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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>
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1021
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 PUBYAC digest 1021
1) Re: Weekend Question
2) Summer Reading Publicity???
3) Re: Life imitating art!
4) RE: parachute
5) RE: parachute
6) parachute
7) Multicultural Reading Lists
8) Two Island Book
9) Re: parachute
10) parachute
11) Re: parachute
12) Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
13) Re: Weekend Question
14) Re: Newbery for a picture book text
15) Re: Weekend Question
16) RE: 'looking over' manuscripts
17) Re: Child-Promoted Books
18) Pea soup stumper solved
19) RE: Weekend Question
20) Weekend Question
21) RE: Super Diaper Baby #2
22) Children's Services Librarian
23) Re: Child-Promoted Books
24) RE: Smelly Books
25) VALENTINE RESPONSES (LONG)
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From: Paulalef@aol.com [mailto:Paulalef@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:39 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Weekend Question
We work Ssturdays in rotation and take time off during the week to
compensate. Since we only began opening Sundays about a year and a half ago,
it was not considered part of normal expectations to work Sundays and staff
members (all of whom volunteer to work Sundays) get time and a half for
Sundays. Special staff (often people from other libraries) get a set salary.
Other libraries in this area have different ways of getting paid. I know of
one that pays double time. Hope this helps.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: BOGART Debra [mailto:dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:39 AM
To: machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Publicity???
I think I've posted this once before, but I'm trying again! I know in the
past
I have read/heard about some very fun and creative methods that libraries
have
used to publicize their summer reading programs (aside from the usual
flyers,
school assemblies, etc.)
In preparation for our statewide summer readers showcase, I am trying to
compile some of these ideas to present. If you and/or your library have done
something special in the past, would you please share your idea with me at
the
email address below? If there's interest, I will be happy to send a
compilation to Pubyac.
Thank you in advance!
Debra Bogart
Summer Reading Chair
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
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From: caes@openaccess.org [mailto:caes@openaccess.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:38 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Life imitating art!
And... after you got through laughing you gave them photos of statues,
right?
Catherine
At 11:11 AM 2/10/03, you wrote:
>Another photo request!
>
>Yesterday, a middle-aged man asked me for a photo of the Greek god, Zeus!
>
>I could hardly keep a straight face.
>
>Kim
>
>*******************************************************************
>Kim Heikkinen catlover@netwrx1.com
>"I may not be an explorer, or an adventurer, or a treasure seeker, or a
>gunfighter...but I am proud of what I am...I AM A LIBRARIAN!!!"--The
Mummy
>"Dubya: Out the Door In 2004" http://www.fight4choice.com
>It's hard to be angry when a cat is sitting in your lap...
>*******************************************************************
>
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From: Susan Dailey [mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:12 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: parachute
Susan,
If your budget won't stretch to buying a parachute, you might consider using
a bed sheet. Although I'm sure it isn't as nice, it does work for many of
the activities. We've "popped popcorn" using wadded paper and
had a
"snowstorm" using cut up plastic grocery bags. The kids loved
it.
Susan Dailey
librarian, speaker and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
260-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: sharonbove [mailto:SharonBove@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:38 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: parachute
They sell parachutes at Gymboree. They are $44...BUT Gymboree offers
some programs for discounts. Maybe you know some Moms in the area
collecting "Gym-bucks"? They occasionally offer free parachutes
to new
members, etc. Maybe someone would donate a parachute??
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]
On Behalf Of Susan Fisher
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:11 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: parachute
Does anyone know where I can get a parachute for storytime at a
reasonable cost? Thanks!
Susan
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.790.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: Kim Villasenor [mailto:newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:09 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Multicultural Reading Lists
Greetings --
Does anyone have a good multicultural reading list for YA's or a good source
on the web? We have a teacher asking for this and we haven't come up with
anything on our usual sites. Thanks for your help.
