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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:48:07 1998
From: Erin Gallagher <gallaghe@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
I know I'm going on a limb with this one, but I do not agree that picture
versions of classics will keep kids away from the originals. Whenever I
have a request for one of the Little House easy readers or picture books,
I always mention the original. I have one little girl who went from the
picture books, to the easy readers, and is now having mom read to her the
original Little House series. She is thrilled. Often times, parents who
request the picture book formats were fond of the original series, (such
as the Narnia books,) and are very excited about the picture books.
They have every intention of sharing the original with their child once
he or she is old enough.
My classics had been collecting dust, unless they were assigned for summer
reading. Little House books hadn't circulated, nor Narnia. Now, even the
hardcovers are going out. I don't know if this is coincidence, or because
the picture book varieties had been circulating so well, and now junior is
ready to cut his teeth on the original.
Some people wrote that they thought Wishbone classics and comic book
classics are great for the kids, and will inspire them to want to read the
originals when they grow older. I'm sure most of your engish
professors would beg to differ, and have a similar arguement that once
they've read the watered down versions, they won't want to read the
originals. In my experience, I have found the opposite to be true.
I agree that re-publishing the same stories in a picture book format is a
great gimmic and easy money for publishers, but they are what the patrons
want, and I will continue to order them. They all circulate very well,
and are rarely on shelf.
Erin
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Erin Gallagher | Peabody Institute Library
Head of Children's Services | Peabody, Massachusetts
gallagher@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:52 1998
From: "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
Subject: Re: [PUBLIB:9326] Re: afterschool library programs
Sarah C. Caltvedt wrote:
>
> What has been effective here in getting the middle school age group to come
> to programs is to offer food and to make a personal phone call to each kid
> who expressed an interest in the program. Perhaps making a pitch to the
> parents when the kids "graduate" from the storytime programs
would help
> too--they're the ones that have to get the kids to the library.
Sarah Caltvedt suggestion of having a food/lounge section in the library
would probably help to make the library a popular destination for adult
as well as middle school age kids.
When Sarah says of parents of middle school kids: ". . . they're the ones
that
have to get the kids to the library.", she is also mentioning a very
important
central concern for those of us who would like to see library service grow and
improve for youngsters. Youngsters in the grades 4-10 don't drive and/or
don't have access to an automobile after school. Often, their school or home
is several miles (at least) from the nearest public library. Also, increasing
numbers of households see both parents at work until 5:30 or 6 PM on weekeday
afternoons. How are a youngster's parents supposed to get them to the library
after school, if they have work commitments? If the schools would endeavor to
provide some form of after school library service to 6 PM, youngsters could
use their library without having to leave school premises until their parents
can pick them up or the late busses which serve detention, football, etc. could
take them home. -- The latchkey hours of 3-6 are dangerous for kids. Being
able to enjoy afterschool library service without leaving school premises
could be an important new service for the schools to provide.
The public libraries should strive to help improve service to youngsters, but
they are already open 7 days per week during the school year. Even if the
transportation concerns noted above were somehow magically addressed and
all kids from a dozen schools who wanted to use the public library after
school could be transported there by parents or busses, how many public
libraries have the space, personnel and collections sufficient to meet such
demand?
In visiting one of our local public highschool libraries last week, I noted that
they had a huge facility, many thousands of books and 30 Internet ports. Our
public library has only 4 public access Internet ports. Yet that highschool
library is closed by 3:30 PM on weekday afternoons and is never open on evenings
and weekends.
The public libraries can't do it all. The public schools will have to help
by doing some hours of library service after school if significant progress
is to be made in improving service to school age youngsters.
James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian and ALA Council Member.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:46:07 1998
From: "Carl A. Harvey II" <charvey@indy.net>
Subject: C.S. Lewis...
