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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 choose to recommend these books because they... published 4 weeks ago
79A 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 weeks ago
76The 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 2 months ago
74Where to Find Great Read-Aloud Children's Books
by wannabwestern
Are you looking for children's books to read aloud to your children at home, in the home school or preschool classroom, or at a library story hour? Here are some great resources for finding just the right book. published 5 weeks ago
74Olivia — 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 4 weeks ago
73What is a picture book?
by MM Del Rosario
It has been said throughout time that "a picture could be worth a thousand words." This adage suggests the expressive power of images which constitutes line, shape, colour, value and space. Images in picture... published 8 months ago
69Giving Children the Gift of Reading
by C Suson
One of the best gifts a parent can give their child is a love of reading. Children who are strong readers have more active imaginations, score better on tests and tend to be stronger students.... published 3 weeks ago
66Writing for Children
by AroundtownSue
Well, there's a lot you should know first. Words of warning: don't do it for the money and don't expect it to happen overnight. It's a very slow process (but fun if you love it), and unless you're the next... published 11 months ago
65classic kids books
by sarahd
These books are mostly from the 70s and earlier. As I do not have children and I no longer read children's books myself, I will not be discussing the latest greatest.....but these are classics, not to be... published 2 years ago
65The Life and Death of Crazy Horse by Russell Freedman
by mayaw
The Life and Death of Crazy Horse, by Russell Freedman is a passionate account of the Sioux warrior's life in the Northwestern United States. It is a thrilling alternative to traditional historical texts... published 3 months ago
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