Resources for Reading
"... achieving high standards of literacy for every child in the United States is a shared responsibility of schools, early childhood programs, families, and communities." --IRA & NAEYC Joint Position Statement, 1998
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Kansas Resources |
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| Kansas Migrant Family Education Program | Kansas Migrant Education Program is a program designed to break the cycle of poverty and improve the literacy of migrant families through a unified program of family literacy services. These services are defined in law as early childhood education, adult basic education or English Language instruction, and parenting education. Projects provide a number of services and strategies to help parents and children meet their educational goals and to support parents in their role as their child’s first teacher. Services are provided to migrant agricultural families that qualify for the MEP. | Ron Johnson |
| Kansas Reads to Preschoolers | The Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas is once again proud to promote the importance of reading to Kansas preschoolers and other youth. In our fifth year of sponsorship, this year’s book, written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Scott Menchin, is Wiggle. Supporting our endeavor, this web page will provide program suggestions and opportunity for you to share your related ideas, comments and activity pictures on a blog! (Nov. 15-21, 2009) | Roy Bird,
Director Kansas Center for the Book State Library of Kansas 300 SW 10th Room 169-W Topeka KS 66612 1593 800/432-3919 |
 Assessment
Literacy Project |
The KSDE Assessment Literacy Project includes 21 different modules
designed to enhance the assessment literacy of educators in an online,
interactive format that can be used individually or in groups. Module
topics range from AYP and Assessments to Validity. These modules can be accessed simply by clicking on the download link next to each module. Each module may be completed on its own or you may want to follow a sequence. It is up to you which modules you want to learn about. |
Assessment Literacy Project Coordinator: Jeannette Nobo Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296-4948 |
| Kansas Parent Information Resource Center | The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC), federally funded under Title V of No Child Left Behind, is the official Parent Information Technical Assistance Center for the state of Kansas. KPIRC promotes meaningful parent involvement at all levels of education and provides information and resources to help parents, educators and other organizations promote the educational success of every Kansas child. | KPIRC Jane Groff, Director 3500 SW 10th Avenue Room 011E Topeka, KS 66604 (866) 711-6711 (785) 783-2975 FAX (785) 215-8742 E-mail: http://www.kpirc.org/contact |
| Four-Year-Old At-Risk Program | This program provides a quality early childhood educational opportunity for four year old at-risk children to prepare them to be successful in school. There are multiple criteria to qualify for the program. In addition to the educational program, children receive services such as counseling, health, transportation and nutrition services. | Gayle Stuber Education Program Consultant Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296-4964 Contact: http://www.ksde.org/Default. aspx?tabid=422 |
| Kansas Children's Cabinet & Trust Fund | The Kansas Children's Cabinet has been directed by the statute to
undertake these four overarching responsibilities: 1. Advising the Governor and the legislature regarding the uses of the moneys credited to the Children's Initiatives Fund; 2. Evaluating programs which utilize Children's Initiatives Fund moneys; 3. Assisting the Governor in developing and implementing a coordinated, comprehensive delivery system to serve children and families of Kansas; 4. Supporting the prevention of child abuse and neglect through the Children's Trust Fund. |
Kansas Children's Cabinet & Trust Fund 900 SW Jackson St. Room 152 Topeka, KS 66612-1221 (785) 368-7044 (877) 204-5171 |
| Parents as Teachers | PAT is a primary prevention program. It is designed to maximize children's overall development during the first three years of life, thus laying the foundation for school success and minimizing developmental problems that might interfere with learning. PAT is designed to serve ALL parents-from single, teenage mothers to two-parent, well-educated families. Experience has shown that parents want to be good parents and welcome the kind of support that PAT offers. | Janet Newton Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296-4964 |
| Kansas Action for Children | Kansas Action for Children is a private, not-for-profit, citizen-based corporation founded in 1979. For nearly 30 years, Kansas Action for Children has helped shape policy that puts children first. Explore our Web site to learn more about KAC's policy work. Then, take action ... stay informed ... and know the facts. Together, we can shape health, education and economic policy that will improve the lives of Kansas children and their families. | Kansas Action for Children 720 SW Jackson, Suite 201 Topeka, KS 66603 (785) 232-0550 FAX (785) 232-0699 |
| Early Head Start | Early Head Start provides in-home, comprehensive, support services to pregnant women and families with children up to age 4. Early Head Start supports parents in fulfilling their roles and helps them move toward economic independence. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines. At least 10% of the total enrollment is available for children with disabilities. Parents working, attending school, or participating in job training can apply for child care services. | Carrie
Hastings, Director |
| Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services | The mission of the Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services is to ensure that a comprehensive service delivery system of integrated services is available in Kansas to all children with or at risk of developmental delays from birth through age five and their families. | Doug Bowman CCECDS, Coordinator 1000 SW Jackson, 10th Floor, LSOB Suite 220 Topeka, KS 66612-1274 (785) 296-1294 (800) 332-6262 FAX (785) 296-8616 |
| Child and Adult Care Food Program | The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for healthful meals and snacks served to children and adults. Because CACFP participants’ nutritional needs are supported on a daily basis, the program plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care and making it more affordable for families. | Jodi Mackey, Director Child Nutrition & Wellness Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296-2276 |
| Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Infant-Toddler Services (ITS) is a comprehensive, statewide system of community-based, family-centered early intervention services for young children, ages 0-3, with disabilities and their families. The services are provided through the implementation of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (IDEA) | Tiffany Smith KDHE - Bureau for Children, Youth and Families 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 220 Topeka, KS 66612-1274 (785) 291-3368 FAX: (785) 296-8616 (800) 332-6262 |
