• USBORNE QUICK LINKS

  http://www.usborne-quicklinks.com

  Connects to hundreds of good websites useful for general knowledge, homework and interactive fun. Best used with the appropriate Usborne books.

• MILET BOOKS

  www.milet.com

  A publisher of lots of multicultural books in dual languages. In English plus one of over 25 languages - Albanian, Arabic, Bengali...... and particularly Turkish.

• THE BIG PICTURE

  www.bigpicture.org.uk

  For reviews of picture books, videos of illustrators, interviews with authors and resources for teachers. 

• Kids Health

  www.kidshealth.org

  Interesting resource of children's health and fitness. 

• Scottish Book Trust

  www.scottishbooktrust.com

  A good resource for literature in Scotland for all age-groups.

My Child

My Child is the parenting website for parents who care about their children's education, health and well-being.

• POETRY ARCHIVE

  www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive

  28 poets, including many reading their own poetry eg Allan Ahlberg, Michael Rosen.

  
  

  57 PRODUCTIONS

  www.57productions.com

  Vidos and poetry readings. Play the poetry juke box! Register to watch the movies. FOR TEENAGERS.

• BEN 10

  www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/ben10

  For videos and online games with Ben 10 and his heroes.

  
  

  WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

  Google this to find videos of this great book. 

• MAISY

  www.maisyfun.com

  If you like Maisy Mouse, brilliant for young children. Games, books, tips for parents and teachers. Join the Maisy Club.

• THE CHILDREN'S BOOK SHOW

  www.thechildrensbookshow.com

  To find out about children's writers on tour around the UK, dates and venues, and a competition. 

• ERIC CARLE

  www.eric-carle.com

  For the world of Eric Carle, author and illustrator of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, including a video of how he created the book, and downloadables.

• MICHAEL ROSEN

  www.michaelrosen.co.uk

  For videos of Michael Rosen performing poems, interviews, articles. Writer, broadcaster and recent Children's Laureate. 

• LAUREN CHILD

  www.milkmonitor.com

  The official web site of Lauren Child, with lots on Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean eg how the Charlie and Lola stories began, events and lots more.  

• ROD CAMPBELL

  www.rodcampbell.co.uk

  Downloadable pictures to colour, a Buster cartoon, lots on DEAR ZOO. 

• JACQUELINE WILSON

  www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk

  Join the Jacqueline Wilson fan club free, and enjoy your private diary, games and activities, projects, a message board. Plus lots about her books and the illustrator of her books, Nick Sharratt. 

• CATHY CASSIDY

  www.cathycassidy.com

  For the Cathy cassidy fan club, competitions, her books, ask her questions.... 

• MICHAEL MORPURGO

  www.michaelmorpurgo.org

  The official website of Michael Morpurgo, all about his books, his life, interviews (including one in French), War Horse. 

• THE GRUFFALO

  www.gruffalo.com

  Not an author but the official website of this popular friendly monster, packed with games and activities, video clips, a competition and lots more. And activities with THE TROLL by the same author, Julia Donaldson.
  

• CATHERINE AND LAURENCE ANHOLT

  www.anholt.co.uk

  Fun and games publicising the Anholts' books (eg Chimp and Zee), including signed copies.

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