Children's Books
Grab these books as part of your child's library. Or, visit your local library and take out a copy for them to enjoy. Re-reading your favorite children's books also has a surprise... you end up seeing them from a perspective you never had when you were younger. Enjoy!
The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could
Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 01/07/2010)
When you're on track, never give up!
"I think I can! I know I can!"
Even to this day, I still recall this line to push me through hard times. This was probably my first exposure to using positive messages to push through challenges.
Classic verion of The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could Online
- The Little Engine That Could Tour
- Wow! A real life version The Little Engine. Know you can ride aboard this train!
- The Little Engine on Wikipedia
- A quick overview of The Little Engine.
- 30-minute lesson plan
- A pre-school lesson plan that covers train concepts.
- Lesson plan ideas
- Scholastic's idea for lesson plans on The Little Engine.
- 45-minute lesson plan
- Teachers.net plan for primary or pre-school.
- Little Engine That Could activities
- Printable activities around The Little Engine.
- 5-day lesson plan
- Mother Hubbard 5-day lesson plan on The Little Engine.
Jumanji!
Jumanji
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 01/07/2010)
Jumanji is a book that encourages creativity. It's also a book that allows for lots of interaction during reading.
Jumanji Links
- Watch Jumanji now for free
- Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens up to a magical jungle world. They'll need to finish the game to free a man who's been trapped inside for 26 years.... watch it now on Hulu (only if you're browsing in the United States).
- Google Preview of Jumanji
- Preview the book right now on Google Book Search.
- Jumanji on Wikipedia
- Overview of the book and information around it.
- Jumanji Lesson Plans
- Many ideas on incorporating Jumanji into English lessons.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree 40th Anniversary Edition Book with CD
Amazon Price: $12.91 (as of 01/07/2010)
This is book that teaches kids to think of others before themselves. The one principle that would solve 99% of the world's problems.
The Giving Tree Links
- The Giving Tree on Squidoo
- A Squidoo lens dedicated to The Giving Tree
- Lesson Plans on The Giving Tree
- Many different lesson plans.
Corduroy
Corduroy (40th Anniversary Edition)
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 01/07/2010)
This little brown bear makes you melt. The book makes takes you through overcoming loss, feeling alone, and finding the courage to go on.
A reading of Corduroy
Corduroy Links
- Corduroy Lesson Plans
- Don Freeman Web English lesson plans on Corduroy.
- Corduroy Lesson Plan
- Another lesson plan for Corduroy.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Potter)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
This is an adventure book! It's a great way to transition from simple stories into fantasy and adventure.
Animated Version of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit Online
- The Official Website of Peter Rabbit
- Products and gift ideas around Peter Rabbit.
- Peter The Rabbit on Wikipedia
- A good place to start on Peter Rabbit.
- K-1 Lesson Plan
- PDF of lesson plan on The Tale of Peter Rabbi
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