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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"
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Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 564
PUBYAC Digest 564
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Best time to hire children's librarians
by Lu Benke <lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
2) Re: Trickster Tales program
by Debra Peart <dpeart@palmdalelibrary.org>
3) RE: Manners rhyme or finger-play
by "Arnie Naiman & Kathy Reid-Naiman" <ragged@interlog.com>
4) Re: Native American resource
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
5) English as a second language for preschoolers
by "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
6) RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
by "Ann W. Moore" <scp_moore@sals.edu>
7) 101 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS !!!
by pub_yac@mln.lib.ma.us
8) RE: what do you remember hearing read aloud?
by "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
9) Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
by "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
10) RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
by "Stephanie Borgman" <sborgman@hcpl.net>
11) Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
by LWilli0316@aol.com
12) Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
by Beth Davis <bkardon@yahoo.com>
13) Stumper--Jewish Family
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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From: Lu Benke <lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Best time to hire children's librarians
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:34:37 CDT
PUBYAC Collective Brain,
what do you think is the best time to post for a professional children's
position? One of our children's librarians is retiring and giving a three
month notice that would allow us to post before or after the December
holiday break. In some ways I would like to post before the holiday so
that we are ready to go come January, but I am worried about not reaching
a lot of good candidates who find that time of year too
busy/distracting/disjointed. What do you think?
Lu Benke email: lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us
Lead Librarian phone: 970.221.6678
Children's Services fax: 970.221.6398
Fort Collins Public Library
201 Peterson
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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From: Debra Peart <dpeart@palmdalelibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Trickster Tales program
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:35:09 CDT
Karen,
I recently did a "trickster" storytime for 5 -9 yr olds. I
gave the kids a
brief description of what a trickster tale is: usually animals with
human
characteristics, often smaller and weaker than the other animals in the
story, amazingly cunning and clever, and practical jokers whose tricks often
backfire on them. I told them that some of the most common tricksters
were
rabbits, spiders, foxes or coyotes, and ravens or crows. Tricksters
that
they would be familiar with are the fox in the Gingerbread Boy and the hare
in the Tortoise and the Hare. Then we talked about modern day
tricksters
such as Bugs Bunny and Wiley Coyote. The children acted out the parts
in
the book The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora, using stick puppets that I
had made. They made Anansi spider pins from black pom poms and felt,
for
their craft. I read some other trickster tales as well, including
Anansi
Goes Fishing and The Rattlesnake, the Mouse, and the Coyote ( a feltboard
story from The Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd Edition, by Judy
Sierra)It was a fun storytime to do and the kids seemed to really enjoy it.
Good Luck,
Debi Peart
Library Assistant
Palmdale Youth Library
Palmdale, CA
Karen Gardner wrote:
> Dear PUBYAC Brain,
>
> I am wanting to create a program of trickster tales. I have a few
books
> I really enjoy, now I need a craft or game and a couple of songs.
This
> program would be for ages 5-7 (approximately).
> Any ideas??
>
> TIA
>
> Karen C. Gardner
> Anderson Public Library
> Anderson, IN 46012
> kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: "Arnie Naiman & Kathy Reid-Naiman" <ragged@interlog.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Manners rhyme or finger-play
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Here's a manners one from 'This Little Puffin" there is a tune but I
use it
as a rhyme. It's also on a video Mr Bear says Hello by Sally Jaeger . Hope
you like it, Kathy
Start in a standing position
Tall shops in the town [raise hands over your head]
Elevators moving up and down [go up and down]
Doors swings round about, [turn around]
People walking in and out [walk between children and parents and say,
'excuse me', ' excuse me']
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
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Behalf Of Wanda Jones
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 8:18 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Manners rhyme or finger-play
Desperately seeking a finger play or rhyme re-enforcing storytime etiquette.
No rhyme too small or big. I'm having trouble with the parents and care
providers socializing during the stories. Please help. Any suggestions you
make will be appreciated and valued.
I've only been able to come up with an ending line:" . . . but when I'm
in
the library, I'm as quiet as a mouse."
Thanks.
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Native American resource
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:36:36 CDT
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/mainmenu.html#mainmenutop
this site will keep you busy for weeks. there is so
much here to read and understand about selecting books
about Native Americans.
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/books/bookmenu.html
to go
straight to the book review section. From this page
you can decide which books you want to find.
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/books/all_trib.html
sorts
books by tribe.
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/books/children/childidx.html
lists books for children ages 3 to 9.
It also has lists for adults, ya, middle school,
online sources, reference books.
http://www.oyate.org
Oyate has lots of Native American children's books and
accepts purchase orders. I've never searched
specifically for Abenaki, though, so I don't know if
they have anything on that nation.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
--- Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Could you all please tell me what your best Native
> American resources are? Websites? Print resources?
>
> CD-ROMs?
>
> I am patricularly interested in Abanaki tribes such
> as
> the Mic Mac, Maliseet, Penobscot, etc. as the
> reports
> the kids (6th graders) have been doing focus on
> Maine
> tribes and Maine Abanaki people (Molly Spotted Elk,
> etc.)
>
> Thanks so much in advance.
>
> =====
> Andrea Terry
> Juvenile Services Librarian
> Libby Memorial Library
> Old Orchard Beach, Maine
> cavgrads97@yahoo.com
>
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From: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: English as a second language for preschoolers
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:37:09 CDT
We have had several requests for materials on ESL for the preschool age. One
was from a bilingual mother wanting ideas for encouraging her toddler to use
both languages and one request was from a daycare worker who serves a large
immigrant population. Any suggestions?