| KAEYC | The Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children (KAEYC) is committed to improving early childhood education for young children from birth to eight years. KAEYC works for young children, their families, and early childhood professionals. The organization’s vision is that all children in Kansas have access to quality, early childhood experiences. KAEYC is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. | Robin VanAtta,
Administrator |
| BlueSkyways | A Service of the Kansas State Library | Jeff Hixon,
Kansas State Library 300 S.W. 10th Avenue, Room 343 N Topeka, KS 66612-1593 (785) 296-3154 (800) 432-3919 FAX (785) 296-6650 |
| Kansas Reading Association (KRA) | The Mission of the Kansas Reading Association is to promote learning through quality literacy experiences for all. | Alica Thomas 1037 Home Circle Lawrence, KS 66046 |
| Make A Difference Information Network | The Make A Difference Information Network, MADIN is a collaborative effort among the KDHE, the KSBE, the Kansas SRS, and Oral Health Kansas to connect Kansans and service providers with resources and services for individuals with disabilities. MADIN promotes individual responsibility by providing links to topics of interest. | Make a Difference
Information Network |
| Kauffman Foundation | The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private foundation that works toward the vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities. Its mission is to research and identify unfulfilled needs of society and to develop, implement and/or fund breakthrough solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice and hope for the future. The Kauffman Foundation's work is focused on two areas: Youth Development and Entrepreneurial Leadership. | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2046 (816) 932-1000 http://www.kauffman.org/ ContactUs.aspx?ID=4326 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | The Kansas Health Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans. To fulfill this mission, our principles have directed us toward children's health, leadership, and public health in Kansas. | Kansas Health Foundation 309 East Douglas Wichita, KS 67202-9947 Locally: (316) 262-7676 Outside Wichita: (800) 373-7681 FAX (316) 262-2044 info@khf.org |
| Kansas State Literacy Resource Center | The mission of the Kansas State Literacy Resource Center (SLRC) is to enhance systems, both public and private, which provide basic skills education across Kansas. The Center serves as the catalyst for collaborative efforts that address the needs of undereducated adults in Kansas. The Kansas SLRC is housed in the Adult Education Division of the Kansas Board of Regents in Topeka, Kansas. | Dianne S. Glass State Director of Adult Education Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 (785) 296-7159 FAX (785) 296-0983 |
| KITS Early Childhood Resource Center | The Early Childhood Resource Center is designed to provide professionals working with young children, and families with young children access to appropriate and diverse evaluation and assessment instruments, curricular materials, and professional materials. | Kim Page ECRC-KITS 2601 Gabriel Parsons, KS 67357 (620) 421.6550 x1638 (800) 362.0390 x1638 |
National Resources |
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| Center for Early Literacy Learning | 0-5 years |
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| First Words Project | 0-5 years |
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| Reach Out and Read National Center | 0-5 years |
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| Get Ready to Read | 0-5 years |
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| National Center for Family Literacy | 0-8 years |
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| Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA) | 0-8 years |
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| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy | 0-8 years |
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| Family Literacy Foundation | 0-8 years |
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| Even Start | 0-8 years |
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| Family Literacy | 0-8 years |
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| Washington Research Institute | 0-8 years |
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| National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) | 0-8 years |
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| National Institute for Literacy | 0-8 years |
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| American Library Association | 0-8 years |
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| ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication | 0-8 years |
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| International Reading Association | 0-8 years |
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| Division for Early Childhood | 0-8 years |
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| Reading Is Fundamental | 0-8 years |
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| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | 0-8 years |
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| National Task Force on Early Childhood Education for Hispanics | 0-8 years |
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| Center for Literacy and Disability Studies | 0-18 years |
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| The International Braille Research Center Resource Library | 0-8 years |
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| Thinkfinity
Literacy Network: Free Online Literacy Courses
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0-Adult |
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| Federal Resources for Educational Excellence | 0-21 years |
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| Pre-K Now | 3-5 years |
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| Partners for Literacy | 3-5 years |
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| Foundation for California Early Literacy Learning Bibliography | 3-18 years |
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| LD OnLine | 5-18 years |
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| No Child Left Behind Web Site | 5-18 years |
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| International Dyslexia Association | 5-Adult |
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| Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication | All Ages |
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| Read, Write, Think | All Ages |
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| Council for Exceptional Children | All Ages |
