Best of the Web: Children's Resources

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, Katy and the Big Snow, Choo Choo...

Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Stories Julian Tells, Julian, Dream Doctor, Julian, Secret Agent, Colibri...

Fill in your name, your hometown and your teacher's name and let the fun begin.

Watch video of an interview with Eric Carle.

Coloring sheets from the PBS program WordWorld.

On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright flew a man powered aircraft for the first time. It wasnt the first time man flew, and it certainly was not the last. Take off on a discovery of mans attempts to fly. Presented by Scholastic.

Free or low cost children's health insurance from New York State.

New York Public Library Card Required for access. Check out and download children's books to read on your computer. Includes children's novels, non-fiction, folk tales and more.

The Children's Museum offers 5 floors of interactive exhibits for learning and family fun. Consult this website to find out about the exhibits, classes and programs scheduled at the museum.

A collection of scanned full text antique children's books from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Titles include the Peter Rabbit books, Grampa in Oz, Pinnochio and dozens of others. Many are translated into various languages including Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, German, Greek, Maori and other languages.

Age-based tips for selecting your baby's first books!

The Catcher's Mask, Skateboard Tough, Dirt Bike Racer, Miracle at the Plate...

Ramona the Brave, Socks, Ribsy, Dear Mr. Henshaw, Muggie Maggie, Henry Huggins, The Mouse and the Motorcycle...

Watch video clips of interviews with Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen creators of the "Magic School Bus" series.

The Community Information Service (CIS) provides quick access to information about essential services in your neighborhood. Each branch library of The New York Public Library keeps an up-to-date file of its local community and city-wide services. You can find information about community groups, consumer and educational organizations, health and social service agencies and religious, recreational and cultural institutions.

An article and exhibit by Ann Montanaro.

Sharpen skills, play games, and explore new concepts.

The Dark is Rising, Greenwitch, The Boggart, The Grey King, King of Shadows...

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, The Skull of Truth, The Ghost in the Third Row, Jennifer Murdley's Toad...

Freight Train, School Bus, Harbor, Parade, Truck, Ten Black Dots, Bigmama's

Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish your own writing, and explore history with our interactive timeline. Presented by Scholastic.

Aunt Eater's Mystery Halloween, Inspector Hopper...

Math games from the PBS television show.

Make your own instruments, get practice tips and play games.

Carl's Christmas, Carl Goes Shopping, Follow Carl!, Frank and Ernest Play Ball...

The Empty Pot, Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, The Stonecutter, Muhammad, Buddha Stories, Gandhi...

Watch video clips of an interview with Tomie dePaola.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales, Rap A Tap Tap, Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions...

"Q: Why did the Archaeopteryx catch the worm? A: Because it was an early bird!"

New games weekly. High scores are posted on the site.

Home of the original Winnie-the-Pooh toys.

This section of disabilityresorurces.org describes some neat sites for, by and about kids with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Formerly AskERIC lesson plans, resource guides, and the archive of questions answered by the AskERIC service between 1992-2003.

View the video of Kathy Hirsch-Pasek's presentation at The New York Public Library on March 11, 2006. She discusseshow our children really learn and why they need to play more and memorize less.