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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 4:38 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 494
PUBYAC Digest 494
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: free clip art
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
2) RE: Arthur Party
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
3) beach party ideas
by Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
4) Corduroy & Spot Fingerplays
by Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
5) RE: free clip art
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
6) Arthur's Nose
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
7) Re: books for incentives
by "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
8) Re: books for incentives
by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
9) RE: Arthur Party
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
10) Re: Arthur Party
by "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@hillsml.lib.nh.us>
11) Need ceramic tile ideas
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
12) RE: books for incentives
by Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
13) books as SRP incentives
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
14) Thank You
by Vera Abrams <vabrams@libmail.mtlib.org>
15) Re: free clip art
by karenmitchell@parracity.nsw.gov.au
16) re: free clip art
by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
17) RE: free clip art
by "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
18) Comics Subscriptions
by Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
19) Family Story Time
by Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
20) re: beach party
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
21) Re: Arthur's nose
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
22) Re: code of conduct
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
23) Stumper answer
by Judy Wilson <juwilson@island.net>
24) Tooth Fairy Book Stumper
by Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
25) Rabbit book: thank you
by Priscilla Shontz <pshontz@yahoo.com>
26) Wordless Picture Books
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
27) Thanks stumper: dirty dishes
by Diane Conroy <eplchild@optonline.net>
28) Stumper--runaway girl
by krystal_brown@gurlmail.com
29) Stumper: Kids who Talk to Cats
by Ashley Larsen <ashwynne@yahoo.com>
30) Sesame Street & Franklin fingerplays
by Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
31) stumper: book about girls shipwrecked
by Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net>
32) Picture books - death of a mother
by Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
33) earthquake help
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
34) hiding girl stumper
by "kahern@selco.lib.mn.us"
<kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
35) STUMPER: sun, the moon and the 7 stars
by "Adrian Public Librray" <adrian@monroe.lib.mi.us>
36) HIT: Worm ideas... Thanks! (LONG)
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: free clip art
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:16:55 CDT
I always use the Design Gallery connected to Microsoft Clip Gallery.
If you
inset a picture from a word document or powerpoint and go into the clip art
interface they have, press on the clips online icon and it takes you to the
site.
Denise M. Pulgino Stout
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Library
610-280-2672
dpstout@ccls.org
Why do dragons have long tails? They can't remember short stories!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a
dog, it's too
dark to read." Groucho Marx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Heather Samuels [SMTP:blueskies88@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 8:40 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: free clip art
>
> Hello,
>
> Has anyone found a good web site for free clip art? I'd like to
get some
> full-page images for displays, etc. Our library will not purchase
a clip
> art software program, so that's why I'm looking for a web site with
free
> clip art. Thanks.
>
> Heather Samuels
> blueskies88@hotmail.com
> _________________________________________________________________
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Arthur Party
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:17:32 CDT
I read somewhere that Brown (or his publishers) decided Arthur would be more
appealing if he was more of an "everyanimal" type character.
I like this
explanation, though, from a class of 2nd graders.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/arthur/stories/lyndon/index.html
According to an article from Publisher's Weekly
http://www.publishersweekly.com/articles/20010122_94015.asp
:
"Careful readers will notice that Arthur's appearance has changed in 25
years, from a long-nosed aardvark-like look in 1976 to the more boyish,
snub-nosed, bespectacled Arthur of today. Brown explains to his readers that
aardvarks mature, just as children do, and points out that Arthur's current
appearance makes it easier to draw facial expressions."
The FAQ on the Arthur website
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/help/showfaq.html#nose
says the same:
Q: Why isn't Arthur's nose long like other aardvarks?
A: In Marc Brown's first book about Arthur, "Arthur's Nose," he
drew Arthur
with a long nose (like aardvarks have). But, with such a long nose, we can
only see Arthur's mouth when Arthur is facing sideways! Mr. Brown wanted to
draw Arthur so you could see him well no matter which way he was facing.
That's why Arthur looks the way he does today.
------------------------
Hope this helps!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Teresa Lambert [SMTP:lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:37 AM
> To: Melissa MacLeod
> Subject: Re: Arthur Party
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I know this is a bit off of the subject of an Arthur party, but we had
> just been talking about Arthur's nose and I am wondering who out there
> might know what happened to his long Aardvark nose? Kind of like the
> Curious George thing?? If this is old news, I guess I missed it!
>
> Terry Lambert,
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Bluffton Public Library
> Bluffton, Ohio 45817
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From: Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: beach party ideas
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:17:56 CDT
How about playing Beach Boys music and making bottles of colored sand?
I
think both ideas would appeal to a wide age range.
Sarah McGowan
Lincolnwood Public Library
Lincolnwood, Illinois
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From: Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Corduroy & Spot Fingerplays
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:18:33 CDT
We're working on Corduroy and Spot Storyhours for this
fall, but we have a big problem. We can't find any
fingerplays, flannelboards, or activities that go with
Corduroy or Spot. Has anyone every done either of
these famous critters who could help us out? We would
greatly appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Chris Mallo
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
Great River Regional Library
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone (320) 650-2500
Fax (320) 650-2501
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: free clip art
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:20:44 CDT
I have a whole bunch of sites, but the BEST one (that I use all the time) is
http://school.discovery.com/clipart
Have fun!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Heather Samuels [SMTP:blueskies88@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: free clip art
Hello,
Has anyone found a good web site for free clip art? I'd like to get
some
full-page images for displays, etc. Our library will not purchase a
clip
art software program, so that's why I'm looking for a web site with free
clip art. Thanks.
