39 Clues (published by Scholastic) by various authors, (mysteries with a puzzle element) Alexander, Lloyd. The Illyrian Adventure series. Baccalario, Pierdomenico. The Door to Time. Balliett, Blue. Chasing Vermeer series. Barrett, Tracy. The 100-Year-Old Secret [continue reading]
Jungle Animal Storytime Ideas (2012)
If you are doing a storytime that includes primary graders, they will be familiar with habitats like the jungle. And a storytime on jungle animals includes many of their favorites, such as monkeys, chimps, gorillas, [continue reading]
Mermaid Storytime Ideas (2012)
Mermaids can be the focus of a fun storytime. You can make this a more elaborate program by adding a showing of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” or adding a variety of ocean or beach-themed activities. [continue reading]
Olympics or Sports Day Storytime Ideas
The Olympics can inspire an entertaining storytime. You can easily adapt this to any day celebrating sports and games. Break into groups for some active play: walk along a bright piece of tape along the [continue reading]
Children’s Program Ideas – Legos
Children’s Program Ideas – Legos Lego programs have been growing in popularity at many libraries. They attract those boys who may be drifting away from reading, and girls enjoy the Legos, too. Most of the [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Barnett, Mac. Chloe and the Lion. Adam Rex, Illus. Pic. Bk. Hyperion, 2012. 48p. $16.99. 978-1-4231-1334-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. Readers know from the very beginning that this picture book will be a bit different. “This [continue reading]
From Boardbook to Facebook
If you have not yet checked out Adele Fasick’s new book on library services to youth and social media, it is well worth a look: Fasick, Adele M. From Boardbook to Facebook: Children’s Services in [continue reading]
A Wrinkle In Time Read-Alikes
Alexander, Lloyd. The High King. In the fifth and final book in the Chronicle of Prydain series, the ultimate confrontation occurs determining the fate of Taran the Pig-Keeper. Barron, T.A. Heartlight. Kate and her grandfather [continue reading]