children's libraries

A collection of over one hundred patterns for puppets made from paper bags, with directions for creating famous Americans, American writers, famous women, presidents, composers, folk heroes, and storybook and Halloween characters. Includes suggestions for the use of the puppets, as well as related riddles and stories.

Presents ideas for programs that inspire children to read by giving them the opportunity to make quick and inexpensive take-home craft projects related to poems and stories; and includes instructions for a selection of general crafts, as well as suggestions for related reading.

Offers tips for librarians to consider when purchasing and presenting scary stories for the kindergarten through sixth-grade audience, with lesson plans and activities, an annotated list of resources, and highlights of selected stories.

Contains annotated listings for 1,200 of the most popular fiction series for children, each with information on the author, publisher, date of publication, grade level, genre, and a list of titles; arranged alphabetically by series name.

A resource for librarians and educators to engage preschool age children in books through movement in storytimes.

Offers advice for teachers, librarians, and other educators on how to create a Guest Readers Program for upper elementary and middle school levels; featuring specific program plans, each with a suggestion for a read-aloud book, ideas for discussion topics and demonstrations, a list of related books, and activities.

"This book assists the ... professional with ready-to-use materials to present ... programs that introduce young learners to countries and cultures around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the Dromkeen collection of children's literature, and the history of children's book publishing in Australia.

Presents guidance and tools for getting children ages five to twelve involved in poetry, including original essays and poems, poetry-building exercises and other activities, advice for connecting poems with other genres and with school subjects, and ten strategies for ensuring audience participation.