Children's Books Online
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International Children's Digital LibrarySearchable/browseable database of 1,562 childrens books from around the world. Includes books in 37 different languages. All can be read online.
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Children's Books Online: The Rosetta ProjectIllustrated antique books online.
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The Real Mother GooseNursery rhymes and images from a 1916 edition.
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National Geographic: Grimms' Fairy TalesA selection of Grimms' fairy tales online.
iPad Apps
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ICDL for iPadAlso available for iPhone.
Guides and Recommendations
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature SiteDesigned with the teacher in mind, covers childrens literature as an educational tool.
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Children's Literature Web GuideProvides information on all aspects of childrens literature.
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Children's Picture Book Database at Miami UniversityProvides information on 4000 childrens picture books and suggestions for thematic lesson plans based on them.
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NEA - Resources and MaterialsBooklists and other resources related to the Read Across America campaign.
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International Reading Association - Children's ChoicesBook recommendations by children.
Organizations/Associations
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Association for Library Services to Childrena division of the American Library Association, annually awards the Caldecott Medal to the best artist of an American picture book and the Newberry Medal to the author of the most distinguished work of American childrens literature.
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Children's Book CouncilTrade association with a variety of information about the childrens book industry, individual publishers, and literacy issues.
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International Board on Books for Young PeopleThis organization is devoted to bringing books and children together. IBBY helps support and train people around the world who work with children and encourages research in the field of children's literature.
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International Reading AssociationNonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.
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Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsProfessional association for writers and illustrators of childrens books.
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Young Adult Library Services AssociationDivision of the American Library Association focusing on services and resources for young adults.
Subject Guide
Sojourna Cunningham
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