Children's Links

 


Author/Illustrator Home Pages

Lemony Snicket - The official website for Lemony Snicket starts out with a letter to the readers, "If I were you, I would immediately turn your computer off rather than view any of the dreadful images, read any of the wretched inforamtion, play any of the unnerving games or examine the unpleasant books presented within this website." How can you resist! But let the reader be warned!

Dora the Explorer - The website from nickjr.com has fun activities, printables, games, stories, live programs and more!

wormThe American Girl Homepage - The official homepage for the popular American Girl series. Features background information about each of the six characters, games, web paper dolls, crossword puzzles, and a link to the magazine.

wormThe Animorphs Page - The homepage for the popular series by K.A. Applegate.

wormThe Arthur Home Page - Based on books by Marc Brown.

wormAvi's Home Page - Avi answers questions and talks about his books.

wormThe Ann Martin Page - Meet the babysitters, get your fortune told, and learn about the Fan Club.

wormThe Official Berenstain Bears Website - As soon as you enter, you'll feel like a bear! Lots of fun activities.

wormJan Brett's Home Page - You'll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator's page.

wormMike Mulligan - Come celebrate the 60th anniversary of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton.

wormOfficial Eric Carle Web Site - For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books.

wormDinotopia: The Official Web Site - Dinotopia fans and others fascinated with dinosaurs will enjoy this site featuring news, art, puzzles, trivia, and message boards.

wormVirginia Hamilton's Home Page - An award-winning author's books, family, frog collection, and more!

wormThe Harry Potter Series - Play games, meet author J.K. Rowling, and talk about the books.

wormOfficial Brian Jacques Home Page - If you're a fan of the Redwall books, here's the site for you!

wormChristopher Robin's: Winnie-the-Pooh Character Guide and FAQ - A site that explores the different characterizations and depictions of the Winnie the Pooh characters.

wormThe Official Robert Munsch Web Site - Just for fans of Robert Munsch.

wormDave Pilkey's "Web Site O' Fun" - Warning: May be too silly for grown-ups, small animals, and some houseplants.

wormPatricia Polacco's Website - Enter the world of this famous children's book author and illustrator.

wormThe Peter Rabbit Homepage - A gentle place for fans of Beatrix Potter's books.

wormSeussville - Dr. Seuss's playground in cyberspace.

wormThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz Web Site - Everything for fans of the Wizard of Oz books. Oz links, message boards, news, events, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

wormThe Audrey Wood Clubhouse - Games, fan bag, and lots of other interesting places to explore by clicking on the picture.

wormBookPals - Storyline Online - Sponsored by Verizon, BookPALS is a unique all-volunteer literarcy program. Professional actors visit public elementary schools in local neighborhoods to read aloud to children every week. The world of literacy and literature is then opened to these children by the very people who can make books come alive through their talent and training.


Homework Help

wormHomework Center - Whether you're researching a term paper or just need help with a tough topic, look here for TONS OF LINKS to reliable information on the Net. From the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon.

wormFact Monster - Millions of facts and access to the entire Information Please almanacs on general knowledge, sports and entertainment. Includes Homework Center and Homework Helper.

wormInternet Public Library KidSpace - All kinds of links for children, parents and teachers, from book reviews and storytimes to Dr. Internet's Science Projects.


Odds 'n Enders

wormThe BookHive - Your guide to children's literature and books.

wormAmericanGirl - Check out the latest news for AmericanGirl!

wormChateau Meddybemps - Uncommon amusements for grown-ups and children.

wormSports Illustrated Kids - Stay up to date on the latest news in sports.

wormTime for Kids - World News for Kids

wormKidsClick! - Web guide and search tools for kids by librarians.

wormThe Multnomah County Public Library Kids Page - Lots of fun and games.

wormOh! Kids - Loads of fun for WebTots (ages 3-5), WebKids (ages 10-13) and WebTeens (ages 14-17). Maintained by OPLIN, the Ohio Public Library Information Network.

wormYahooligans - A Web guide for kids. Tons of fun with links to games, movies, science, hobbies, sports, pets, homework help, and much more.

wormThe Yuckiest Site on the Internet - Links you to Worm World, Bug World, and Your Gross & Cool Body.


What Should I Read Next?

worm101 Out-Of-This-World Books For Kids Ages 8-13

wormCollege Bound Reading List

wormChildren's Literature Web Guide - An exclusive resource for children's books, including recommended titles for children and young adults, awards, lists of movies and television shows based on children's books, and much, much more.

wormIndex to Internet Sites: Children's and Young Adults' Authors and Illustrators - Home pages and curriculum-related sites for teachers, school librarians, parents, and students.

wormReading Rainbow - Links for kids, parents and teachers.


Search Engines for Kids

wormSearch Engines for Kids - Can't find what you need? Chick here for links to search engines and directories that will lead you to thousands more pages on the World Wide Web.

 

   
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