I agree with Susan LaFantasie. As a general rule, I think that
abridging the classics is insane and usually done in very poor taste,
but I really like the Narnia picture books. Being a huge fan of the
series, I find this just one more way to visit the land of Narnia. The
pictures are absolutely beautiful. The story isn't too bad; it isn't
mean to replace C.S. Lewis work, but rather begin to entice those that
are too young to read it. I think it the same idea of when you find an
author you really like. You can't get enought of their work. Well, if
you find a story you like, you can't get enought of it either; these
books create that interest and I think would lead many to the classic
version of Narnia.
Carl A. Harvey II, Specialized Library Asst.
Speedway Public Library
Speedway, Indiana
**Views expressed are clearly my own.
Susan LaFantasie wrote:
>You have some valid points and concerns, but I think that
"younger"
>versions of the "oldies but goodies" could encourage children to
try
the
>"older" versions when they are old enough to enjoy
them--especially if
>they have no one to read the older versions to them and have to wait
>until they can do so on their own. As for picture books, I would
consider
>that a unique version, since picture books are a special format. Just
>some thoughts . . .
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:56 1998
From: katherine heylman <kheylman@apk.net>
Subject: Re: watered-down classics
I too consider watered-down classics an abomination, with some
exceptions. We probably would not want the original version of
Gulliver's Travels in the children's room, but it does make a rousing
tale. The same with Robinson Crusoe -- a good story after you take out
all the heavy-handed moralizing. Not to mention the earliest,
frequently raunchy, versions of Aesop. But to reduce the Narnia or
Little House books to truncated and therefore mutilated versions seems
stupid. As Claire Isaac pointed out, those are books that most kids can
-- and frequently do -- read by themselves at some point during
elementary school. It's bad enough what happens with cartoon versions of
wonderful stories. (I'll refrain from getting started on Disney!)
Kay Heylman, Cleveland
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:44:58 1998
From: druthgo@sonic.net (Dr. Ruth I. Gordon)
ubject: The bottom line
PUBBERS: I have been interested in the comments about really watered down
books. If anyone is interested in a rather long essay I wrote for
"BayNews" in the January edition of "BayViews", the book
review paper of
the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California, the oldest
review paper of its kind, I will be happy to send my fulminations to you
via E-mail. Just send me your E-mail address with the words "Temper
Tantrums" in the subject line. And, believe me, this is an essay which
will never be finished because more and more publishers are lining the
bottoms of bird cages with their merchandise--all for the sake of the
bottom line (or in the case of birds, the bottom lime).
Better still, become a member of ACL and receive 11 tough review editions
per year. I think--but am not sure, membership is $40. per annum because
in California if we asked you to subscribe, taxes would be assessed. You
try and figure out my state--I refuse.
So--for a free copy of my fulminations--follow the directions above.
--Big Grandma (who has worked for one or two of the publishers against
whom she rants)
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"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass
the guilty." Jessica Mitford (1917-1996)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:56 1998
From: dherald@wic.net (Diana Herald)
Subject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
It all depends on the specific work if a picture book of a classic
works. I was appalled when Julius Lester's _Othello_ first came out
thinking you just don't mess with the Bard! The cover was stunning,
probably my all time favorite cover on any book ever. After reading the
book I realized that it made _Othello_ accessible to some readers who
would never have attempted it. I'm sure many who read it were moved to
go on to the Shakespeare version.
Graphic novels of _The Hobbit_ and _Dragonsdawn_ were also great
surprises. Sometimes an abridgement with illustrations works well.
As far as board books go. I was shopping for books for a newborn and
knew I wanted him to have _It Looked Like Spilt Milk_ which was my
children's favorite pre-reading book. I was delighted to find it as a
board book for the little guy.
Just a few thoughts. Oops, I forgot to mention I loved the Illustrated
classics as a kid and from them picked which books I wanted to read the
"real ones" of and which didn't interest me.
--
Happy reading,
D
dherald@wic.net
See the Genreflecting Page at http://www.mancon.com/genre
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:55 1998
From: Kate Carter <katec@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Transportation finger plays and books
A couple of books I've used are Camel Caravan by Bethany Roberts and Mr.
