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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 795
PUBYAC Digest 795
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Kidstuff Monkey Pattern
by Jennifer Cunningham <cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us>
2) Stumper
by Jmclacko@aol.com
3) Pen pals
by Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
4) Storytimes on TV
by "Martha Jordan" <mjordan@ouachita.lib.la.us>
5) Florida librarians
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
6) Presenter Evaluation
by "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
7) Library Benefits
by Denise Rhoads <darhoads@airmail.net>
8) Draw and Tell Story
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
9) STUMPER--Shazaam
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
10) YA librarian request
by Sharon Bergman <sharon@foodplay.com>
11) STUMPER--Shazaam
by "Jeri Kladder" <JKLADDER@cml.lib.oh.us>
12) STUMPER #2--pegleg soldier falls in love
by "Jeri Kladder" <JKLADDER@cml.lib.oh.us>
13) stumper - dragon
by "Crystal Faris" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
14) Stumper about cat and Golden Gate Bridge
by "Tina Martin" <tmartin@ahml.info>
15) Stumper Solved--Cats with Wing
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
16) STUMPER #2--pegleg soldier falls in love
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
17) Re: Statue of Liberty
by Amazontippy@aol.com
18) Giants Storytime Help Needed
by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
19) teens and carnivals
by "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
20) harry's birthday
by Ruhama Kordatzky <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
21) Stumper
by Domenica Simpson <dsimpson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
22) picture books
by Nancy Bonne <bonne@noblenet.org>
23) Japanese picture books
by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
24) Re: Seeking ideas/suggestions on incentives to continue Summer
by Shannon Van Hemert <shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us>
25) Stumper: Mouse family living in drainpipe
by "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
26) Re: ah yes, irma and jerry!
by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@cox.net>
27) Great Easy Children's Program
by "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
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From: Jennifer Cunningham <cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Kidstuff Monkey Pattern
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:10 CDT
I received the pattern I needed for the tall jointed monkey. Thanks to
everyone who offered to send it!
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From: Jmclacko@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Picture book story and this is how it opens:
White panther on a branch; wakes up but doesn't move or open eyes; senses
danger but doesn't want to give away that he's awake..
That's all I've got from patron.
TIA,
Jennifer Duran
Sonoma County Library
jmclacko@aol.com
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From: Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pen pals
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:24 CDT
Hi collective brain.
I have two young clients looking for pen-pals to write to. If you are able
to recommend some reliable pen-pal service or personally know of other
pen-pals who wish to correspond with young New Zealanders please let me
know.
TIA
Gaewynne Hood
Children's Librarian
Ashburton Public Library
New Zealand
gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz
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From: "Martha Jordan" <mjordan@ouachita.lib.la.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytimes on TV
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:30 CDT
Our library has been approached by our local cable company about airing some
of our storytime programs on the local origin cable channel. Has anyone
else done this? Do you need permission from the copyright holders to read
stories aloud for broadcast? If so, is there usually a fee for this
permission? I realize there will be variation among publishers, but wanted
to know what is the norm?
Thanks for your help.
Martha Jordan
Ouachita Parish Public Library
Monroe, LA 71201
mjordan@ouachita.lib.la.us
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Florida librarians
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:36 CDT
My daughter and I will be taking a trip to Florida and will be in the
Orlando, Kissimmee, and Tampa areas. If you let us know where your
libraries are located, the hours, and phone number (in case we get lost), if
we have time, we will try to stop by:) For those Libraries which are not
necessarily in those towns but kind of close by, let me know your locations
to and we will see what we can do.
Looking forward to hearing from Florida:)
Tina Irene Hager "Ms. Tina"
Carrollton Public Library
4220 N. Josey Lane at Hebron Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75010
tina.hager@cityofcarrollton.com
972-466-3365
"Read something, spread the word"
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From: "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Presenter Evaluation
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:44 CDT
Does anyone have an evaluation form for a supervisor to evaluate a story
hour presenter?
I'm not looking for a story program evaluation form that measures the
impact of storyhours on library use, but rather how well the presenter
does.
Rob Reid
Youth Services/Special Needs Coordinator
Indianhead Federated Library System
1538 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5082, ext. 14
reid@ifls.lib.wi.us
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From: Denise Rhoads <darhoads@airmail.net>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Library Benefits
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:42:50 CDT
This is a good article in the Houston Chronicle on the life-long
benefits of the public library...
To be young, Hispanic and library bound
By JOSEPH R. RODRGUEZ
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/editorial/outlook/1473486
Denise Rhoads, MLS
Farmers Branch, TX
darhoads@airmail.net
(Just completed degree, not yet working!)
