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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:35:09 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #581
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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:51:13 -0600 (CST)
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: African-American series
Does anyone know of any series books about African-American children for
beginning chapter book readers? I only found Julian books by Ann Cameron.
I looked in the Econo-Clad and Story House catalogs and in Best Books for
Children. A series with Asian or Hispanic children would be helpful,
too. Thank you.
Jennifer Bromann
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 20:20:36 -0500 (EST)
From: Port Washington Public Library <pwlchild@lilrc.org>
Subject: Stumper - Fairytale Collection
Hi All! I have yet another stumper for you. This one is even more vague.
A woman is looking for a book of a collection of fairytales that she
thinks was compiled in the 1950's. The book was a little oversized with a
purple cover and bright pink end papers that had vines on them. The
illustrations were beautiful and most of the animals wore jewels. The
deers and cats had beautiful jeweled collars on them. All of the
children in the book always looked sad. Some of the stories she thought
were in the book was Rapunzel, Puss in Boots, Swan Princess, and some
Anderson tales.
Kudos to anyone who recognizes this one!
Rachel Fox
Port Washington Public Library
Port Washington, NY
in2bks@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:38:25 EST
From: LaceyDport@aol.com
Subject: Cumulative Picture Books
Another lurker comes to the fore...to tap into the impressive collective
brain. :)
I'd like to compile a list of picture books with cumulative text (text that
builds on itself) and would greatly appreciate any recommendations of titles
to add. I checked "A to Zoo" and quickly discovered that much of what
they
consider to be cumulative is actually just repetitive. So far, I've come up
with six titles and would welcome any and all suggestions--plus comments on
titles that are especially popular among children.
Drummer Hoff/Emberley
The Cake that Mack Ate/Robart
The Napping House/Wood
We're Making Breakfast for Mother/Nietzel (plus others by her)
The House that Jack Built/Stevens
I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly/Westcott
(for these last two, if you have a favorite edition by another illustrator, do
let me know)
If there's interest, I'd be happy to post a final bibliography. TIA!
Rebecca Smith
Simmons GSLIS student
LaceyDport@aol.com
"Sure it's simple, writing for kids. Just as simple as bringing them
up."
- --Ursula Le Guin
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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:06:26 -0800
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
Subject: STUMPER: cat turns to stone
A patron has asked for help identifying a book from her childhood.
It sounds kind of familiar to me, but I can't quite place it.
The only part she remembers is that at the end, a cat jumps into a
window and turns to stone.
The lady in question is 33, and she heard it read aloud to her in an
elementary school class. I make that to be the mid- to late- 70's. She
said she thinks it was a chapter book, and was read aloud in installments
over the course of a few days.
I know it's not much to go on, but she has been searching a long
time for this one. If you know it, or have some leads, please email me
directly. I will post the solution to the list.
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, space librarian from the dark side of the moon!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 05:35:17 -0500
From: "kscalley" <kscalley@capecod.net>
Subject: Flannelboard songs, games & stories
I am looking for flannelboard stories.
I have a lot of the classics-Very Hungry Caterpillar,
3 Billy Goats Gruff, 3 Little Pigs.. I am looking for
some new ones-can be songs, games or stories-preferably
interactive so children can participate in some way.
I will be using these with 3 to 5 year olds.
I will be happy to compile a list and send to the listserv.
Please send to:
kscalley@capecod.net
Thank you in advance for ideas.<BG>
Ann Scalley
PS I am also looking for people that sell
handmade flannel stories.
>
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:10:41 -0600
From: "Donna Caviness" <dcavines@tscpl.lib.ks.us>
Subject: Books on Creative Writing for children
I am looking for books on creative writing for elementary school age =
children. These books should offer beginning writers instruction on a =
variety of writing styles, such as poetry, fiction, non - fiction, =
essays, etc. These books will be purchased as a memorial to a young =
nationally - recognized author/illustrator from our community.Thanks for =
your help. =20
Please send all replies directly to me at dcavines@tscpl.lib.ks.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:03:12 -0600
From: "Roxy Ekstrom" <rekstrom@merlin.stdl.org>
Subject: Re: changing tables
We've had a Baby Care wall mount unit in our washrooms in Youth Services for
years. Our old building had one in each restroom in YS. Our new building
has 3 family restrooms in YS and we have one in all 3. They have not
created problems and do seem to cut down on the number of mothers changing
their babies on the couches. Also, we have not had complaints from our
maintainance staff about them - and if there are problems they would be the
first to let us know.
