Children's Literature
Alphabetized by Author's Last Name

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The Wacky Witch War by Ellen Jackson
Students work with parts of a story. Includes comprehension questions.

The Mud Family by Betsy James
This teacher guide includes a pre-reading question, comprehension and discussion questions, and ideas for cross-curricular post-reading projects.

My Chair by Betsy James
This teacher guide includes a pre-reading question, discussion questions, and ideas for cross-curricular post-reading projects.

Dear Mr. Blueberry by Simon James
Summary and 7 activities, including vocabulary and writing.

Simon James
Ideas for an author study.

The Great Whale of Kansas by Richard Jennings
Booktalk.

Orwell's Luck by Richard Jennings
Booktalk.

Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang
Summary, 10 discussion questions, and activities.

Angela Johnson
Lesson plans for A Sweet Smell of Roses and other books.

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
This unit for emerging readers uses the book as a jumping off point for an exploration of neighborhoods, principles of color, and map reading.

Any Small Goodness by Tony Johnston
Synopsis, discussion questions, and ideas for follow-up activities.

Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonelle
Six discussion questions. This 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

A video interview with William Joyce
Short video interviews, biography, bibliography, and a transcript.

Norton Juster
Lesson plans and teaching resources for The Phantom Tollbooth.