Donkeys are not always thought of when you think of farm animals, but there are several good books, perfect for storytime, on donkeys. For a craft, we made music shakers to use while we sang [continue reading]
Ethnicities and Cultures Storytime Ideas
School-Age Storytime Ideas Ethnicities and Cultures Many teachers need books to help children learn about and respect a variety of ethnicities and cultures. The following list of books that you can offer to children and [continue reading]
Hamsters and Gerbils Storytime Ideas
It would be great fun to bring an actual hamster to your storytime to go along with the following books. Maybe a local pet store would loan one to the library; as far as I [continue reading]
Pet Pigs Storytime Ideas
Storytime Ideas Pet Pigs Hey, if it is good enough for George Clooney then a pet pig is good enough for us! Here are some great pet pig stories. Follow up the stories with a [continue reading]
Pet Shows Storytime Ideas
Storytime Ideas Pet Shows Here are some great picture books about pet shows. Be sure to sing “B-I-N-G-O” and other animals songs! For a craft, you can you can make “blue ribbons” to give out [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Jan. 9th, Cybil Nominees, Bay Area Book Festival
ACL Meeting Friday, January 9, 2015: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
CCBC Listserv Closes, STEAM lists from ALSC, and Black Comix Festival
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center has announced it will cease using its listserv and use its blog instead. Their press release read in part: “At the time we launched CCBC-Net, listservs were on the cutting [continue reading]
Superhero Storytime Ideas (2015)
Superhero storytime is sure to bring in a big crowd! For a Superhero craft project, make this cool superhero paper doll. App: Hat Monkey, from Fox and Sheep GmbH. Cottringer, Anne. ELIOT JONES, MIDNIGHT SUPERHERO. Eliot is [continue reading]