children's libraries

Presents a storytime cookbook, from the basics of creation of appropriate opportunities for learning, to the ingredients of books, fingerplays, and activities, to a series of "menus" for storytimes.

Collects literacy programming for bilingual speakers, with large-motor activities; tips for musical instrument exploration; translated Mother Goose on the Loose songs; traditional Spanish songs; and other resources to help with literacy in both Spanish and English. Includes CD-ROM.

A guide for librarians to offering Maker programs and activities for children and teenage patrons.

Offers an activity-oriented survey of children's literature, highlighting books that every library should have in its collection and including suggestions for book-based activities and programs that will encourage children to read.

"This book defines what it means [for a youth services librarian] to be a media mentor, providing historical background and context; outlines three types of media mentorship: media advisory, programming, and access to curated media; outlines the implications of media mentorship in libraries, focusing on a shift from the notion of 'screen time' to 'healthy media decisions'; draws on detailed case studies from a wide variety of libraries and community partnerships to showcase inspiring media mentorship in action with ages 0-14; provides guidelines for working with diverse families and caregivers; and explores management issues around media mentorship, ALSC competencies, suggestions of additional resources, and professional development"--Provided by publisher.

Provides tools for educators and librarians to incorporate informational reading in the form of nonfiction into their story hours, with topics ranging from animals to cars.

A guide for teachers describing how to host an author/illustrator visit at your school.

Profiles 2,500 fiction and nonfiction primary readers published since 1990, representing a wide range of subjects including animals, holidays, American history, and weather.