Internet Resources - Children's Literature

Databases

• BookFlix
  Outside the Library: BookFlix Access from Home
  Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource for children in grades PreK-3. It pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks (some in Spanish). It includes read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated and also hear definitions of key words. Specifically created to support non-, beginning and reluctant readers.
  Browse related subjects: Audio Books, Authors, Children's Literature, Education, Games, Spanish Language
• Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
  Use this database to find a good book to read and to find lists of award winning titles. See also the Children's Literature homepage for monthly features and author/illustrator interviews.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature
• Novelist K-8
  Assists readers of children's literature in finding new authors and titles. Find the order of titles written in a series.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature
• Tumblebook Library
  TumbleBook Library is an online collection of TumbleBooks--animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. También disponible en Español.
  Browse related subjects: Audio Books, Children's Literature

Recommended Websites

• What's Next Database
  Kent District Library maintains this excellent database that helps search series fiction. It is searchable by book title, series title or author title.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature, Literature