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| National Assessments of Adult Literacy | Adult Literacy |
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| National LINCS | Adult Literacy |
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Family Literacy |
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| Parent Involvement and Early Literacy | 0-8 years |
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| Family Involvement Storybook Corner | 0-8 years |
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| Parent Involvement Podcasts: Keys to Success | 0-8 years |
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| Compact for Reading and the Home School Link | 5-8 years |
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| Family Literacy Resources | All Ages |
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| Family Literacy: Tapping into the Power of the Family | All Ages |
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| Adult and Family Literacy: Current Research and Future Directions | All Ages |
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| Family Literacy Centers | All Ages | |
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Fun Sites |
Age Level |
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| KidzSing Garden of Songs | 0-6 years |
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| Deafblind Manual Alphabet | 0-8 years |
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| Niehs Kid's Page Sing Along Songs | 0-10 years |
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| Kidspace, the Internet Public Library | 0-18 years |
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| The Mother Goose Pages | 1-8 years |
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| Reading and Language Activities for Toddlers | 2-3 years |
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| Sesame Street | 2-6 years |
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| Kid’s Korner and Toddler Tales | 2-14 years |
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| Childtopia
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3-10 years |
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| Literacy Websites for Preschoolers | 3-5 years |
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| Mr. Roger's Neighborhood | 3-5 years |
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| Dragon Tales | 3-5 years |
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| Reading and Language Activities for Preschoolers | 3-5 years |
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| Sesame
Street PlayLists
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3-6 years |
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| The Perpetual Preschool | 3-6 years |
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| Baby Karaoke | 3-6 years |
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| Story Place: the Children’s Digital Library | 3-8 years |
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| Caillou | 3-8 years |
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| Story Place, the Online Digital Library | 3-8 years |
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| Clifford the Big Red Dog | 3-8 years |
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| Flash Play & Learn | 3-8 years |
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| Clifford's Interactive Storybooks | 3-8 years |
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| Welcome to Seussville | 3-8 years |
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| Berenstain Bear Country | 3-8 years |
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| Storyline Online | 3-8 years |
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| RIF Online Activities for Reading and Writing | 3-12 years |
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| Bob The Builder | 3-10 years |
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| Starfall | 3-11 years |
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| RIF Reading Planet | 3-13 years |
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| Games and Stories From Nickelodeon | 3 years & up |
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| Little Animals Activity Centre | 4-7 years |
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| Kennedy Center Storytime Online | 4-8 years |
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| Arthur Online | 4-8 years |
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| Handwriting Worksheet Maker | 4-8 years |
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| Little Explorers Picture Dictionary with Links | 4-10 years |
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| Kids Fun Canada | 4-12 years |
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| Kids Online | 4-12 years |
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| Reading and Language Activities for Kindergarteners | 5-6 years |
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| Bembo’s ABC Zoo | 5-8 years |
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| 24 Hour Museum Trail | 5-8 years |
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| Ask Jeeves for Kids | 5-8 years |
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| Primarygames.com | 5-10 years |
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| Aesop’s Fables Online | 5-10 years |
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| Author Interviews (Podcasts and Videos) | 5-10 years |
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| FunBrain.com | 5-12 years |
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| Magic School Bus | 5-12 years |
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| Kids’ Vid | 5-12 years |
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| Sports Illustrated for Kids | 5-13 years |
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| America’s Story: Discover the Stories of America’s Past | 5-13 years |
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| Comic Creator | 5-13 years |
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| International Children’s Digital Library | 5-15 years |
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| Windows to the Universe | 5-18 years |
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| Finding Inspiration In Literature & Movies: Curriculua for Movies to Promote literacy, learning and service | 6-18 years |
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| Zoom | 7-13 years |
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| Rhyme Zone | 7-14 years |
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| Puzzlemaker | 7 years-Adult |
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| Book Wink - Podcast and Video previews of Books | 8-14 years |
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| The Official Home of the Mother Goose Society | All Ages |
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| The Official Eric Carle Website | All Ages |
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