Kim Villasenor
New Madison Public Library
PO Box 32
142 S. Main St.
New Madison OH 45346
937-996-1741
937-996-1473 (fax)
www.new-madison.lib.oh.us <http://www.new-madison.lib.oh.us>
(website)
newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us <mailto:newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
(email)
"Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or equal
motivation, but children have the equal right to develop their talent, their
ability, and their motivation." John F. Kennedy
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From: Michelle Michaud [mailto:noarmichaud@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:38 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Two Island Book
Hello, All:
Does anyone remember a book for young children about two islands, one rich
and one poor? The rich one steals land from the poor island but finally
collapses from the weight and everyone goes to live on the poor island,
where people are nicer? My patron remembers that on the poor island,
people
paid or things with shells. This is all the info. I've got.
Any leads would be very helpful. Thanks!
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From: Melissa MacLeod [mailto:mmacleod@sailsinc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:06 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: parachute
S & S recreation had one that the children can color with markers first and
then use. Their website is http://www.snswwide.com/
and when I searched
they actually had one for $10 on this page
http://www.snswwide.com/order/srch.cfm
Good lcuk, Melissa
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From: "Susan Fisher" <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:11 PM
Subject: parachute
> Does anyone know where I can get a parachute for storytime at a
> reasonable cost? Thanks!
>
> Susan
>
> --
> Susan Fisher
> Bethesda Public Library
> 4905 Bethesda Road
> Thompson Station, TN 37179
> 615.790.1887
> fax: 615.790.8426
> sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
>
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From: Donna Moran [mailto:domoran@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:37 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: parachute
Our library purchased one several years ago from S and S Worldwide which has
tons of craft supplies as well as educational toys, etc. Web address is
www.snswwide.com. We found that the
12' diameter was just the right size
for our program room, but they come in larger and smaller sizes.
Donna Moran
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From: Susan Wizinsky [mailto:swizinsk@gfn.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:37 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
I am starting to see some of the possible ways the child could be exposed
that I didnt' think of before. (And, now that I'm pregnant, I'm thinking
about all the wonderful things I might have to look forward to--spitting,
allegies, etc. that I didn't have with my firstborn;)
> When she was very small, my daughter was VERY good at projectile spitting
> up. Very messy. Perhaps that's what he's worrying about?
> > I have heard that babies may be allergic to their mother's
> > breastmilk,however, if the mother stops drinking cow's milk
> > herself, her milk is then
> > fine for her infant.
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: karen maletz [mailto:kmlib@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:37 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Weekend Question
If we work Saturdays, it's part of our regular week &
we have a day off during the week. If we work Sundays
(1-5 PM), we get extra pay. Nights are also part of
the regular work week & we don't start 'til 1 PM if
we're working 'til 9.
--- Bart Pisapia <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
wrote:
> Hello !
>
> I would like to ask you all a question about
> weekends at your libraries. Do any of your
> librarians or staff get paid extra for working
> weekends? I have heard this is the case in some
> places. I'm just trying to figure out if this is
> the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
>
>
Bart
>
> LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
> Tallahassee, Florida
> pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
>
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From: Sheilah O'Connor [mailto:soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:37 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Newbery for a picture book text
Many years ago, I went to our local children's bookstore to see Arnold Lobel
speak. He then signed books, drawing a little character from the book next
to his signature. I didn't realize that he was doing this and so bought a
book written by him and illustrated by his wife Anita. He looked at my
choice, smiled, signed it and drew a little pig from the story!
It didn't look at all like hers, but that was ok!
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public Library
>>> franm@pipeline.com 02/10/03
02:11PM >>>
Eons ago, when I worked for Harper & Row, Arnold Lobel won a Newbery honor
for one of his FROG AND TOAD books. By the way, the show that Adrienne
Lobel, Arnold's daughter, put together of the books, will be on Broadway in
a few months. So Arnold can (postumously, alas) win a Tony. Fran Manushkin
http://www.franmanushkin.com
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From: Nicole Marcucilli [mailto:nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:37 AM
To: <
Subject: Re: Weekend Question
Hi Bart,
Here at the Glenview Public Library (Chicago suburb), we only get paid
extra on Sundays. We get time and a half, the library is open from
1-5p.m. Saturdays is just a normal work day for us. Full-timers get
a
day off during the week to compensate for Saturdays however, so working
weekends do have benefits!
