NEWTON PARRISH LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Patti Moore, Library Media Specialist

Phone 270.686.1149

ACCELERATED READER HOME CONNECT - http://bit.ly/arbooks

ACCELERATED READER BOOK FINDER - www.arbookfind.com

FIND A BOOK KENTUCKY - This Lexile website will help you find books based on your interests AND your reading level

DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY http://www.dcplibrary.org/

BOOK AND WEBSITE AWARDS AND LISTS

Caldecott Medal - awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Newbery Medal - awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Coretta Scott King Book Award - is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution. The books promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award -  is given annually to recognize authors and illustrators of beginning reader books who demonstrate great creativity and imagination in their literary and artistic achievements to engage children in reading.

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/index.cfm  (Award lists)

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/childrensnotable/index.cfm (Includes books, recordings, videos, and software)

http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm (websites)

INTERACTIVE STORIES AND GAMES

http://www.bookadventure.com/ (Book Adventure - book lists, games, fun things to explore, and you can test on books you've read to earn prizes)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/tweenies/storytime/stories/

http://www.kizclub.com/Sbody.html

http://www.storylineonline.net/  (Screen Actors Guild members read children’s books aloud)

http://pbskids.org/  (From PBS, activities featuring favorite characters such as Clifford, Arthur, Maya and Miguel)

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math_and_sports/  (CyberChase sports and math site; cool activities)

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/

http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games  (Magic School Bus games)

http://www.meddybemps.com/

 http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/games/snowman_v4.html  (Build a snowman)

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

http://www.seussville.com/  (Dr. Seuss site)

http://www.pigeonpresents.com/fun.aspx  (fun with author Mo Willems/ characters: Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and more)

http://www.RobertSabuda.com (pop up book maestro Robert Sabuda's website, including how to make your own pop ups)

http://www.lemonysnicket.com/  (Who else?  Lemony Snicket!)

http://www.percyjacksonbooks.com/  (Percy Jackson and the Olympians website)

http://www.roalddahl.com/  (Author Roald Dahl; follow James's Giant Peach around the world!)

PARENT INFORMATION ON READING WITH YOUR CHILD

http://www.readkiddoread.com/home  Author James Patterson has created this website to help parents and teachers find GREAT books for their kids!

http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/default.html  Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, aims to "help children make books into friends, not enemies" 

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/a-z/readingtoyourchild.php

http://www.nea.org/grants/13026.htm

http://www.meddybemps.com/parentsguide.html

http://www.readingrockets.org/  ("a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help")

MEDIA GUIDE FOR AND BY PARENTS

RESEARCH AND HOMEWORK

http://www.kyvl.org  (Kentucky Virtual Library; you'll need a username and password to use this excellent resource provided for Kentucky residents only; call the school library media center at 686-1149 for more information)

http://www.wordcentral.com/home.html  Merriam-Webster dictionary FOR KIDS; includes dictionary, thesaurus, rhyming dictionary, games, and audio pronunciations of words

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary  Merriam-Webster dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish-English, and medical dictionaries

http://www.spellingcity.com/  Enter your spelling words, then practice spelling, play games with them, and practice test.  You will love this website!

50 States of the U.S.

http://www.exploringnature.org/  Natural science including plants, animals, earth, human body - some features (like games) are only available with a paid membership, but the free information and graphics are excellent.

http://www.peaksmart.com/ps/  MATH - "Students work their way through a customized curriculum path by completing online adaptive quizzes."

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