WebJunction

 About  Margret and H.A. Rey – Background information on these two famous authors

Curious George Website – Resources for teachers and librarians on Curious George

Make Me Look Good Blog – Background information on a visit Louise Borden made to Friedel Jewish Academy where she discussed The Journey that saved Curious George       

H.A. and Margret Rey Collection – The Rey Collection has been processed as part of the de Grummond Collection including original drawings and manuscripts.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center - Provides a direct connection to the lives of Margret and Hans Rey, lives that were filled with continued learning and community service.

Carol Hurst’s Literature Site – Ideas for using World War II and Growing Up Themes

Growing Up in World War II: 1941 To 1945 by Judith Pinkerton Josephson
Josephson gives a general introduction to the times, including such topics as work, play, and education. World War II follows a similar pattern, but the emphasis is on what it was like to live through the war years.

Teaching U.S. History Through Children's Literature: Post-World War II  by Wanda J. Miller
Miller integrates historical fiction and nonfiction and suggests two or more titles-one for use with classes and one for use with small reading groups. Summaries of the books, author information, activities, and topics for discussion are supplemented with vocabulary lists and ideas for research topics and further reading.

World War II in Literature for Youth: A Guide and Resource Book by Robert James Wee
This title provides a wealth of information with annotated listings of more than 3,500 titles--a broad sampling of books on the war years 1939-1945. Includes both fiction and nonfiction works about all aspects of the war.