Nicole Marcuccilli, YA Librarian
Glenview Public Library
On Mon, 10 Feb 2003, Bart Pisapia wrote:
> Hello !
>
> I would like to ask you all a question about weekends at your libraries.
Do any of your librarians or staff get paid extra for working weekends? I
have heard this is the case in some places. I'm just trying to figure out
if this is the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
>
>
Bart
>
> LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
> Tallahassee, Florida
> pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
>
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From: Susan Dailey [mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:59 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: 'looking over' manuscripts
Molly,
I agree with the basic sentiments in Lisa's response. You might want to
refer the patron to some books that your library owns about writing and
publishing children's books, as well as giving the patron the web address of
SCBWI--www.scbwi.org. This is an international organization for writers
and
illustrators of children's material. Perhaps they have a critique group in
your area or offer conferences. As a member of SCBWI and a local critique
group, I know that people often are not really interested (or emotionally
ready) for criticism.
Good luck,
Susan Dailey
librarian, speaker and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
260-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
[mailto:rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:36 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Child-Promoted Books
I had something kind of like that happen, though I haven't taken the time to
read the series. A fourth grader came in a couple of years ago asking if
we
had Space Brat number 4 (by Bruce Coville), as he and his friends were
having a contest to see who could read all of them the fastest. I didn't
realize that our library didn't have them all, so I quickly remedied the
situation. I thought 'how fun that they've come up with this contest all
on
their own!' and have often wondered if other kids do the same thing...
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
"A tenor, yes....a bass---- okay...a soprano? Of course. But an alto! It's
unthinkable. It's like being attacked by a librarian." --from Guy
Noir,
1/25/03
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From: Jennifer Cunningham [mailto:cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:36 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pea soup stumper solved
Many responses to this one! Obviously I made it too easy...Thanks to
Julie Miller, Laura Meyer, Ruhama Kordatzky, Julie Rines, Corinne
Fisher, Kay Webster, Kathleen Conger, Karla Frost, Mary Jo Smith,
Rebecca O'Connell, Melissa Depper, Gayle Richardson, Krista Pedersen,
Kelly Vikstrom, Aarene Storms, Cory Grimminck, Becky Smith, Penny Peck,
Ellen DeFehr, Gail Tobin, Denise Medwick, and Cathy Burnsed for the
answer. It is "Split Pea Soup" in the original "George and
Martha" by
James Marshall.
The original stumper is below...
Here is another stumper for y'all. I had a book recommended to a patron
that she can now not remember the title to. What she remembers is that
it is a picture book about pea soup. Apparently someone is given some
pea soup that she doesn't like. But instead of telling the maker of the
soup that she doesn't like it, she hides it in various places or throws
it out the window. So, more soup is made and more soup is disposed of,
and the cycle continues.
Does anybody recognize this book?
Please respond off list. Thanks!
Jennifer Cunningham
Wright Memorial Public Library
Dayton, OH 45419
cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: Nicole Morgan [mailto:listmessages@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:56 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
None of the members of our staff are paid extra for working weekends. In
fact, almost every staff member is required to work some weekends on a
rotating schedule. The exception to this would be some part time employees
who have unique schedules.
Hope this helps!
Nicole Morgan
Lakewood Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Bart Pisapia
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:12 PM
To: <
Subject: Weekend Question
Hello !
I would like to ask you all a question about weekends at your libraries.
