Favourite Authors

Shel SilversteinOne of favourite contemporary children's literature authors would have to be Shel Silverstein His amazing creativity and self drawn pictures bring such life and vitality to his books. after discovering his talent I am intersted in getting to know more about Shel and his oftenquirky sense of humour.Below are a series of drawings...

The Brighton Fringe Festival

The Brighton Fringe Fesitval is a great resource for young emerging writers, artists, illustrators, producers and audiences alike. For direct information related to literature present at the fesitval follow the link for a listing of books and authors. If you are after more information about the events that the festival holds then just follow the link. It can be really helpful to check out...

Audio Readings

These are a collection of readings from children's books I have been able to access. They are my interpreation of the books and in no way represent the authors, I thought it would be a great way to attract students and teachers to the wonders of children's literature and open up the possibilities of what could be achieved.**NOTE: Please allow...

Recommended Reading

Soon to updated with a list of recommendations from various sources....

Children's Activities

Literature is such a useful resource in the classroom therefore including activities is an essential ingredient especially in regard to Children's Literatu...

Poetry - Children's Poetry

A list of useful activities to use with poetry for children. Being creative and innovative in the use of poetry in the classroom can introduce the student to a different perspective. One has to be willing and motivated to use poetry in the classroom as it is much the teacher's responsibility as well as the students. This section lends...

Story Books

Arnold, Tedd. More Parts America, Penguin Group, a division of Puffin Books 2003.A very cool, playful, cute book to educate children about body parts and the common expressions one might hear adults saying out of context. Its use of text was very playful as it was twisted like the child’s imagination of the expressions that might come true....