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Children's Book Council - BiMonthly Showcase
Find booklists on a wide range of subjects such as Mysteries, Humourous Books, or Heroes, Dragons, and Wizards. Just click on Showcase Archive for a complete list.

Guys Read
Welcome to the Guys Read Virtual Vault of Good Books! Offering a list of books recommended by the webmaster, children's author Jon Sczieska, and others suggested by visitors to the website.

International Children’s Digital Library Free Resource
The International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL) is a collection of over 4000 historical and contemporary children’s books in more than 50 languages (including bilingual books) from around the world. Titles must be read online for copyright reasons, but the site is designed specifically for children and is very easy to navigate. They also provide an application for use with iPhone and iPad.

Literature and Language Sites for Children
Favorite stories, authors and illustrators, writing by kids, children's book awards, and lots more! From the American Library Association's 700+ Great Sites for Kids.

100 Best Canadian Books for Today's Children and Teens
Selected by the Children's Librarians of the Toronto Public Library.

100 Best Picture Books That Everyone Should Know
From the New York Public Library.

Reading Games

Between the Lions
Stories, games, things to print, songs based on the PBS television show.

Book Adventure
With the help of Rex Reader and Bailey Bookmark, you can read some very cool books, take quizzes, and earn prizes!

BookHive
Zinger the bee and his worker bees have been busy reviewing a hive-full of children's books for you to enjoy. A fabulous site from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.

KABOOSE
These games are appropriate for kids ages 6 up.

PBS Kids
Play hundreds of fun educational kids games with PBS KIDS favorites such as Curious George, Elmo, Super Why and many more!

RIF Reading Planet
This site is provided by Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit children's literacy organization.

Scholastic Kids
Learn all about your favorite books and authors, play cool games, make crafts, and test your knowledge with trivia quizzes.

Stories From The Web
If you like books and stories then come on in. You can read stories, e-mail authors, write reviews and even write your own stories.

StoryPlace - The Early Elementary Library
Read some really cool animated topsy-turvy tales, like "The Mammal Marathon" and "The Riddle Quest", play some games, and find some great reads. From the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

Wired for Words
An online bookclub for kids who love to read! This is an Albertan website created by Calgary Public Schools!

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