Do
any of your librarians or staff get paid extra for working weekends? I
have
heard this is the case in some places. I'm just trying to figure out
if
this is the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
Bart
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
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From: Andrea Johnson [mailto:ajohnson@cooklib.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:55 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Super Diaper Baby #2
I checked Dav Pilkey's website and it's over 5 years out of date, but =
there's a banner there about a "new improved" website coming March 14.
=
Scholastic's website only has info on one Super Diaper Baby, but there =
is a blurb on the "Captain Underpants Extra Crunchy Book O' Fun 2"...
=
However, I know that kids often start asking for Scholastic books before =
they are "in print" because they are available first through the =
Scholastic book club. Could that be the case? You could probably
call =
Scholastic to find out for sure. Their toll-free number is (800) =
242-7737 for purchases, and 1-800-SCHOLASTIC for book club inquiries. =
Or you can go to http://clubs.scholastic.com/cool/#
(go to the bottom of =
the page) to request a Book Club catalog and check it out for yourself.
Good luck!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
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From: Candy Pennington [mailto:cpenn2@exit3.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:36 AM
To: ce@wmrls.org; vacancies@mlin.lib.ma.us;
pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Services Librarian
LIBRARIAN-DEPARTMENT HEAD-CHILDREN'S SERVICES: The Westfield
Athenaeum is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, service-oriented
individual to plan, develop, promote and provide services to children
and their families. Responsibilities included staff supervision, young
adult services, collection development, programming, community outreach,
reference, public relations, and grant writing. A Masters in Library
Science from an ALA accredited school is preferred; however, current
M.L.S. students will be considered. 3-5 years experience in children's
services required. Knowledge of children's literature, creative
programming skills, and computer literacy are necessary. Starting
salary mid $30's. Send letter of application and resume to Director's
Office, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm street, Westfield, MA 01085.
Position open until filled.
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From: Gail Roberts [mailto:groberts@sailsinc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:51 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Child-Promoted Books
When I was a new librarian in the late 70's, working in a branch of the Free
Library of Philadelphia, the kids there were all reading The Incredible
Journey by Sheila Burnford. I was supposed to have read this long ago, but
couldn't bring myself to do it, fearing that one of the animals was going to
die. The kids brought me this book, assured me that the animals weren't
going to die and ordered me to read it. I did and it became one of my
favorites. It was also these same kids that made me read Lois Duncan's
Stranger with My Face, and waited around watching me until I got to the end
of the third chapter. They wanted to see my reaction (it's got a surprise
ending). I got there, went, "Wow!", and they all cheered.
They were great
kids. I make sure to read any book a kid recommends to me. After
all, it's
only fair!
Gail E. Roberts
groberts@sailsinc.org
Coordinator of Youth Services
New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford, MA 02740
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From: Donna Barnhart [mailto:barnhado@oplin.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:50 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Smelly Books
I have gotten rid of smells by spraying some Febreeze (sp?) around them (not
on them) and then spraying some on a rag and putting them all in a bag for a
few days.
Bob King
Asst. Children's Librarian
Guernsey County District Public Library
Cambridge, Ohio
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From: Heather Ujhazy [mailto:heatherlynnu@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:35 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: VALENTINE RESPONSES (LONG)
Here is the compilation of Valentine program
responses! THANKS TO : Kathy Reid-Naiman / Arnie
Naiman, Susan Dailey, cora ciampi, Beverly Bixler,
Maria Redburn, Olivia I. Spicer, Linda at Rapid City
Public Library for all of their help! This group is
great!
BOOKS:
Adams, Adrienne. GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY BALLOON RACE.
Alexander, Liza DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH &
VALENTINES. TOO.
Balian, Lorna. A SWEETHEART FOR VALENTINE.
Berenstain, Stan THE BERENSTAIN BEARS' COMIC
VALENTINE
Berenstein, Stan. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS FUNNY
VALENTINE.
Berger, Barbara. THE JEWEL HEART
Bond, Felicia. FOUR VALENTINES IN A RAINSTORM.
Bourgeois, Paulette. FRANKLIN'S VALENTINES.