Little's Noisy Car (or Train) by Richard Fowler. The Mr. Little books are
lift-the-flap. Knick Knack Paddywack by Marissa Moss is a take-off of
"this old man" song, featuring a man who is building a rocket ship.
Fingerplays:
Inside a rocket ship [crouch down]
just enough room [hold arms close around body]
here comes the countdown
5,4,3,2,1 [countdown on fingers]
ZOOOM!!!! [jump up]
[this is popular. Everytime I visit one daycare, I am asked to do
this. I always do it twice because once you're up in space, you do need
to come back for another story]
This is the choo-choo train [bend arms at elbows]
puffing down the track [rotate forarms in rhythm]
now it's going forward
now it's going back
now the bell is ringing [pull cord with closed fist "ding, ding"]
now the whistle blows [hold hands around mouth "wooo, wooo"]
what a lot of noise it makes
everywhere it goes [cover ears with hands]
The airplane has great big wings [arms outstretched]
it's propellar spins around and sings [make one arm the propellar]
"vvvvvv"
the airplane goes up [arms up]
the airplane goes down [arms down]
the airplane flies high all over town [arms outstretched, fly around
storyroom or just turn in place]
I went to a puppetry workshop a few months ago and picked up a great idea,
using "Mr. Gumpy's Outing." Using masking tape, put an outline of a
boat
on the floor. The librarian acts as narrator and Mr. Gumpy, and the
children participate as the boy, girl, and animals who join Mr. Gumpy in
his boat. You can use a baseball cap for the boy and a bow for the girl
and then puppets for the animals. Add animals as necessary; e.g., two
pigs instead of one as in the book. Read the story, having the children
get into the "boat" as you come to their animal. When the animals fall
out, the children all fall out of the "boat" and onto the floor.
Kate Carter
Young People's Librarian email: katec@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
Kitsap Regional Library phone: (360)405-9107
1301 Sylvan Way fax: (360)405-9128
Bremerton, WA 98310
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On Fri, 27 Feb 1998, oneil wrote:
> I have been asked to do four different story hours for ages three to
> five on transportation- one each week for this month. I know there are
> lots of good transportation books such as Pienkowsky's pop up series and
> Marvin K Mooney, Will you Please Go Now and Crews' Boat, Train and
> School Bus books and The People on the Bus,but do you have any other
> books that have worked especially well?I would love to find some
> participation books to do with transportation and some that might be
> adaptable to a flannel board story. Do you know any transportation
> finger plays?
> I will be glad to post everything to the list. Thanks a lot.
> Sally O'Neil
> oneil@asbank.com
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:45:57 1998
From: "Kate Oke" <kmoke@interchg.ubc.ca>
ubject: Re: Internet Bookmarks
Cathy,
How about making some HTML files of your bookmarks? You could have one
page like a table of contents, and link the various categories of bookmarks
to it. If you need HTML Writer, you can download it off the web. You can
just have the files on your hard drive, if you don't want to upload them
onto the web. To make this page your Start page, in Netscape go to the
Options pull-down menu and click Preferences and then click on the text box
with the down arrow at the top of that screen and choose Styles. The format
of the URL will be file:///C:/temp/children.htm (for example). In Internet
Explorer, you would go to View, Options, then click the Navigation tab. The
format here would be file:C:\TEMP\CHILDREN.HTM
If you have any questions, my e-mail is kmoke@interchange.ubc.ca
Katie Oke, M.L.I.S.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:49:23 1998
From: Heidi Estrin <estrinh@clpgh.org>
Subject: promoting SRC to adults
Once again, I am struggling with the ungainliness of summer reading clubs, and
this is what I have come up with: we need to promote it to the adults more
than to the kids. My explanation is below and I am dying for some feedback on
this!
