The Official Robert Munsch
Website
This web site is my favorite site about Robert Munsch. It includes a biography, photos, kid’s art, a book list and much more. However the best part of this web site is the story time section where your children can listen to Robert Munsch read several of his stories. Recent visit May 22
Shel Silverstein
ShelSilverstein.com - the Official Site for Kids -
This
web site is great for students. It
includes a biography for the teacher to share with the students. There is a nice section “just for kids”. Children can print coloring pages, bookmarks,
poetry puzzles; send e-cards and more.
There is also a section where some of his poems are animated. The children can read and watch the
poem. This is a kid friendly site and
there are even some ideas for parents and teachers. Recent visit
http://shelsilverstein.com/indexSite.html
Theodor Seuss Geisel “Dr. Seuss”
Welcome To Seussville!
This web site includes a biography of
Dr. Seuss, along with many activities for students to do on or off the
computer. There are a variety of click
and play games or click and print games.
There is a story writer section where students can write their own
story. Once the short story is written
you click on play and the story is read aloud and animated. Recent visit
Norman Bridwell
Clifford Parents
& Teachers: Norman Bridwell's Biography
This web site includes a biography and many games for children to play. There are click and play, click and print
games. Kids have the option to write a
story, read a story or have a story read to them. Recent visit
http://www.scholastic.com/clifford/parentsteachers/parents/books/bridwellbio.htm
Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar — Biography
This web site includes his biography, list of his books along with
annotations. There is a FAQ section
where he answers questions from teachers and children. Also in this section he lists the steps to
his writing process. There is a direct
link to Scholastic and you can read the transcripts to a recent online chat
discussion between Sachar and children. Recent visit May 22.
http://www.louissachar.com/Bio.htm
Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket
This web site contains a biography of Lemony Snicket the writer, and one for
the illustrator, Brett Helquist. It
includes a list of all his books, along with excerpts. Students email Lemony Snicket and he will
email back. Recent visit
http://www.lemonysnicket.com/index.cfm
JK Rowling
JKRowling Official Site -
Harry Potter and more
This website is very well done. It’s the
eye candy of web sites. This includes a
biography, scrapbook, photos, and press release information. There is also the inside scoop on the making
of the Harry Potter movies. Recent visit May 2005
Matt Christopher
Matt Christopher -
Official Website
The official website of the number one sports writer for kids. This web site includes a biography, list of
books, updates. There are some games,
word scramble, sport’s trivia game, and bookmarks. Recent visit
http://www.mattchristopher.com/content/author.asp
Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz
Meet Jonathan London
This web site includes a biography on writer, Jonathan London and illustrator,
Frank Remkiewicz. It also lists the books they have written and there are a few
click and print activities for children.
Last visited May 22.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/london.html
Judy Blume
This
web site includes a biography and photographs.
There is also a Kid’s Page. This
page list books along with a kid friendly background about the books. There is also the option to listen to a one
hour Judy Blume interview. Recent visit
Brian Jacques
Redwall Abbey: The Official Redwall Web
Site
This
site includes a detailed biography and pictures. The site also includes a television
interview, student games, Reader’s Club for students to join. Also, information about the illustrators of
Redwall and much more. Recent visit
Mary Pope Osborne
Magic Tree House |
About the Author
This site is maintained by Random House.
There is brief biography along with pictures; there is information about
her books and the soon to be released books.
There is section of click and play and click and print games. There is another section for students to
practice their writing skills. It is
broken into steps, the first step being characters, then setting, details, and
plot. Recent visit
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/
Avi
Avi
This web site includes a biography and photos.
There is a complete list of his books along with annotations. There are
no games only information. There is an
option for teachers to send away for a cassette tape of Avi reading two of his
newest books. Recent visit
Beverly Cleary
This
web site contains a biography and photos.
There is a real nice section that contains a biography of each of the
main characters. There are click to play
and click to print games There is a complete book list along with annotations,
including the option t read one chapter before you buy. Recent visit
http://www.beverlycleary.com/index.html
Roald Dahl
Welcome to the Official Roald Dahl Website
Interesting
web site and loaded with information. It
includes a biography and photo gallery.
There is a homework help page if you need with Raold Dahl assignments. There are games to play but you have to
complete a free membership form. Recent visit
Katherine Lasky
This web site includes a detailed
biography and photos. A complete books
list along with annotations, list of book awards and current events. Not a very interesting site but it does have
information about the author. Recent
visit May 24, 2005.
http://www.kathrynlasky.com/newfilm/homelsk.htm
Laura Numeroff
Laura Numeroff - Her very own website!
A very kid friendly web site. There is biography information, several funny
pictures, and kid’s click and print activities.
The kid’s click and play games load up from Random House and this takes
time. Also you can read about her
typical day and her favorite things. Recent visit May 24, 2005.
Dav Pilkey
I think this site will be a favorite
for the children. The web site is in
comic book style. There is a biography, photos, complete list of books. You can read an interview with Dav. There are some clicks and play games, like
Booger Buster 2000 and Suter the Bionic Hamster to click and play. There are click and print games, music to
download and a jokes and riddle section.
Recent visit
http://www.pilkey.com/index.php
Chris Van Allsburg
Chris
Van Allsburg | The Official Chris Van Allsburg
Website
Nice web site for children. There is a biography along with photos. A nice section of interactive
activities. There are click and play games,
like trivia quiz, coloring pages. Then there
are video clips of Chris being interviewed also there is option to write a
story online and submit to his web site. Recent visit may 24, 2005.
http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/home.html
Dewey Decimal System
This site includes a very detailed
explanation of the Dewey Decimal System, plus a short biography of Melvin
Dewey. The site was created by a group
of fifth graders along with their teachers.
It is very kid friendly and easy for fifth grade students to read. Recent visit May 24, 2005.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5002/
