One of the easiest ways to engage kids in reading is to share activities and stories on subjects they are already interested in. When you're asked to find a book about subject X, a booklist can be a helpful tool. They can make it easy to find some tried-and-true books on a given subject. Collectively, the links below offer you ideas for just about every subject imaginable.
Caveat: While we do have books about summer, we do not include summer reading lists in this collection.
A Treasure Trove: http://wildrosereader.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%20Lists [Yet to be parsed for this list]
WEBSITES WITH A THEMED BOOKLIST PAGE
5 Great Books - Every week, Anastasia Suen publishes a list of five books (picture, chapter, easy reader) built around a theme.
A List of 40 Themed Booklists for Preschool and Kindergarten Bookworm's Booklist (May 2009)
Little Willow's Booklists Bildungsroman, updated continually
Through the Magic Door Book Lists Archive - sorted by theme, Updated monthly
For the themes below .... The lists are updated regularly to include new titles. You can find them at:
http://missrumphiuseffect.blogspot.com/search/label/thematic%20book%20list
ADOPTION
see also Family Matters
Adoption and Fatherhood by Brian @ Book Dads (November 2009)
ANIMALS
Animal Adaptations Miss Rumphius Effect (August 2007)
Animal Dads Miss Rumphius Effect (June 2007)
Animal Habitats Miss Rumphius Effect (November 2008)
Animal Homes Miss Rumphius Effect (November 2008)
Arctic Life Open Wide, Look Inside (January 2009)
Camouflage Miss Rumphius Effect (September 2007)
Dinosaurs Miss Rumphius Effect (August 2008)
Frogs (and Toads) Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2008)
Hibernation Miss Rumphius Effect (September 2007)
Migration Miss Rumphius Effect (September 2007)
BIOGRAPHY & PEOPLE
100 Cool Girls of Children's Lit Jen Robinson's Book Page
100 Cool Teachers in Children's Literature A Year of Reading
African American Scientists and Inventors Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
Books that Feature Kids with Color Elizabeth Bluemle @ Shelftalker
Exploring Diversity: Themes and Communities Cynthia Leitich Smith
Fire Safety, Firefighters and Fire! by Cathy Puett Miller (September 2010)
Susan's Unofficial List of YA By or About Women of Color Color Online (July 2009)
BOYISH DELIGHTS
see also Animals, History, Pirates, Sports, Transportation,
10 CCs of Books for Boys by Keith Schoch @ Teach With Picture Books (March 2010)
50 Best Books for Boys and Young Men @ The Art of Manliness (December 2009)
Books that Guys Read GuysRead.com
Books with Boy Heroes by Jennifer Duddy Gill @ The Mixed Up Files ... of Middle Grade Authors (April 2011)
Fire Safety, Firefighters and Fire! by Cathy Puett Miller (September 2010)
Great Books for Boys KidsRead.com
A List of Dragons Kate Coombs @ Book Aunt (October 2009) - This post also has a giveaway which is probably done by now.
BULLYING
A List of YA Novels that Battle Bullying by MItali Perkins @Mitali's Fire Escape (April 2010)
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
10 Children's Books Every Busines Student Should Read Accredited Online Colleges.org (March 2010)
COMMUNITY HELPERS
Community Service / Making a Difference Franki Sibberson at Choice Literacy (April 2011)
Fire Safety, Firefighters and Fire! by Cathy Puett Miller (September 2010)
CONCEPTS
see also Peace, Science,Social Studies
Calendar (Days, Months, Years) Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
Community Service / Making a Difference Franki Sibberson at Choice Literacy (April 2011)
Emotions American Psychological Association
Measurement Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
Change Over Time Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
Picture Books for Peace Moms Inspire Learning (April 2009)
Shapes Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
Similes, Metaphors, Homophones and Synonyms by Franki Sibberson @ Choice Literacy (September 2010)
Size Comparisons (Large) Miss Rumphius Effect (January 2009)
Time Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
CULTURE
see also Biography & People, Holidays & Events, Social Studies (Geography)
10 Books about Children around the World by Amy @ Delightful Children's Books (February 2011)
18 Children's Books about Asia by Amy @ Delightful Children's Books (April 2011)
50 Multi-Cultural Books Every Child Should Read National Education Association
100 Favorite African American Books of the 20th Century
Anansi Collection: Great Picture Books on Africa Africa Access
Books and Resources for Native American Heritage Month Elaine Magliaro at Wild Rose Reader (November 2009)
