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FAIRY TALES
Beauty and the Beast
http://www.disintegrator.net/beauty
Perhaps the loveliest site on the fairytale "Beauty & the Beast" you'll see. Excerpts, different versions, discussion.
Children's Storybooks Online
http://www.magickeys.com/books/index.html
A colorful variety of original illustrated stories for young children, older children, and young adult readers alike. Plenty of games & fun.
The Cinderella Project
http://www-dept.usm.edu/~engdept/cinderella/cinderella.html
A text and image collection of a dozen English-language versions of Cinderella published between 1729 and 1912.
King Steven's Land of Fables
http://www.erols.com/steveholmes/storyland.html
A beautifully illustrated collection of classic fables. Also the opportunity for writers to submit stories.
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FOR KIDS
ABC Toon Center
http://www.abctooncenter.com
A children's playground of original games, stories, music and cartoons. Playful, creative, kid-friendly graphics.
Around the World in 12 Songs with Boowa and Kwala
http://www.boowakwala.com
Each month, Boowa and Kwala introduce a new country, a new song, a new chapter from their story, along with fun interactive games. Best to download a free plug-in, provided online.
A Pocketful of Rhymes
http://members.aol.com/Bvsangl/pocket.html
A Dr. Suess-like collection of funny, rhyming kids stories and poems.
The Amazing Adventure Series
http://www.geocities.com/~netquest/
Original read-along stories presented with charming illustrations and accompanying activities for extra fun.
BAB Books On-line
http://www.amtexpo.com/babbooks/
A variety of whimsical, illustrated children's stories, presented in page-to-page fashion. Play the Adlib game, and create your own silly story!
Internet Public Library Youth Division
http://www.ipl. / outh/index.html
A full-scale online library for kids. Lots of fun and educational stuff to see and do. Easy to get around by clicking well-organized picture buttons.
Kids Web
http://www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/kidsweb/
List of links on almost any topic of interest to kids, including the Arts, the Sciences, and Fun & Games.
Merpy.com
http://www.merpy.com
Featuring each month a new animated, interactive and musical adventure of
Merpy, Jeremy, Dragonfly, their friends the monsters, and more.
Room 108
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108.html
Kids' stories wonderfully animated with sound & musical effects.
Serious Stories
http://www.seriousstories.com
Modern day tales for children that provide stories of real world situations that they might experience in their own lives.
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PARENTING
123 Kids Directory
http://www.123kidzarea.com
A directory of sites useful to children on the Internet. From education to kids' funiture to family vacations to daycare centers.
ABCParenting.com
http://www.abcparenting.com
Timely articles on all aspects of parenting and family life. Plus: Handy shopping guide, you-vote polls and surveys.
Afterhours Inspirational Stories
http://inspirationalstories.com
Hundreds of free inspirational stories, jokes, parables, poems & quotations.
Ask Evelyn
http://www.askevelyn.com
Here you'll find parenting resources, tips, creative ideas for kids, reviews,
Evelyn Petersen's nationally recognized parenting columns, materials and other
helpful links.
Family.disney.com
http://www.family.com
Disney's family page. Rich resource with articles, activities and features on parenting. Whootie Owl's favorites are the bulletin boards and s, where parents share stories, seek advice, and swap tips with one another.
Family Friendly Fun and Life Resources
http://www.family-friendly-fun.com
A dynamic resource for information that enhances the quality and enjoyment of family life.
Femina: Sites For, By & About Women
http://www.femina.cyber .
Database of links to female-friendly sites. An easy to search & extensive links collection.
Father's World
http://www.fathersworld.com
A virtual community for men who value fathering and their families.
Momsview.com
http://www.momsview.com
Tons of free stuff for new and experienced mothers.
Parenthub.com
http://www.parenthub.com/
Family & parenting resources, products & services. Packed with everything from online travel aids to top kids' sites, to fashion & fragrance.
The Pine Road Library
http://lmschools.phillynews.com/psites.htm
Well-screened list of "child safe" web sites, including "Whootie Owl's Stories to Grow by".
Parent Soup
http://www.parentsoup.com
A lively collection of , contests, polls, and advice for just about every parenting problem under the sun.
ParentsPlace
http://www.parentsplace.com/
An online index of parenting resources, articles, s, and key-word searches.
StoryPalace
http://storypalace.ourfamily.com
Inspirational stories, fairytales, jokes & humor. Read, learn, and share wisdom at the same time. New material added daily.