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Draw and Tell Story
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I'm looking for a draw and tell story that comes out to be a bear. If
anyone has one, could they please contact me at
Stacieb@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us
I really appreciate it. I can't find anything in any of the books I have.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
Stacieb@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Shazaam
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:03 CDT
Hi all,
I'm stumped. A picture boko with kids getting
into a trunk
withcostumes--one of a pirate is especially remembered. The kids say
Shazaam (sp?) and magically become the character of the costume.
I've tried key word in our on-line catalog in all kinds
of variations
and spellings, yielding nothing. I just know some one of you remembers
this book. Thanx, jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Sharon Bergman <sharon@foodplay.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA librarian request
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I'm working on a YA book, and would like some early feedback from people who
are YA-aware. If anyone might be willing to give 20 pages or so of the draft
a read and give comments, it would be much appreciated. The book centers
around a 7th grader with gay parents who has a lot of stuff happening around
that during his seventh grade year, and all the interesting results, large
and small, of having a nontraditional family.
Thanks!
Sharon Bergman
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From: "Jeri Kladder" <JKLADDER@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Shazaam
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:17 CDT
Hi all,
I'm stumped. A picture book with kids getting
into a trunk with
costumes--one of a pirate is especially remembered. The kids say
Shazaam (sp?) and magically become the character of the costume.
I've tried key word in our on-line catalog in all kinds
of
variations and spellings, yielding nothing. I just know some one of you
remembers this book. Thanx, jeri
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From: "Jeri Kladder" <JKLADDER@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER #2--pegleg soldier falls in love
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:23 CDT
Hi all,
Another poser. I've searched key word in our
on-line catalog six
ways from Sunday and can't find this either. Nothing in Storyteller's
Sourcebook. Nothing in Picture Book Index. Nothing in my memory
banks
to help.
We're looking for a story of a soldier with a peg leg
who finds a
magic hat. The hat makes him whole again. he falls in love.
The girl
convinces him to throw the hat away. Any suggestions? - Thanx, Jeri
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From: "Crystal Faris" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper - dragon
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A patron in one of our member libraries is looking for a series of books
that they read in the 1960's about a dragon in Cornwall. Apparently no one
was allowed to say the dragon's name out loud. Any ideas? If you
have a
suggestion please email me and I will send the information on to a
soon-to-be pleased patron.
Thank you -
Crystal Faris
Youth Services Manager
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Ave; Uniondale, NY 11553
516-292-8920 x230; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org
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From: "Tina Martin" <tmartin@ahml.info>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper about cat and Golden Gate Bridge
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Hi Everyone - A patron is looking for a children's book she remembers from =
the 60s. It is about a cat who looks out a window of a house or apartment =
at the Golden Gate Bridge. He sits all day daydreaming and staring at the =
bridge. Anybody know this book? Please reply to me directly and I will =
share results with the group. Thank you!
Tina Martin
Public Services Specialist, Kids' World
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton
Arlington Heights, Il. 60004-5966
847-506-2622
tmartin@ahml.info
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Solved--Cats with Wing
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:44 CDT
Thank you thank you!! I am just overwhelmed with your kindness and
helpfulness. As soon as I read the first response, I mentally hit my
forehead with the palm of my hand and said, "Duh!" Seems so
obvious
when I read all your answers, but the answer wasn't clicking with me.
My teen will be so happy to get the answer.
Thanks again, and have a wonderful holiday!
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER #2--pegleg soldier falls in love
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:52 CDT
Hi all,
Another poser. I've searched key word in oru
on-line catalog six
ways from Sunday and can't find this either. Nothing in Storyteller's
Sourcebook. Nothing in our Picture Book Subject Index. Nothing in my
memory banks to help.
We're looking for a story of a soldier with a peg leg
who finds a
magic hat. The hat makes him whole again. He falls in love.
The girl
convinces him to throw the hat away. Any suggestions? - Thanx,
Jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Amazontippy@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Statue of Liberty
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:43:58 CDT
Sounds like a great costume-That would be good for any Fourth
Celebration....Hmmm....
At my old branch, we used to do "scrap crafts"- people would
bring in lots
of t.p. rolls & paper tow. rolls- One time, I took a paper tow. roll, glued
a
circle base on bottom. Made about 30-of them. Kids took packing
popcorn at
glued it all over the paper tow. column. Then we glued paper cutouts of
monarch butterflies, and for the lack of a better name, I called it the
"butterfly tower"- I think I'll make them again for table decor. at
the
spring American Girls Party- they're inexpensive- and kind of fun to make.