Heather Samuels
blueskies88@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Arthur's Nose
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:21:19 CDT
I don't know what the impetus for the change was but
it got gradually smaller during the first few books
until he looks more like a mouse than an aardvark.
I've always thought it was ironic that the original
book "Arthur's Nose" was about how Arthur didn't like
his nose and actually investigated getting a nose job.
At the end of the book he decided not to...it's a good
thing too, look how much money he saved by waiting!
The anniversary edition that we recently received has
the "new" Arthur on the cover but the original
illustrations on the inside. All of the characters
have changed to some degree, but none quite so much as
Arthur himself.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: books for incentives
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:21:58 CDT
We used all sorts of prizes for our "bonus prize bin." Kids
put their
names in a drawing everytime they came into the library. We posted
about
20-25 names each week. These we're entirely random. My co-worker
tried to
make sure everyone wins every 3 weeks or so, and all members of the same
family win at the same time. We want the library to be fun, not a
source
of disappointment.
In our bin we have food coupons, passes to the pool, rides at the county
fair, books (all from donations to the book fair - we only put in books
that look new). One family brought us a huge shopping bag of freshly
washed beany babies - no tags. When the child's name in on the list
they
can pick whatever they want. Our normal prized for the reading club
are
all separate. The kids love coming to the library to see if their name
is
posted, and picking out a prize from our wide assortment.
Pam
West Lafayette Public Library
children@wlaf.lib.in.us
At 11:34 AM 7/10/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Did any of you use books for summer reading incentives rather than toys
or
>tees? If so, can you recommend the best source for quality books
at low
>prices? Thanks in advance, please send to my email below.
>
>
>Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
>dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
>Youth Services
>Springfield Public Library
>Springfield, OR
>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
>the
>world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: books for incentives
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:22:33 CDT
We aren't using books this year but we have in the past. There is a
Scholastic
Bookfair warehouse in our community. I don't know if this is the case
everywhere, but in May they have a big half-priced sale for teachers and we
bought the books that way. We have a good working relationship with
them
and
they invited us to the sale. We alternate prizes, tshirts, books, book bags,
and
this year we are giving a digital watch (from Janway) with our theme logo on
it.
It's funny, we've noticed a pattern that when the prize is a tshirt,
completion
rate is very high. When we've given books, completion rate was lower than
"average". Coincidence? or has anyone else noticed a similar
pattern?
Thanks,
Tanya
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Arthur Party
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:23:06 CDT
Terry,
Recently, there was a short article in one of those "weekend
supplements"
that came in our newspaper about characters who were changed for television
and movies. It said that Arthur got his "nose job" long
before he became a
tv star. (We librarians all knew that!) According to the
article, it was
because the long nose obscured his mouth and it's hard to look friendly
without a mouth. I guess because you can't smile :) I don't know
who their
source was, but it sounds reasonable.
Hope this satisfies your curiosity,
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@hillsml.lib.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Arthur Party
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:23:45 CDT
Hi Teresa,
I once heard Marc Brown asked that question. He said that Arthur's nose
changed gradually with each book. That it was more or less an attempt to
make Arthur a bit more childlike. He did say that in the beginning he
had not planned to change him, it just seemed to evolve.
Connie Vandervort
Hills Memorial Library
Hudson, NH
-----Original Message-----
From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: Melissa MacLeod <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 10:37:17 CDT
Subject: Re: Arthur Party
>Hi Everyone,
>I know this is a bit off of the subject of an Arthur party, but we had
>just been talking about Arthur's nose and I am wondering who out there
>might know what happened to his long Aardvark nose? Kind of like the
>Curious George thing?? If this is old news, I guess I missed it!
>
>Terry Lambert,
>Youth Services Coordinator
>Bluffton Public Library
>Bluffton, Ohio 45817
>
>
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Need ceramic tile ideas
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:24:21 CDT
I have a "surprise craft" scheduled in a few weeks for YA's with
full
registraion. I have a nice assortment of 7 1/2" red and black
ceramic tile leftover from a branch construction project I'd like to
utilize.
One idea I have: Have the kids hot glue shells and or sea glass and
marbles to tile and display on mini acrylic stands. I made one
of these in the past for my YA room, but it did get dropped and broken.
Any other suggestions? I've done mosaic tile crafts requiring breaking
up the tiles in the past and would rather not do that again.
Has anyone had success with painting and baking the tiles?
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: books for incentives
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:24:57 CDT
We give out a paperback as a prize for each child who reads or listens to
ten books, but only one book per child. We do not give out any
additional
prizes for extra books read--if kids ask about it, I tell them that they
get the pleasure of extra reading.
Seems to work.