Favorite Young Adult Latino/a Titles Color Online (September 2009)
Meso-American Books for Kids The Reading Zone (July 2009)
Sankofa Collection: Great Chapter Books on Africa Africa Access
FABLES, FAIRY TALES, FOLKLORE & LEGENDS
Aesop's Fables Miss Rumphius Effect (August 2008)
Hans Christian Anderson online
FAMILY MATTERS
see also Health and Wellness
Adoption and Foster Care American Psychological Association
Books for Children with Autism - blog of a Spectrum Mom
Death and Dying American Psychological Association
Divorce American Psychological Association
Family Matters American Psychological Association
Natural Disasters American Psychological Association
Preparing Your Child for a New Baby by Vanessa @ Silly Eagle Books (September 2010)
FAVORITES: 10 to 100
100 Cool Girls of Children's Lit Jen Robinson's Book Page
100 Cool Teachers in Children's Literature A Year of Reading
100 Favorite African American Books of the 20th Century
Books I Could read a Million Times Franki Sibberson at a Year of Reading
Top 100 101 Picture Books Poll Results by Elizabeth Bird at A Fuse #8 Production
FOOD
Apples and Pumpkins Miss Rumphius Effect (September 2008)
FUN & GAMES
Help for Letter Writing and Silly Word Games by M Bromberg @ BookBag (December 2009)
GIRLS - from GIRLS to HEROES
see also Fables, Fairy Tales and Folklore
5 Great Books for Strong, Adventurous, Smart Young Girls by Leah Smith @ Flashlight Worthy (April 2010)
100 Cool Girls of Children's Lit Jen Robinson's Book Page
Top Ten Girl Power Books: MIddle Grade by Kellee Moye @ Nerdy Book Club (July 2012)
GLBQT
Gay (GLBQT) Books for Teens Lee Wind (March 2009)
ALA Rainbow Project: Rainbow Books 2010 American Library Association (January 2010)
HEALTH AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING
see also Family Matters, School
Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities American Psychological Association
Depression American Psychological Association
Disability American Psychological Association
Fears and Anxieties American Psychological Association
Medical Problems American Psychological Association
Psychotherapy American Psychological Association
Self-Esteem American Psychological Association
HISTORY
Black History Month by Elaine Magliaro @ A Wild Rose Reader (Janary 2010)
Civil War Historical Fiction for Teens by Evanston Public Library
US History and Children's Literature by Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Women's History Month by Elaine Magliaro @ A Wild Rose Reader (February 2010)
World War II and Holocaust (fiction and nonfiction) by Serena Agusto-Cox & Anna Horner @ Flashlight Worthy Books (March 2010)
HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS & EVENTS
See also Culture, History, Social Studies
20 of the Best Christmas Books by Bianca Schulze @ The Children's Book Review (November 2009)
Chinese New Year by Elaine Magliaro @ Wild Rose Reader (February 2010)
Constitution Day Miss Rumphius Effect (date)
Dia de los Muertos by Bibliovore @ Kid Tested, Librarian Approved (November 2010)
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by Andromeda Jazmon @ A Wrung Sponge (November 2010)
Hanukkah Books @ The Horn Book (December 2010)
Picture Books and Poetry Books for Halloween Elaine Magliaro @ A Wild Rose Reader (October 2009)
St. Patrick's Day Mayra Gruber @ Through the Looking Glass Reviews
Thanksgiving by The Education Center @ The Mailbox blog (November 2009)
LITERATURE
see also Poetry
MATH
see also Concepts
Counting Books for Ages 2 to 7 Moms Inspire Learning (July 2009)
Math Poetry Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
When Coins and Picture Books Collide, Part 6 Moms Inspire Learning (September 2009)
Morals, Religion, Life Lessons
Forwords Jewish Books for Children
NATURE
see also Science, Weather
Exploring the Natural World, Part 1 Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
Exploring the Natural World, Part 2 Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
Exploring the Natural World, Part 3 Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
Growing Good Kids: Ecology and Gardening-themed Books for Kids Junior Master Gardener (2009)
7 Children's Books about Rainforests by Amy @ Delightful Childrens Books (March 2011)
OUR BODIES
Five Senses Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
Poop and Other Related Topics Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2009)
PEACE
see also Concepts, Social Studies
Picture Books for Peace by Dawn Morris @ Moms Inspire Learning (April 2009)
Top Ten Books for Early Readers that Promote Peace by Catherine Ensley @ Words World and Wings (November 2009)
