Picture books can be engaging for younger children as well as middle school ages. The drawings and pictures provide interest that, in turn, promotes interest in the story. Picture books can be used across the curriculum to teach concepts. These books also provide opportunities for many hands-on activities in math, science, social studies, and writing. Picture books can make learning concepts fun and meaningful.
On this page you will find links to websites that provide a wealth of ideas for using picture books with children.
100 Picture Books
First Day of School
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Famous First Graders
International Children's Digital Library
Literature Learning Ladders
More Ideas Than You Will Ever Use
Picture Books for Reluctant Readers
Visual Literacy Through Picture Books