Please send replies to : ginny1222@hotmail.com
Ginny McKee
Children's Services
South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
gmckee@lmxac.org
ginny1222@hotmail.com
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From: "Ann W. Moore" <scp_moore@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:37:30 CDT
When I was in 5th grade the teacher read Harriet the Spy. This was in
1966 in a fairly conservative suburban school district, and Harriet the Spy
was still somewhat controversial, so (in retrospect) I admire her guts!
I was so intrigued by the book that the teacher let me borrow it overnight
and finish it before she finished reading it to the class. The next
year
the 6th grade teacher read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
Frankweiler, which had just won the Newbery Award.
The teachers usually read after lunch and recess, giving us a quiet time
to relax before beginning afternoon work.
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From: pub_yac@mln.lib.ma.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: 101 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS !!!
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:37:55 CDT
Stephen Weiner's new book 101 Best Graphic Novels (NBM, 2001) was published
recently and is the only current guide to graphic novels. This annotated
bibliography lists over 200 graphic novels. It includes a short history of
comics and supplementary bibliographies about comics and graphic novels.
After I read Maus by Art Spiegelman in the early 1990's I was not only
deeply affected by that book but learned about the power of this relatively
new genre. 101 Best Graphic Novels will help all librarians wishing to start
or add to their collection of graphic novels. For librarians I recommend
purchasing the edition that costs $16.95 as it includes a separate
collection
development guide. The $14.95 edition would be appropriate to add to
your
circulating or reference collections for use by patrons.
I found this book very informative, useful and like its subject it has
great graphics!
Catherine Dooley
Branch Supervisor
Coolidge Corner Library, Brookline, MA
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From: "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: what do you remember hearing read aloud?
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:38:25 CDT
When I was in 6th grade, our librarian read NIGHTBIRDS ON NANTUCKET
and
THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE by Joan Aiken. She didn't get to finish
NIGHTBIRDS because the school year ended. I couldn't wait to get to
the
public library for a copy so I could find out how it ended and read the
whole thing for myself.
Here's another aspect of this. In our school district, parents of 1st,
2nd, and 3rd graders are asked to come in as Mystery Readers, one a
week, throughout the year. The parents are always asking me for
recommendations of something appropriate they can read in 15-20 minutes.
I have my own personal favorites and have given most of them out. What
would some of you recommend?
Reply to me off-list and I'll compile the answers for everyone.
Thanks for bringing this up. It's always good to have some
recommendations handy when we're asked. =20
Susan Swan
Peters Township Public Library
slswan@ptlibrary.org
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From: "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
To: <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>,
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Subject: Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
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The books I loved as a kid are still favorites I use in storytime and
booktalks today. All have engaging stories and beautiful illustrations.
I remember being four years old and attending storytime at the library.
Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott was the most exciting story I'd
ever heard--and it still is!
First grade brought me The Little Wood Duck by Brian Wildsmith and Hi
Cat! by Ezra Jack Keats.
In fourth grade I heard Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola and retold it to
my sister that night.
It's like reliving the best parts of childhood when I revisit these
books.
Kathleen Conger
St Paul Public Libraries
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From: "Stephanie Borgman" <sborgman@hcpl.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:39:23 CDT
Hi Debbie and All,
What a wonderful question. Memory transports me back to sixth grade
where
Geraldine Levada, a wonderful teacher to several generations at Ambrose
School in West Pittsburg, CA, read for half an hour every day after lunch.
She read many great books - "Homer Price," "Henry
Huggins," and on, but the
one that remains must firmly in my mind was "Brighty of Grand
Canyon" with
Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite" playing softly in the background on
those big
old 78 rpm records. While I didn't go into teaching I'd like to think
that
at least some of the reason my life has always been focused on children and
literature is the result of Mrs. Levada's wonderful influence. Thanks
for
asking!
Stephanie Robinson Borgman
Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library
Houston, TX
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From: LWilli0316@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:39:49 CDT
I've thought about about this a lot, because the books I remember MOST from
my childhood (now 35+ years in the past) ARE the ones that were read aloud
to
me. I remember my mother reading "Five Little Peppers and How They
Grew,"
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," and "Pollyanna" (Mom just
LOVED The Glad
Game).
Years later, I remembered Pollyanna with such fondness, I tried to read it
to
my own kids. The language was so... outdated... that they had no interest.
When I mentioned it to my mom, she said that she always paraphrased things
that she thought we wouldn't understand. Without a hesitation, I might add,
because I never guessed it.
I remember my fourth grade teacher reading "Mr. Popper's
Penguins." I can
still see her sitting there, and I can still remember the delight we felt as
a class, at this story.
Today, as a children's librarian, I read hundreds of books each year. But
always, the ones I remember the best, are the ones I have listened to as
audiobooks. Something about the human voice reading/telling a story makes it
much more memorable to me.
Linda Williams
Children's Services Librarian
Connecticut
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From: Beth Davis <bkardon@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:40:24 CDT
I remember my 4th grade teacher, Miss Younger, reading
us a little of "The Secret Garden" every day after
lunch.
Beth Davis
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Jr/Sr High School
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper--Jewish Family
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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:40:58 CDT
A woman is looking for a chapter book she read to her
son's sixth grade class a few years ago (so it's at
least a few years old).
It's about a Jewish family--she thinks they are living
in Jerusalem. There are several children--either all
girls or mostly girls. They have an excentric aunt who
always wears expensive clothes that they visit often.
At one point in the story the oldest girl is
betrothed.
The woman looking for the book never finished it so
that's as much as she remembers.
any bells?
Please reply directly.
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
TIA
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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