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)

Cold February weather and pancakes are a traditional pairing. Pancake Day began as a way to eat up the foods that were abstained from in Lent--traditionally meat, fat, eggs and dairy products. The best-known pancake event is The Pancake Day Race in Buckinghamshire, England, which has been run since 1445. This column describes pairs of books that…

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…

Discusses the need to incorporate the use of language in language-related activities rather than just skills such as reading, writing, and the mechanics of language. An annotated bibliography of 12 titles that incorporate language play is included. (LRW)

The third article in this series featuring the Living History Program (see December 2005 and January 2006) looks at the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American woman poet. Though little is known of her life as a slave in Boston, her published poetry is available today for people to read and enjoy. This study of Phillis…

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)

Winter, even if students don't see snowflakes, is a good time to examine the activities of animals, children, and nature. In this column, the author recommends pairs of fiction and nonfiction titles that can meet the needs of students from kindergarten to grade 5, as well as fulfill the requirements of the curriculum. Some winter activities are…

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 review of the literature on graphic organizers includes discussion of background readings, the research base, applications, books, journal articles, and ERIC documents. Resources on creating and managing the literate classroom and on language arts activities are also described. (MES)

Discusses government Web sites for children and young adults that use multimedia and interactive features in their design. Provides an annotated list of 50 selective government Web sites from various agencies and departments. (LRW)

Discusses ways to motivate children to become readers and writers, characteristics of good children's literature, using patterned books as models, and prewriting activities; provides an annotated bibliography of 26 patterned books to encourage the reading/writing connection. A subset of updated folk and fairy tales is included. (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…