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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: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1339

    PUBYAC Digest 1339

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) PUBYAC volunteers needed
by "Pyowner" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
  2) departmental webpages
by "Eliabeth Parker" <elizabethgparker@excite.com>
  3) Looking for a book for a child:  SI Disorder
by Maggie Bollar <bluedogbooks@yahoo.com>
  4) series of unfortunate events
by "Alisa Burch" <aburch@hcpl.lib.in.us>
  5) HELP!!! on bedtime storytime
by "jeanne" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
  6) Nautically themed furniture/play material
by "Victoria Jaksic" <vjaksic@kenosha.lib.wi.us>
  7) Cross Posting - Summer Reading Programs  --  Question II
by Ed Goldberg <longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com>
  8) Re: Next Harry Potter Movie
by Stephanie Stokes <stephanie@ssdesign.com>
  9) [Fwd: RE: No touch policy regarding children?]
by Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
 10) Thanks for help re: weeding AV
by "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
 11) BIB: Pregnancy & New baby books
by Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
 12) DVD longevity
by "Micky Hurd" <hurdm@uhls.lib.ny.us>
 13) NC only - NCCBA
by Jennifer.Gardiner@co.wake.nc.us
 14) siblings
by "DeBenedictis, Kimberlie" <kdebenedictis@ascpl.lib.oh.us>

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From: "Pyowner" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: PUBYAC volunteers needed
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:28:01 -0700
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I am looking for about 10 to 20 volunteers who would like to help me work
out the bugs for the new MailMan listserve software.  I need a variety of
people from different places around the world, running different kinds of
e-mail software.  So if you are interested in being a guinea pig, please
reply to this
message by telling me:

1) where you hail from
2) what kind of e-mail software you're using (Hotmail, Yahoo, Outlook, PINE,
Outlook Express, whatever MAC uses, etc. etc.)
3) if your organization is running a spam filter, and if so, what it is (ask
your IT dept)
4) what type of machine,  MAC or a PC, you use to do your email

I'll choose a cadre based on the greatest variety of factors.  You'll be
helping me by e-mailing test messages (not to go out to PUBYAC) to the new
listserver, trying out the configurations, and reading new webpages for
content (and understanding).

Thanks.

Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com

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From: "Eliabeth Parker" <elizabethgparker@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: departmental webpages
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:59:54 CST


 Hi, all!I have been trying to obtain information on departmental webpages,
specifically for young adults.  Does anyone have any information they could
share with me?  I would be most appreciative.Thanks so much,Elizabeth G.
Parker  elizabethgparker@excite.com

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From: Maggie Bollar <bluedogbooks@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for a book for a child:  SI Disorder
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:00:12 CST

Hello,

I have a library patron whose daughter has "Sensory Integration Disorder."
Sensory experiences include touch, movement, body awareness, sight, sound,
smell, taste, and the pull of gravity. Distinguishing between these is the
process
of sensory integration (SI). While the process of SI occurs automatically
and
without effort for most, for some the process is inefficient. Extensive
effort and attention are required in these individuals for SI to occur,
without a
guarantee of it being accomplished. When this happens, goals are not easily
completed, resulting in sensory integration disorder (SID).

In this little girl, SID manifests itself in this way:  she has only one
pair
of pants which is wearable - the seams hurt her on the other pants, she
would
not put on socks this morning, because they feel awkward on her feet, and so
on.

I found some books on SID for the mother, but the mother is looking for a
children's book, not bibliotherapy in the true sense (a book designed to
"fix"
the problem), but rather something that would help her daughter realize
she's
not the only child out there dealing with this.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Maggie Bollar
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Children's Librarian
New Carlisle Public Library
111 E. Lake Avenue
New Carlisle, OH  45344

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From: "Alisa Burch" <aburch@hcpl.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: series of unfortunate events
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:00:28 CST

I have been receiving requests for the next book in the Series of
Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.  All I have found is information on
the Grim Grotto #11 available on CD or cassette.  Does anyone know if there
is going to be a print version available and when it will be released?

Thanks!