Lisa Mead Hughes, Children's Services
Campbell Public Library
77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell CA 95008-1499
voice: (866-1991) fax: (408) 866-1433
lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us
*** All standard disclaimers apply ***
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: jweikum@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: books as SRP incentives
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:27:09 CDT
Thank you all for the dozens of immediate responses. Some of you asked for
the
compiled results, as it turns out most of you use Scholastic in one way or
another for the most inexpensive books. Here is what I learned:
It sounds like many libraries use only pbs as their incentives, or as their
final big incentive prize. Librarians uniformly endorsed books over toys,
tees, etc. A surprising number (about 25% of responses) gather good quality
used books during the year to use as prizes. Other sources for inexpensive
pbs
were:
Scholastic's clearance catalog (springtime)-although one librarian said she
was not allowed to buy from Scholastic because she wasn't a school
librarian,
other public librarians routinely use Scholastic. The response was mixed:
some
said they got great titles for as little as $1, others said selection was
crummy and limited to choosing by age group rather than title. The number
for
a catalog is : 1-800-726-6527.
Many librarians go to Scholastic warehouse sales, apparently there is a
warehouse in Portland that has twice yearly sales ( in May and December)
open
to public. All books at least 50% off, and also bargain books for $1. Many
people recommended the warehouse source. The number for the Northwest Office
of Scholastic is 1-800-548-2665.
Another source was Ingram, who apparently offers an extra discount on top of
40% if you order 10 or more of same title
One person recommended B&T for pbs costing $1.75.
Some libraries use 'trinkets' and books.
Rosemary Grainer wrote about a unique incentive:
"The other thing that we do are "Honor Books." These
are new library books
that have never been checked out yet. Once a child reaches a certain
level,
or does certain activities, they can get an Honor Book, which will have the
child's name on a plate in the front along with for participating in the
"____" summer reading program 2001, etc. I'm sure you get
the idea. Kids
and
parents really love this. Make sure that you keep copies of what books
they
earned, though, because they will be back in 2-5 years asking about it!!
Ours
do all the time apparently. I hope this helps. Let me know if you
would
like
more information."
Rosemarie Grainer, Reference/Young Adult Librarian
Olean Public Library, 134 N 2nd St., Olean, NY 14760
Sources for funding included:
In Akron Ohio the Borders store donated $300 in exchange for being listed as
a
sponsor.
Other sources of funding for book incentives were: Friends groups, local
service organizations such as Rotary; local community grants; in one case
the
local Saturn dealer gave a large donation.
All libraries responding let the kids choose their own book from supply.
Thank you to all who responded. The input is very helpful.
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: Vera Abrams <vabrams@libmail.mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank You
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:27:49 CDT
Good morning,
This note is to convey
Fallon County Library's thanks for the many
postcards we received from you for our Summer Reading Program, "Reading
Road Trip, U.S.A." We installed a country mailbox in the
front of our
lobby and a large map of the USA on an adjacent wall. Daily, before
session starts, each one of the leaders of our two groups, place 3-4
postcards in the mailbox. A different participant is selected
each day to
"go pick up the mail." The younger participants were so
excited to see the
postcards, determine where they came from and put them up on the wall
around the map, using yarn to connect the postcard to the state from which
it came. The additional data you sent regarding your local
history has
fired an interest in the older group to learn more about each state's
history.
A huge success!! And,
we owe it to you. We appreciate your
generosity and thank you for it. Please stop in and visit us if you
are
ever in the neighborhood.
Thanks,
Ve
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Vera M. Abrams, Director
Fallon County Library
PO Box 1037
Baker MT 59313-1037
Phone: 406 778-7175
FAX: 406 778-7116
e-Mail: vabrams@mtlib.org
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From: karenmitchell@parracity.nsw.gov.au
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: free clip art
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Hi
We have the same problem, so I use www.clipart.com
- which leads to many
useful
free sites.
Karen
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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
To: <blueskies88@hotmail.com>
Subject: re: free clip art
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:29:12 CDT
Hi Heather,
My first suggestion is not necessarily free but it may be, depending on
what word processor you use. If you use Microsoft Word, or any of the
other Microsoft Office programs I believe, then you have access to their
"Design Gallery Live" (an online database of clip art, photos,
animations
and sound bytes). Usually the best way to use this feature is to go to
the
menu bar and click on Insert-->Picture-->Clip Art. When the Clip
Gallery
plug-in comes up, there should be a button on it somewhere to "Get
Clips
from the Web."
If you don't use Word, or if your version of word is so old that it does
not include this feature, here are a few sites that I also use to grab free
public domain graphics.
http://www.free-graphics.com/
http://www.coolarchive.com/ (also
includes fonts)
http://www.fortisgraphix.com/graphics/
(especially for nifty animated gifs)
The last time I used each of these, their respective terms of use allowed
for free non-profit use of their images. I would assume that they all
still have the same policies, but you might want to check out their FAQ or
Help link to make sure.
Hope this helps.
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Librarian
St. Charles Parish Library (La.)
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
985-785-8464
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From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: free clip art
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:29:52 CDT
One useful and easy to use clip art site is the Microsoft Design Gallery.
If you have Microsoft Office you're allowed to reproduce anything from this
site. You can cut and paste directly, or download them into your clip
art
file. Keyword searching, plus you can limit to subjects (animals,
carttons,
etc) and format (clip art, sounds, motion).
-Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
ph: 503-526-2599
fax: 503-526-2636
e-mail: sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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From: Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Comics Subscriptions
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:30:26 CDT
Does anyone have a reliable source for purchasing comic subscriptions?
Our local suppliers have all folded, and we are looking to purchase
lightweight things like Archie and Scooby Doo but also some superhero
titles like Superman.
