Books for Children and Parents/Teachers Here is a list of wonderful books to share with the children around you. Each story's colorful characters help children's comprehension of our big wide world and to understand that we are all more the same than we are different. For children 2-5 years of age By Munro Leaf; illustrated by Robert Lawson Viking Press, 1936. ISBN: 9780670674244 Frederick By Leo Lionni Random House, 1973. ISBN: 9780394826141 Dear Zoo By Rod Campbell Four Winds, 1982. ISBN: 978059007689 "More, More, More," Said the Baby By Vera B. Williams Greenwillow, 1990. ISBN: 9780688091736 Go, Dog, Go! By P.D. Eastman Random, 1961. ISBN: 9780394800202 Big Dog...Little Dog By P.D. Eastman Random, 2003. ISBN: 9780375822971 The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly BeansBy Johnny Valentine; illustrated by Lyntte Schmidt Alyson Books, 2004. ISBN: 9781555838478 First Grade Stinks! By Mary Ann Rodman Peachtree Pub Ltd. 2006, ISBN: 978-1561453771 A read-along book that presents a child's honest perspective on the confusing and difficult transition from kindergarten to first grade. A great resource for parents helping kids with this sometimes awkward process. | Books for Parents and Teachers These books offer advice and strategies to assist parents and teachers in becoming knowledgeable about the issues that can affect a child's learning and educational career. Play and Imagination in Children with Autism Wolfberg Teachers Press, 1999. ISBN: 08773814-X Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide Woodbine House, 1999. ISBN: 0933149166 That's Not Fair Red Leaf Press, 2000. ISBN: 1-884834744 That's Not Fair offers guidelines for building an anti-bias curriculum and includes real life examples. A to Zoo RRB, 2010. ISBN: 9781598844061 A to Zoo provides thorough subject access to children's picture books, covering more than 13,000 titles. Growing Artists, Teaching Art to Young Children Delmar Learning, 1997. ISBN: 1-40186561-5 The Mailbox is a regularly published magazine that features ideas, activities and resources for teachers of young children. |
Useful websites for parents and teachers http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/index.html Is a bilingual (English-Spanish) open-access electronic journal in the field of early care and education. Is full of links to local assistance for families in MA. http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/quickfind/ Is the Minuteman library database of resources in MA. Not a flashy website, but a great guide for 'grown-ups' in navigating the world of childrens books. http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/default.aspx Is an online resource for teachers and parents of young children, infants to 8 years old. |