Arlene F. Badillo
abadillo@chicagopubliclibrary.org
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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Giants Storytime Help Needed
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:05 CDT
I am preparing a "Giant Steps" storytime for both preschoolers and
school aged children for, yes, 2003! The Louisiana theme for 2003 will
be "Footloose in Louisiana Libraries." I have found lots of great
books,
but would like your suggestions on a few things.
1. What is your favorite version of Jack and the Beanstalk to share with
preschoolers?
2. I need "giant" fingerplays for the preschoolers.
3. I also need "giant" crafts for both preschoolers and school aged
children- Jack related, big shoe related and Paul Bunyan related are all
good.
4. Do you know any great participation stories that work with both age
groups, especially older kids?
Please send any ideas to me personally. I will share the answers with
the group. Thank you so much for your help, this list is so invaluable.
Tanya
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From: "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: teens and carnivals
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:12 CDT
Our library had a little carnival for children Friday evening after =
hours and it wouldn't have been possible without the help from the teens =
on our Teen Advisory Board. There was a teen helping at each game =
station, helping serve refreshments and 3 were helping paint faces. =
They all had a good time and helped make a lot of children and their =
parents happy. Ohio's SRP circus theme will no doubt inspire several =
carnival programs. Involve your teens for a really great program!
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0956=20
Visit See YA Around: a Web site for librarians who work with teens
http://www.cplrmh.com
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From: Ruhama Kordatzky <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: harry's birthday
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:18 CDT
Hi everyone!
I heard a rumor that Scholastic is sending out packets containing tips and
fun ideas for Harry Potter's birthday. I haven't received one yet, but
would like to get planning one anyway. I have ideas floating around in my
head, but I was also wondering if anyone has had an actual _birthday_ party
for Harry before? I have plenty of "regular" party ideas, but
would like
to focus on a birthday party this time.
If you have some great suggestions, please let me know. I'll post
everything to the list in the end.
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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From: Domenica Simpson <dsimpson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:25 CDT
Hi
I have a patron who is looking for a particular story of interest to a
very reluctant reader. This young man read a story about a young
African-American boy whose father's dies. The boy, his mother and her
new husband (or boyfriend) move into a new house that is filled with
many locked doors. The patron thinks it may be part of a series but is
not sure. The young man believes that the words locked doors was in the
title is some way. I have not been able to locate the story but will
continue. I'm hoping that someone may know this story! Thanks in
advance for any help!
Domenica Simpson
Assistant Head, Children's Department
Enoch Pratt Free Library
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From: Nancy Bonne <bonne@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: picture books
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:32 CDT
Our branch library is closed for two years while they do repairs and
alterations, and we will have all their picture books on the shelves of our
main branch during this time. My question to all of you: what's the
best
way to label the shelves for picture/easy books? We don't even try to keep
them in strict alphabetical order, but do keep the A's together, B's
together, etc. In the past we've tried different things, like construction
paper letters, that fall off and get torn. Now with the number of books
almost doubled, I'd like to try something that will work. Does anybody have
any ideas? nancy bonne....bonne@noblenet.org
Nancy Bonne
Children's Librarian
Beverly Public Library
bonne@noblenet.org
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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Japanese picture books
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:39 CDT
Hello!
I have a Japanese patron who was wondering if there was a
list of
picture books published in the U.S. that were first published in Japan.
I have some authors and found books using Amazon.com
Does anyone have any other suggestions of authors, publishers, titles, or
other places I could check? I can easily find books featuring Japanese
characters, but cannot necessarily tell if they were published in Japan
first.
Thank you
Authors I have found:
Hayashi Akiko
Taro gomi
Rieko Nakagawa
Takaaki Nomura
Chiyoko Tomioka
Yoriko Tsutsui
Cathy Chesher
Children's Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: Shannon Van Hemert <shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com'"
<sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com>,
Subject: Re: Seeking ideas/suggestions on incentives to continue Summer
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For years, our system has had what we call "The Worthy Cause."
First the
kids
read to get a free paperback book--8 hours. We log hours (not minutes) and
they can come report whenever they want. We use a stamper to stamp
complete
hours (they color in circles or squares or whatever the theme is that
year--this year it's gold doubloons) so we know when an hour has been
"canceled" or recorded. Then any additional reading, which we
also provide
circles for, is also counted. We let them know what the goal is for the
county (we were way too low the first year, and have been steadily going up
by 5000 each year, although we break the goal by 15 or 20,000 every
year---we don't want to go too high too fast). We count both children's
and
YA Summer Reading program hours. And the Friends has agreed that they will
put up $1000 if we reach the goal. The money is the crux of the program,
but the Friends is very supportive.
