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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, March 27, 2003 11:15 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1068
PUBYAC Digest 1068
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Location of AV materials
by "Cindy Patterson" <cindy@billings.lib.mt.us>
2) Re: Older Sibling Disruption
by yancy3828@optonline.net
3) Computer usage
by "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
4) filtering stumpers
by "Jeanne Pierce" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
5) address
by Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
6) Festivals/conferences
by Debra Allen <kidsbooks2002@yahoo.com>
7) American Girl Kit Party
by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
8) Puppet stage
by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
9) Stumper: Buttefly and time travel
by "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
10) children's peace bibliography
by "Kathy Percoco" <kpercoco@clarklibrary.org>
11) Stumper solved-baby uncle
by rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
12) March Hats
by "HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN" <mccutcho@atlas.forsyth.lib.nc.us>
13) stumper: jump rope rhyme - One Potato
by "Paula J. Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
14) Stumper: Big Pig Adventure
by "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
15) Re: Newbery and Caldecott award poster
by Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
16) RE: hats storytime (kinda long)
by "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
17) elementary grades quizzes
by "Kietzman, Kimberly M" <KMKietzman@mplib.org>
18) Re: Source for Bean Boy
by "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
19) RE: puppet storage
by "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
20) VHS/DVD solutions
by "Middendorf-Kredell Branch Children's" <mkchild@mail.win.org>
21) Top 10 YA books
by "Flores, Linda" <lflore@camden.lib.nj.us>
22) RE: Time limits on computers?
by "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
23) Re: Older Sibling Disruption
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
24) Re: March Hat Thank You
by "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
25) Fighting fantasy titles
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
26) powerful short stories to read to 7th and 8th graders
by "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
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From: "Cindy Patterson" <cindy@billings.lib.mt.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Location of AV materials
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Well I did it - read all the posts about where to locate AV materials,
deleted them and of course now I need them! Our library is considering
combining adult and juvenile videos and dvd's into a central location at
the front of the library. Would someone who saved the posts mind
sending them to me? I would appreciate any other feed back as to why
this is a great idea or why this is a bad idea.
Thank you all and I'm sorry for revisiting a topic we just covered!
Cindy Patterson, Children's Librarian
Parmly Billings Library, Billings, MT
cindy@billings.lib.mt.us
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From: yancy3828@optonline.net
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Subject: Re: Older Sibling Disruption
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Although it can be dificult to do this without being "the bad
guy", but I
think it might be advisable to start saying that siblings are welcomed if
they are not disruptive to others. I know from personal experience, that
when my daughter was very young, and I took her to a two's music class, the
teacher, at the begining of each session, would state that the rules were
such that if a child was distracting to others (crying, running around,
tamtrums, etc.), that the parent neds to take the child outside until they
are calmer. Just as there is a rule for no eating or drinking during the
sessions or in the library, it is for the respect and courtesy of others. It
may be hard to do this without singling her out, so maybe tell her that
she'll have to remove the boy from the room until he is more able to control
himself as the instances occur, and then start saying, at the very first
session, that it is your library's policy. You could even type it on your
sign-up sheets. That way, every
one will know ahead of time what the rules are, and so no one will feel
singled out.
Jill milhorat
Huguenot children's Library
New Rochelle, NY
----- Original Message -----
From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 11:51 pm
Subject: Older Sibling Disruption
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We have a problem in one of our Time for Two's session. One of
> the moms
> brings her 2 year-old and also her 4 year-old. The older boy is much
> too old to be in there, and is disruptive. We've talked to the mom
> about how the older boy needs to go to Preschool StoryTime which
> runs at
> the same time, but she says that the older boy won't go in without
> her.We've talked to her about how her older son is disruptive, and
> she tries
> to keep him quiet, but not too successfully. There have been
> complaintsabout this older child from other moms.
>
> What should we do? We certainly don't want to start a "no
> sibling" rule
> as several of the moms come with their babies as well as their 2
> year-olds. Any suggestions for a solution would be greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks so much,
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion NE
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
>
>
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Computer usage
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:11:26 CST
Our director has asked that we begin to keep statistics on our computer
usage here in the Children's Dept. At this time we do not require any
type of sign-up for children to use the computers to play games, so we
are looking for ways to best keep track. Do any of you keep stats on
usage like this? If so, how? Thanks in advance! Michele
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From: "Jeanne Pierce" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: filtering stumpers
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:11:34 CST
Hello there:
I am wondering if we have any techies in pubyac who can help me with a
Microsoft Outlook 2002 problem? I=92ve discovered that there is a =
capability
in this program to filter emails, and I have tried a couple of times to =
set
it up to filter stumpers. For some reason, the program filters =
_everything_
as long as the filter is on. If someone can walk me through the process =
so
it works, I=92d appreciate it so much! Please email me directly. TIA.