Boynton, Sandra. CONSIDER LOVE.
Brooks, Bruce. EACH A PIECE.
Brown, Marc. ARTHUR'S VALENTINE.
Buckley, Kate. LOVE NOTES.
Bunting, Eve. THE VALENTINE BEARS.
Carlson, Nancy. LOUANNE PIG IN THE MYSTERIOUS
VALENTINE.
Capucilli, Alyssa. BISCUIT"S VALENTINE DAY.
Carr, Jan. SWEET HEARTS.
Carrick, Carol. VALENTINE.
Carter, David. LOVE BUGS.
Casey, Tina. THE RUNAWAY VALENTINE.
Cazet, Denys MINNIE & MOO: WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Cohen, Miriam. "BEE MY VALENTINE!"
Cosby, Bill. SUPER-FINE VALENTINE.
Cuyler, Margery. FRECKLES AND WILLIE.
DeGroat, Diane. ROSES ARE PINK, YOUR FEET REALLY
STINK.
Devlin, Wende. CRANBERRY VALENTINE.
Donnelly, Liza. DINOSAUR VALENTINE.
Dussling, Jennifer. A HEART FOR THE QUEEN OF HEARTS.
Gaines, Isabel HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, POOH.
Gantos, Jack. ROTTEN RALPH'S ROTTEN ROMANCE.
Got, Yvet. SAM LOVES KISSES
Grambling, Lois G. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, MISS HILDY!
Greydanus, Rose. VALENTINES DAY GRUMP
Gregory, Valiska. A VALENTINE FOR NORMAN NOGGS.
Haywood, Carolyn. VALENTINE FANTASY.
Hoban, Lillian. SILLY TILLY'S VALENTINE.
Hurd, Thacher. LITTLE MOUSE'S BIG VALENTINE.
Jackson, Alison. THE BALLAD OF VALENTINE.
Katz, Karen. COUNTING KISSES.
Kelley, True. A VALENTINE FOR FUZZBOOM.
Kraus, Robert. MOUSE IN LOVE.
Kroll, Steven. WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Kunhardt, Edith. DANNY'S MYSTERY VALENTINE.
Lexau, Joan M. DON'T BE MY VALENTINE
London, Jonathan. FROGGY'S FIRST KISS.
Maitland, Barbara THE BOOKSTORE VALENTINE.
Masurel, Claire. EMILY'S VALENTINE PARTY.
Marzollo, Jean. I LOVE YOU (rebus poem)
Marzollo, Jean. VALENTINE CATS.
Milhous, Katherine. APPOLONIA'S VALENTINE.
Minarik, Else. LITTLE BEAR'S VALENTINE.
Modell, Frank. ONE ZILLION VALENTINES.
Modesitt, Jeanne . 1.2.3. VALENTINE'S DAY.
Munsch, Robert. LOVE YOU FOREVER.
Nixon, Joan L. VALENTINE MYSTERY.
Pinkwater, Daniel Manus. BIG BOB & THE MAGIC
VALENTINE'S DAY POTATO.
Poydar, Nancy. RHYME TIME VALENTINE.
Prelutsky, Jack. IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY.
Roberts, Bethany. VALENTINE MICE.
Rockwell, Anne. VALENTINE'S DAY.
Ruelle, Karen Gray. SNOW VALENTINES.
Saltzberg, Barney. ANIMAL KISSES (touch and feel)
Saltzberg, Barney. BABY ANIMAL KISSES
Saltzberg, Barney. PEEK-A-BOO KISSES (Lift the flap)
Schultz, Gwen. BLUE VALENTINE.
Schweninger, Ann. VALENTINE FRIENDS.
Sharmat, Marjorie. THE BEST VALENTINE IN THE WORLD.
Shannon, George. HEART TO HEART.
Stock, Catherine. SECRET VALENTINE.
Stevenson, James. A VILLAGE FULL OF VALENTINES.
