Describes the career of Barry Moser, focusing on his work with children's books. Includes an annotated bibliography of 44 books illustrated by Moser; one written and illustrated by him; four that he retold and illustrated; and a list of sources for biographical information about Moser. (LRW)

Discusses the award-winning book "Bud, Not Buddy" written by Christopher Paul Curtis. Lists different versions of the book; suggests learning activities; lists sources for biographical information and interviews with Curtis, teacher guides, professional articles, and other Depression era novels; and provides a citation for the author's…

Discusses the life and works of Beatrix Potter. Suggests ideas for related extension activities and provides an annotated bibliography, including books in the Peter Rabbit series; selected publications based on the Peter Rabbit series; Web resources; books about Beatrix Potter; and additional print resources. (LRW)

Relates an interview with Will Hillenbrand, a children's book illustrator, and provides an annotated list of books he has illustrated, written, and contributed to. Discusses his mentors, favorite childhood books, differences in style, getting ideas, and how being a father has influenced his work; and includes extension ideas for learning…

Presents an annotated bibliography of Web sites, periodicals, and books dealing with money for teachers and students. Features learning about money, using money wisely, the Stock Market, collecting money, calculators, currency converters, shopping online, and shopping for free. Includes a simple budget-planning sheet. (PEN)

Presents a profile of Myra Cohn Livingston who was best known as a children's poet and anthologist and also known for her teaching and mentoring of students and fellow writers through classes, lectures, and professional writings. Provides suggestions for extension ideas honoring the life and work of Livingston. Includes an annotated bibliography…

Discusses the life of Ezra Jack Keats in relation to his children's books, both as illustrator and author. Presents extension ideas for activities and includes an annotated bibliography of his works, including videos based on Keats's work, biographies, biographical information, and Web resources. (LRW)

This annotated list of electronic resources suggests materials for selecting and using children's literature. Highlights include children's classics, beginning reader lists, lists by genre and/or grade level, multicultural booklists, annual lists of noted children's literature, children's book awards, extending children's literature, book…

Since 1977, the National Council of the Teachers of English (NCTE) has awarded 10 poets with NCTE's Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. A list of the winners in order by date is provided, along with a selected list of their works. Ideas for poetry extension projects follow the annotated bibliography. (Author/AEF)

Describes the life of Steven Kellogg, a children's book illustrator and writer. Includes extension ideas for school library media center activities related to his works and presents a selected annotated bibliography in chronological order, videos, and biographical information. (LRW)

Discussion of the use of poetry in the classroom highlights 15 poetry books and suggests numerous activities appropriate for grades 2 through 5 in the subject areas of African Americans, birds, color, discoveries, families, food/eating, haiku, multiculturalism, Native Americans, nature, New England, Paul Revere/biographies, seasons, trains, and…

Provides background information on award-winning illustrator of children's books, Jerry Pinkney, recipient of three Caldecott Honor Medals and lists sources of biographical information. Suggests learning activities and includes an annotated bibliography of selected books illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (AEF)

Presents a biography of children's book author Laura Ingalls Wilder; suggests appropriate activities related to her and the historical period of her books; and includes an annotated bibliography of her books, biographies, information material, activity books, media adaptations, Web sites, biographical information, and literary criticism and adult…

Presents a brief biography of Peter Sis, an author and illustrator of children's books. Includes awards he has won; extension activities; and annotated bibliographies of books written and illustrated by Sis, selected books illustrated by Sis, audiobooks, videorecordings, sources for biographical information, and information on the Web. (LRW)

Describes activities that can be used in library media centers or elementary school classrooms that relate to family ties and traditions. An annotated list of 34 sources of information suitable for kindergarten through third grade is included. (LRW)