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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org> To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 00:01:04 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 202 PUBYAC Digest 202 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Stumper: Let's Pretend Record Series by "Teresa Laubach" <TERESA@ci.tigard.or.us> 2) Re: storyhour tapes? by Beth Coughlin <coughlin@noblenet.org> 3) book recycling by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org> 4) make it/take it by dmoran@mindless.com 5) Re: "Super-Readers" by "Donie Gignac" <DGignac1@ci.tucson.az.us> 6) Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt by missleighladidah@gurlmail.com 7) Children's librarian position by Lavinia Adler <Lavinia@pronetisp.net> 8) Stumper: Little Bluebird by mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us 9) warm fuzzies and cold pricklies by Brianne Williams <briannew@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us> 10) STUMPER - Grandmother in Iran by "Douglas, Sherri S." <DouglasSS@ci.anchorage.ak.us> 11) STUMPER-jr novel about Moses by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us> 12) Stumper: bad Merlin by steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us> 13) STUMPER solved by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org> 14) solved stumper - Bunnies and Easter by "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org> 15) truck fingerplays/rhymes by "Elaine M." <elainem9@hotmail.com> 16) Stumper: bk re: "perfect" boy/windup toy by Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net> 17) Stumper-boy on raft by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com> 18) alien fingerplays/rhymes? by "Elaine M." <elainem9@hotmail.com> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Teresa Laubach" <TERESA@ci.tigard.or.us> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper: Let's Pretend Record Series Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:05:35 CDT Dear All: I have a patron interested in a series of records (vinyl) called "Let's Pretend". He thinks it began as a radio or television show in the 1950's and then the recordings were released as records in the 60's or 70's. There are about 25 albums in the set and each side of a record contains a story. The patron is interested in purchasing the albums so any information such as who produced or released them would be great. Please pass on any info. directly to me. Thanks for your help.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Teresa Laubach, Youth Services Specialist Tigard Public Library Tigard, OR 97219 (503) 684-6537 ext 280 teresa@ci.tigard.or.us ------------------------------ From: Beth Coughlin <coughlin@noblenet.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: storyhour tapes? Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:09:28 CDT I always use tapes for the songs as my voice is not very good and the kids don't mind at all. I select the songs ahead of time and have the tape ready to go--just push the button while they are standing up to "dance". Hap Palmer's color song is one of the favorites--I give out colored stickers to each child and they love listening for their color. For finger plays I usually just say them in a sing songy voice as they are shorter and not worth using a tape. Beth Coughlin, Swampscott Public Library ------------------------------ From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: book recycling MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:13:50 CDT Does anyone know of a book recycling company that buys discards by the pound? We are looking for one in the NJ area, but will accept any possibilities. Christine M. Hill Willingboro Public Library One Salem Road Willingboro, NJ 08046 chill@willingboro.org ------------------------------ From: dmoran@mindless.com To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: make it/take it MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:18:27 CDT we also have a make it/take it craft available for the six weeks of the summer reading program, and usually aim for about 300 to 350 children. each week we put out a different craft, with materials and instructions (we also post a notice for adults to supervise younger children, and to limit to one per child). the problem occurs when children start making multiples, use up all the decorations on one project, or walk off with the supplies. we have a limited budget, try to use inexpensive materials: ie. a starscope which uses a toilet paper tube, tissue square, tissue circle, star stickers. circle goes over the open end, square covers the body, holes are punched into circle -- creating a constellation when looked through the open end -- it's decorated with some stars and other stickers. in theory it's a great idea, in practice it can bae frustrating. and there are the parents who leave their children unsupervised while they make 5 of the craft! and ask why can't we have ! ! ! ! a weekly craft year round? Children's Librarian Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------- Get your free email from AltaVista at http://altavista.iname.com ------------------------------ From: "Donie Gignac" <DGignac1@ci.tucson.az.us> To: <bkworm@mindspring.com>, <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: "Super-Readers" Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:22:26 CDT For several years, at the Tucson-Pima Public Library, we have had the "super readers" names published in the daily newspaper. The kids are thrilled to see their names appear in the paper and parents often send a copy to other relatives. Our theme this year is "READ 2000" (minutes) and the 3000 minute readers will have their names published in the Arizona Daily