Alisa A. Burch
Children's Librarian
Harrison County Public Library
105 N. Capitol Ave.
Corydon, IN  47112
aburch@hcpl.lib.in.us

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From: "jeanne" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: HELP!!! on bedtime storytime
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:00:41 CST

Yakkers:
I've done the classic=85Planned a storytime on bedtime but I=92ll be darn=
ed if I
can find a craft to go along with it.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  M=
y
storytimes are geared towards preschoolers aged 3 =96 6, but the ages usual=
ly
range from 1 =BD - 4.  Oh, yeah, and the storytime is planned for next week
after a Mardi Gras parade program that is taking up all of my planning time=
=2E
Many thanks in advance.  :-)  Very detailed instructions on the craft are
encouraged; I=92m a dunce with crafts.  ;)
Jeanne Pierce

Jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us

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From: "Victoria Jaksic" <vjaksic@kenosha.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Nautically themed furniture/play material
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Hello All,
 We are looking for information, perhaps catalogs, web-sites, vendors,
private companies, etc. of where we might find material to "decorate" our
new children's deparment with.  We are going to have a giant light-house
built around a pole, with a rotating light at the top, as well as  touch
screen computers at the bottom base for kids to use.  We are looking not so
much for clocks or nets or sea gulls or that kind of thing.  Rather, the
kinds of things you see in Doctors waiting rooms that is firmly planted to
the floor and kids can't actually climb on it to fall off, but can sit on it
as a bench or walk the incline to the flat based mini-ship, etc.  We are
looking for a ship or something nautically related, as Kenosha sits on the
lovely frigid shore of Lake Michigan.  Any contact/vendor information would
GREATLY be appreciated.  Please respond directly to me at
vjaksic@kenosha.lib.wi.us.  Thanks in advance.

Victoria Jaksic
Children's Librarian
Kenosha Public Library
(262) 564-6152

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From: Ed Goldberg <longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Cross Posting - Summer Reading Programs  --  Question II
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:01:08 CST


Hi all (again),

I recently posed a request for any studies that attempted to evaluate the
impact of SRPs on the participants (public or school libraries or
collaborations; any grade level).  And while I'm still looking for them, I
have a second question:

Introduction:
There is no overwhelming body of evidence (although there is some)
indicating that SRPs reduce summer reading regression or that SRP
participants, specifically, do better than non SRP participants in school.
Yet, all of us are now preparing for this annual ritual.

Question:
Why?  I would like to understand why you and your library have summer
reading programs each year?  I will leave this question open ended as I
would like to understand the wide range of reasons that we have for having
SRPs each year.

I thank eveyone, in advance, for your responses.  If you all want a
compilation of answers, please let me know.  (I'm still working on question
1 and will post the compilation when completed.)

Ed Goldberg


Ed Goldberg
Syosset Public Library
longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com

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From: Stephanie Stokes <stephanie@ssdesign.com>
To: PUBYAC:
Subject: Re: Next Harry Potter Movie
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:01:23 CST

At 12:01 AM 2/9/04 -0600, you wrote:
>From: Ed Goldberg <longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com>
>Subject: Next Harry Potter Movie
>
>I just read that the next H P movie is due out June 4.
>Anyone hear anything about the next book?

This is all I was able to find....

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: June 4th, 2004
http://azkaban.warnerbros.com/

+++++++++++++++++
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire : November, 2005

In conjunction with the media hype for the fifth book, a Warner Bros.
spokesperson recently announced that the target release for this movie is
November, 2005.
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/web/dailyprophet/article.jsp?id=POA_Teaser_Trailer

+++++++++++++++++

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: June, 2007 (wide)

Release Date Note: Because of the lengths of the fourth and this fifth
novel (nearly 900 pages!), there have been reports that each of these books
may actually each be produced as two separate films at the same time (like
Lord of the Rings and the Matrix sequels), and then released in the same
year. With the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,
scheduled for release in June, 2004, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
seems likely for 2005 or 2006, which suggests a 2006 or 2007 (or maybe even
2008) release for this movie(s). Of course, the rapid aging of the kids is
a big factor in these movies getting made so quickly. (7/5/03) In
conjunction with the hype around the publication of this book, a Warner
Bros. spokesperson recently announced that the release target for this
movie is four years from now, in the summer of 2007, following the
November, 2005 release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The studio
is timing the movies so that they are each about 15-18 months apart, and in
either June or November. Following that logic, we can expect movie #6 to be
released in November, 2008 and for the whole thing to wrap up with movie #7
in June, 2010.

