DEWEY
History and geography books are located here.
What are the 900s?
This New Hampshire picture book award is chosen by majority vote by students in grades K-3.
What is the Ladybug Award?
This type of story teaches a moral lesson and often includes human-like creatures.
What is a fable?
This is the causal sequence of events in a story. It draws the reader into the characters' lives and helps him understand the choices that the characters make. Its structure is the way in which the story elements are arranged.
What is plot?
The author of the popular Elephant and Piggy books, and many other favorites
Who is Mo Willems?
Many versions of Cinderella are in this Dewey category.
What are the 300s?
This award is granted to the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children on a yearly basis.
What is the Newbery Medal/Award?
This nonfiction genre is written by an author about his/her own life.
What is an autobiography?
Each of these is an example of this literary element.
What is point of view?
These books are popular with all ages. On each page this character is well-camouflaged in a crowd.
What is Where's Waldo?
Poetry and literature are found here.
What are the 800s?
This award is granted yearly to the artist of the most distinguished picture book for children.
What is the Caldecott Medal/Award?
These stories are filled with action and excitement, often taking place in exotic settings and involving characters in dangerous or extraordinary situations.
What is adventure?
In a sunny meadow one summer afternoon is an example of this literary element.
What is setting?
She is famous for many beloved children's picture books including Goodnight Moon.
Who is Margaret Wise Brown?
Books about pets are located in this Dewey section.
What are the 600s?
This year's winner is Ghosts.
What is the Great Stone Face Award?
This genre takes place in an historical setting in the past. Some facts may be true, but the story itself is fictional.
What is historical fiction?
This is the fancy word for type of literature.
What is genre?
The author of No, David and Stripes, to name a few
Who is David Shannon?
I would go to this Dewey section to learn about earthquakes.
What are the 500s?
She is the author of Ghosts, Smile, Sisters, and other popular graphic novels.
Who is Raina Telgemeier?
This type of literature uses characters, dialogue, and action to convey conflict and emotion. It includes plays for theater, radio, or television.
What is drama?
A struggle between two opposing forces in literature, usually between the main character and some other force or character
What is conflict?
In this story the crayons decide to go on strike.
What is The Day the Crayons Quit?