Cheers for a Dozen Ears

Cheers for a Dozen Ears

Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2014-02-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807511315

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Summertime means fresh veggies at the farm stand to pick out and count! This concept book follows a family's stop at the farm stand as they count tomatoes, strawberries, sunflowers—and yes, ears of corn. Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's simple verses are beautifully accompanied by Susan Swan's collage art.


A to Zoo

A to Zoo

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-06-21

Total Pages: 3583

ISBN-13:

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Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.


The Picture Book Almanac

The Picture Book Almanac

Author: Nancy J. Polette

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-11-10

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1440842779

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This essential guide has exactly the right books to help you celebrate special days throughout the year—even "holidays" you've never heard of—and provides hundreds of fun titles and activities that could inspire your students to become life-long readers. Young students need to continually be presented with a vast variety of types of books, authors, illustrators, and subject matter in order to find the perfect concept or image that sparks their imagination, takes their comprehension to a new level, or helps them turn the corner to becoming a book lover. Nancy J. Polette's The Picture Book Almanac: Picture Books and Activities to Celebrate 365 Familiar and Unusual Holidays can be used year-round as a key to open that great literary treasure vault. The books Polette has painstakingly selected for their value as learning opportunities tie into both familiar and unusual holidays, ranging from official, nationally recognized holidays to obscure ones such as Milk Day and Thesaurus Day. The daily featured book titles cover the classics, such as books in the Paddington Bear series and Cinderella to outstanding current and just-published titles, collectively representing the best choices for collection building over time. This book is an excellent tool for collection development as well as an indispensable resource for reading teachers and classroom teachers.


Sun Above and Blooms Below

Sun Above and Blooms Below

Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807536334

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Time for a field trip to the farm to see chicks hatch—and discover opposites too! It’s still a little cold and wet outside, but it’s warm and dry inside the barn where the eggs are waiting. You’ll find things that are big and little, short and tall, from beginning to end of this springtime story.


Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals

Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals

Author: Penny Peck

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-01-26

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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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.


Sugar White Snow and Evergreens

Sugar White Snow and Evergreens

Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0807572357

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Maple-sugaring season is the perfect time to visit a local farm! As a family takes a sleigh ride, they see a bright red cardinal, a snowman with an orange carrot nose, and they learn how tasty amber maple syrup is made. After a morning full of color, they share pancakes and maple syrup in the farmhouse! Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's cheerful, vibrant verses are accompanied by Susan Swan's gorgeous collage art.


Sugar White Snow and Evergreens

Sugar White Snow and Evergreens

Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1489638776

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AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.


From Apple Trees to Cider, Please!

From Apple Trees to Cider, Please!

Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1791107230

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From Apple Trees to Cider, Please! is a realistic account of how apple cider is pressed, flavored with the charm and vigor of a harvest celebration.


Crayola ® Spring Colors

Crayola ® Spring Colors

Author: Jodie Shepherd

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1512470627

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Bright flowers, cute baby animals, fresh plants—colors are everywhere in spring! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of spring? What can you create with the colors of spring? Encourage readers to notice color in the real world and create their own spring-inspired artwork through vibrant photos and lyrical text.


Kites

Kites

Author: Bettina Ling

Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780590275354

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Flying kites show the colors of the rainbow.