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PARENT RESOURCESBelow are resources to aid parents in choosing a "just right" book for their child. Several of these come from the Title I workshop offered in March 2013. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Evans, the reading tutors, or your child's teacher for more suggestions.
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American Library Association Caldecott Winners: http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/6/all_yearsThe Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children." These titles are typically found in the picture book section, although several may be located on nonfiction, poetry, fairy tales, and even chapter book shelves.
American Library Association Newbery Winners: http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/15/all_years
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to "the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Usually these titles are found in in the chapter book section but several may be found in the nonfiction section and (occasionally) among picture books. Many "classics" have been recipients of the Newbery Medal or Newbery Honor. Note, however, that the award may be given to books intended for children as old as fourteen, and some titles may not be appropriate for younger readers. Check with your child's teacher or librarian if you have questions.
Nancy Giansante's Leveled Book Lists: http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante
An extensive resource of children's titles organized by grade level and by reading levels. Ms. Giansante is a first grade teacher at the McCarthy-Towne School in Acton, MA.
Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/
An education initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and funded by a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Reading Rockets offers strategies for helping struggling readers, as well as extensive lists of books, articles, videos of interviews with children's authors, and fun activities.
Websites for experts in children's literature:
Also, check out the "Parents and Caregivers" page at the Hingham Public Library website.
American Library Association Newbery Winners: http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/15/all_years
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to "the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Usually these titles are found in in the chapter book section but several may be found in the nonfiction section and (occasionally) among picture books. Many "classics" have been recipients of the Newbery Medal or Newbery Honor. Note, however, that the award may be given to books intended for children as old as fourteen, and some titles may not be appropriate for younger readers. Check with your child's teacher or librarian if you have questions.
Nancy Giansante's Leveled Book Lists: http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante
An extensive resource of children's titles organized by grade level and by reading levels. Ms. Giansante is a first grade teacher at the McCarthy-Towne School in Acton, MA.
Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/
An education initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and funded by a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Reading Rockets offers strategies for helping struggling readers, as well as extensive lists of books, articles, videos of interviews with children's authors, and fun activities.
Websites for experts in children's literature:
- Judy Freeman: http://www.readkiddoread.com
- Anita Silvey: http://childrensbookalmanac.com
- Jim Trelease: http://www.trelease-on-reading.com
Also, check out the "Parents and Caregivers" page at the Hingham Public Library website.
