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79The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle, is a classic children's book first published in 1977. It's visual appeal combined with a three-part theme of telling time, bullying, and comparing sizes will entertain and interest your preschool and early elementary age audience for repeat readings. published 5 months ago
77Great Read-Aloud Children's Books with Reviews and Sample Lesson Plans
by wannabwestern
I was the library storytime presenter at my local library in a small town in western Arizona for three years. Here is my list of read-aloud children's books. I recommend these specific books for their readability in a group setting. published 6 months ago
75Olivia — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Olivia (ISBN 10: 0689829531) is the quintessential renaissance pig. She is at once fashion designer, dancer, architect, artist, and big sister. And she's quite precocious. Olivia is charming, cultured, and... published 6 months ago
78A Basic Storytime Lesson Outline
by wannabwestern
Here is the basic formula I use for our library's story hour. This can be modified and expanded, but by keeping it consistent, your young audience will know what to expect. "A foolish consistency is the... published 6 months ago
75No David! — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
No David! (ISBN 10: 0590930028) is the first in a series of books starring author David Shannon's alter ego, a sharp-toothed little child who is delightfully naughty. This book's brightly colored... published 6 months ago
74Where the Wild Things Are Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Where the Wild Things Are is so familiar and well-loved a children's book that its status is iconic. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1964, just one year after its publication in 1963, this book... published 5 months ago
80Stock Market Investing and Children: Teach Them Correct Principles
by wannabwestern
Teaching children about the stock market is an effective way to put math, logic, analytical, and reasoning skills to use. However, many kids aren't introduced to the concepts that help people make smart investment decisions in real life. This article describes the pros and cons of stock market competitions. published 5 months ago
71The King With Six Friends — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The King With Six Friends, By Jay Williams (1968, Parents Magazine Press), an engaging fairy tale adventure of the out-of-work King Zar and the six friends he meets along the way, who help Zar find work as a king once again... published 5 months ago
72Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Copyright Kevin HenkesLilly is another character, like Ian Falconer's Olivia, who is irrepressible, exuberant, confident, and theatrical. And judging by the situation she finds herself in, I'd say she's in... published 5 months ago
72Hilda Must Be Dancing — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Hilda Must Be Dancing, by Karma Wilson and Suzanne Watts combines pleasing rhyming text full of onomatopoeia, an interesting problem-solution storyline, and gorgeous eye-popping illustrations in brilliant... published 6 months ago
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