Read-alikes for the “Septimus Heap” series by Angie Sage: This seven volume fantasy series has magic and wizards. Barron, T.A. Merlin’s Dragon series. Blackwood, Sage. Jinx. Epstein, Adam Jay. Secrets of the Crown. Fforde, Jasper. The [continue reading]
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Magic Tree House Series Read-Alikes
The “Magic Tree House” series by Mary Pope Osborne is still a best-seller, and a perfect summer read for those entering 2nd or 3rd grade. Here are some other transitional novels with a sci fi [continue reading]
Computers and Technology Storytime Ideas
To partner with the Television theme we offered in November 2012, here is a companion theme of Computers and Technology. We all know even babies like to play with iPads, so a storytime on computers [continue reading]
Puppets Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Puppets Summer is a great time to have a storytime on puppets, since many older siblings will attend with their preschool brothers and sisters. These stories can be a great way to [continue reading]
Teeth Storytime Ideas
Teeth are uppermost in the minds of preschoolers as soon as they start to lose their teeth and receive money from the tooth fairy. You can make simple Tooth Fairy Wands out of a chopstick, [continue reading]
Architects Storytime Ideas
For an activity, a free play time involving the use of Duplo or wooden blocks to build something of their own choosing would be fun! Or make blueprints using dark blue construction paper and white chalk [continue reading]
Farm Storytime Ideas (2013)
There are hundreds (if not thousands) of picture books set on the farm, and even city kids can appreciate a farm-themed storytime. Be sure to include songs like “Old MacDonald,” “B-I-N-G-O,” and “The Farmer in [continue reading]
Hattie Big Sky Read-Alikes
Homesteading Fiction: Read-Alikes for the “Hattie” series by Kirby Larson. Armstrong, Jennifer. Black-Eyed Susan. Avi. The Barn. Babb, Sanora. An Owl on Every Post. Conrad, Pam. Prairie Song. Dallas, Sandra. The Quilt Walk. DeFelice, Cynthia. [continue reading]