This theme is great for a late summer storytime that includes several children who will be starting Kindergarten, or older children anticipating the first day back at school. For an activity, the kids can make [continue reading]
First Day of School Storytime Ideas
For a craft activity, children can make bookmarks or paper holders for their library cards. Anholt, Laurence. BILLY AND THE BIG NEW SCHOOL. Billy realizes he is like the sparrow he watches who is learning [continue reading]
Presidents Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Presidents Even preschoolers can identify the President of the U.S., and can enjoy hearing stories featuring the President. This theme is especially good for older children, too, such as Kindergarten through third [continue reading]
Teachers Storytime Ideas
If you are doing storytimes about occupations, teachers are a great topic since most preschoolers know what they do. Or, they want to know as they will be starting school soon. For an activity, make [continue reading]
“Hold Still” Movie, Weekly Reader Ends, and International Game Day
The Crowdsourced Funding of a Y.A. Movie: Nina LaCour’s debut (and award winning) novel Hold Still (Dutton, 2009) is being turned into a feature film using an unusual funding source. For the complete story, see: [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Jenkins, Ward. San Francisco, Baby! Ward Jenkins, Illus. Pic. Bk. Chronicle, 2012. [28]p. $12.99. 978-1-4521-0620-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES TOD-K. Series Review: A brief rhyming text celebrates locales in San Francisco, from Alcatraz, Lombard Street, Chinatown, and [continue reading]
Author Margaret Mahy Dies at age 76
New Zealand children’s author Margaret Mahy has died at age 76. She published more than 200 books, from picture books to young adult novels, and received the Hans Christian Andersen award six years ago. For [continue reading]
Caldecott Uncovered Webinar
Last week ALSC offered a free webinar on the Caldecott Medal, Caldecott Uncovered: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know About the Caldecott Medal. The link to a recording of the webinar can be accessed at: [continue reading]