LibGuides: TMC Easy: Picture Book Links

Picture Book Links

The Art of Reading Aloud
A detailed explanation of how to conduct a good read aloud
Caldecott Award Winners
Caldecott medal winning books in the TMC. The best in children's illustration.
Children's Book Collection
This collection includes many examples of readers, picture books, and more! Although not entire books, you can still see some good previews of the pages.
Children's Books Online
This page in the Virtual TMC includes links to a variety of online-only children's literature.
Easy Readers
Examples of readers, arranged by decade.
Endpapers: Gateways into Picture Books
All about endpapers in picture books.
Hints on How to Read Aloud to a Group
Some great ideas to help you prepare for a read aloud.
Picture Book Basics - Understanding Format
A quick explanation of picture books, including information about overall layout.
Picturing Books: Artistic Style
A guide to some common art styles you'll see in picture books.
Scholastic: What is Leveled Reading?
Description of criteria and use of leveled readers.
Teaching Techniques: Reading Aloud Artfully!
Ten tips for read alouds