Top Ten Middle Grade Books that Promote Peace by Catherine Ensley @ Words World and Wings (November 2009)
Top Ten Picture Books that Promote Peace by Catherine Ensley @ Words World and Wings (November 2009)
PEOPLE AND PLACES
see also Biography, Community Helpers, Culture, and Social Studies (Geography)
SCARY STUFF
Halloween: Not for the Faint of Heart by Melissa @ One Librarian's Book Reviews (October 2009)
SCIENCE FICTION
Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy (Updated weekly) Charlotte @ Charlotte's Library
SELF ESTEEM/SENSE OF SELF
Short List of Books with Introverted Characters Melissa Taylor at Inside Outside Upside Down (January 2009)
SUPERNATURAL & PARANORMAL, THE
see Scary Stuff, Magic
PIRATES
Pirates and Scallywags Valerie Baartz, the Almost Librarian (August 2009)
POETRY
see also Literature
Math Poetry Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
Mother Goose is in the house by Valerie Baatrz @ The Almost LIbrarian (September 2009)
Science Poetry Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
PUZZLES
see also Fun & Games
SCHOOL
5 Great Books about School Anastasia Suen @ 5 Great Books (August 2009)
100 Cool Teachers in Children's Literature A Year of Reading
100th Day of School Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
Back to School KidsReads.com (undated)
Back to School: Booklists, Book Reviews and Other Resources Wild Rose Reader (August 2009)
Back to School Booklist (sorted by grade) Read/Write/Think (undated)
Back to School Monhly Special (by reader age) The Horn Book (August 2007)
Back-to-School Bonanza: Books for Reading Aloud School Library Journal (August 2009)
Backpack: A Back to School Poem Wild Rose Reader (August 2007)
Book Bunch: School Stories Wild Rose Reader (August 2007)
An Exhaustive List of Books about Getting Ready for that Very First Day of School Reading Rumpus (August 2009)
Countdown to Kindergarten Boston Public Library (undated)
Kids’ Books Set in Schools Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site (undated)
More School Poems: Review of School Supplies Wild Rose Reader (September 2007)
Outdoor Education Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
A Perfect Pair: School Stories Wild Rose Reader (August 2007)
Poetry Friday: Going Back to School with Poetry Wild Rose Reader (August 2007)
School Around the Globe Open Wide, Look Inside (January 2008)
School-Related Matters American Psychological Association
SCIENCE
See also Animals, Nature, Weather
Early Life (Eggs, Life Cycles) Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2008)
Electricity Miss Rumphius Effect (September 2008)
Food Chains Miss Rumphius Effect (date)
Seeds and Growing Things Miss Rumphius Effect (March 2007)
SEASONS
SOCIAL STUDIES
see also Culture, Holidays & Events
Geography (Countries, Continents)
10 Books about South America by Amy @ Delightful Children's Books (March 2011)
18 Children's Books about Asia by Amy @ Delightful Children's Books (April 2011)
50 States Miss Rumphius Effect (date)
Africa Book Recommendations (organized by Country) by Natasha Maw @ Maw Books Blog (October 2009)
African Studies Children's Africana Book Awards (2006)
Arctic Life Open Wide, Look Inside (January 2009)
China Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
Children's and Young Adult Books set in Haiti by Mitali Perkins @ Mitali's Fire Escape (January 2010)
Map Skills Miss Rumphius Effect (April 2007)
Russian Books for Kids Susan Thomsen @ Chicken Spaghetti (March 2010)
Environmental Issues and Concepts
3 Children's Books about Maps by Amy @ Delightful Children's Books (February 2011)
Global Awareness, Part 3 by Dawn Morris @ Moms Inspire Learning (September 2009)
Societal Concepts
Immigration (Contemporary) Miss Rumphius Effect (February 2007)
Picture Books for Peace Moms Inspire Learning (April 2009)
School Around the Globe Open Wide, Look Inside (January 2008)
SPORTS
Baseball
Extra Innings (boys and baseball)Teaching with Books (May 2009)
A League of Their Own (girl ballplayers) Teaching with Books (May 2009)
Books about Baseball for All Ages School Library Journal Extra Helping (April 2010)
Football
If You Love Football, You'll Love These Books Moms Inspire Learning (September 2009)
SUMMER VACATION
The Beach: beach bag theme Adlit.org (May 2009)
A Themed Booklist - The Beach,Bookworm's Booklist (May 2009)
WEATHER
see also Concepts, Science
Hurricanes Harris County Public Library
Weather Katie D @ Katie's Literature Lounge (September 2009)
WAR
see Concepts, Peace
WORD GAMES
see Puzzles, Fun & Games
Comments (1)
Susan Stephenson said
at 2:56 am on May 28, 2009
Terry, I added History but not sure of your format
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