Bowman, B. T., Donovan, M. S. & Burns, M. S. (Eds.). 2001. Eager to Learn: Educating Our Preschoolers. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Presents contributions of scientific study to early childhood pedagogy, practical knowledge and assessment in early childhood education.

Bradbury, J. 2003. Children’s Book Corner: A Read-Aloud Resource with Tips, Techniques, and Plans for Teachers, Librarians and Parents Level Pre-K-K. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
Includes read-aloud plans for particular books, lists of good read-aloud picture books, and tips for both professionals and parents.

Burns, M. S., Griffin, P. & Snow, C. E. (Eds.). 1999. Starting out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Reading Success. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Containd practical information, and ready-to-use activities and materials. Strategies are research-derived.

Caughman, G. M. 2000. Teaching With Rhythm and Rhyme: Resources and Activities for Preschoolers Through Grade Two. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers.
A musical resource for teachers and librarians for easily introducing children to poems, songs, rhyme and rhythm.

Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force. 2002. Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child-Care and Family Providers. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
Includes information about reading aloud to children and developing children’s literacy skills through collaboration between early childhood educators and public libraries.

Fisher, B. & Medvice, E. F. 2003. For Reading Out Loud: Planning and Practice. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Provides teachers of pre-kindergarten to second grade with ideas for read aloud and strategies for encouraging read aloud at home.

Jasmine, G. 2000. Early Childhood Activities with Internet Connections. Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
A resource that connects technology with children’s learning by providing activity units on science, social studies, math and language arts.

Johnson, P. 1998. A Book of One’s Own: Developing Literacy through Making Books. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Introduces methods for making different types of homemade story books with illustrated procedures.

Raines, S. C. & Canady, R. J. 1989. Story Stretchers: Activities to Expand Children’s Favorite Books. Mt. Rainier, MD: Gryphon House.
Provides teaching ideas to help develop children’s interest in and learning through experiences with literature.

Raines, S., Miller, K. & Curry-Rood, L. 2002. Story Stretchers for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos: Experiences, Activities, and Games for Popular Children’s Books. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.
A resource for professionals who are seeking ideas for creating a print-rich and literature-rich environment for young children.

Snow, C. E., Burns, M. S. & Griffin, P. (Eds.). 1998. Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Provides research-based information about reading difficulties and strategies for preventing them in children.