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:42:53 -0500
From: "Children's" <scdlccdc@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: circulating CD-Roms
Phyllis,
Wehave been circulating CD-ROMS for almost a year and have had no problems,
except the usual of empty cases being returned and having to call the patron.
They may check out 1 for a week on an adult card and the fines are $1 a day.
They are housed in the children's department, as most of the titles are
child-oriented. We set up a pilot project in Children's, and that having gone
well, we will be circulating them from the branches soon. We investigated
"packaging" and went with cases similiar to video cases. We include
directions, disclaimers, and a bookmark which states our policies. Hope this is
helpful!
Edlyn Theiss
Phyllis Davis wrote:
> I am in the process of writing a proposal to begin circulating CD-Roms at
my library. Currently, the powers that be are against it. Their main concern is
that the CD-Roms will be destroyed by careless patrons. Do any of you who
circulate CD-Roms have any figures on damage, i.e. the percentage of CD-Roms
that have needed to be replaced and how often. Also, if you have any pro's or
cons concerning circulating software, I would be interesting in hearing what
they are.
>
> Phyllis Davis-Youth Services Lead Professional
> Joliet Public Library
> Joliet, IL
> pdavis@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:19:43 -0800
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: National Poetry month
I am trying to plan some activities for National Poetry Month in April.
We do not have much of a teen audience at our small library, so I am
trying to come up with some activities for elementary school kids. I
would like to do something with Magnetic Poetry. Anyone have any ideas,
or better yet, any tried and true programs that were successful?
Post to the list or to me, I'll try to compile answers! Thanks--
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Portland, OR
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:14:16 -0500
From: "Children's" <scdlccdc@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Mascot
Valerie,
Our library, the Stark County District Library, has
had a mascot for about 12 years-STARKLY L. BOOKWORM. He has "written"
articles for the newspaper, shows up a special events(a talented
bookmobile person made the costume!!) and now graces the side of our
KIDMOBILE as he reads his favorite books. The originator of the artwork
still works for the system, and he has changed somewhat through the
year----as some of us creatures who age---he has filled out some and now
wears glasses(hmmmm-should he have contacts!! He is responsible now in our
Children's Services Newsletter for advising the children about great, new
sites he has visited on the Web---column's name, of course--STARKLY'S
SITES!
Needless to say, we have had fun with it! We even had a
continuing saga in the newspaper involving his "mother", Mother Earth,
his
cousins, Wiggeletta, and Bently. Yes----I know, -----you have to be a
little strange-----but the kids and librarians all got into the spirit of
things!! Hope this is helpful---GOOD LUCK
Edlyn Theiss scdlccdc@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:14:44 -0600 (CST)
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Collection evaluation
We are in the process of writing a collection development plan. I am
interested in how others evaluate their collection.Are there standard
bibliographies you use? I can post my replies to the list if you want.
Thanks!
Vicky Schoenrock, Children's Dept. Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
"Fear less,hope more; Whine less, breathe more;
Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more;
And all good things are yours."
Swedish Proverb
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:58:23 -0800 (PST)
From: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us (Jan Wall)
Subject: Re: Clothing crafts
Hello to all and thanks for the replies!
Here is a (very brief) summary of the suggestions for a clothing/getting
dressed craft:
Paper dolls - can also have magnets for use on the refrigerator or could be
as simple as coloring sheets to avoid all the cutting
Brown paper bag vest
stick puppets - a broad ("gingerbread man") outline that kids can
color to
look like themselves
paper hats out of newsprint (Curious George) or paper plates
CORDUROY patterns with construction paper pants, using fabric squares for a
pocket and round stickers for buttons
Clothing relays
T- shirt pattern on paper using markers and stickers, crayons, etc to decorate.
HOW DO I PUT IT ON? flannelboard and take home dress-up bear with magnets
2 books that were mentioned were GLAD RAGS and FELTBOARD FINGERPLAY.
(Special thanks to Jennifer Broman who faxed me a teddy bear and clothes
pattern!)
If anyone has any questions, most of these suggestions came with lots more
details, so email me if you have any questions.
Thanks again. (I'm feeling much better and your suggestions really helped!)
Jan Wall
Youth Services
Latah County Library
110 South Jefferson
Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925 fax: 208-882-5098
email: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:25:23 -0700
From: Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
Subject: Stumper
A patron is looking for a book she read back in 1975. It is a story about a
brother and sister who are kidnapped by their grandparents and taken to an
island where people live forever. You can die by an accident on this
island, but not by old age. The kids want to go home! Can you help? If so,
please respond to me directly:
Diane Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
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