Jeanne Pierce
Children's Librarian
The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County
329 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-582-4461
jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us
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From: Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
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Subject: address
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Does anyone have an address where we could have children send letters
and pictures to american soldiers involved in the war?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Lisa Bauer
Iola Village Library
lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us
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From: Debra Allen <kidsbooks2002@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Festivals/conferences
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:11:52 CST
My library usually sends me to the University of
Southern Mississippi's Children's Books Festival each
spring, but I have a scheduling conflict this year.
I'm looking for a conference to take its place, but
due to travel expenses, it needs to be in Mississippi
or the surrounding states. Any information would be
appreciated!
Thanks,
Debbie Allen
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Debbie Allen
Children's Librarian
Starkville Public Library
Starkville, Mississippi
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From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: American Girl Kit Party
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:12:02 CST
Hi
I need help I've been doing a successful American Girl Program once a =
month since this fall. I have pulled the ideas for it from the American =
Girl Party Book, a great help. We are ready for Kit in April, guess =
what, she came out after this book was completed. I am looking for some =
easy food and crafts that girls might have had during the depression. =
If anyone one can help me locate or suggest some ideas I would =
appreciate it. Thanks in Advance
Karen Holz
easternlibrary@smithville.net
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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Puppet stage
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Does anyone know of a good source for purchasing an adult sized puppet
stage? It doesn't have to be one I can easily take apart to
transport.
I have directions for making various stages, but would prefer to just buy
one as the money is there to do that.
We have a smaller, kid size stage from Watchme Blossom Theatre Works and
they used to have a larger one, but as far as I can tell, the company isn't
around anymore.
There is a nice puppet stage in the Highsmith catalog, but it's almost
$1000. Yikes!
Any suggestions or leads would be appreciated.
Cathy Chesher
Youth Services Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
Subject: Stumper: Buttefly and time travel
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Our patron is looking for a story she remembers from a 6th grade reader =
in Fairbanks Schools in Texas. The story had a "Madeline L'Engle =
flavor" and a butterfly theme. The words "don't step off the
path" were =
key (but not the title she thinks). It had time travel elements and was =
read in the 1970's. It may not even be a book or story that was =
published anywhere else besides the school reader. It may or may not =
have something to do with the "butterfly effect" that refers to the
way =
a small movement in one place and time can have a rippling effect on =
everything else. Any ideas?
- Steven Engelfried
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us=20
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From: "Kathy Percoco" <kpercoco@clarklibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: children's peace bibliography
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:12:27 CST
A couple of months ago, someone on PUBYAC asked about young people's books
on the subject of peace, for a book display. I don't recall that request
eliciting many responses. Karen G. Schneider, of the Librarians' Index to
the Internet, has found this, from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and
Abuse.
Children's Peace Bibliography
This list of children's books about global and personal peace, war,
interpersonal relationships, and friendship includes fiction and
non-fiction. Each title has a short description, and its recommended age
range is noted. It includes books for pre-school through junior high school.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/reports/Book/CPB.asp
--
Kathy Percoco
Youth Services Librarian
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
ph: 732-388-5999 x15
fax: 732-388-7866
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From: rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper solved-baby uncle
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:12:35 CST
Thanks to Peg Siebert of New York who knew the answer to this stumper
(below).
It was the story Ginger Pye, by Eleanor Estes. My patron is
thrilled. She
thinks
librarians are wonderful and have "awesome brain power" (her words)!!
Thanks Peg,
for making us look good. I love the power of Pubyac.
Here's to Pubyac Power.
Stumper:
Someone in Missoula (Montana) is looking for a series of books she remembers
reading as a child, close to 50 years ago. Anyway, the series is about
some
children who take care of their uncle and he is a baby.
Karen Gonzales
Children's Librarian
Missoula Montana
rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
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From: "HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN" <mccutcho@atlas.forsyth.lib.nc.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: March Hats
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:12:45 CST
Hi again!