Storytelling class teaches children morals through folk and fairy tales
http://www.townonline.com/brookline/entertainment/parenting/029885_2_storytelling_011497_9b7cb043ca.html
Wondering how "Kid-Testing" actually takes place? This article describes how Whootie Owl's human assistant, Elaine Lindy, reads aloud stories to kids in a class at the Newton Free Library.
Whole Family Center
http://www.wholefamily.com
Interactive site geared toward understanding & improving all kinds of family relationships.
Working Moms' Internet Refuge
http://www.moms-refuge.com/
A fun, frazzled atmosphere that's sure to feel at home. Listen in on a "Rant Board" or click to topics such as Career, Juggling, Single Mom, New Moms, Dad's Voice, Community or What's for Dinner?
Uncommon Courtesy
http://www.uncommoncourtesy.com/
Uncommon sense of courtesy and grace that will help you be successful in all the areas of your life. Motivational services and products with a twist.
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TEACHING
The Busy Educator's Guide to the World Wide Web
http://www.glavac.com
Resources for the busy educator. You'll find book reviews, educational game reviews, software reviews, a free newsletter, and much more.
Childcare Provider Resources
http://www.ccpresources.com
If you are in the business of childcare, this comprehensive listing of products, services and information will be invaluable for you.
Edhelper.com
http://www.edhelper.com
We currently have over 1,000 webquests and 6,200 lesson plans. That includes tons of science, social studies, mathematics, and many more resources.
Edstar Learning Center
http://www.edstar.net
Offers math, language arts, computer, and character education lessons on the Internet.
Educate Our Society
http://www.educate-r-society.com
Contribute to the society, help everyone having the basic right of education. All educational resources.
Education and Computer Connection
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/door/
Monthly newsletter providing valuable information to educators who use technology in the classroom.
Educational CyberPlayground
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/door/
Integrates the fields of technology, the arts, music, and literacy in an easy-to-find, point-and-click format. Good for beginners as well as the tech-savvy.
The Gateway
http://www.thegateway.org
Nearly 3,000 online educational resources for high-quality lesson plans, curriculum units & other educational applications.
NetSurfLearning
http://www.netsurflearning.com
A free English course using materials from the web and catering for all levels.
The Online Educator
http://ole.net:8081/educator/index.html
An online version of the published monthly journal of the same name. The Online Educator, in print and online, is dedicated to making the Internet a useful classroom tool.
Teach-nology
http://www.teach-nology.com
Teach-nology.com offers teachers free access to lesson plans, printable worksheets, over 150,000 reviewed web sites, educational games, advice from expert teachers, and teacher resources for creating just about anything a teacher could need.
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PRODUCTS TO BUY
A+ Educational Resource: Your One Stop for Education
http://www.aplusresource.com
A wide variety of educational materials, including many great ideas and tips for parents and teachers.
Armadillo Multimedia Enterprise
http://www.armadillo.com.hk/press1.htm
A parental control hardware product dedicated to child safety online.
Costumes Galore
http://www.costumesgalore.com
Offers 15,000 theatrical and individual rental costumes, a full line of Ben Nye theatrical makeup, costumes and wigs, beards and mustaches, hats and other accessories.
123 Greetings
http://www.123greetings.com/friendship/
A fascinating array of electronic greeting cards on the theme of Friendship and other categories.
The Courage Line
http://www.courageline.com
Are you looking for a different and innovative way to encourage family and friends or to notice their courageous efforts? The Brave Chicken line or cards and gifts may be just what you need.
Fun Fables for Kids
http://www.funfablesforkids.com/babbooks/
A great tool for building character, molding behavior, and instilling values in kids 3 to 8 years old.
Grandloving
http://www.grandloving.com
Grandparenting with do-together activities and innovative long-distant communications ideas. The book Grandloving is also available for sale through the web site.
Greet Someone Friendship Cards
http://www.greetsomeone.com/cards/friendship/
A colorful variety of friendship e-postcards to send to friends and loved ones.
Kelly Bear
http://www.kellybear.com
Kelly Bear is the adorable main character of a book and video series. Kelly teaches vital skills and helps build positive character in children.
Learning in Motion
http://www.learn.motion.com/
Innovative software for K-12 education. Also, Learning in Motion compiles a monthly top ten list of educational web sites. "Whootie Owl's Stories to Grow By" was selected for the Learning in Motion Top Ten List in August 1998.
Scribbles Kids Art Site
www.scribbles.bigstep.com
An art site for kids where kids learn about art, do art projects, and where parents can purchase arts & crafts products.
Usborne Books at Home
www.usbornebooksforkids.com
Selling the very best children's books in the world. The Usborne goal: "To touch the lives of children for a lifetime."
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