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73Lilly'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
69Hilda 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
83Great 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
70Where 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 4 months ago
77A 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
73How 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 4 months ago
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