Children's Literature
Alphabetized by Author's Last Name

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The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone
This standards-based lesson is designed for kindergarten. These activities over a period of 5 days help students develop "an awareness of the concept of story."

Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos
Summary and 11 discussion questions.

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos
Summary, booktalk, 12 discussion questions, and related titles.

Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
Lesson plans and ideas for activities.

The Lotus Seed by Sherry Garland
The five activities in this CyberGuide are designed for grade 2. They address a variety of language arts skills.

Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Lesson plans and a variety of activities.

How a House is Built by Gail Gibbons
Summary and general teaching tips. This 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

A Video Interview with Patricia Gibbons
Short video interviews. Follow links at the left to biography, bibliography, and a transcript.

Patricia Reilly Giff
Lesson plans for All the Way Home, more.

Fred Gipson
Lesson plans for Old Yeller.

The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel
Background, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and reader response, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, related titles. This 7-page teacher's guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Cool Melons -- Turn to Frogs! The Life and Poems of Issa by Matthew Gollub
This 8-page teacher's guide includes a summary and background information, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and reader response, strategies for ESL, and interdisciplinary connections. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

The Gorillas of Gill Park by Amy Gordon
Summary, 3 discussion questions, and 4 followup activities.

Reading and Writing about Miss Moo Goes to the Zoo by Kelly Graves
This lesson provides literature-based reading and writing activities for special education and early elementary students. This lesson may also be used to illustrate the character education traits tolerance, self-respect and compassion.

Eek! Creak! Snicker Sneak by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Pre-reading questions, comprehension questions using Bloom's Taxonomy, and ideas for post-reading activities addressing multiple intelligences.

Jamboree Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Pre-reading questions, comprehension questions using Bloom's Taxonomy, and ideas for post-reading activities addressing multiple intelligences.

The Very First Thanksgiving Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Pre-reading questions, comprehension questions using Bloom's Taxonomy, and ideas for post-reading activities addressing multiple intelligences.

Ghost Sitter by Peni R. Griffin
Synopsis, discussion questions, and ideas for follow-up activities.

Nikki Grimes
Teacher's Guides to Danitra Brown, Class Clown, Talkin' About Bessie, and many more.

Get the Ball Rolling: Fun With English-Language Idioms
Using children's books by Fred Gwynne and/or a list provided on this site, students consider multiple meanings of English-language idioms.