Tanner, Suzy Jane. THE GREAT VALENTINES DAY SURPRISE
Thompson, Lauren. MOUSE'S FIRST VALENTINE.
Watson, Wendy. A VALENTINE FOR YOU.
Watson, Wendy. VALENTINE FOXES.
Wells, Rosemary. BE MY VALENTINE.
Wing, Natasha. THE NIGHT BEFORE VALENTINE'S DAY.
Ziefert, Harriet. WHAT IS VALENTINE'S DAY?
CRAFT SUGGESTIONS:
Younger: Valentine bookmarks; Bear heart cards
Older: Turtle Valentine Tote; Heart sachets
FINGERPLAYS AND SONGS: ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
FINGERPLAYS:
FIVE GAY VALENTINES
5 pretty Valentines from the 10-cent store. (Hold up
5 fingers & bend down 1 at a time)
I sent one to mother, now there are 4.
4 pretty Valentines, pretty ones to see. / I gave one
to brother, now there are 3.
3 pretty Valentines, yellow, red & blue. / I gave one
to sister, now there are 2.
2 pretty Valentines, my we have fun. / I gave one to
daddy, now there is 1.
1 pretty Valentine, the story's almost done. / I gave
it to baby, now there are none.
FIVE LITTLE VALENTINES
5 little valentines were having a race (Hold up 5
fingers)
The 1st little valentine was frilly w/ lace. (Point
to each finger in turn)
The 2nd little valentine had a funny face.
The 3rd little valentine said, "I love you."
The 4th little valentine said, "I do too."
The 5th little valentine was sly as a fox;
He ran the fastest to your valentine box. (Fingers
of rt hand run into left hand)
FOR MY FRIENDS
To every little friend of mine (Point at children)
I'll send a pretty valentine. (Make heart shape
with thumb & forefingers)
This one is like a little book; (Close palms
together)
You'll find a message, if you'll look. (Open palms)
I'll use an envelope for this. (Two fists
together)
I'll write my name, then seal with a kiss. (One
hand closes on fingers of other hand)
FOUR RED VALENTINES
1 red valentine / 2 red valentines / 3 red valentines
(Hold up fingers one by one)
4 red valentines.
Let's cut & cut / & paste with haste, (Make cutting
& pasting motions)
And then make 15 more! (Show hand w/ 5 fingers up
3 times)
HAPPY LITTLE HEART
I'm a happy little heart, pink, white, & red.
(Heart shape with fingers)
I'm a happy little heart w/ lace around my edge.
(Flutter fingers outlining heart)
I have 3 words on the front of me. (Hold up 3
fingers)
They say, "I love you." Just look & see! (Point to
chest & smile)
HOW MANY VALENTINES?
Valentines, valentines; how many do you see? (Heart
shapes; shade eyes)
Valentines, valentines; count them with me. (Heart
shapes)
1 for father, 1 for mother, 1 for grandma, too. (Hold
up thumb, forefinger, mid finger)
1 for sister, 1 for brother, & here is 1 for you!
(Hold up ring, little fingers; heart shape)
I HAVE A LITTLE HEART
I have a little heart & it goes thump, thump, thump.
(Hand over heart; pat chest w/ fingers)
It keeps right on beating when I jump, jump, jump.