I received lots of requests for the March Hats poem I requested.
The poem is in Best of Totline Flannelboards by Kathleen Cubley.
Jean Warren is the author of the poem.
When March Hats Blow
When I hear the March winds blow,
I look up in the sky.
Instead of things like birds or planes,
I watch the hats fly by.
Each one different from the last,
Every color do I see.
Some are big, and some are small,
As they fly by me.
Here comes a blue hat flying by,
Now a yellow hat in the sky.
Next a red hat on its way,
Then a brown hat flies away.
Green and black, orange and white,
Even purple -- what a sight!
I like it when there's rain and snow,
But I like it most when March hats blow.
It's a lot of fun to do with real hats! Enjoy!
Heather
Heather McCutchen
Children's Librarian
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-727-2264, option 7
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From: "Paula J. Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper: jump rope rhyme - One Potato
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:12:53 CST
Hello, All,
I'm trying to locate the jump rope rhyme that begins
"One potato, =
two potatoes, three potatoes, four. Five potatoes, six potatoes, seven =
potatoes, more." Thanks for your help.
Paula
Paula Lopatic
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
Children's Librarian
Vespasian Warner Public Library
310 N. Quincy St.
Clinton, IL 61727
ph. 217/935-5174
fax 217/935-4425
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From: "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Big Pig Adventure
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I have a patron (college-age) looking for a book he read as a child.
It's a picture book, maybe in comic book format, about a society of
pigs, and the hero pig goes out on an epic adventure. It starts in a
medieval-type setting and ends up in a science fiction/outer space
setting. The aliens are purple mushrooms who peek out of craters on
a
moon...
Anyone recognize this?
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library
Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
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From: Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Newbery and Caldecott award poster
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:13:10 CST
We've always gotten them for free at the Colorado
Library Conference. I think that some of the
supppliers - like Scholastic or Follett(?) may do
them. I am sure you can get the for free! Also ask for
Coretta Scott King Award posters.
Mary in Colorado
--- Dennielle@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know where to purchase Newbery and
> Caldecott award posters that
> have past winners with photos of the cover on them?
>
> Danielle Day
> KC Public Library
> danielleday@kclibrary.org
>
=====
Mary Gelb
This is a test.
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From: "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: hats storytime (kinda long)
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:13:21 CST
Thank you to Cathy Christmann, Elizabeth Murphy, Laura Matheny, Peg =
Siebert, Milly Blair, Mary Ferris, and Kathleen Ahern for the following =
suggestions of flannelboards, fingerplays, songs, etc. for a hat =
storytime:
The book Glad Rags by Jan Irving, Libraries Unlimited, 1987 has a =
chapter on hats that includes many songs, fingerplays and flannel =
stories. I especially like to use the one on page 162 called "Rabbit's =
Most Amazing Hat Trick".
Here are the ideas compiled by Austin Public Library:
HATS STORYTIME
(modified 10/16/01)
Books
Berenstain. Old Hat, New Hat (T,P)
Blos. Martin's Hats (T)
Brett. The Hat (PS)
Clark. Catch That Hat! (P)
Diakite. Hatseller and the Monkeys (PS,K)
Keats. Jennie's Hat (PS)
Labdstreom. Will's New Cap (T,P)
Marzollo. Ten Cats Have Hats (T,P)
Miller. What's on My Head? (board) (B)
Miller. Whose Hat? (T)
Morris. Hats, Hats, Hats (T)
Slobodkina. Caps for Sale (big book) (PS)
Smax. Big Pig's Hat (P)
Smith. Ho! For a Hat (PS)
Steoke. A Hat for Minerva Louise (T)
Teague. Lost and Found (K)
Van Laan. This is the Hat
Weninger. The Elf's Hat (PS)
Katz, Hats for Lena (T,PK)
Flannels
Who Took the Farmer's Hat?=20
Puppets/Props
Jennie's Hat=20
Small hats for puppet
Feather Duster
Monkey Puppet with caps
Hats (Martin's Hats): explorer, party, engineer, chef, police, fire, =
hard
hat, farmer,
nightcap)
When March hats blow:
When I hear the March winds blow I look up in the sky.
Instead of things like birds and planes, I watch the hats fly by.
Each one different from the last, every color do I see.
Some are bit and some are small, as they fly by me.