Any leads would be appreciated!
Carol
--
Carol Chatfield
Youth Services Librarian
Ilsley Public Library
75 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-4369
cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu
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From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family Story Time
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:30:56 CDT
Hi All:
Have any of you conducted a "Family Story Time?' If so, could you
please advise on any resources you found helpful? Any suggestions
or
comments would be appreciated!
You can reply directly to sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us
Thanks in advance,
Sandy Belfi
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion, NE
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From: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: re: beach party
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:31:26 CDT
Many thanks to ALL of you who offered gr-r-r-reat ideas for our Beach =
Party! This is a wonderful service and you guys are great!!
Thanks again!! :)
Marty Staton
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave.
Poquoson, VA 23662
mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us
757-868-3063
757-868-3106 FAX
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Arthur's nose
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Marc Brown explained that it was hard to express
emotion with the aardvark nose so he modified it with
each book. Now Arthur can smile, frown,etc.
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: code of conduct
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:32:21 CDT
Sharon,
Several years ago, I had a group of teen volunteers who behaved much the =
way you describe. Part of the problem was that they either knew each =
other from school or met in the library and strongly bonded with the =
group. I sat them down as a group and discussed their role in the =
library, common sense and courtesy, and together we came up with a list of =
rules that all our teen volunteers must now read and sign. Since then,
I =
don't know of any other instances in which we've actually needed the =
rules, but it's nice having them in place and knowing the library =
administration supports them. =20
I am in the middle of preparing for a big program tomorrow, so I do not =
have time to type them up to send to you today (they are not on my =
computer). I could fax you a copy, however, if you send me your fax =
number, or I can type and send next week.
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
If you want your child to be brilliant, tell them fairytales.
If you want them to be even more brilliant, tell them even more fairytales.=
-- Albert Einstein
>>> Sharon Anderson <sharonKA@showme.net>
07/10/01 11:36AM >>>
Oh ye wise ones,
I am working with a group of teens who are testing their wings and pushing
the limit as far as group behavior is concerned. They are good kids,
they
just seem to specialize in sniping and pushing each other's buttons (the
group dynamics include public school, private school, and homeschooled
teens, ages 13--16).=20
Would anyone be willing to share their experience(s) with similar groups.
How do you encourage acceptable behavior, address unacceptable behavior,
etc.? My gut instinct is to have the kids come up with their own
guidelines for acceptable behavior (reaffirming their sense of ownership
while upholding respect for others' feelings, etc.) From your
experience,
do written codes of conduct help? Please respond off list. I'll
be happy
to compile the results and share with the list. Thank you for your
input.
Sharon Anderson
=20
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From: Judy Wilson <juwilson@island.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper answer
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Thank you to everybody who answered my request for a book about a king who
has some cheese and is overrun by mice, cats, etc.
The overwhelming consensus was that the book is "the King, the mice,
and
the cheese" by Nancy and Eric Gurney. My patron (and his wife)
were
extremely excited when I told them I had found it with a little help from
my friends.
Thanks - Judy
Judy Wilson
Area Librarian Nanaimo Harbourfront and Gabriola Island
90 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9R 5G4
(250) 753-1154 Ext. 230
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From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Tooth Fairy Book Stumper
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:33:09 CDT
Hello fellow PUBYAC ERs!
I have come to the source of wisdom! I am STUMPED! Is anyone
familiar
with an Easy picture book that tells what the tooth fairy does with all
those teeth she collects. I thought the title was The Tooth Fairy
Book,
but I have no idea what the author's name is. Came anyone help me out?
I remember reading it as a new book within the last 15 years.
Apparently we have lost the copy in our collection but I would like to
get it on interlibrary loan but there are way to many books titled "the
tooth fairy" to go with only that info! Thanks in advance
for help!
Karen
--
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Karen Ricketson
Plattsburgh Public Library
Children's Services
email: ricketso@northnet.org
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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From: Priscilla Shontz <pshontz@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Rabbit book: thank you
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Thank you to the many people who responded to my
stumper: The book was called "The Rabbit's Wedding"
by Garth Williams (1958). Many of you mentioned that
the book was controversial at the time because of the
wedding between a black and white rabbit. Thanks!
Priscilla
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Wordless Picture Books
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<html><DIV>Dear World's Most Wonderful Resource:</DIV>
<DIV>I have discovered much to my chagrin that our collection of
wordless
picture books sucks canal water through a straw. If anyone has a
list
large or small of wordless books he/she would recommend for purchase or a
place to find such an animal, please let me know. I'll compile and
report back to the list if there is enough interest. Almost
wordless
too - for instance we have David Wiesner's work.</DIV>Peace and
Blessings,
<BR>Cathy Norman <BR>Youth Services Librarian <BR>Fairport
Harbor Public
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From: Diane Conroy <eplchild@optonline.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org,
Goodnight Moon <goodnightmoon@connix.com>
Subject: Thanks stumper: dirty dishes
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The answer to my stumper about the man with the dirty dishes is "The
man who
didn't wash his dishes" by Phyllis Krasilovsky. Thanks to all of
you who
quickly responded. We don't own the book, but we are in the process of
ILLing the book for my patron.