Star. >>> <bkworm@mindspring.com> 07/02/00 09:02AM >>> This is in response to the person who wrote that libraries do not need to reward the "super-readers" (those who consistently read 100+ books every SR program). My question is: Why not? Do these kids not deserve some recognition? Maybe motivating non-readers does not have to be the ONLY goal of a summer reading program. What about all the great readers out there who love and appreciate the library and make our jobs fun? Heaven know in our society we recognize kids for atheletic ability, physical beauty, etc.,----why not recognize great readers? In our library we have consistently publically recognized kids who reach enormous goals in the summer reading program. If we, as professionals, sneer at the idea of recognizing reading achievement, what message are we sending? Believe me, the folks involved in Little League, pee-wee football, etc., aren't going to start ignoring their gifted players in the hopes of encouraging "reluctant athelete" to play. bkworm@mindspring.com ------------------------------ From: missleighladidah@gurlmail.com To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: inline Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:26:09 CDT Kati, We did a variation of a scavenger hunt, called "Wacky Wednesday" ---perhaps you could have T_____y Thursday--maybe Tickly Thursday. It's pretty easy to do--we had kids find (and compile a list of) 10 wacky things in the library, which included: all 4 Staff members wearing wigs,And some wearing funny hats and or glasses and/or aprons A frog puppet "drinking" a bottle of water A set of encyclopedias on the floor A table, set for tea A mirror and brush on a table A bunch of paper ants on the floor face out picture books, displayed upside down A big childlike puppet with hiking boots on at the circ desk We also made gack out of glue and starch and sent it home in plastic eggs. If you have any questions--write to missleighladidah@hotmail.com as my gurlmail address fills up and I check it only about once a week. Leigh Lambert ------------------------------ From: Lavinia Adler <Lavinia@pronetisp.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Children's librarian position MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:30:02 CDT Children's Librarian: Experienced, enthusiastic, and creative individual sought to coordinate services to children from a central library and four branches. The individual we are seeking will have responsibilities for collection development, coordination of programming, staff training and supervision, and direct public service. Candidates should be outgoing and have prior experience which demonstrates a commitment to and interest in service to children. To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: MLS from ALA-accredited program, 2 yrs.' professional library experience, and possession of New York state public librarian professional certificate at time of appointment. This is a civil service position with a year 2000 starting salary of $32,387, with excellent benefits. Apply: Director, Broome County Public Library, 122 State St., Binghamton, NY 13901. AA, EOE. Open until filled. ------------------------------ From: mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper: Little Bluebird MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:33:38 CDT Hello all! We have a young patron who is looking for a picture book. Here's the plot: There's a little bluebird who lives in a nest with its mother. It asks its mother what is "out there". The mother replies "nothing". So, one night the bluebird decided to find out what nothing is. It encounters other birds of different colors. Any clues? She was sure the title was Little Bluebird, but we've had no luck with that. Checked A to Zoo, our catalog, amazon.com. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
************************** Mindy Schafer mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us Youth Services Novi Public Library Novi, Michigan ************************* ------------------------------ From: Brianne Williams <briannew@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: warm fuzzies and cold pricklies MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:37:16 CDT Help! I just had a patron looking for information on "warm fuzzies and cold pricklies". Specifically, she is looking for a book which includes these terms. I know this just came up on pubyac not long ago, but I didn't save the answer message. Can anyone forward it to me? Thanks very much! Brianne Williams Multnomah County Library, Central Branch Youth Librarian 801 SW 10th (503) 248-5235 Portland, OR 97205 briannew@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
------------------------------ From: "Douglas, Sherri S." <DouglasSS@ci.anchorage.ak.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: STUMPER - Grandmother in Iran MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:41:43 CDT A patron is looking for a picture book, probably published in the last 5-7 years. The plot is about a chld living inthe U.S. whose Grandmother lives in the Middle East (probably Iran). The little girl wishes for peace and her grandmother does too. The patron thinks the Grandmother has a lemon tree in her garden. I looked through A to Zoo and am drawing a blank. Any ideas? Sherri Douglas Anchorage Municipal Libraries douglasss@ci.anchorage.ak.us ------------------------------ From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us> To: cmediavi@ucla.edu, pubyac@prairienet.org, HAROLD Judy <jharold@ci.springfield.or.us>, THOMPSON Barbara <bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us> Subject: STUMPER-jr novel about Moses MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:45:17 CDT
