children's literature

Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

Contains Harry the Dirty Dog, No Roses for Harry, and Harry by the Sea.

Presents a selection of booktalks, or short book promotions, that may be used to get students in grades six through eight interested in science; grouped by topic, with suggested booklists and sample activities.

A selection of fictional and non-fiction stories, folktales, poems, and prayers that emphasize the importance of family and home.

A reference guide to children's books appropriate for children through age eight, organized alphabetically within each age group, with information on the author, publisher, publishing date, and price, and comments by author Bob Keeshan, otherwise known as Captain Kangaroo.

Features a group of multi-ethnic middle-school children discussing Katherine Paterson's award-winning book, Bridge to Terabithia; friendship, the grieving process and their own "Terabithias", through the book's characters and themes. Includes a talk with Paterson and a trip to a local library.