EDUCATION 351: Children's Literature

Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books.

Highly useful for constructing thematic lesson plans, this database contains over 5,000 picture book titles geared to children from preschool to third grade

A reading list with a twist! Children themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorites. Since 1974, Children’s Choices have been a trusted source of book recommendations used by teachers, librarians, parents—and children themselves.

Books considered for this annual list are works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written for children, grades K-8.

The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children’s science trade books. They were chosen by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

A list with links to Children's and YA Literature listed by state.

The books in these annotated bibliographies have been chosen to help educators lead discussions on family diversity, gender and bullying with elementary age students.

A list of some of the best books for teens and young adults.

Free Kids Books is a growing library of unique children’s books and literary resources available for download in a user friendly pdf format.

A digital collection of children's books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world.

Over fifty digitized rare children's books from the nineteenth and very early twentieth centuries

MightyBook is the perfect place for children who enjoy books, music, art and games. You’ll find hundreds of original stories, songs, games and puzzles, plus scores of classic books, poems and songs. Everything is illustrated, animated and read out loud. Complete lesson plans and quizzes are included with many of the books and songs.

Contains books and picture books by Louisa May Alcott, Beatrix Potter, Randolph Caldecott, Edith Nesbit, and many, many others.

Books read by actors from the Screen Actor's Guild

Tales2Go is an award-winning kids' mobile audiobook service that streams thousands of name-brand titles from leading publishers and storytellers to mobile devices and desktops in the classroom and beyond.

Aim to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet.

TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine that motivates kids to read! Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics kids love to learn about -

Youngzine is a one-of-a-kind Web site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world -- in a simple, engaging and interactive manner. Thier goal is to help parents and educators create a vibrant community of globally aware young citizens in an increasingly connected world. Along with news stories written specifically with our young audience in mind, Youngzine strives to inform using fun trivia, compelling visuals and videos.

Published by the National Wildlife Federation.

Digital copies of children's books and periodicals published in the United States and Great Britain from the mid-1600s to present day.

This educational consultant's site provides a collection of book reviews, curriculum ideas, themes, and professional topics for teachers. R

Founded in 1993, this independent review-media site includes information about authors and illustrators, special monthly features, recommended book lists, and announcements of book events.

Podcast and video interviews with over 80 well-known authors and illustrators of children’s literature. Can be streamed from site or downloaded for free from Itunes.