Author: C. Imbior Kudrna
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 0761382550
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A boa has no greater wrath / than when he doesn't want a bath!" In this rollicking verse story, the bathroom becomes a battleground between a clean-conscious youngster and his elusive reptile. Every child who has ever tried to avoid bath time—and every adult who has been faced with a child reluctant to bathe—will recognize in this uncommon boa some fairly common bath-dodging techniques. C. Imbior Kudrna's hilarious illustrations capture all the subtleties of the boa's antics in this story that will forever change the way youngsters feel about bathing.
To Bathe a Boa
Author: C. Imbior Kudrna
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 0761382550
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A boa has no greater wrath / than when he doesn't want a bath!" In this rollicking verse story, the bathroom becomes a battleground between a clean-conscious youngster and his elusive reptile. Every child who has ever tried to avoid bath time—and every adult who has been faced with a child reluctant to bathe—will recognize in this uncommon boa some fairly common bath-dodging techniques. C. Imbior Kudrna's hilarious illustrations capture all the subtleties of the boa's antics in this story that will forever change the way youngsters feel about bathing.
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 0761382550
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A boa has no greater wrath / than when he doesn't want a bath!" In this rollicking verse story, the bathroom becomes a battleground between a clean-conscious youngster and his elusive reptile. Every child who has ever tried to avoid bath time—and every adult who has been faced with a child reluctant to bathe—will recognize in this uncommon boa some fairly common bath-dodging techniques. C. Imbior Kudrna's hilarious illustrations capture all the subtleties of the boa's antics in this story that will forever change the way youngsters feel about bathing.
Boa Constrictors
Author: Valerie J. Weber
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836836547
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of boa constrictors.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836836547
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of boa constrictors.
The Librarian's Complete Guide to Involving Parents Through Children's Literature
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313078440
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Getting parents to participate in their child's education is easy with these take-home reproducibles! This book provides a single-source guide to selected reading and extension activities for grade levels K-6. Each activity sheet includes a summary of a book, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning projects for adults and children. The activities are designed to increase discussion, build reading skills, and develop comprehension. More than 100 titles of quality children's literature are featured. Teachers will love this unique way to promote reading, and it's great PR for the library. A must for school and public libraries!
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313078440
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Getting parents to participate in their child's education is easy with these take-home reproducibles! This book provides a single-source guide to selected reading and extension activities for grade levels K-6. Each activity sheet includes a summary of a book, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning projects for adults and children. The activities are designed to increase discussion, build reading skills, and develop comprehension. More than 100 titles of quality children's literature are featured. Teachers will love this unique way to promote reading, and it's great PR for the library. A must for school and public libraries!
Story Hour
Author: Jeri Kladder
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786417056
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786417056
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.
The Boa's Breath and Other Tales
Author: José Anilto dos Anjos
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1667405950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Book description: After seven years writing for blogs and for anthologies, the author has gathered in this book his best-rated short stories and chronicles. They touch on diverse themes, ranging from the children's universe to the daily lives of adults. Although the author is a military police officer, he avoided as much as possible dealing with themes such as insecurity and violence, although one or another text touches lightly on these subjects, but always bringing nuances of hope, friendship and joy. Many of the stories takes back to a grandfather telling stories to his grandchildren, as they would do in the old times. The literary tenderness of the author guarantees that his direct prose with no flourishes can convey to us the emotions and feelings of its protagonists. Amongst them, these ones stand out: The rattlesnake at the Gabiroba tree (2012 "Best Storyteller" Interarte Award – Goiás Velho Letter Academy) Survivors of the end of the World (Winner of the XXXV International Literary Contest of Edições AG publishing company) The Boa's Breath (Participation Prize on the Great Contest of the Rio de Janeiro City, at the Taba Cultural publishing company)
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1667405950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Book description: After seven years writing for blogs and for anthologies, the author has gathered in this book his best-rated short stories and chronicles. They touch on diverse themes, ranging from the children's universe to the daily lives of adults. Although the author is a military police officer, he avoided as much as possible dealing with themes such as insecurity and violence, although one or another text touches lightly on these subjects, but always bringing nuances of hope, friendship and joy. Many of the stories takes back to a grandfather telling stories to his grandchildren, as they would do in the old times. The literary tenderness of the author guarantees that his direct prose with no flourishes can convey to us the emotions and feelings of its protagonists. Amongst them, these ones stand out: The rattlesnake at the Gabiroba tree (2012 "Best Storyteller" Interarte Award – Goiás Velho Letter Academy) Survivors of the end of the World (Winner of the XXXV International Literary Contest of Edições AG publishing company) The Boa's Breath (Participation Prize on the Great Contest of the Rio de Janeiro City, at the Taba Cultural publishing company)
Life Sciences
Author: Amy Bain
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031301017X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Everything you need to create exciting thematic science units can be found in these handy guides. Developed for educators who want to take an integrated approach, these teaching kits contain resource lists, reading selections, and activities that can be easily pulled together for units on virtually any science topic. Arranged by subject, each book lists key scientific concepts for primary, intermediate, and upper level learners and links them to specific chapters where resources for teaching those concepts appear. Chapters identify and describe comprehensive teaching resources (nonfiction) and related fiction reading selections, then detail hands-on science and extension activities that help students learn the scientific method and build learning across the curriculum. A final section helps you locate helpful experiment books and appropriate journals, Web sites, agencies, and related organizations.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031301017X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Everything you need to create exciting thematic science units can be found in these handy guides. Developed for educators who want to take an integrated approach, these teaching kits contain resource lists, reading selections, and activities that can be easily pulled together for units on virtually any science topic. Arranged by subject, each book lists key scientific concepts for primary, intermediate, and upper level learners and links them to specific chapters where resources for teaching those concepts appear. Chapters identify and describe comprehensive teaching resources (nonfiction) and related fiction reading selections, then detail hands-on science and extension activities that help students learn the scientific method and build learning across the curriculum. A final section helps you locate helpful experiment books and appropriate journals, Web sites, agencies, and related organizations.
Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals
Author: Penny Peck
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610697847
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This manual is a "one-stop shop" on how to present storytimes to suit different audiences including bilingual learners, special needs children, and those in a variety of settings such as Head Start, preschools, and day care situations. This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings to be most effective. Author Penny Peck will teach you the fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing you how to incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into your routine. She offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of books for addressing particular literacy needs. A perfect primer for those new to the task, this guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment. Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and dance programs.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610697847
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This manual is a "one-stop shop" on how to present storytimes to suit different audiences including bilingual learners, special needs children, and those in a variety of settings such as Head Start, preschools, and day care situations. This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings to be most effective. Author Penny Peck will teach you the fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing you how to incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into your routine. She offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of books for addressing particular literacy needs. A perfect primer for those new to the task, this guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment. Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and dance programs.
Involving Parents Through Children's Literature
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313078386
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
You'll appreciate these tools for parent participation in the learning process. Reproducible activity sheets based on quality children's books are designed as take-home assignments for children. Each sheet includes a book summary, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning activities for adults and children that increase discussion, reading skills, and comprehension.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313078386
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
You'll appreciate these tools for parent participation in the learning process. Reproducible activity sheets based on quality children's books are designed as take-home assignments for children. Each sheet includes a book summary, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning activities for adults and children that increase discussion, reading skills, and comprehension.
Under the Chinaberry Tree
Author: Ann Ruethling
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767912020
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Celebrating Chinaberry's twentieth anniversary, the women behind America's beloved children's book catalog share their wisdom about the joys of children's literature and parenting. The Chinaberry catalog was created when Ann Ruethling became troubled by the violence in many old-fashioned nursery stories and the poor grammar or mediocre plots in newer children's books. Handpicking a hundred high-quality titles a year, she has become an indispensable friend to thousands of parents, and Chinaberry has become a gold standard for its industry. Under the Chinaberry Tree celebrates the world of children's books. In warm "one-mother-to-another" prose, Ruethling and her business partner, Patti Pitcher, reflect on the family-first concepts that resonate so strongly with Chinaberry fans and all parents. Exploring the books that have made a difference in their children's lives, the tender experience of reading with children and the moments that make parenting a unique journey, this guide is sure to enrich every family's bookshelf.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767912020
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Celebrating Chinaberry's twentieth anniversary, the women behind America's beloved children's book catalog share their wisdom about the joys of children's literature and parenting. The Chinaberry catalog was created when Ann Ruethling became troubled by the violence in many old-fashioned nursery stories and the poor grammar or mediocre plots in newer children's books. Handpicking a hundred high-quality titles a year, she has become an indispensable friend to thousands of parents, and Chinaberry has become a gold standard for its industry. Under the Chinaberry Tree celebrates the world of children's books. In warm "one-mother-to-another" prose, Ruethling and her business partner, Patti Pitcher, reflect on the family-first concepts that resonate so strongly with Chinaberry fans and all parents. Exploring the books that have made a difference in their children's lives, the tender experience of reading with children and the moments that make parenting a unique journey, this guide is sure to enrich every family's bookshelf.
To Bathe a Boa
Author:
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 9780876143063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
At bathtime a youngster has to struggle to get his recalcitrant pet boa into the tub.
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 9780876143063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
At bathtime a youngster has to struggle to get his recalcitrant pet boa into the tub.