Information from Greg Dean Schmitz the librarian who created
upcomingmovies.com, who now runs http://movies.yahoo.com/upcoming/

Stephanie Stokes
Library Media & PR http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/




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From: Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>, fl-lib <fl-lib@mail.dos.state.fl.us>
Subject: [Fwd: RE: No touch policy regarding children?]
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:01:40 CST


  Hello everyone,
     I'm forwarding this example of the excellent information I'm
receiving.  Thank you to everyone who is sharing their signage and
touch/no touch policies.  This is incredibly helpful to us.
Linda Goff
Youth Services Coordinator
Lake County Library System


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: No touch policy regarding children?
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 14:58:44 -0800
From: "Austin, Renee" <RAUSTIN@co.napa.ca.us>
To: "'Linda Goff'" <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>



Yes, you may forward it. Glad it helped.
Renee Austin
Children's Librarian
Napa City-County Library


-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Goff [mailto:lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 1:32 PM
To: Austin, Renee
Subject: Re: No touch policy regarding children?


Dear Renee,
Thank you for your excellent response.  This is exactly the kind of
information that helps us all deal with the question of what kind of
touching is appropriate.  May I forward this on to Pubyac and Flalib?
Linda Goff

Austin, Renee wrote:

>In our library"Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult
>at all times." This sign is posted in both English and Spanish. The "adult"
>must be 18 or more. When we find an unaccompanied child we ask where the
>parent is, then we tell the child "let's go find your parent." We take them
>gently by the hand and walk around the library until we find the parent.
>Then explain the library's policy. One day I took a child back to the
>magazine area three times before the parent took a hint.
>
>If older children have brought the under 7 child, we explain the policy and
>ask the older child to take the younger child back home (if they live
>close.)
>
>If a child comes up to give me a hug (usually after storytime), I respond
by
>patting him or her on the back or give a loose hug or some such thing. I
>respond warmly but I do not give a tight hug. Our policy is to respond back
>warmly, but carefully. Never be the instigator.
>
>Renee Austin
>Children's Librarian
>Napa City-County Library
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Linda Goff [mailto:lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us]
>Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:51 PM
>To: pubyac
>Subject: No touch policy regarding children?
>
>
>Dear Pubyacers,
>     Thank you to everyone who e-mailed me with ideas on how to handle
>misbehaving young patrons when parents are not present.  I'm still eager
>to hear more from this group regarding a "no touch policy".  Most of us
>think there are definitely times when you have to physically touch a
>child to keep them from hurting themselves (balancing precariously on
>furniture) or others (running around like crazy).
>     The general suggestion to avoid unsupervised children was to have
>your policy on a posted sign.  Here's one example, but I'd welcome other
>signs you post.  "Children under age 6 must be directly supervised by an
>adult.  The adult must remain with the child so as to be able to
>maintain eye contact.  The child is not to be left with older siblings.
>The adult must also remain in the building during library programs
>attended by the child."
>     When a child under age 6  is found unsupervised in the library, the
>suggestion was to have one person keep an eye on the child while another
>person makes an announcement (over the P.A. system, if possible) such as
>"We have a young boy in the children's room looking for his parent." or
>"Would Jim's mother please come to the children's room?"   The final
>recourse was calling the police.
>    Everyone said we should avoid touching any child we don't know
>unless they are doing something so dangerous to themselves or others
>that they have to be restrained in some way.  If that happens, make sure
>you have a reliable witness nearby.  Substitute teachers in school
>systems are told to "pretend they are a tree and don't respond" when a
>child hugs them.  But as children's librarians, we often have young
>patrons who want to hug us.  As long as the parent is right there giving
>me permission, I hug back and tell the child something positive like
>"Oh, you are so wonderful!"  Wouldn't you hate to lose the ability to do
>this by having a "no touch policy"?
>     Your continued suggestions on children's library policy are
>appreciated at lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us  Thanks in advance!
>Linda Goff
>Youth Services Coordinator
>Lake County Library System

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From: "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for help re: weeding AV
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:01:56 CST

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about a set limit for
circulations when weeding AV.