At my small public branch library in a residential area, we serve three markets
through SRC: independent (older) kids who come to the library on their own,
families with young children, and caregivers such as camp leaders, daycare
teachers, etc. Traditionally we advertise the summer reading club exclusively
to children, by talking directly to kids in classrooms or assemblies at school,
and at the library. However, that kind of marketing ignores the other two
segments of summer users: the parents and the caregivers. This year I plan to
rectify that by marketing the SRC to parents, by visiting PTA meetings, Head
Start Parent Committees, and talking to parents where-ever I can find them. I
plan to market to caregivers by attending teachers' meetings at schools and
making direct calls to camp leaders and day care providers. Part of marketing
to the adults will mean offering "prizes" that induce adults to join;
for
instance, families who keep an optional booklog will be entered into
drawings for family-oriented prizes such as dinner at a local family
restaurant; camp leaders who sign up their group will be entered into drawings
for education-related prizes. I would prefer to reward adults for committing
to read with kids than to skew kids' ideas about reading by making them
"earn"
prizes for the "work" of reading books. The adults can more easily get
past
the extrinsic nature of the rewards for joining, and still enjoy the reading
for its own sake. Adults who sign up the children in their care will also
receive guidance for making reading a rewarding experience through
reading-related activities at the library, and handouts on activities to do at
home.
By focusing on adults in our recruiting, we not only increase our market; we
also increase the ultimate impact on the children. Study after study shows
that children become readers because of the adults who read to and with them.
We must not focus so narrowly on children that we ignore the context in which
these children experience books and reading.
Heidi Estrin
estrinh@clpgh.org
Lawrenceville Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:46:19 1998
From: dorthybr@cadvantage.com (Dorothy M. Broderick)
ubject: Death of Augusta Baker
Agusta Baker was my surrogate mother. I first met her at an adult
education course on storytelling that she taught for City College in the
1950s. I have never forgotten the the way she captured us all when reading
the first few pages of The Wind in the Willows or made us roar with
laughter by sharing Harold Courlander's Uncle Bouqui stories from the
Caribbean. From that first chance meeting came a wonderful relationship as
Augusta became my mentor, my friend, my professional colleague. I loved her
dearly and those of us who knew her know she left us having had a genuine
impact on the lives of many. She made us better than we ever thought we
could be.
Dorothy M. Broderick
Dorothy M. Broderick, BLS, MLS, DLS 49 years of slugging it out in
2025 Prairie Lane libraryland
Emporia, KS 66801 All messages may be shared with
(316) 342-9277 whomever you please. No permission
(316) 342-6391 (also fax) required.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:44:30 1998
From: "Deborah H. Williams" <bookloft@spectra.net>
ubject: PIRATE THEME
I tried to email Lee who wanted ideas on a pirate theme for the summer, but
to no avail-- I believe the email address was typed incorrectly. So --
Lee, if you will email me directly, I will be happy to send you the
detailed flyer (full of great ideas) our library did several years ago.
Deb Williams <bookloft@spectra.net>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:52 1998
From: Melissa Karnosh <emmelisa@bc.seflin.org>
ubject: Abridged classics
All this talk about abridged books takes me back to my childhood, when
I bought an abridged version of _The Three Musketeers_ at a garage sale.
I must have been about ten years old, and I loved that book--until one of
my parents let it slip that that was not the "real" book.
What?!? You mean, there was a *bigger* book somewhere, with possibly even
more adventures with my four favorite characters?? Nothing would do for
me but to get that book, and get it NOW. My poor mother was pestered
unmercifully until she checked it out for me (our tiny branch library
didn't allow "adult" books to be checked out by children).
I read it. Beginning to end, cover to cover, in about four days. And
you should have seen the look on the local librarian's face when I hauled
that sucker in with me, sat down at her desk, and proceeded to give her a
book report about it so that I could get credit for the Summer Reading
Program.
I'll let you imagine what happened when I found there were SEQUELS . . .
Heaven knows, I don't support abridged versions of anything. But if a
child is truly determined to read, even cut-down books won't stop that child!
Melissa Karnosh
Head of Youth Services
Broward County South Regional/BCC Library
Broward County, FL
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:43:52 1998
From: Kate Carter <katec@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Lewis picture books, etc.
