Allison, Jennifer. Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator. Angleberger, Tom. Horton Halfpott, or, the Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor. Avi. Silent Movie. Bosch, Pseudonyomous. The Name of This Book Is Secret. Buitendag, Louis L. The Bloomswell Diaries. [continue reading]
December 2011
War Horse Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for “War Horse” by Michael Morpurgo, made into the film “War Horse”. Farley, Walter. Black Stallion series. Frost, Helen. Crossing Stones. Hamley, Dennis. Without Warning: Helen’s Story 1914-1918. Kendall, Jane F. Maestoso Petra. (Horse [continue reading]
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Even those working at a small library can do a simple El día de los niños/El día de los libros [continue reading]
Ice Cream Storytime Ideas
Ice cream is a favorite food of nearly all of us, from a baby to a grandparent, so a storytime focusing on ice cream is sure to be a winner! July is National Ice Cream [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Storytime Ideas (2011)
Friendship is the focus of Valentine’s Day for most preschoolers, so that should be the emphasis of the books and activities you choose for the theme. Making homemade Valentine cards is always a great activity, [continue reading]