Here comes a blue hat flying by, now a yellow hat in the sky.
Next a red hat one its way, then a brown flies away.
Green and black, orange and white, even purple --what a sight!
I like it when there's rain or snow, but most of all when March hats =
blow.
The rhyme came with patterns for hats of different styles, so after I've =
put them all up we identify them from their shapes. They are:
blue - police officer's hat
yellow - hard hat or rain hat (The shapes are about identical, so either =
is correct.)
red - firefighter's helmet
brown - cowboy hat
green - ski cap
black - magician's top hat
orange - baseball cap
white - chef's hat
purple - party/clown hat
I realize it won't be March for much longer, but maybe you can edit the =
rhyme to eliminate the reference to March.=20
I have a face on the flannel board and a big flannel hat. Then, I have
a variety of flannel "things" that will be put on the hat as we sing
the
song. The things can be anything - the funnier the better.
The tune is "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" - it goes like this:
Once upon a time
I had a hat
I wore it on my head
And on that hat there was ____________ (pig) (Put the flannel piece on
the hat)
A pig is what I said!
That pig went here (I move my hands up high to the left)
That pig went there (I move my hands up high to the right)
That silly pig went everywhere! (I roll my hands up above my head and =
"throw them out")
Then, the song continues on and on - hope this makes sense!
Crafts
Newspaper Hats:=20
Fold the paper, first in half,
Turn corners down, now don't you laugh!
Turn up the edges, this way and that.
Now put it on. It's a paper hat!
(decorate these with markers, die cuts, pictures from magazines, =
ribbons, etc)
Milk jug helmets
Headbands with fantasy hats staples on (fire, police, crown, cowboy...)
Party hats (cones) with rubber band stapled on and streamers taped to =
top
How To Make a Three-Cornered Paper Hat:
Start with a double sheet of newspaper folded in the middle. With the =
fold at
the top, fold the corners down to meet in the center. It will make a =
triangle
on top of two rectangle flaps. Fold the flap in the front up and bend =
the
corners over. Turn the hat over and do the same thing with the other =
flap. Now
you have a triangle. Open the hat in the middle. Push the two end points
together so the middle pushes out to form a square. The bottom points on =
the
square are now flaps. Fold the front one up so the point meets the top =
point of
the triangle. Turn the hat over and fold up the remaining point.
(See "Fold, Paste, Whittle, Paint and Hammer" by Robert Pierce for =
diagrams to
go with the explanation. It's out of print, but you might find it in =
your local
library.)
Fingerplays
My Hat=20
My hat it has three corners,=20
Three corners has my hat.=20
If it did not have three corners,=20
It would not be my hat.=20
Grandma's Glasses
Here are Grandma's glasses
And here is Grandma's hat,
And this is the way she folds her hands
And puts them in her lap.
Here are Grandpa's glasses
And here is Grandpa's hat
And here is how he folds his arms
When he takes a nap (loud snore)
Father Bought a Feather Duster=20
Father bought a feather duster,
Mother put it down.=20
Grandma sewed it to her hat,
And wore it into town!=20
Somebody Sat on Barnaby's Hat
Somebody sat on Barnaby's hat.
It took a bit of a climb.
The hat that someone sat on,
Was on his head at the time.
Hats
A cowboy wears a cowboy hat
As he gallops on his horse.
A fireman's hat keeps him safe
As fires run their course
A clown wears a pointy hat,
And a smile upon her face.
And astronauts wear helmets
When blasting into space.
All Kinds of Hats
A tall hat, a small hat (hands tall then small)
a big hat, a cap (hands wide then fingers to brim)
Now I take may hats off=20
and put them in my lap (fold hands in lap)
Jesse Parker
Jessie Parker lost his hat, now his ears are cold
Jesse found his mother's wig, the one with curls of gold.
Jesse Parker put it on so he could look his best
Then the birdies chased him home, it looked just like a nest!
Many Hats
A hat for a hamster
A hat for a dog
A hat for a goldfish=20
A hat for a frog
A hat for me to wear in cold weather,
How many hats have we got altogether?
Songs
Molly's Wearing a Fire Hat (tune: Jimmy's Wearing a Red Shirt...) (hats =
on puppet)
Molly's wearing fire hat,=20
A fire hat, a fire hat.
Molly' wearing a fire hat=20
All day long.