I agree. We have purchased the Little House picture books, which seem
okay. The C.S. Lewis books, however, do not warrant purchasing. As to
board books adapted from picture books, I don't like those either. Board
books are intended as first books, but the text for some is
developmentally too old for toddlers. Just because a book is good in its
original format doesn't mean it has to be done to death and made available
to every potential reader. Why can't people just be patient and wait
until children are ready for the original?
If parents are so eager to share a book with their children that is beyond
their child's reading level, how about reading aloud. Not that Moby Dick
or Shakespeare would necessarily be good to read to a 4th grader, but
others are. And what a great way for a parent (or other adult) and child
to spend time together.
Kate Carter
Young People's Librarian email: katec@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
Kitsap Regional Library phone: (360)405-9107
1301 Sylvan Way fax: (360)405-9128
Bremerton, WA 98310
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On Sat, 28 Feb 1998 P_MARIE@kcpl.lib.mo.us wrote:
> Yea Claire Lewis...You said all I was thinking and did not have time to
> organize into a coherent message. This one may bother me more than some
> others because of my love of the Narnia series (I am not even fond of the
> new covers by VanAllsburg and bought the series in hardback because the
> paperbacks had illustrations adapted from Pauline Baynes) Board books
> are cut and not the same. Unfortunately many parents and children do not
> know the difference and will go through life not knowing the full enjoyment
> of many fine books. Thank you Claire for saying what I was thinking.mm
> Marie McDermed
> Plaza Branch
> Kansas City Public Library
> 480l Main St. Kansas City, Mo, 64112 P_Marie@kcpl.lib.mo.us
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:48:29 1998
From: Susan Price-Stephens (Susan Price-Stephens) <susan.price- Subject: Card
for every child
We are considering a special project where every elementary school child in the
city would attend a
class visit at one of our locations and receive a library card. I would like to
hear from anyone who
has already taken on such a monumental task; what worked and what didn't, how to
approach
school boards, how to keep the children coming back, what to do about fines or
lost old cards etc.
I will compile the information that I recieve and send it back at you. Thanks
for your attention to
this.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:45:35 1998
From: CruiseCat5 <CruiseCat5@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Baby/book carriages
I peered into my Service Merchandise Catalog to see which carriage was
being spoken of by Elizabeth Hallaron. It is a very nice stroller, but I
don't understand the point of the it. Do patrons use them to wheel their
children and books around the library? I've never heard of a library offering
such a service. Does this really work? I'm interested in hearing more about
this topic. I look forward to your reply.
Thank you,
Laura
Library Trainee
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 10:45:37 1998
From: RichardGuy@aol.com
Subject: Re: Title for Kid's Internet Class
Webwise
WebWhy
WebMaster, Jr.
WebGuys
Kidternet
Richard K. Moore, Librarian
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA
Email: RichardGuy@AOL.COM
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:55 1998
From: Linda Conyers <l.conyers@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us>
ubject: Weeding Dinosaur Books
Another source for the latest scientific thought on dinosaurs is the
Dinosaur Society (probably listed in the Book of Associations). They
publish an annual list of books they approve or recommend, noting degree of
approval and why. Very helpful!
Linda
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Linda Conyers, Head Librarian
Francis Branch Library l.conyers@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us
52655 North Ironwood Road (219) 282-4641
South Bend, Indiana 46635
St. Joseph County Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:16 1998
From: "Ellen Eifert" <eeifert@mailexcite.com>
Subject: Stumper: Girl on a swing
Dear Pubyac: A second stumper from me in a very relatively short period of time.
But I hope you are up to the challenge.
My patron remembers this book from about 20 years ago. There is a girl who is on
a swing in a gazebo. When she swings three times, she travels to another place.
In one of her travels, someone want to buy her brother for $.81 because that is
the sum total of what the human body is made up of.
Thanks for your help. The postings in the past month have been very interesting
and informative. Any Pubyaccers going to NJLA Spring Conference?