Thanks again,
Diane Conroy
Easton Public Library
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From: krystal_brown@gurlmail.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper--runaway girl
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:35:00 CDT
Hello everyone-
I have an 11 year old patron looking for a book that she's read
before,
but can't remember the title.
It's about a girl who's mother gets sick and so her parents go to
London.
In the meantime, the girl goes to live with her aunt and cousin, but runs
away from there because she wants to be with her parents. She goes
down to
the docks, but the men there do not want to help her, so they tell her
(incorrectly) that her parents have boarded the ship BLACK LIGHTNING.
Eventually, the girl ends up in a forest where a monkey nurses her back to
health.
Sound familiar to anyone out there? Please e-mail me off list
at
krystal_brown@gurlmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
Krystal Brown
Krystal Brown
Children's Librarian
Attleboro Public Library
phone (508)222-7820
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From: Ashley Larsen <ashwynne@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Kids who Talk to Cats
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:35:29 CDT
Hi!
A patron of ours is looking for an old chapter book
that a friend remembers enjoying as a child, but
doesn't know the title. She believes that it was
about a brother and sister in an English village who
take a drug from an apothecary that allows them to
talk to cats. They also meet the King of the Cats.
Does this ring any bells?
Thanks!
Ashley
Ashley Larsen
Woodside Library
3140 Woodside Road
Woodside, CA 94062
650-851-0147
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From: Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Sesame Street & Franklin fingerplays
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:35:49 CDT
We're working on Sesame Street & Franklin Storyhours for this
fall, but we have a big problem. We can't find any
fingerplays, flannelboards, or activities that go with
Sesame Street or Franklin. Has anyone every done either of
these as a party or storyhour who could help us out? We would
greatly appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Chris Mallo
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
Great River Regional Library
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone (320) 650-2500
Fax (320) 650-2501
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From: Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: book about girls shipwrecked
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:36:16 CDT
A patron has asked for a book that her daughter read about four years ago
about six girls on a cruise who end up shipwrecked on an island. Reading
level is fourth/fifth grade and the patron said there is at least one more
title in the series. Local Youth Services librarians can't identify this.
Ideas? Thank you.
***********************************************************************
Judy Lane, Reference Coordinator
Mountain-Valley Library System, Sacramento CA 95814-2508
phone: (916) 264-2724 *** fax: (916) 441-3425
e-mail: jlane@ns.net ***
http://mvls.lib.ca.us
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From: Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Picture books - death of a mother
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I'm posting this on behalf of a colleague:
Hi everyone,
does anyone know of any books suitable for a 4 year old about the death
of a
mother? We have "Remembering Mum", but wanted a few more
titles if
possible.
Many thanks,
Bev. Sinclair
Mailto:bev.sinclair@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: earthquake help
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Hi! Happy summer. I needed your help- quick!
Next week I will be having a book party for Peg Kehret's exciting book-
Earthquake Terror. The usual format of my parties is word games, brief
discussion, & acting. Unfortunately, I did a little play with them
last
night at my alien costume party- I had 25- & it didn't fly that well.
Maybe
there wasn't enough parts for everyone (11) or it was too crowded to hear
well, or whatever, but I know there'll be some moaning & groaning if I
tell
them we'll be acting again anytime soon (I was going to have them do that as
well on the 25th, but am scrapping that idea too).
What I need are some ideas of earthquake or survival games that we can play
to finish off the 1/2 hour program. Any ideas?? I'll post all
responses to
the list to share with everyone. TIA.
Have a good weekend.
Richard :o)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it;
to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the surest
guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "kahern@selco.lib.mn.us"
<kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: hiding girl stumper
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:37:22 CDT
I have a patron who would like this group's expertise in identifying a
book from her childhood. She thinks the book may have been published
in
the 50's or 60's but is unsure. The story is of a little girl who
watches at the window each day for her father to come home from work.
One day she watches for him and hides behind the couch. She falls
asleep there and is thought of as "lost". Eventually her
parents find
her behind the couch and all is well! Please send title possibilities
to me and I'll post results. TIA! Kathleen
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From: "Adrian Public Librray" <adrian@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER: sun, the moon and the 7 stars
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:37:39 CDT
OK, here's a long shot. A patron is trying to finding something her
3rd =
grade teacher read to the class 60 years ago. The only thing the
patron =
can remember is the line "the sun and the moon and the seven
stars". =
She does not remember much else. It could be a poem, or picture book,
=
or story or fable or something else. We've checked an older Index to =
Children's Poetry, Grangers, various quotation sources and A to Zoo.
No =
luck.
Does this ring any bells with anyone? Thanks!
Cathy Chesher
Children's Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, Michigan 49221
(517)265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: HIT: Worm ideas... Thanks! (LONG)
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Dear YACcers,
Thanks for all your great worm ideas! Here are my plans for the
program:
We will, of course, read from "How to Eat Fried Worms" by Rockwell
(which
was the inspiration for the program). Then, I have a great worm
t-shirt
craft I found on the internet at
http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/tf/w/worms/worms/shirts.html
. And I think for
a snack I'm going to do either Worm Burgers, from "Gross Grub" by
Cheryl
Porter, or Worms on a Bun, from Family Fun magazine:
http://family2.go.com/features/family_2000_09/famf/famf0900worms/famf0900wor
ms.html
Then I'd been hoping for one more activity, and you all really came through!
