This category is for sites that provide free resources for children. Sites should be about understanding forms of literature, biography, mythology / folklore, world literatures.
Sites geared toward parents or teachers should NOT be submitted to this category.
Features games based on Dr. Seuss's books, extensive biographical information on the man behind them, printables, resources for celebrating Seuss's 100th birthday, and a storymaker. www.seussville.com
Old time stories, fairy tales, and poems brought to new life with electronic enhancement make fun reading for all ages; new postings monthly. www.ongoing-tales.com/SERIALS/oldtime
Essays, links and analysis on classic literature authors and works, resources, reviews, prizes for submissions, and a growing literature community with forums, chat, and interactive features. www.LiteratureClassics.com
An exciting online book group for grades 1-8, reviewing a new book every 2 months and giving the opportunity to answer posted questions, and see others answers also. www.eduplace.com/readingscene/index.html
Create a list of age appropriate books of a particular format, setting, genre, or date. Also features a list of children's literature awards and their winners. www.dawcl.com
Scholastic Books interactive pages where kids can play with their favorite book characters, read about new books, and see software reviews; links for parents with advice on helping with homework, and keeping schedules; and a section for teachers including www.scholastic.com/kids
Provides links to sites about favorite books and authors, book excerpts and includes book reviews written by kids 8-14. Site is updated weekly. www.alanbrown.com
New Zealand site. Things to do with books, where to find out about authors, lists of books. And you can get tips on books that other kids liked. english.unitecnology.ac.nz/kidsread/home.html
A storytelling community for children and parents with creative writing, illustrated stories, and interactive activities. Children can read, hear, see, and create stories before them. Stories are available for many different levels of readers. The site o www.storybookonline.net