It seems that most librarians agree - just let them expire from old
age!  :) 

>From the responses I've gotten, the majority of libraries only weed AV
items that don't circulate, and check items with high circulation
periodically for condition.  Only a few people said they pull AV items,
no matter what the condition, when they reach a set number of
circulations - usually 100 for cassettes and 200 for videos (although
one library pulled children's videos after only 80 circulations, due to
the fact that they generally get played several times for each
check-out.)  No one had a limit on CD or DVD circulation, since these
items don't generally damage players when they get worn out.

I'm planning now to weed everything that hasn't circulated in two
years, and check cassettes with over 100 and videos with more than 200
circulations for condition.  If they still play well, they'll go back on
the shelf.

I appreciate the help!

Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library
Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org

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From: Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: BIB: Pregnancy & New baby books
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:02:10 CST

Hi Guys --

Many of you asked me to send you the lists of books that I received about
pregnancy and new babies.  There were so many requests that I decided it
would work best to send it directly to the list.  Some of the books
suggested are annotated and some are not -- some people sent me great
annotated lists (thanks!) and I didn't want to strip that off.  I think
that I'm in great shape for ideas for books to add to our
collection.  Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to share their
lists with me!

Erika




Before You Were Born: The Inside Story
by Ann Douglas, Eugenie Fernandes (Illustrator), Gilbert Duclos

Baby Science: How Babies Really Work! by Ann Douglas, Helene
Desputeaux

  Before You Were Born: A Lift-The-Flap Book by Jennifer Davis, et al

  What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby by Heidi Murkoff

  What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home by Heidi Murkoff

  I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole (Author), Maxie Chambliss




Books for Families with a New Baby on the Way



Picturebooks:

  Alexander, M. Nobody Asked Me If I Wanted a Baby Sister.
In this classic little picturebook, Oliver tries to give away his baby
sister, but decides to keep her when she indicates that she wants him.

  Alexander, M. When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out.
A companion to Nobody Asked Me if I Wanted a Baby Sister, Oliver expresses
his resentment of the impending new baby by first threatening to throw his
mom into the trash, then deciding to run away himself. Ultimately, his
mother convinces him that the family needs him.

  Andreae, G. There's a House Inside My Mommy
In rhyming text and abstract terms, describes a baby growing inside a
little boy's mother and the little boy's eagerness to meet his sibling.

  Anholt, Catherine. Sophie and the New Baby
After the arrival of the long awaited for "Winter Baby," Sophie is dismayed
to find how much attention he needs from her parents. But by Spring, she
teaches her brother to smile and is able to play with him.


Auch, Mary Jane. Monster Brother.
Rodney imagines his baby brother will look like a monster if he arrives
with his aunt's skinny legs and his Grandpa's large nose. Fortunately, the
baby lookslike Rodney and is loud enough to scare away any actual monsters
from their bedroom.

  Ballard, Robin. I Used to Be the Baby
A young boy helps his mother care for his baby brother. He enjoys his
"big-brother" role, but admits he sometimes likes to be the baby, too.

  Ballard, Robin. When I Am a Sister
A father reassures his young daughter that they will still have special
times together even after he and her stepmother have a new baby.

  Berenstain, J. and S. The Berenstain Bears' New Baby.

  Bogart, J. Daniel's Dog
A young African-American boy adjusts to the arrival of his new baby sister
with the help of his imaginary dog. Features a child's realistic
frustrations and positive interactions with a baby.

  Bond, R. Just Like a Baby
Family members, from grandparents to sibling, each contribute a step in
making a cradle for the new baby. Colorful illustrations and fine lyrical
text.

  Boyd, L. Sam Is My Half-Brother.
A father explains to his daughter, Hessie, why the baby born to him and her
stepmother is called her "half-brother." The baby needs a lot of attention
now, but by next summer you'll be able to play with him, the father
reassures Hessie.

  Bradman, T. Billy and the Baby.
As Billy's mom and dad get out his old baby clothes and toys to prepare for
the new baby, Billy chooses some items to create a special gift.

  Brown, M. Arthur's Baby.
Arthur's sister, D.W., is  more interested in learning about and helping
with the new baby than Arthur is, but Arthur manages to lend a helping hand.

  Buck, N. Hey, Little Baby!
An energetic, upbeat romp featuring an older sister showing the new baby
all of the things she is able to do--with the intention of teaching it all
to him.

  Bunting, Eve. Our Teacher's Having a Baby.
As they wait for their first grade teacher's baby to be born, the children
in her class write letters to the baby, suggest names for the baby, and
learn that teachers can be mothers and mothers can be teachers.