Molly's wearing a cowboy hat...party hat...pirate hat...
Put Your Hat on Your Toe (tune: Put Your Finger in the Air) (with paper =
hats)
Put your hat on your toe, on your toe.
Put your hat on your toe, on your toe.=20
Put your hat on your toe,=20
And wave it to and fro,
Put your hat on your toe, on your toe.
Put your hat on your knee...and wave cheerfully...
Put your hat on your tummy...and blow a kiss to Mummy...
Put your hat on your rump...and give that hat a bump...
Put your hat on your head...Then put yourself to bed.
Put your hat on your head, on your head.
Spring Hats (Sung to: "London Bridge")
I'm putting on my baseball hat,
My baseball hat, my baseball hat.
I'm putting on my baseball hat
And playing baseball.
Other verses:
Putting on my cowboy hat and riding my horse.
Putting on my beach hat and lying in the sun.
Putting on my rain hat and walking in the rain.
My Hat, It Has Three Corners (Written By: Unknown, Copyright Unknown)
My hat, it has three corners,
Three corners has my hat
And had it not three corners,
It would not be my hat.
_____ hat, it has three corners,
Three corners has _____ hat
And had it not three corners,
It would not be _____ hat.
_____ _____, it has three corners,
Three corners has _____ _____
And had it not three corners,
It would not be _____ _____.
_____ _____, it has _____ corners,
_____ corners has _____ _____
And had it not _____ corners,
It would not be _____ _____.
_____ _____, it has _____ _____,
_____ _____ has _____ _____
And had it not _____ _____,
It would not be _____ _____.
Actions:
My - Point to self
Hat - Point to head
Three - Hold up three fingers
Corners - Bend arm and point to elbow
Omit the words in verses where "_____" is displayed, but do the =
corresponding actions.=20
And here's the site I used to find the words (I'm embarassed to say I =
couldn't
remember more than the first two lines!) I've bookmarked this site =
because
it's always come through for me when I'm looking for the words to a =
kids' song.
http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index.html
FUNNY OLD HAT GAME
Gather a bag of old hats (such as discarded paper party hats)
Pass the hats out to the children, or let the children choose one.
Say, "We're ready when our hat is on our head.
We're going to put our hats in some funny places and do some funny =
things
Listen
Put your hat between your knees
Put your hat under your arm
Put your hat over your shoes
Put your hat under your chin
Touch the top of your hat
Sit on your hat
Stand on your hat
(encourage the children to choose a place to put the hat)
TIGHT HAT=20
By Shel Silverstein
I tried to tip my hat to Miss McGaffry
I never should have put it on so tight
Cause it wouldn't come off my head
And my neck got stretched instead
That's what you get for trying
To be polite
I did the Mexican hat dance with the kids and also "my hat it has three =
corners" and the "high silk hat" song my kids learned at camp.
You =
might be able to find the words and music on google if you type in the =
titles.
Natasha Forrester, Children's Services Librarian
Winfield Public Library
605 College Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-4470
"When in doubt, go to the library."=20
~ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K. Rowling
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From: "Kietzman, Kimberly M" <KMKietzman@mplib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: elementary grades quizzes
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:13:30 CST
Does anyone out there have a sample of a short quiz or trivia challenge they
have used? I'm looking for something for grades 2-6 (the kids usually team
up, so as long as the questions are geared for a 4th grader we'd be okay)
that is general in nature. My goal is to have them use the reference
collection, including encyclopedias, while they are here. I could just make
up my own, but why reinvent when I can borrow?
Thanks in advance, please respond to me directly at kmkietzman@mplib.org.
Kim Boynton Kietzman
District Youth Services Librarian
Walker Community Library
Minneapolis Public Library
2880 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612)630-6653
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From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Source for Bean Boy
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By "source," do you mean where can you purchase it? If so, you
can get it
through Alibris or Amazon.com. Harper Collins was the publisher.
Jamie Holtsclaw
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From: "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: puppet storage
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We use a shoe rack thing -- it's cloth and hangs on the wall (or the back of
the door) with each puppet jammed in a pocket. Takes about six inches of
width against the wall. Excellent idea my children's assistant came up with.