(Jump in place)
I get a special feeling when I look at you. (Hug
shoulders; point to children)
It makes me want to give you a kiss or two! (Blow
kisses to children)
MAKE A VALENTINE
Snip, snip, snip the paper. Pretend fingers are
scissors)
Paste, paste, paste the paper. (Move index finger
over palm of hand)
Press, press, press the paper. (Press palm of one
hand into other)
Here's a valentine for you. (Pretend to hold out
valentine)
LITTLE VALENTINES
One little valentine, colored pink & blue, (Hold up
1 finger)
A second one came, then there were 2. (Hold up 2
fingers)
Two little valentines clapping with glee. (Clap
hands)
A third one came, then there were 3. (Hold up 3
fingers)
Three little valentines tapping on the door, (Knock
on something)
A 4th one came, then there were 4. (Hold up 4
fingers)
Four little valentines smiling & alive, (Trace
smile w/ fingers)
A 5th one came, then there were 5. (Hold up 5
fingers)
Five little valentines joined hands to play (Join
both hands together)
And said, "Have a Happy Valentine's Day!" (Dance
hands around)
MY VALENTINE
My valentine is red / My valentine is blue (Nod
head; point to self)
We'll cut & cut / & glue & glue (Make cutting
&
gluing motions)
Then send it home / To you and you. (Point to
children one by one)
MY VALENTINE 2
One is for your heart so true, (Hold up 1 finger;
make heart shape)
Two is for the smile you do. (Trace smile w/
fingers)
Three is for your wind-blown hair, (Muss up hair)
Four is for your cheeks so fair. (Pat cheeks)
Five is for your eyes that shine, (Point to eyes)
Won't you be my valentine? (Point to audience)
VALENTINE CANDY
The valentine Dad gave to Mom, (Hold up 2 thumbs
for Mom & Dad)
Was really very dandy. (Clap hands)
We unwrapped it very fast, (Roll hands over each
other)
'Cause it was chocolate candy. (Mime eating; rub
tummy)
Valentine's Hearts by Kathy Reid-Naiman
Here's a heart, and here's a heart,
And here's a heart my friend.
Take a heart and give a heart,
And share it while you can.
You can give it to your teacher,
Or to a special friend.
You can give it to your mom or dad,
Whose love will never end.
So here's a heart, and here's a heart,
And here's a heart my friend.
POEM:
YES, I DO
I love you, / Yes I do. / Je vous aime (juh voo zem)
means / I love you!
(Repeat with Spanish: "Yo te amo" & German: "Ich liebe
dich.")
SONGS:
I LOVE YOU (Tune: "This Old Man")
I love you, you love me, / We're as happy as can be.
(Point to audience; self; trace smile w/ fingers)
Here's a great big kiss & a hug from me to you, (Blow
a kiss; mime hugging)
Won't you say you love me, too? (Point to audience,
then to self)
IF YOU LOVE ME AND YOU KNOW IT (To the tune of "If
You're Happy & You Know It")
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands. / If
you love me and you know it, clap your hands.
If you love me and you know it, / Then your face will
surely show it.
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands.
(Additional verses: If you love me and you know it,
say "I love you"; If you love me and you know it, blow
me a kiss;
If you love me and you know it, give me a hug)
I'M A LITTLE VALENTINE (to the tune of "I'm a Little
Teapot")
I'm a little valentine, / red and white, (Form
fingers into heart shape)
With ribbons & lace / I'm a beautiful sight.
I can say "I love you" / On Valentine's Day. (Hug
self)
Just put me in an envelope / & give me away! (One
hand behind other hand; pretend to give away)
LAVENDER'S BLUE
Lavender's blue, dilly, dilly, / Lavender's green; /
When I am king, dilly, dilly, / You shall be queen.
Lavender's green, dilly, dilly, / Lavender's blue; /
If you love me, dilly, dilly, / I will love you.
Let the birds sing, dilly, dilly, / Let the lambs
play; / Whilst you & I, dilly, dilly, / Stay out of
harm's way.
MY VALENTINE (to the tune of "Clementine"
Blow a kiss, blow a kiss, / Blow a kiss, my Valentine.
(Blow kisses)
Blow a kiss, blow a kiss, / Blow a kiss, my Valentine.
(Additional verses: Send a hug (hug self); Dream of me
(head on hands); Be my friend (hold hands with others)
SKINNA-MARINKY (Tune: "Skinnamarink")
Skinna-marinky dinky dink, (Hold right elbow in
left hand, wave fingers)
Skinna-marinky doo. (Hold left elbow in right
hand, wave fingers)
I Love You! (Point to eye; heart; point to
child)
Skinna-marinky dinky dink, skinna-marinky doo.