The first year we had a goal for the Horse Protection League. Kids really
liked that, but the Friends wanted the money to go for books for some cause.
So we've read for 1) kids in homeless shelters 2) kids in hospitals 3) the
Columbine School Library fund [rebuilding and stocking--that one was a real
draw for people here] 4) the local Child Advocacy Center [kids taken from
homes b/c of abuse] and 5) a troubled boys' home library addition. The
ones
that most resonated with kids were the homeless shelter, the boys home and
Columbine School. We try to stay within the county if we can, but we're
starting to run out of really good causes that fire the imagination of kids.
We tell the kids that the first eight hours are for them, and any additional
hours are for other people. We will sometimes buy the books for the
organization because we can get a good discount. Other times, the
organization would rather purchase their books themselves, which is just
fine.
Shannon VanHemert
Head of Children's Department
Columbine Public Library
Jefferson County, Colorado
shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Mouse family living in drainpipe
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:44:52 CDT
I hope someone has the answer to this stumper, which came from a 5th grader
at one of our branch libraries. She read the book in 3rd grade, and it may
have been a Scholastic book club title. She remembers that it was a
chapter
book about a mouse whose family was very poor and lived in a drainpipe.
That's all the information we could get from her. We know that it isn't
Abel's Islan, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Poppy or its sequels or one
of George Selden's books.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please respond directly to me.
Thanks!
Fredda
Fredda Williams
Children's Services Manager
Knox County Public Library System
Knoxville, Tennessee
freddawilliams@hotmail.com
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From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@cox.net>
To: "Suzi Wackerbarth" <saw70@stargate.pitt.edu>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: ah yes, irma and jerry!
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Hunh? Is this the answer to the stumper? First of all, it's always helpful
to have the stumper repeated in the answer. But secondly, if that's the
title of the book, it's very hard to tell that that's what it is. And if it
ISN'T the title, what is?
Miriam
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>Thanks, I found the stumper! A dog and cat living in the city. Thanks for
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>Suzi W.
M. Neiman
neiman@glasct.org
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
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From: "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, OPLINLIST@epicurus.oplin.lib.oh.us
Subject: Great Easy Children's Program
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:45:05 CDT
Please excuse the cross-posting, but I wanted to share this easy and fun
program that has been done at several of our branches with great
success. The reason I think it's worth sharing is it can be done for
almost every age (or a variety of ages together) and is so easy.
Our summer reading theme is "Tune in @ the library," so we have been
doing a lot of musical programs. Two of our library associates here at
Brunswick came up with "Dance 'Til You Drop." It's basically a program
that can be boxed and sent around to other branches to do.
The programmers gathered several of our library's CDs that had dance
music on them. On most of the children's CDs also included instructions
on how to do the dances. They also decorated an empty wrapping paper
tube for a limbo stick, but you could use a broom or a yard stick.
The CDs used were:
All-time Favorite Dances (Kimbo Educational)
A Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' Roll (Music for Little People)
Children's All-time Rhythm Favorites (Jack Capon, from Educational
Activities)
Children's Folk Dances (Kimbo Educational)
Dance Party Fun (Kimbo Educational)
The Hokey Pokey (Melody House)
Jim Gill Makes It Noisy in Boise (Jim Gill Music)
Gotta Dance! (Kimbo Educational)
Folk Dance Fun (Kimbo Educational)
Sugar Beats: 21 Really Cool Songs (Sugar Beats)
The dances chosen were:
Bunny Hop
Macarena
Conga Line
Virginia Reel
Hand Jive
Chicken Dance
Hora
Twist
Limbo
List of Dances (Jim Gill)
Hokey Pokey
Boot Scootin' Boogie
Hula
Mexican Hat Dance (need a hat!)
Monster Mash
Shimmy
The Swim
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Choose 8-10 dances, which can be tailored to the age of the participants
or to the age of the programmers (a blast from the past!) You could also
involve youth volunteers by asking them to teach some dances. You might
start off with a book, such as Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman. A
display of books and other media about dance is also effective. Our
programmers reported that all ages from just walking to tween-aged to
parents joined in and had a great dancin' time! So, put on your dancing
shoes and give it a try.
Kym Lucas
Children's Department Supervisor
Brunswick Community Library
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End of PUBYAC Digest 795
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