The suggestions I received are listed below. I haven't decided yet
which
one I'll be doing.
Anyway, enjoy all the wormy fun... I sure did!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
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Have you seen the story of "Herman the Worm?" I swiped it
from Pubyac a
while back, and unfortunately don't know to whom the credit goes:
Herman the Worm
I was sitting on a fence post,
Chewing my bubble gum, ( chomp, chomp, chomp)
Playing with my yo-yo, (down, up, down, up)
When along came Herman the Worm,
And he was this big (hold your hands close together)
I said to him, "Herman, how did you get that way?"
And he said, "I swallowed a fly" (gulp, gulp)
I was sitting on a fence post,
Chewing my bubble gum, ( chomp, chomp, chomp)
Playing with my yo-yo, (down, up, down, up)
When along came Herman the Worm,
And he was this big (hold your hands a little farther apart)
I said to him, "Herman, how did you get that way?"
And he said, "I swallowed a dog" (gulp, gulp)
I was sitting on a fence post,
Chewing my bubble gum, ( chomp, chomp, chomp)
Playing with my yo-yo, (down, up, down, up)
When along came Herman the Worm,
And he was this big (hold your hands farther apart with each animal)
I said to him, "Herman, how did you get that way?"
And he said, "I swallowed a cow...horse...elephant..."
(gulp, gulp)
I was sitting on a fence post,
Chewing my bubble gum, ( chomp, chomp, chomp)
Playing with my yo-yo, (down, up, down, up)
When along came Herman the Worm,
And he was this big (hold your hands all the way together)
I said to him, "Herman, how did you get that way?"
And he said, "I burped!"
Elizabeth Murphy
Youth Librarian
Spicewood Springs Branch
Austin Public Library
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
(512)258-9282
fax (512)331-4435
elizabeth.murphy@ci.austin.tx.us
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Hi, We have had worm races at our library ans they were quite successful.
What we did was lay 6 foot tables on the floor, not opened. We made
lanes
for the worm with masking tape lengthwise on the tables. You can get
about
6 lanes per table. Place plastic drop cloths under the tables.
Kids were
invited to bring their own worms, but I did stop at the local bait shop and
pick up a dozen for those who didnot bring a worm, or their worm refused to
move. The kids placed their worms at one end of the table and the race
began. We found if you spritz the worms with a little bit of water, it
gets
them moving. Have an adult in charge of the spritzing so you don't get
too
much water. The first worm to the end of the table was the winner.
The
kids had a great time. The worms were returned to the ground after the
race. As a treat we had worms and dirt. I wore a referee shirt
and had a
whistle to begin the race. Winning worms had their pictures taken with
their "trainer". I hope this helps. Have fun!
Bonnie Banks, Children's
Librarian
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make a "wormery" a narrow tank or glass jar to hold worms and
watch the =
way they make tunnels.
Elizabeth Lai [elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca]
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Please don't do worm races with live worms. Anything that involves a
live
animal (even worms) will bring negative reactions from some members of your
community. Using live animals also teaches kids that animals (even
worms)
are for entertainment and often the animals end up being mistreated, even if
just
inadvertently. This is not a humane message that teaches compassion.
How
about using cardboard worms with magnets on a stick to move the worms along
a track (like "fishing"---attach a paperclip to the cardboard worm
and a
magnet to a fishing pole so that kids move the worm along)?
Jeanette Larson
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I've done these perhaps 8 times in my 25 years in the biz.
Buy some nightcrawlers. Cover a round table with a smooth, wettable,
waterproof surface. Put a bullseye/target/finish line in the middle,
concentric circles surrounding it, and a starting line circle about an
inch
or three in from the table's edge. Mark five or six equidistant starting
gates around the circle's edge.
Dampen--don't flood--the table before the races. Kids pick a worm,
place it on one of the starting spots, and Go! Worms may be pointed in the
right direction, not pushed or flicked or wind-aided toward the center
finish area; they may be stroked, shouted at, lightly blown on. First to the
center wins.
Discard/recycle dud worms (!) All worms return to wormbox at the end
of each race so friends don't pass the fastest worms to each other.
Kids clamor for these races so much--nearly as much as our
quadrennial ladybug races--that I almost have to do them annually. (And...so
far, no PETA hippies protesting--just kidding.)
Thanks,
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian
work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library
fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97321
skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
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Andrea,
I did a survivor program with my 2nd-5th grade summer reading club this
morning that included a "worm" activity. I took a large
cardboard box
and buried gummy worms in lots of shredded paper. We then had a relay
race. I divided the group into teams. Each team member raced to the
box, dug up a worm, and ran back to their team. First team done won a
point. This was by far the favorite activity of the day.
Have fun!
Shirley Hickey [shickey@hslc.org]
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Andrea,
The book How to Eat Fried Worms by Rockwell might fit in with your theme.
Edible fried worms can be made with chinese noodles with melted
chocolate
over them.
Joy Wong
Clawson Public Library
Clawson, MI 48017
jwong@tln.lib.mi.us
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We had a great worm program from a book called Bottle
Biology, We used
large soda bottles and created a worm farm using real worms and torn
newspapers. The kids loved it. Look on the internet for
composting and red
wrigglers for worms. Have fun! ~Vida
vida lashgari [vidalashgari@yahoo.com]
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What about talking a bit about the fact that How to Eat Fried Worms has been
banned in the past? I used this book with 3rd grade boys and they
thought
it was pretty funny that the book was NOT banned for any of the (to us)
obvious reasons, but instead because the father comes home and has a beer!
