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70Recommended Children's Picture Books for the Month of October
by wannabwestern
Photo by Erik Reis Sweaters and jackets, crisp fall air, Apples and pumpkins abound, Delightful autumn Say goodbye to all things green And hello Big Green Monster Enter Halloween! Monsters beware,... published 4 days ago
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
82The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza (by Philemon Sturges and Amy Walrod) is a modernized retelling of the classic Little Red Hen folktale. In the classic story, Little Red Hen uses persistence and hard work to... 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
77How to Start a Highly Effective Children's Story Hour at Your Library
by wannabwestern
This topic describes the basics of setting up a children's story hour in your community. I will share tips on how to organize your program and build successful relationships with your library, church, or... published 6 months ago
72Harry and The Terrible Whatzit — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Harry is sure something terrible is waiting down in the cellar, and furthermore, he is sure it has gotten his mother. What he encounters is "a double-headed, three-clawed, six-toed, long-horned whatzit." ... 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
72So Much by Trish Cooke and Helen Oxenbury—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
So Much (ISBN-10: 0744543967), written by British author Trish Cooke and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is a literal and figurative celebration of family love. Much of the story occurs while the baby greets... published 2 months ago
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