  Burningham, J. The Baby.
A young boy expresses his feelings and observations about having a new baby
in the house. Very simple, succinct text and illustrations reflect an older
toddler to young preschool attitudes.

  Byrne, D. Stay Up Late.
Expressionistic illustrations accompany the lyrics to a song by David Byrne
about having a new baby in the house.

  Carlson, N. Poor Carl.
Victor points out all the things that baby brother Carl can't do, but how
lucky Carl is to have him for an older brother.

  Cazet, D. Dancing.
Alex's father sings a song to reassure him that he is still loved, even
though there is a new baby in the family.

  Cooper, H. Little Monster Did It!
A small girl's favorite stuffed toy seems to be responsible for the
mischievous "accidents" that begin occurring after a new baby brother
arrives home.

  Corey, D. Will There Be a Lap For Me?
An African-American boy, Kyle misses his time on Mother's lap while she is
pregnant and is happy when the birth of his baby brother makes her lap
available again.

  Cousins, L. Za-Za's Baby Brother.

  Cutler, J. Darcy and Gran Don't Like Babies.
Darcy's grandma helps her accept that it's ok not to really like the new
baby - and to realize that deep down she probably does.

  Denton, K. Would They Love a Lion?
Feeling neglected because of the family's new baby, Anna transforms herself
into different animals hoping to be noticed.

  dePaola, Tomie. The Baby Sister
The author describes waiting for his new sister and mother to return home
from the hospital to meet him and his extended family.

  Driscoll, D. Baby Comes Home.
Gradually, an older sister warms up to the new baby on his first day home
and makes faces at him and sings to him in his crib.

  Farley, J. A Special Something
A little girl imagines what strange things could be inside her mother's
tummy and is pleased to learn it's her new baby brother.

  Foreman, M. Ben's Baby.
Ben asks his parents for a baby for his next birthday and by the time it
comes around he has a baby brother.

  Franklin, J. Don't Wake the Baby.
Marvin sneaks into the sleeping baby's room and incorporates the baby's
crib in his noisy play activities. But it's not until Marvin falls asleep
that the baby awakes.

  Galbraith, K. Katie Did!
Mary Rose blames her doll Katie for the troubles she caused trying to
"help" her mother with her baby brother. After rescuing the "lonely" turtle
from the fish tank, Mary Rose's mother takes time to play with her, and
Katie, too.

  Girard, L. You Were Born on Your Very First Birthday.
Suggests what a baby experiences inside its mother. Black and white
drawings show a baby growing in the womb and being born.

  Gliori, Debi. New Big Sister.
A young girl describes her mother's pregnancy from bouts of morning
sickness to spaghetti sandwich snacks to the birth of her twin siblings!

  Godfrey, J. Sam's New Baby
Sam wonders if he is as special as his new baby sister.

  Graham, R. Jack and the Monster.
Jack's new baby brother seems like a monster to him, howling and making
messes all over the house, until he discovers how to view the addition to
his family more positively.

  Gregory, V. Shirley's Wonderful Baby
Everyone thinks Shirley's new baby brother is wonderful - except
Shirley.   It isn't until Shirley learns how to help with some of the
things a new baby needs (diaper changes, feeding and playtime) that she
discovers how special babies are and how wonderful it is to be a big sister.

  Hanson, M. The Difference Between Babies and Cookies
A little girl finds that babies aren't quite as her mother described, but
irresistible all the same.

  Henderson, Kathy. Baby Knows Best
Rhyming text and whimsical pictures humorously portray the truth that
babies often prefer adult objects to the toys and other baby items
presented to them.

  Henkes, Kevin. Julius, the Baby of the World.
This classic picturebook takes a lighthearted look at sibling jealousy.
After he is born, Lilly is not very nice to baby Julius, or "the Germ" as
she calls him. But in the end, Queen Lilly teaches her cousin to show the
proper respect for the baby of the world.

  Hiatt, F. Baby Talk
Joey relates to his baby brother more when he tries speaking his language.

  Hines, A. Big Like Me.
A little boy plans what he'll show his baby sister how to do, month to
month, as she grows bigger.

