Children's Literature
Alphabetized by author's last name

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Verna Aardema
Lesson plans for Borreguita and the Coyote, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People' Ears, more.

Alex, Who Won His War by Chester Aaron
During-reading and post-reading activities.

Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By
This site offers a variety of multicultural stories and support materials for young children, all free of charge. The stories emphasize character education.

In the Palm of My Heart by David Adedjouma
Prereading ideas, vocabulary, discussion questions, reader response questions, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, and more. This 7-page document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

Araminta's Paint Box by Karen Ackerman
Summary, discussion points, activities, and related titles.

The Leaves in October by Karen Ackerman
Students learn about income, spending, saving, and interest. Includes graphic organizer, part of the Smart Pockets project.

The Babe and I by David A. Adler
Questions to help students understand the economic concept of saving.

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
Four activities to develop literacy skills.

The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
This reader's guide includes pronunciation guides, discussion questions, and post-reading activities for The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, and The High King. The 12-page document includes a brief author interview and portrait. Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application required for access.

Amelia's Road by Linda Jacobs Altman
Summary and background, prereading questions, vocabulary, ESL strategies, writing, interdisciplinary connections, and related titles. Access to this 7-page teacher's guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.

The Legend of Freedom Hill by Linda Jacobs Altman
Summary and background, prereading and comprehension questions, vocabulary, suggestions for use in literature circles, reader responde and writing topics, ESL and interdisciplinary strategies. Access to this 8-page teacher guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.

Aliki
Lesson plans and activities for Digging Up Dinosaurs and other books by Aliki.

Harry Allard
Lesson ideas for Miss Nelson is Missing.

Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen
Listen and watch an adaptation of this story. It lasts just over 16 minutes.

A Video Interview with George Ancona
Short video interviews with this writer and photographer.

Hans Christian Andersen
Links to the stories.

Going Through the Gate by Janet Anderson
Summary, discussion points, related titles.

The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel
Background, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and reader response, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, related titles. This 7-page teacher's guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

Steal Away Home by Jennifer Armstrong
Summary, themes, extension activities, and sources of related information.

William Armstrong
Lesson plans and activities to support teaching Sounder.

Caroline Arnold
The author's official site. Follow the link to find ideas for children's projects.

Aani and the Tree Huggers by Jeannine Atkins
This 7-page teacher's guide includes background information, prereading, vocabulary, discussion questions, writing ideas, and strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections. Access requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.

Mr. Popper's Penquins by Richard and Florence Atwater
A variety of activities to support the novel.

Macaroni Boy by Katherine Ayres
Suggestions for themes, vocabulary, crosscurricular activities, and related resources. This 4-page Teacher's Guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for access.