Ellen Eifert, Children's Library eeifert@mailexcite.com
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Pennsauken Library, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 eeifert@mailexcite.com
Free web-based email, Forever, From anywhere!
http://www.mailexcite.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:41 1998
From: "Smith, Jeanne - Farmington Hills" <smithjea@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: stumper answered!
Thanks so much for to Maureen Hartman, Peggy Becksvoort and Diana
Norton for the answer to my farm animal story of 20 years ago. It is Our
Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm by Alice and Martin Provensen. Our
patron is delighted and my co-worker and I learned something! Thanks
again!
Jeanne Smith
Children's Librarian
Farmington Community Library
32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(810) 848-4315
Fax: (810) 553-3228
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:10 1998
From: Karen Stanley <kstanley@marlin.utmb.edu>
Subject: stumper - bunk beds
I have a preschool teacher who remembers a book about two children who
use their bunk beds to imagine all sorts of adventures. The bunk beds
turn into a pirate ship, a covered wagon, etc. She thinks we might have
gotten rid of the book because the illustrations were in black and
white!! Although it's not a new book she didn't think it was over 15
years old. Thanks for your help on this one since it doesn't ring any
bells with me.
Karen Stanley
Rosenberg Library
Galveston, TX
kstanley@marlin.utmb.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:07 1998
From: "kscalley" <kscalley@capecod.net>
Subject: Looking for Interactive flannelboard & book ideas
Hi,
I am a preschool teacher looking for your favorite interactive flannelboard
and book
ideas. I work with children 3 to 5 years old and am always looking for new
ideas. I am looking
for ideas that actively involve these young children-where they can
participate
in some way-bringing flannel pieces up to the board, chanting a refrain,
etc.
Thank you for your help. I find this listserv very helpful.
Please send ideas to:
kscalley@capecod.net
I will be happy to compile a list and post to the listserv.
Again thank you,
Ann Scalley
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:55:06 1998
From: MShubee <MShubee@aol.com>
Subject: Books on Tape
Hi All,
I am a Media Specialist at an elementary school, grades k-5. The Library
is relatively new, 5 years old, and I need to strengthen my "books on tape
section". I'd really like to know if anyone out there knows of any good
ones
or can tell me where to find a book that gives some ideas. I am more
interested in books on tape for the earlier grades K-2. Although, I do have
some reluctant readers in 3-5. Anything would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Jane
From: MShubee <MShubee@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:56:54 1998
From: Auxier <auxiert@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth Services Librarian--
The Flossmoor Public Library is seeking an energetic, creative,
service-oriented person to provide a full range of services for
children, including programming, reader's advisory, reference,
collection development and outreach to schools. Also shares
responsibility for adult reference. Includes one evening per
week plus week-end rotation. Full-time position (35 hr. week).
Salary range: $27,430-35,660. Excellent benefits. MLS/ALA,
previous work with children and a knowledge of children's literature
and current reference sources required. Knowledge of SWAN database
and CD-ROM searching techniques highly desirable. Send resume
and three references to Dee Canfield, Administrative Librarian,
Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Flossmoor, IL 60422
I am posting this ad for my current position. I will be
leaving March 27. If anyone wants anymore insight than this
ad, feel free to e-mail me. The "adult reference" duty is to
simply fill in when needed. This is a smaller library, but
something that you can really make your own.
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tiffany auxier "since the thing perhaps is
flossmoor public library to eat flowers and not to be afraid."
flossmoor, illinois
auxiert@sls.lib.il.us poem XXXIII by e.e. cummings
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:56:52 1998
From: Wally Bubelis <wbubelis@spl.org>
Subject: Stumper thanks!
As soon as we sent our message, I thought the book sounded like the Snow
Queen, by Andersen; our patron thought so too. I had one vote for The
Broken Mirror (sorry, forgot the author), and will forward that to our
patron. Thanks for all your help!
wally bubelis
Seattle Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:57:04 1998
From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
Subject: Stumper: Personal Modesty
Hi all--
Once again I appeal to the collective wisdom of the list--
A patron is seeking books suitable for a 6 year old that deal with
"personal modesty". She is looking for material on "keeping your
body
private", including private from other children. She does not want
"stranger danger" stories.