  Hoban, R. A Baby Sister for Frances.
Things change around the house after her baby sister is born, so Frances
decides to run away--but not too far. Her parents reassure her that she is
missed and needed to make their family complete.

  Horowitz, R. Mommy's Lap.
Sophie misses sitting on her mother's lap which gets smaller as the new
baby grows. But when Sophie's mom comes home from the hospital with her
brother Sam, there is room on her lap for both Sophie and Sam. Sophie finds
she likes holding Sam on her lap, too.

  Keats, Ezra Jack. Peter's Chair.
When Peter, a young African-American boy, discovers his blue furniture is
being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted
item, a chair, and runs away.

  Keller, Holly. Geraldine's Baby Brother.
Resentful of the attention her crying baby brother receives, Geraldine
ignores him, until one night she decides to read him some stories.

  Keller, Holly. Too Big.
Henry is too big to wear the baby's clothes, but not too big for a hug.

  Kleven, E. A Monster in the House
A boy imagines a huge fierce beast as he listens to his new neighbor
describe the monster that lives at her house, who screams, spits up on
everything, and sucks his toes. But he discovers that "monster" is just the
endearing nick-name she uses for her baby brother.

  Knight, Joan. Opal in the Closet.
Feeling left out since the arrival of a new baby, precocious Opal begins
hiding and jumping out to scare members of her household. Finally, her
family includes her in the care of the baby and Opal ends her hiding game.

  Knotts, Howard. Great-Grandfather, the Baby, and ME.
Confused and upset when his father leaves their rural home to fetch his
mother and new baby sister, a young boy finds solace in his
great-grandfather's reminiscence about travelling for miles across the
sparsely settled prairie to see a new baby. Text-rich and black and white
illustrations suitable for young schoolage children.

  Laing, Kate. Best Kind of Baby
When Sophie's parents tell her that they are going to have a baby, she
pretends that it will be a baby animal, but decides that a baby brother is
best after all.

  Lakin, P. Don't Touch My Room.
Reluctant to have his room changed in preparation for a new baby, a little
boy eventually becomes more protective of his baby brother than of his own
toys and play area.

  Markes, J. I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do
Sweetly depicts the activities an older sibling can do with an infant.

  McClelland, J. This Baby.

  McCully, Emily Arnold. New Baby.

  Mennen, I. One Round Moon and a Star for Me.
The father of a young boy from rural South Africa assures him that he is
indeed his son, and as special as the new baby.

  Meyers, Susan. Everywhere Babies
Endearing illustrations and brief text depict a diversity of babies, the
various ways they are cared for, and all they can do in their first year of
life.

  Michels-Gualtieri, A. I Was Born to Be a Sister
At first, a 3-year-old girl is delighted to become a sister when her baby
brother is born. The story describes the fun she has playing with her
brother and then her annoyance with some of his toddler antics. With
patience, she learns to become a friend to her brother, as well as a sister.

Murdocca, S. Baby Wants the Moon.
Sonny worries about how much his baby sister will grow, especially when she
seems to eat all the time.

  Ormerod, Jan. Just Like Me.
A very young girl describes her new baby brother by comparing him to a
bunny, a puppy, and other images. Simple text and illustrations suitable
for very young children.

  Palatini, Margie. Good as Goldie

  Polushkin, Maria. Baby Brother Blues.

  Robins, Joan. My Brother, Will.
Chronicles the first year of baby Will living with his older brother Kit,
depicting Will's development and eventual mastering of walking. Simple text
and colorful illustrations convey how older siblings contribute to the care
and development of a new baby.

  Schwartz, Amy. A Teeny Tiny Baby
Charming picturebook depicts new parents' life with a newborn, told from
the baby's perspective as he describes his activities throughout the day.

  Shute, Linda. How I Named the Baby.
As he happily anticipates the new baby, James and his family try to come up
with the best name possible. Includes lists of girls' and boys' names and
their meanings.

  Steel, Danielle. Max's New Baby.
Follows the story of 5-year-old Max as he observes his mother's pregnancy
and changes in the household to accomodate a new baby, culminating on the
happy day when his mother gives birth to twins.

  Steptoe, J. Baby Says.
Portrays a moment between a young African-American boy and his little
brother, where the baby engages him in a simple game. Very simple text and
realistic illustrations.

