike Jonze's film version of Where The Wild Things Are.
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