Web Review: Carol Hurstís Childrenís Literature Site
www.carolhurst.com
Reviewed by Deana Graham

I stumbled upon this wonderful resource for any elementary teacher. This site is like having Karen sitting right inside your computer!Ý Carol appears to know childrenís literature in the same way Karen does, but we can consult this site day or night (where Karen may not appreciate the late night calls!) The best part of the site is the thoroughly annotated index to childrenís literature. The featured books include a section titled ìthings to notice and talk aboutî, teaching ideas and related books and resources including links to other websites.Ý The books on Carolís site are organized in just about every way imaginable to meet your teaching needs. Here I stumbled upon the elusive list I mentioned NOT finding, that of fractured or redone fairy tales, Carol has listed dozens!

She organizes book lists according to subject and then reorganizes more specifically. For example, I found books under the subheadings: book characters who are readers, quests, looking critically at picture books, earth science-geology, flights and planes and many, many more!Ý This is a great resource for using literature to teach reading and writing across the curriculum.

I have found this entire site so helpful. The skill and/or subject specific lists will be so helpful in planning my lessons. The lesson ideas and activities are interesting and motivating and Carol even lets you know which literary devices you can point out to your students.Ý

The next time you are planning a lesson on, say, the revolutionary war, check this website for an excellent source of books, activities, lessons and related materials to aid you in your teaching. I give this site an A+.