  Stevenson, J. Worse Than Willy!
Grandpa sympathizes when Louis and Mary Anne complain about their new
little brother Willy, then embarks on a funny and fanciful story about the
time his infant brother rescued him from seventeen hideous pirates and a
trained octopus.

  Stimson, Joan. Big Panda, Little Panda.

  Szekeres, C. Toby's New Brother

  Titherington, Jeanne. A Place for Ben.
When his baby brother is moved into his bedroom, Ben seeks of a place of
his own but finds himself longing for company of some kind--which finally
is happily provided by his baby brother. Soft, realistic illustrations
accompany this simple story.

  Vulliamy, C. Ellen and Penguin and the New Baby.
Ellen and her stuffed toy, Penguin, have difficulty adjusting to a new baby
brother until the baby is quieted by them. Simple text and bright
illustrations.

Waddell, M. When the Teddy Bears Came.
So many teddy bears arrive at his home as gifts for the new baby, little
Tom worries that there won't be any more room for him. But his mother
assures him there is and together they can all look after the baby.

Wahl, J. Mabel Ran Away with the Toys
A young girl has a happy life with her parents and her toys, until her baby
brother arrives. Annoyed by his crying, Mabel decides to move to her
playhouse, but soon seeks the comforts of home again.

  Walter, M. My Mama Needs Me.
A touching portrayal of Jason, a young African-American boy, determined to
help his mother during her first day home with the new baby despite
entreaties from friends and neighbors to play.

  Weiss, N. Chuckie.
A little girl starts misbehaving when her baby brother arrives, but has a
change of attitude when he says his first word.

  Wells, R. McDuff and the Baby
McDuff, a small terrier, enjoys his life reading the paper with Fred and
taking walks in the woods with Lucy, but all that changes when they bring a
new baby home. This story endearingly portrays the adjustment that animals
and pet-owners must make when a new baby arrives.

  Whybrow, I. A Baby for Grace
Little Grace feels left out when the new baby comes home, but receives some
welcome attention when she brings some garden flowers in for the baby, and
later, when her dad takes her to the park.

  Winter, Susan. A Baby Just Like Me.
School-age Martha, an African-American girl, is disappointed to learn that
her new baby sister can't play with her. Reassured by her mother, Martha
patiently accepts the baby who soon becomes a "real sister."

  Winthrop, Elizabeth. Bear and Roly-Poly.

Wishinsky, F. Oonga Boonga.
Baby Louise can't stop crying, no matter what her mother, father,
grandparents, and neighbors try to make her stop. Only when her big brother
Daniel comes home and says the magic words, Oonga Boonga, does Louise
finally stop. Cheerful, colorful illustrations help depict this story of
close sibling ties.

  Ziefert, H. Waiting for Baby.

Nonfiction:

Andry, Andrew C. Hi, New Baby.
With black and white drawings, this informational book for preschoolers
explains to an older brother or sister why a new baby needs a lot of
attention, and shows how they can help.

  Anholt, Catherine. Here Come the Babies

  Clifton, L. Everett Anderson's Nine Month Long.

  Collman, B. Kid's Book to Welcome a New Baby : Fun for a Big Brother or
Big Sister
Suggests activities to help children feel good about themselves as they
prepare for baby's birth, and entertain and help care for the baby.

  Douglas, A. Baby Science : How Babies Really Work!
Big, bright photographs and text directed to young readers explain why
babies look and act the way they do. Suggests activities for children to
try to help them better understand baby behavior and needs.

  Green, J. Our New Baby Part of the How Do I Feel About series
Colorful drawings illustrate various situations that prompt the variety of
feelings real kids have about a new baby joining the family.

  Hamilton-Merritt, J. Our New Baby.

  Hanley, S. Peek-a-boo! : 101 Ways to Make Baby Smile
Bright, colorful photographs show different family members interacting with
a baby and some of the activities an infant can do.

  Hains, H. My Baby Brother.

  Harris, R. Hi New Baby!
Tenderly depicts a young girl's annoyance with her new baby brother, until
she realizes that older siblings are still special and loved. Features
beautiful, realistic illustrations of a newborn's expressions.

  Heiligman, D. Babies: All You Need to Know (J 305.232 He)
Published by National Geopgraphic, this colorful picturebook describes some
of the scientific facts about a baby's growth and development.