You could look up more information about banned books and get into a lively
discussion about whether or not the kids think they should have been allowed
to read it!
Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library [murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us]
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Andrea, my worm program is scheduled on July 18th. I have a great
selection
of worm stories, one of which I hope to make into a flannel board story if I
have time. I have a county extension agency guy who will bring the
worms,
tell all about them, and together we'll make a worm farm for the worms.
At
first we discussed the race but then he told me that there have been
complaints that it is inhumane and so he doesn't do them anymore. Then
we
were going to have each kids make their own worm farm but then decided
there were some moms who didn't want worms in their car. So we settled
on
everyone helping make the farm together. Sounds funner and more wild
with
all the kids making the mulch. I think they will like this and we will
keep
the worm farm on display for a while in the library. Bailey White has
a
book called Mama Makes up her mind and in one section, her mama
decides to
grow worms in the bowl chandelier. Quite funny when worms drop into
their
soup and the garden club ladies come to visit. But I have kids books,
too.
What craft do you have? I had a program this spring where we bought
panty
hose knee highs, filled them with dirt and grass seed and the kids could
grown a green caterpillar as the grass came up through the panty hose.
They
added eyes and pipe cleaners as antannae (spelling). They loved it.
And
what are worm burgers? But also Andrea, the state entomology
department
does a worm program, too. Maybe yours does, too. Hope this helps.
You
helped me several times before and I'd gladly give you anything I have.
I
also have another caterpillar craft that I did years ago. let me know
what
you need. Anne hall, Winchester, KY
Roger and Anne Hall [annehall@mail.iclub.org]
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When I did a program on How To Eat Fried Worms, I bought some of those gummy
worms.
After we read the book, I handed each child a paper plate, a plastic fork
and knife and a gummy worm. We carefully cut the worm in half, held
our
fork poised in the air, and on the count of three, ate the worms.
Activities also included making book worm book marks (sometimes simply
cutting out colored paper and folding it like a worm, and othertimes making
it more complicated with pipecleaners, etc.).
Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Manager of the Exploration Center
Enoch Pratt Free Library at Port Discovery
Baltimore, MD 21202
bcohen@epfl.net
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Andrea,
Your program sounds great...I have no ideas about the worm races except that
I did read a long time ago about drawing concentric circles on a large piece
of cardboard, putting worms in the middle and seeing who reaches the goal
first. I guess earthworms? Wouldn't they sort of dry out bieng
out of
dirt? Not sure about that. Anyway, what was your cool t-shirt idea?
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Natrona Heights, PA
724-226-3491
FAX 724-226-3821
stewartj@einetwork.net
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Hi Andrea,
I've done worm races and had a great time. This is what I did. I
arranged
for a local bait house to donate worms, I used red wigglers, they're small
and really can move, also a larger worm but I can't remember the name of
that kind. I bought plastic from a fabric shop and made three
sections.
Each section was about three yards. On two of the sections, I drew three
circles like a target. On the third I made lanes. Object being
to get to
the center of the circles and then a race off on the lanes. Go as many
times as time allows and the kids want. Make up your own rules, can't
spray
your worm more than three times in a heat, time each heat, no touching worms
while racing, all disputes settled by you. I gave each of the child
handles
a small plastic drink cup with some dirt in it for the worm to rest in
between heats. This is important when you put down the plastic
be sure
you're in the shade. Worms won't move in the sun and will die very
quickly.
Also have spray bottles filled with water to keep the worm and the plastic
race course wet and cool. You can also use them to help along stubborn
worms. Be sure the spray bottles are set on mist or you will wash the
worms
away or drown 'em. When we were finished, we set the worms free in
border
plantings around the library. Winners got ribbons and those plastic
worms
for bait. Which I also used in relay races. And guess how many
are in jar.
I had several jar sizes as well as bait sizes.
Well, have a great time I sure did. Let me know how it went. When you
compile the list let us about the t-shirt project.
Penny Halle
Children's and YA Services
Muskego Public Library
Muskego, Wi 53150
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Hey! We here in Carrollton, Ohio do Worm Races every year as part of
our
summer reading program.
We started with a card table and tape to mark off
the lines. We've now
graduated to a 6' board with 10 separate lanes taped off width-wise across
it. Worm racing is a big deal around here. The kids bring in
their own
worm (we used to supply emergency worms if someone forgot, but everyone
started expecting us to have them, so we no longer have any). The
worms
must be at least 1" long - no heads only or just body parts - and
shorter
than 9". Those night crawlers can get really long and our track
lanes are
only about 18 inches. We have official 'prodders' who are the only
ones who
can touch the worm (with straws) once the race starts. The race lasts
3
minutes or until a worm crosses the finish line, whichever comes first. We
often have worms finish in less than 2 minutes. We often have
tragedies in
the races where the worms have 'strokes' or 'heart attacks' and the kids are
offered the chance to perform CPR on their worms...no takers on that yet.
