The children's literature lover's book of lists / Joanna Sullivan ; Bernice Golden, editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sullivan, Joanna.

Contributor:

Golden, Bernice.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children's literature--Bibliography.

Children's literature.

Children--Books and reading--United States--Bibliography.

Children.

Children--Books and reading.

Children's literature--Computer network resources.

United States.

Best books--United States.

Best books.

Genre:

Bibliographies.

Physical Description:

xiv, 352 pages ; 28 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2004]

Summary:

A handy resource that lists recommended books and media, related activities, and more for children ages 3 - 12

This book is a unique compendium of lists of quality children's books, related activities, software programs, and videos for teachers, librarians, and parents of children ages 3 - 12. An indispensable resource and idea generator, this book provides over 200 lists of books, software programs, Web sites, and videos - organized by theme, genre, topic, and grade level from preschool through grade six. Included are ABC books, concept books, multicultural books, read-alouds, folklore, science, and social studies books that relate to state standards, chapter books, fiction and nonfiction, and award winners. A timeline outlining the history of children's literature is also included.

Joanna Sullivan (Carbondale, IL) is Director of the Family Migrant Literacy Program

at Southern Illinois University.

Contents:

Historical Outline of Children's Literature ix

Section 1 Books for Pre-K Through Grade 1 1

Favorite Books

1.1 Classics and All-Time Favorites 1

1.2 Read-Aloud Favorites 2

1.3 Favorite Author Series 4

1.4 Favorite Publisher Series 8

Books for Emergent Readers

1.5 Alphabet Books 11

1.6 Board Books 15

1.7 Concept Books 17

1.8 Flap Books 19

1.9 Pop-up Books 20

1.10 Predictable Books 21

1.11 Sound Awareness Books 25

1.12 Wordless Picture Books 36

Story and Picture Books

1.13 Picture Books 37

1.14 Animal Stories 40

1.15 Folktale and Fairy-Tale Read-Alouds 41

Books in the Content Areas

1.16 Books to Teach Math 44

1.17 Books to Teach Science 46

1.18 Books to Teach Social Studies 55

1.19 Multicultural Books 62

1.20 Books About Feelings and Conflicts 66

1.21 Books About Holidays and Traditions 67

1.22 Books About Music, Dance, and Art 69

1.23 Sports Books 71

Poetry and Language Books

1.24 Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes 72

1.25 Rhyming Books 73

1.26 Poetry 74

1.27 Jokes, Riddles, and Trick Books 76

Section 2 Books for Grades 2 and 3 77

2.1 Classics and All-Time Favorites 77

2.2 Favorite Chapter Books 78

2.3 Favorite Author Series 83

2.4 Favorite Publisher Series 86

Books for Beginning Readers

2.5 Realistic Fiction 88

2.6 Animal Stories 90

2.7 Folktale and Fairy-Tale Read-Alouds 91

2.8 Cinderella Variants from Around the World 95

2.9 Fractured Fairy Tales 96

2.10 Books to Teach Math 97

2.11 Books to Teach Science 98

2.12 Books to Teach Social Studies 111

2.13 Multicultural Books 124

2.14 Biographies 127

2.15 Books About Feelings and Conflicts 131

2.16 Books About Holidays and Traditions 134

2.17 Books About Music, Art, and Dance 137

2.18 Sports Books 139

Poetry and Reference Books

2.19 Poetry 141

2.20 Reference and Map Books 144

Section 3 Books for Grades 4 Through 6 145

3.1 Classics 145

3.2 Recent Favorites 146

3.3 Picture Books for Older Readers 147

3.4 Favorite Author Series 151

3.5 Favorite Publisher Series 154

Books for Fluent Readers

3.6 Realistic Fiction 156

3.7 Science Fiction and Fantasy 158

3.8 Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths 161

3.9 Friends and Family 165

3.10 Humorous Books 167

3.11 Ghost Stories and Mystery Stories 169

3.12 Books to Teach Math 171

3.13 Books to Teach Science 173

3.14 Books to Teach Social Studies 182

3.15 The Best in Historical Fiction 190

3.16 Multicultural Books 192

3.17 Biographies 197

3.18 Books About Feelings and Conflicts 199

3.19 Books About Holidays and Traditions 201

3.20 Books About Music, Dance, and Art 202

3.21 Sports Books 204

Poetry, Language, and Reference Books

3.22 Poetry 206

3.23 Fun With Language: Idioms, Homonyms, Palindromes, Oxymorons, and Riddles 209

3.24 Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Atlases, and Computer Books 210

Section 4 Children's Book Awards and Recommended Literature 213

Chldren's Book Awards

4.1 Caldecott Award Winners and Honor Books (Illustrator) 213

4.2 Newbery Medal Winners and Honor Books (Author) 227

4.3 Caldecott and Newbery Winners 242

4.4 Boston Globe Horn Book Award Winners and Honor Books 246

4.5 Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children 255

4.6 Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Books (African American) 265

4.7 Christopher Awards 275

4.8 The Pura Belpre Award (Hispanic) 277

4.9 The Regina Medal (Catholic) 279

4.10 The Sydney Taylor Book Awards (Jewish) 280

4.11 Other Children's Book Awards 283

Recommended Literature

4.12 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 285

4.13 Books to Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month 294

4.14 Selected Children's Books About Native Americans in the 20th Century 302

4.15 The New York Public Library's List of 100 Favorite Children's Books 308

4.16 The New York Public Library's 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know 316

4.17 American Library Association Notable Books for Children 319

4.18 International Reading Association Teachers' Choices 327

4.19 25 Years of International Reading Association Children's Choices 330

4.20 Humorous Books for All Ages, Grades K-6 331

4.21 Old and New Favorite Books to Read Aloud, K-6 333

Section 5 Children's Literature Web Sites and Teacher Resources 337

5.3 Magazines for Children 347.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0787965952

OCLC:

53375113