online source for childrens books for *themes*?

[luv-my-boys]

Does anyone know of a source online that gives suggestions for various themes/subjects for children.

for instance if we had a unit about solar systems I could look up childrens books and get suggestions for titles/ages. I know I can just do a type search online at the library but then it'll bring every book about it. I wanted something that was more weeded out for *junk* say if we studied dinosaurs I could search dinosaurs and get great childrens books.

I really like the sonlight method of having lots of literature for various units of study. I am using their reading lists,but wanted more resources.

[luv-my-boys]

I found one great source. Thought I'd share for other mamas planning next year out....ie obsessing like me

http://www.readingrockets.org/books/booksbytheme

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/bestse...everything.asp

[Momma Aimee]

thankss

i am book addicted and planning obsessed

[oceanbaby]

Last time I was at our library I noticed they had lists of books that fit particular themes: dinosaurs, outer space, ballet, etc. I would call or stop in and visit with your local children's librarian. They are usually very helpful!

[Momma Aimee]

ours is sweet

[mommy2abigail]

here's one...haven't really looked through it much so I dont know if its what you are looking for...


http://www.carolhurst.com/

[zeldamomma]

It's just getting started, but I'm aiming to support that on my website. People can add books, and tag them, and then find other books and websites that are similarly tagged.

Here's a link to a book, so you can see what it's like:
http://homeschoolrecess.com/resource/217/my-family-and-other-animals-paperback-gerald-durrell

ZM

[Momma Aimee]

thanks

[Momma Aimee]

there are also books liek:

The Reading Teacher's Book Of Lists, 5th Edition (J-B Ed: Book of Lists) by Edward B. Fry, Jacqueline E. Kress

The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists by Joanna Sullivan

Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Turning Point Christian Worldview Series) by Gene Edward, Jr. Veith

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt


and more like that -- books that list books for teacher / parent use .. by grade or by topic ... I am sure you can get them on ILL and look at them and copy out the lists you want. Most contatin information about the book as well

there are more like these -- these are just off my "working" list -- i saw others

(they are all on Amazon is you want to look at them)

[Momma Aimee]

and check this one out -- this maybe just what you are looking for -- request it ILL so you do not have to buy it -- unless you love it

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Books-Ab...=1CIXP5FKCGAFY

Great Books About Things Kids Love: More Than 750 Recommended Books for Children 3 to 14

[luv-my-boys]

Thanks everyone!! Im bookmarking these lists. I currently have a very long wish list on amazon


Im doing some *theme boxes* to either pull for our HS curriculum or on bad weather days/weekends and such. I want to put various books,activities,crafts items in them to do and store them each in labeled containers. I often by stuff for certain themes/units and then cant find them or forget about a book/craft project. This way it also gives the boys some options of picking what they want to do.

[Momma Aimee]

Originally Posted by luv-my-boys

Thanks everyone!! Im bookmarking these lists. I currently have a very long wish list on amazon


Im doing some *theme boxes* to either pull for our HS curriculum or on bad weather days/weekends and such. I want to put various books,activities,crafts items in them to do and store them each in labeled containers. I often by stuff for certain themes/units and then cant find them or forget about a book/craft project. This way it also gives the boys some options of picking what they want to do.

I just stol that idea -- my boys are little now -- but i can see THAT idea growing with us .... and i can see how it can work now .... :::::

PS my Amazon list is looooong too-- i have been requesting books -- ILL -- and reviewing them then deleting them more marking them high desire -- or adding them to a word doc i have of books to check out again lateer (and WHEN or WHY) ...... it helps me. I see sooooooooooooo many that LOOK awsome, but you gotta really LLOK at them ... you know.

Aimee