  Holland, V. We Are Having a Baby.

  Jessel, C. The Joy of Birth: A Book for Parents and Children.
Although dated, the black and white photos and informational text in this
book provide a realistic look at pregnancy, childbirth, and care of a
newborn. Includes a section on babies that need special care, and an
illustrated glossary.

  Lasky, K. A Baby for Max.
Black and white photos accompany text written from the perspective of
five-year-old Max. Realistically depicts a family preparing for birth,
childbirth in a hospital, and feelings and interactions between Max and his
new sister.

  Lewison, W. Our New Baby
Photographs show young children what a new baby is like. Brief text
suggests how young children may feel when a new baby joins the family and
points out the "grownup" things an older sibling can do.

  Ormerod, Jan. 101 Things to Do With a Baby.

  Rockwell, Lizzy. Hello Baby!

  Rogers, Fred. The New Baby.

  Ziefert, H. Getting Ready for New Baby.
Anticipates questions a young child may have about having a new baby in the
family, including emotions, how babies are made, and child
development. Sensitive and simple text accompany illustrations of a family
of dog characters.

  Videos and DVDs

Hey, What About Me?
Geared toward young children, this 30-minute video shows real kids talking
about their fears, concerns, excitement and pleasure with having a new baby
in the family. Depicts what it's like to live with a baby and demonstrates
songs to sing and other fun activities to do with a baby.

  ADOPTION

Adoption is for Always

  A Mother for Choco

  Tell Me Again About the Night I was Born

  Cole, J. How I Was Adopted

  All About Adoption: How Families Are Made and How Kids Feel About It
Using simple language, describes the stages of the adoption process and
discusses complex feelings commonly felt by adopted children. Concludes
with a note to parents, offering practical tips.

  Thomas, P. My New Family : A First Look at Adoption
Big, colorful pictures and brief text geared to young children explain
adoption, the feelings of insecurity an adopted child may have, and the
concept of biological parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents.
Includes a note to adults with advice about "How to Use This Book"

  -"What to expect when Mommy's having a baby" by Heidi Murkoff is good,
and only has a couple of pages with "sex" on it, but it doesn't go into
graphic detail--just says the Daddy puts his sperm into the Mommy. It has
some activities for kids to help understand the whole thing, and each
couple of pages has a question on it, like "Can the baby see and hear
me?"  "Why does mommy go to the doctor so much?"

  -"Before you were Born:  The Inside Story" by Ann Douglas (c. 2000)
explains all the simple stuff with no sex ed in it.  My copy is a very thin
paperback book--looks more like a magazine.

  -"Everybody has a Bellybutton Your Life Before You Were Born" by Laurence
Pringle (c. 1997) is a little older, but doesn't talk at all about sex.

  "Hello Benny!  What it's like to be a baby" by Robie H. Harris (c. 2002)
would be a good one for them for after the baby is born.  It explains the
basics of "baby life" to kids




Erika Burge
Children's Librarian
Cedarburg Public Library
W63 N583 Hanover Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012

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From: "Micky Hurd" <hurdm@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: DVD longevity
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:00:44 CST

Dear Pubyaccers,
    I am asking my Friends group to fund a literature-based juvenile DVD =
collection.  The question for you is: What is your experience with DVD =
longevity vs. VHS?  If you have any advantages to the DVD format that =
would be helpful too.

Thanks,
Micky Hurd
Youth Services Librarian
East Greenbush Community Library
East Greenbush, NY

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From: Jennifer.Gardiner@co.wake.nc.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: NC only - NCCBA
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:01:03 CST

Hi, Is there anyone out there in NC that has done some successful
programming to promote the North Carolina Children's Book Award?  I am
especially looking for successful collaboration between the public
libraries and local schools.  I look forward to hearing your responses.
Thanks in advance!

Jennifer Gardiner
Youth Services Librarian
Wake County Public Libraries

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From: "DeBenedictis, Kimberlie" <kdebenedictis@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: siblings
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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:01:20 CST

Hey everyone!!!, this is my first posting :).  I tried looking in the
archives but I haven't found anything yet.  Has anyone ever dome a storytime
based on siblings?  Do you have any good ideas for activities, or songs????

Thanks!
Kimberlie DeBenedictis
Children's Librarian
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Akron, Ohio 44312
330-784-2019

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