A teen patron remembers a book from just a few years ago about a family following Moses during the exodus from Egypt. She says the main character was a boy, and the book focused on his family. She also remembers it being fiction, for children. I cannot find any clues.Does it sound familiar to anyone? Thanks very much in advance... Debra Bogart Youth Services Springfield Public Library Springfield, OR ------------------------------ From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us> To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper: bad Merlin MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:48:59 CDT Our patron wants to re-read a young adult book he read a few years ago. It has the wizard Merlin as an evil character. He's been trapped in a tree by a witch who is "opposed to him for eternity." 3 kids from modern times, a boy and two girls, are trying to keep the sword Excalibur away from Merlin. It's not T.A. Barron's series or Jane Yolen's or Mary Stewart's or "The Magic Tree" by Ruth Chew. Any ideas?? Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian Deschutes Public Library System, Bend Branch 601 NW Wall St Bend, OR 97701 ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073 e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us ------------------------------ From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org> To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: STUMPER solved MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:52:49 CDT Thanx to about two dozen people who solved the stumper song "It was midnight on the ocean, not a streetcar was in sight." It has been found in the Boy Scout Songbook but, unfortunately, not the editions we had in our collection. Probably the older ones. Also in The Fireside Book Of Fun And Game Songs, again, unfortunately, our copy has disappeared. I was able to find it in a neat site http://www.kiddles.com/mouseum/d023.html. The site is a treasure trove of great kid songs with the lyrics in tact. Thanx to all, especially Peggy Townshend from Yellow Springs Community Library (Ohio) who offered to fax me a copy of the song. Oh, the song is called The Dying Fisherman. - Thanx again, jeri Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller jkladder@gcfn.org Columbus Metropolitan Library Columbus, Ohio ------------------------------ From: "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org> To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: solved stumper - Bunnies and Easter Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 03:56:31 CDT My stumper request for a picture book featuring a mother bunny and her = 12 little bunnies delivering Easter eggs along with the Easter Bunny who = is attempting also to assist a little girl trying to get home has been = solved. It is The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by DuBose = Heyward (1939). The library making the request sends their = appreciation, the patron is delighted, and I want to say thank you to = Jackie, Kathleen, Judy, Gayle, Andrea, Donna, Susan, and Mark for taking = the time to answer my question. Now, I have a new-to-me classic to = read! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Crystal Faris Youth Services Manager Nassau Library System 900 Jerusalem Ave.; Uniondale, NY 11553 516-292-8920; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org www.nassaulibrary.org/childrens/kidsmainpage.html ------------------------------ From: "Elaine M." <elainem9@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: truck fingerplays/rhymes Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:00:05 CDT Dear PubYac... I'm looking for some fingerplays/rhymes/songs to go along with my Truck story time for toddlers. Any ideas? Thanks in advance... Elaine ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper: bk re: "perfect" boy/windup toy Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:03:55 CDT Collective memory question: Our patron is trying to identify a picture book published in the early 1970s which was a story about a "perfect" boy who did everything right (Peter Perfect?) On the last page, it was revealed he had a key in his back, and was a doll (not a human). Perhaps a toy house was involved, and perhaps a human boy reaching into the house and playing with its contents. Thanks for your help.
*********************************************************************** Judy Lane, Reference Coordinator Mountain-Valley Library System, Sacramento CA 95814-2508 phone: (916) 264-2722 *** fax: (916) 441-3425 e-mail: jlane@ns.net *** http://mvls.lib.ca.us ************************************************************************ Alternate address: jlane@sacramento.lib.ca.us ************************************************************************ ------------------------------ From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper-boy on raft Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:07:23 CDT Does this ring a bell...Patron read children's J fiction book in 60's or 70's. Setting is in 18th or 19th century in Scandavian country or perhaps Germany (pretty vague I know). But here is the clue... Boy builds raft and hides it from father, then falls asleep floating down river. Dog follows on shore. Both survive. If anyone remembers this I will be very impressed. TIA Linda Allen Monroe, Washington ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Elaine M." <elainem9@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: alien fingerplays/rhymes? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:11:01 CDT anyone know of any great alien fingerplays/rhymes or stories? elaine ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 202 ************************ |
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