Cheers
Michelle
Michelle Mallette
Youth Services Librarian
Strawberry Hill Library
Surrey Public Library
voice: 604-501-5844
e-mail: msmallette@city.surrey.bc.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: Tracey Jipson [mailto:tcywork@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:20 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: puppet storage
Hi all,
We have a puppet problem. We have thirty to fourty
Folkmanis-style puppets (meaning not hand puppets)
that we use for storytimes and programs, and VERY
little space in which to store them. We don't have
the space in our tiny supply room to put up storage
shelves. Right now, they are piled in a big box,
which is a very ineffective way to store them. We are
playing around with some ideas (plastic crates, etc).
My question is this--how do you store your puppets?
Or how do you wish you could store your puppets? I am
talking about puppets that you use for programming and
need to store in a supply room or an office, and not
that you display and check out to patrons. Any ideas,
suggestions, or information would be greatly
appreciated!
Please send replies to tcywork@yahoo.com
or
t.jipson@lanepl.org
Thanks,
Tracey
=====
Tracey Jipson
Librarian Assistant
Lane Library, Hamilton OH
tcywork@yahoo.com
t.jipson@lanepl.org
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From: "Middendorf-Kredell Branch Children's" <mkchild@mail.win.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: VHS/DVD solutions
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:13:58 CST
Hi,
I am a Branch Manager/Children's Librarian serving on an AV committee for
my Library District. We are in the process of converting from VHS to DVD
and from cassette to CD format for books.
Currently we withdraw VHS after 200+ circs. We do send them out for minor
repair over their life--broken gates, splicing out wrinkles , etc.
Our DVD collection is not lasting as long and we have tried 2 different
machines for cleaning, repairing, polishing etc DVD's and CD's with not
great results--the SKIP DR and AZURADISC.
If your Library has investigated the above or has experience with
different cleaners , please respond to mkchild@mail.win.org.
If anyone wants a copy of the info I get just email us at mkchild and
we'll send it on to you.
Pat Kern
Branch Manager/Children's Librarian
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
St. Charles City-County Library System
2750 Highway K
O'Fallon, Mo 63366
636 978 - 7926
pkern01@mail.win.org
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St. Charles City-County Library District Voice:
(314) 978-7926/272-4999
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Children's Desk Fax: (314)
978-7998
2750 Highway K Email: mkchild@mail.win.org
O'Fallon, MO 63366
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From: "Flores, Linda" <lflore@camden.lib.nj.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Top 10 YA books
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Dear Pubyac listserv members: Last week I posted a message asking for your
help. The question was that my supervisor wanted me to find out which 10
YA
books and which 10 Childrens' books every library should not be without.
I want to thank every person who responded. You all know who you are. I
especially want to thank Bonnie Kunzel, Youth Services Consultant, NJ State
Library and Mary K. Chelton, Associate Professor, Queens College, NY for
taking time out from their busy schedules to help with this.
It was a tough question and hard to answer. But, many did answer it and
the
results will be posted soon.
Again, many thanks for your help. This is a wonderful listserv with great
people.
Lin
================================================
Lin Flores, Reference Librarian
South County Regional Library
35 Coopers Folly Road, Atco, NJ 08004
Phone:856-753-2537 x-4415 Fax:(856) 753-7289
E-Mail:lflore@camden.lib.nj.us
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From: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Time limits on computers?
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:14:17 CST
We do the same but limit to 20 minutes. The CD Rom computer (no Internet
access) times out after 20 minutes. With the Internet we just tell them
when the time is up. If no one is waiting there isn't a time limit.
Renee Tobin
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: JoyMoor@aol.com
[mailto:JoyMoor@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 8:39 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Time limits on computers?
Our library does use sign in sheets, but only asks the first name of the
child and the child's age which is useful in tracking who is using our
computers for our knowledge anyway. It is just in a notebook on the desk,
takes a second to pencil in, and that's when the child is reminded 30
minutes
only unless no one else is here and then longer is okay.
JoyMoor@AOL.com
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Older Sibling Disruption
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:14:26 CST
I have only run into this once, and when it got so bad that many of the
other moms and kids were complaining and staying home because it became
unenjoyable for them, I approached the mom of the older child. I told her
in no uncertain terms that I was sorry, but her older child was not going to
be able to attend the toddler program, and I told her why. I explained
that
I was receiving complaints from the other moms and kids (when a toddler
complains about noise, something's got to be done!!) and that attendance was
dropping because the class was no longer fun or educational for anyone.