If a worm doesn't move, we usually let the kid borrow another worm and race
again. We have one or two races every day for a week with the winners
of
each day coming back on Friday for the BIG WORM OFF!!! The paper comes
and
takes pictures and I usually have a local celebrity, the mayor, a judge, or
commissioner come to be the official judge. Last year,
I was challenged to 'Kiss the Winner!' ...before I came to work here 7 years
ago, I wore gloves when planting flowers so I wouldn't have to touch
worms...now, I'm actually kissing the winner! Some of those worms have
bad
breath and most have chapped lips, but I kiss them. Everyone has a
great
time and we try to release the worms to the wild when it's over.
Good luck!! Have fun and I dare you to kiss the winners!! (Pass it on!)
Marcia Schaffer [schaffma@oplin.lib.oh.us]
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I think making dirt cake would be a fun activity. Essentially, you
need
oreos (crumbs), chocolate pudding mix and cool whip. It would be fun
to
have the kids help make the dirt cake and decorate it with gummy worms and
those little spun-sugar flowers they sell for birthday cakes. If you
need
the recipe and are interested, let me know.
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Andrea Terry
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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A library I formerly worked at did a worm race to kick off the summer
reading program one year. A local sporting goods shop donated the
worms to
us. Each child was able to pick out their worm (we had extra cups they
could hold their worm in).
We drew large bulls-eyes on posterboards. We broke everyone up into
groups
and had heats. The winner from each group went on to the next heat,
and so
forth until we had a winner.
If I remember correctly, they were allowed to gently prod the worm into
moving, but other than that they had to leave the little creatures alone.
The kids absolutely loved it, and it peeked the media's interest as well. We
had a TV crew and several local newspapers show up.
Hope that helps. Have fun at your program.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Seneca
Ascension Parish Library
jseneca@pelican.state.lib.la.us
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Hi Andrea,
A few words about worm races based on my experiences... don't conduct linear
start to finish line races. The worms won't be cooperative and the action is
too slow for the kids to get involved. It's better to give each child a cup
of earth. The "race" is to see which child's worm completely
burrows into
the earth first. Big dew worms make interesting racers and they move
relatively quickly to get out of bright light. Have access to wash-up
facilities; wroms are slimy and dirt is, well, dirty.
Educational content about worms has worked well in my programs (may sound
boring but it doesn't have to be... worms are "grossly"
interesting). The
lowly worm is, after all, a living creature and should be treated (and
handled by the kids) with care (even if you do plan to use them as bait on a
hook later!). Books like Harriet Ziefert's Worm Day may be useful in this
regard.
You could also have "bookworm" activities. For example, children
(or teams,
if you have a larger number participating) can compete in a "longest
bookworm" activity. The idea is to string together book titles within a
defined time period (e.g. 10 minutes). The end letter of one title must be
the beginning letter of the next title. An addtitional catch is that the
child/team must be able to tell the group a little something about each book
(although you'd probably ask them about only one or two titles in their
chain).
Have fun with your program,
David Kondo
Toronto Public Library
David Kondo [dkondo@tpl.toronto.on.ca]
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I'm also doing a worm program this summer. I was desperate for a program for
one of our branches and heard someone talk about worm painting. Since we
live in a rural area and have lots of bait shops, I thought this might work.
I haven't tried it yet, but basically, you get some clean worms, put some
food coloring on a plate and gently put the worms in. You then put the worms
on paper and let them squiggle you a painting! I'll also be serving dirt
pudding with gummy worms. I'll be looking for your post for more ideas!
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Cindy Rasely
Youth Services Coordinator
Broome County Public Library
Binghamton, NY
rasely2000@yahoo.com
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We did worm races for several years as part of Summer Reading Program. Using
a piece of poster board make a bulls-eye pattern using the entire piece of
paper (this can be covered with clear contact paper or laminated for
multiple use) The worms get dumped into the middle & the first
worm to the
outside ring wins. The worms can be nudged along with squirts from a
spray
bottle. We would do about 6 at a time & the winners then had run
offs. till
there's one grand winner. Prizes can be awarded along the way to the
heat
winners. We bought night crawlers from the local bait shop, gave them
a
quick wash and put them into paper cups for the kids to hold. If you
buy
bait make sure they're out of a refrigerator for a while before the race or
they're very sluggish! (but don't do the race in the sun or the worms get
too hot! we did ours outside on a large porch.) Winners received
"dirt"
(crushed oreos) with gummy worms peeking out and earlier heat winners got
home-made worm buttons made on our button maker with a picture of a boy
(with bow tie)or girl (with hairbow) worm & the date & name of the
event. It
really was fun if you could get the kids enthusiastic & silly about
naming &
cheering on their worm!
Sally
Sally Warburton [swarburton@pc-va.org]
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If you are not adverse to real worms being present and have some idea of how
many kids will attend you could make worm jars. Check out the book Wormology
it has lots of information an some experiments. The worm jars show how worms
make tunnels. You would have to start your own now so you could show the
kids. Fill the jar with dirt and add a worm or two, cover the jar with a
lids with holes and wrap it in dark construction paper to block the light.
The worms will travel around in the jar even right up to the walls since it
is dark and you can take the paper off during your program to show the kids.
My daughter's preschool class did this when they were studying worms and
bugs. The wormology book will give you details about feeding and moisture of
the soil for the best habitat.
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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