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79Great 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 3 months ago
73A 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 4 months ago
71Lilly'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 3 months ago
84The Grouchy Ladybug 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 2 months ago
74Starting an At-Home Cooperative Preschool
by wannabwestern
A cooperative school is a small-group preschool usually run by 5-7 parents of the participating children. Starting one of your own is a great way to save money, introduce a curriculum you approve of, and work... published 3 months ago
72Olivia — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Olivia 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 yet she acts just like... published 3 months ago
68Gregory the Terrible Eater Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat (Scholastic, 1989) Gregory won't eat the things that regular goats want to eat. He eats healthy people food—and his parents are worried! published 2 months ago
59Snowballs Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
There are children's books, and there are PICTURE books. This book falls into the latter category. The colorful and whimsical collage art of artist/author Lois Ehlert makes this picture book a fun and... published 2 months ago
77Where 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 2 months ago
76Hilda 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 3 months ago
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