Websites for Children's Books

The Children's Literature Web Guide: This website provides a list of children's bestsellers, children book awards, as well as this year's best books--even though it does not seem to be too up-to-date. There are also several resource links for parents, teachers and children. Also included on the website are direct links to author pages, stories on the web and journal/book reviews.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html

KidsRead.com: This website provides children with information regarding the world of children's literature. It encompasses links to author pages, coming soon books, new in paperback and books into movies. There are several detailed reviews about various books as well as a list for "must reads."

http://www.kidsreads.com/

Kids@Random: This website is in direct correlation to Ranodm House Publishing Company. It provides kids, teens and adults various resources regarding literature. On the kids webpage, there are several lists of all time favorite characters that children can use to read and play games. There are also "mini-sites" which are links to stories of a specific character.

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/index.pperl

Scholastic Kids: This website is created and maintained by the Scholastic Publishing Company. There are links to games that children can play with the book character of their choice. There are also links for assistance with homework, book reviews and tools to improve children's writing.

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/