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76Where 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
64Snowballs 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 5 months ago
80Lilly'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 6 months ago
77Hilda 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
74Great 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
75How to Find Children's Picture Books For Your Preschool
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 is a comprehensive list of resources for finding just the right book to fit any subject. 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
82How 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
80Best Read Aloud Books For Kids
by amy jane
The more often your child hears fluent reading, the better prepared she will be for learning to read. According to the National Commission of Reading, reading aloud to children is the most important activity... published 7 months ago
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