children's libraries

A collection of over seventy-five traditional folk songs and traditional melodies; activities, including flannel-board patterns, crafts, and motions; and a multimedia CD featuring music from the book, along with patterns, scripts, and lyrics.

Offers advice on how to link libraries serving children to software and CD-ROMs when operating on a limited budget by critiquing various programs and lists companies distributing inexpensive software over the Internet and commercial online services.

Contains an annotated listing of eight hundred book series for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, each identifying the author, publisher, grade level, and genre, and including a description of the characters, plots, and themes, as well as a list of titles in the series.

Presents a comprehensive fiction resource guide for middle and high school readers covering over eight hundred series along with annotations, character lists, grade levels, genre, and more.

Practical guide to inform children's librarians of current cataloging standards and practices.

Presents twenty-five stories that combine handmade props with storytelling for children pre-kindergarten to third grade.

"Ideal for educators and others who work with young children, these stories have been selected because they are easy for anyone to tell, even novices, and they readily engage listeners. Along with each tale, you'll find a profile of the 'teller' who provides it, adding a cultural dimension to help you and your audiences better understand the context. There are also tips to improve your programs. In addition to storytimes, this guide can be used for read-alouds, or even silent reading with older children."--OCLC.

Contains annotated story lists, booklists, website lists, and hundreds of ideas and activities that can be used by storytellers.

Provides ideas and tips for planning baby storytimes.