(Repeat actions above)
I Love You! (Same as above)
I love you in the morning & in the afternoon. (Sway,
hugging self)
I love you in the evening & underneath the moon.
(Arms open wide)
Oh, skinna-marinky dinky dink, skinna-marinky doo.
(Repeat actions above)
I - Love - You! (Same as above)
THERE'S A BIG RED HEART (to the tune of "It's a Small
World")
There's a big red heart down inside of me, (Draw
heart shape w/ hands; point to chest)
There's a big red heart no one else can see. (Cover
eyes with hands)
It is filled to the brim with a love from within,
(Spread arms)
And I give it now to you. (Point to other person)
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
You are my sunshine / My only sunshine, / You make me
happy / when skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear, / How much I love you. /
Please don't take / my sunshine away.
The other night, dear, / As I lay sleeping, / I
dreamed I held you / in my arms.
But when I woke dear, / I was mistaken, / And I hung
my head / and I cried.
I LOVE YOU
I love you, I love you, I love you divine. Please give
me your bubble gum, you're sitting on mine".
Disney has a version of Little Bunny Foo Foo where he
is kissing instead of bopping that is cute for
valentines day. I am going to do it as a puppet show
GAMES:
I played this game in my son's preschool but I think
all ages would like it. It's called "Sucking Hearts",
paper hearts cut out of construction paper, pick up
one heart by sucking air through a straw & race to the
other side of the room, run back & it's the next
player's turn. Can't use your hands to hold the
heart on to the straw and if the heart falls off the
straw you have to go back
and start over. A relay race, everyone should have
their own straw, of course.
RHYMES from Susan Dailey librarian, speaker and author
of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Funny valentine-fingerplay
Would you like a square valentine (make shapes
mentioned with fingers)
Or would a round one do?
How about a diamond
Or a triangle or two?
Although I try very hard
When I cut a heart, I find (pretend to cut)
It always ends up lopsided (make a "uneven" heart
with fingers)
And makes a funny valentine.
You can also use visuals for this fingerplay while the
children do the motions. Precut the shapes and put
magnets on them. Place the shapes on the board when
they are mentioned. Actually cut out a lopsided heart
during that part of the rhyme and show it to the
children. After the rhyme,
You might want to show them about folding the paper to
make an "uplopsided" heart.
Pink Valentine-song
(sung to "Three Blind Mice")
1. Before singing song, pass out pink, red and white
valentines to audience. They can be cut from
construction paper or, for a change, shape them out of
pipe cleaners.
2. Explain that the kids will need to do as the song
tells them. On the line that says "do what I do," add
a motion that isn't spoken. For instance, you might
toss the valentine in the air, hand it to someone
else, spin it around on your finger or sit on it.
3. Sing the following:
Pink valentine, pink valentine
Hold it high, up to the sky
Now put it down upon your shoe
Then on your head and your knee, too
Listen to me and do what I do
With pink valentines, pink valentines.
4. Repeat with red and white valentines. You can
change the two body parts in the fourth line to make
the song harder or sing it at a faster tempo.
I Like-fingerplay
I like the sun (hold arms above head in circle.
And I like the rain. (wiggle fingers while bringing
down)
I like planes (move arm upward)
And I like trains. (move arms in circular motion at
side)
I like ice cream (pretend to lick cone)
And bubble gum, too. (chew)
I like those things, (nod head)
But I love you. (put hands over heart)
Xs and Os-fingerplay
An X on a card (make x with fingers)
Means a kiss. (blow a kiss)
To show a hug, (hug self)
Make an O like this. (make o with fingers)
Xs and Os (make x and o with fingers)
On a valentine (make fingers into heart shape)
Mean "I love you. (put hands over heart)
Please be mine!"
End of PUBYAC Digest 1021
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