She
got in a huff for a few weeks, but eventually worked something out so her
toddler could come with another caregiver.
Lorie
Toni Reese said:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We have a problem in one of our Time for Two's session. One of the
moms
> brings her 2 year-old and also her 4 year-old. The older boy is much
> too old to be in there, and is disruptive. We've talked to the mom
> about how the older boy needs to go to Preschool StoryTime which runs at
> the same time, but she says that the older boy won't go in without her.
> We've talked to her about how her older son is disruptive, and she tries
> to keep him quiet, but not too successfully. There have been
complaints
> about this older child from other moms.
>
> What should we do? We certainly don't want to start a "no
sibling" rule
> as several of the moms come with their babies as well as their 2
> year-olds. Any suggestions for a solution would be greatly
appreciated.
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion NE
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
>
>
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
A librarian's life is the life for me
For there's nothing at all to do, you see,
But to sit at a desk and read new books,
And admire yourself, and think of your looks.
To questioning souls one can tartly say:
"I can't be bothered with you to-day,
For I haven't finished this novel. See?"
A librarian's life is the life for me.
--William Fitch Smyth, "A Librarian's Life" (1910)
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From: "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: March Hat Thank You
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I have another hat song that the children ADORE. It is very simple and you
can do it with any hat (I use the Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat hat on my Dr.
Seuss program, a straw hat for a windy day program, and a bunch of silly
hats for my "hats" program, you could also use a Beret after reading
Caps
for Sale or when doing a storytime on France or a Cowboy Hat to liven up a
wild west storytime.
(tune: This old Man)
On my head I wear a hat
It is such a silly hat
That my head will wiggle
Wiggle to and fro
Where else should my silly hat go?
(Then follow kids suggestions for the next verses: e.g. toe (twirl
it on
your foot), knee, hand, elbow, shoulder, stomach, ear (wear like an
earring), nose (pinch your nose and make the song come out funny), mouth
(hold in your lips and mumble), eyes (play peek a boo), neck (squeeze with
your chin), chin (wear it like a goatee), belly (I usually have at least
one pregnant mom in the group so this elicits a laugh, back (I stand up and
bend over), and (I'm not proud) bottom (I insist the kids do it with me!)
If you want to settle them down for another story, you can finish with:
On my lap I wear a hat
It is such a quiet hat
That my lap won't wiggle
It just stays flat
That is what I think of that!
Carol Simon Levin
Somerset County Library
Enjoy Life! This is not a Dress Rehearsal!
----- Original Message -----
From: "HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN" <mccutcho@atlas.forsyth.lib.nc.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 12:05 AM
Subject: March Hat Thank You
> Just wanted to thank the many folks who sent me the words to,
> links to, and other suggestions for my missing March hat poem. I
> would have hated to lose that one for good as it provides such a
> good excuse to pull out all my goofy hats.
> Thanks again for the help! It internet is an amazing tool!
> Heather
> Heather McCutchen
> Children's Librarian
> Forsyth County Public Library
> 660 West Fifth St
> Winston-Salem, NC 27101
> 336-727-2264, option 7
>
>
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fighting fantasy titles
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I'd like to get some new fighting fantasy/sword quest/role playing etc
titles for 11-17 year olds. I've looked at various web pages and on
Bookfind, but almost everything I've found is very old and often out of
print. It doesn't help that I'm a little vague about the genre/area, as
you
can probably tell from my description of them.
I'd appreciate any suggestions of modern, in print titles of this type.
TIA
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Libraries
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
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From: "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: powerful short stories to read to 7th and 8th graders
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I was asked by a teacher to come in occasionally to read to her 7th & 8th
grade classes. She wants stories that really make them think and that
elicit powerful reactions.
I started with Ray Bradbury's wonderful time travel story "The Sound of
Thunder" in which a hunter goes back in time to kill a T-Rex, accidently
steps on a butterfly, and changes history. Our discussion got into domino
effects of small events both personal (a kid who met his best friend when he
flipped a pea at him during lunchtime detention!) and political (butterfly!
ballots in Florida --> Bush win --> Iraq war).
Now I'm looking for something for next month. The teacher is not afraid of
strong language. Please send suggestions directly to me at:
cglevin@access4less.net. I'll post
a compilation to the list.
TIA
Carol Simon Levin
Enjoy Life! This is not a Dress Rehearsal!
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