Already checked: A to Zoo, Play Learn & Grow, Best Books for Children,
Bookfinder.
What would you recommend? Please reply directly to me, and I will
summarize for the list. Thanks!
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa, CA
hewlett@usfca.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:57:41 1998
From: AaronShep@aol.com
Subject: Vietnamese Reader's Theater
A new Reader's Theater Edition has been added to my Web site at
http://www.aaronshep.com/.
RTE #18 -- The Crystal Heart: A Vietnamese Legend
Retold by Aaron Shepard
GENRE: Legend
CULTURE: Vietnam
THEME: Consideration of others; danger of assumptions
READING LEVEL: Grades 5 and up
READERS: 13
TIME: 10 min.
>From my home page, click on Aaron's RT Page, then on Reader's Theater
Editions. As always, the script can be freely copied and performed for any
educational, noncommercial purpose.
Also, if you're doing anything this year with National TV Turn-Off Week --
the last week of April -- be sure to look at RTE #8, "Peddler Polly and the
Story Stealer."
Here is a full list of scripts now in the series. All stories are my own,
unless noted.
1. "The Legend of Lightning Larry"
2. "The Legend of Slappy Hooper: An American Tall Tale"
3. "Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India"
4. "Resthaven," by Nancy Farmer, from The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
5. "The War Prayer," by Mark Twain
6. "The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad"
7. "The Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan"
8. "Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer"
9. "The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale"
10. "The Battle of Song: A Hero Tale of Finland," from The Maiden of
Northland
11. "The Calabash Kids: A Tale of Tanzania"
12. "The Hidden One: A Native American Legend"
13. "Master Maid: A Tale of Norway"
14. "The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend"
15. "The Millionaire Miser: A Buddhist Fable"
16. "How Violence Is Ended: A Buddhist Legend"
17. "Count Alaric's Lady," by Barbara Leonie Picard
18. "The Crystal Heart: A Vietnamese Legend"
Aaron Shepard
AaronShep@aol.com
http://www.aaronshep.com/
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:58:02 1998
From: "Susan Babb MSM (978) 688-9505" <babb@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
Subject: STUMPER - Pauline & Anne series
Hi, all. I just had a patron in seeking an old series she remembers
reading as a twelve year old(that means about 50 years ago). She
remembers the series consisted of 3 - 4 books. Pauline and Anne were the
main characters (she remembers this distinctly), one was the daughter of
the President;the other her cousin. One title might have the words "Go to
Washington" in it. The patron remembers all sorts of presidential
goings-on were narrated(not like today's!). I didn't check any sources
other than our own database. Please respond to Susan
"babb@mvlc.lib.ma.us"
Thanks!
....and if I might attach a 2nd stumper to this from the same patron. She
is interested in locating more information about a language dictionary:
"Say it in French and say it in English". It uses pictures to help
identify the words. Thanks again!
From: "Susan Babb MSM (978) 688-9505" <babb@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 3 15:58:02 1998
From: Tracey Firestone <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Spring 1998 Children's Literature Conference
Please excuse cross-posts...
"Literature for Young People: Exploring the Long Island Tradition" is
the
theme of the seventh children's literature conference sponsored by the
Youth Services Department of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System and
the Children's Librarians Association of Suffolk County, Inc., to be held
on Friday, March 27, 1998, at the Radisson Hotel Islandia.
Keynote speaker will be Long Island resident and Caldecott Medal winner,
Peter Spier. The 1993 Margaret A. Edwards Award winner and East Hampton
resident, M.E. Kerr will speak at the luncheon. Small group discussions
of thought-provoking children's and young adult books will round out the
program and .3 CEU credit will be offered.
Registration fee of $60 includes continental breakfast and luncheon.
To view the conference schedule visit:
http://www.lilrc.org/~clasc/conf.htm
To receive a copy of the registration brochure contact:
Marie Orlando, Youth Services Coordinator
Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport NY
(516) 286-1600
morland@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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