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82Great 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
75The 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
70Gregory 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
70Olivia — 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
72The 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 2 months ago
75How 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 3 months ago
72Ban Books! Protect Your Children! Or Else...
by wannabwestern
What is the balance between censorship and family standards? Should we encourage children to read books that don't agree with our views on religion, politics, ethics, or public policy? Where does a parent's... published 4 weeks ago
61Snowballs 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
67Lilly'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
65How to Read to Your Children So They Will Learn To Read Faster
by wannabwestern
Are you interested in preparing your preschooler to learn to read? Use these techniques while you read children's books at home to help you raise a reader. published 3 months ago
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