Download or read book Story Hour written by Jeri Kladder and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2003-07-10 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.

Download or read book The Song of Charlemagne written by Thomas F. Motter KSJ and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ganelon had grossly underestimated Roland's savoir faire in the handling of lance and shield under the conditions of a full-on tilt. Figuring Roland would be leaning forward like any novice, Ganelon had decided to aim dead-center on his boss, which, had Roland been assuming such a posture, would have placed the duke's lance at a perfect right angle to Roland's shield maximizing its full impact and most likely unhorsing him. However, Roland was no novice. As Ganelon had lowered his lancepoint early, thus revealing where he'd intended to make his hit, Roland had moved his shield-boss in line to accommodate him. But, in the last moment before impact, Roland had leaned back and braced placing his shield not only on a direct line with the duke's lance-point, but also at a sloping angle upward. The result was as anticipated. The lance glanced harmlessly up and away as he'd completed the pass." The historic events of the period following the fall of the Roman Empire fr om 450 AD to 800 AD are sketchy at best. As such, contemporary historians refer to them as the "Dark Ages". It has been difficult to distinguish myth, legend and folklore fr om the history of the times and modern society has suff ered and continues to this day, to suffer the consequences. Mr. Motter, through scholarly research over more than 20 years has managed to link and make sense out of that which heretofore has been viewed primarily as subject matter for fairy tales. No one really knows the people behind the characters and times in which they lived in "The Song of Roland" and so, when he dies in the Pass at Roncesvalles, it is impossible to understand and appreciate what was lost there. There is no possibility for "Epic Tragedy" as defi ned by Aristotle in his work "The Poetics" resulting in a "catharsis" of pity and fear on the part of the reader. Mr. Motter, in his fi rst of three books in this trilogy, sets about changing all that and, in the process, leads us to an understanding of the role politics and religion have played in the manipulation of the roles of women in society as well as the current conflict between Islam and the West.

Download or read book Connecting Generations written by Barbara Friedman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1999 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide on how to develop meaningful intergenerational programs, this user-friendly text provides pre-service and in-service teachers with an understanding of the importance of such programs. The author provides concrete lesson plans that can be used to begin a new program or to be a part of existing curricula.

Download or read book Poor Mallory The Baby Sitters Club 39 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! There's some bad news in the Pike family: Mallory's dad has just lost his job. And since money is going to be tight until Mr. Pike finds a new job, all eight of the Pike kids decide to help out.Nicky gets a paper route, Vanessa tries selling her poetry, and Mallory takes a baby-sitting job in Kristy's ritzy neighborhood. But being around the Delaneys only makes Mallory feel poor. They have a cat that cost $400 and tennis courts in their backyard!Poor Mallory--she needs the Baby-sitters now more than ever!The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Download or read book Perfect Switch written by Lisa Plumley and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There's a rising star on the romantic comedy scene, and her name is Lisa Plumley! She delivers great characters, plenty of laughs and a delicious love story. I give Perfect Switch a Perfect 10!" --New York Times Best-seller Vicki Lewis Thompson Are you ready for the fantasy of a lifetime? So asks the invitation Meredith Madison finds while house-sitting for her TV-star twin sister, Marley. Admittedly, her life could use a little —okay, a lot —more excitement. Glamorous, talented Marley has always owned the spotlight, leaving Meredith to fill the role of jeans-and-tee-shirt brainiac/wallflower. Weary of living in her sister's shadow, Meredith decides to grab the chance to step into Marley's Jimmy Choos. And when a limo arrives to carry her away to her "fantasy," the guy in the back seat is dream-come-true number one... Entrepreneur Tony Valentine has spent his adult life avoiding Hollywood —yet here he is, trying to rescue his family's floundering movie studio. His idea for an actor fantasy camp is the perfect plan...but something isn't right about his headlining celebrity instructor, Marley Madison. Sure, stars sometimes dress down, but she looks a tad too familiar with the softer side of Sears. The woman's klutzy, awkward, and adorable. This can't really be Marley...can it? Whoever she is, she's going to have to charm the wealthy "campers" into believing her act. If they're anything like Tony, they'll find her irresistible... "Romantic, hilarious, and satisfying! Picking up where Perfect Together left off, Plumley's latest sexy romp puts a fresh spin on the Hollywood scene, ties up a few loose ends, and provides a heartwarming romance for two people who are just made to be together." --Library Journal "Perfect Switch by Lisa Plumley is another example of the author's knack for blending wacky humor with touching romance, complete with a dramatic happily-ever-after ending." --The State newspaper "Plumley does everything right and gives this story an entertaining zest. The bantering between Meredith and Tony is funny and light, while a supporting cast of characters are zany and endearing. Plumley writes a funny, sexy, heart-warming romance. Add it to your summer reading list--it's one of the season's best." --The Oakland Press "Plumley writes with her usual comic panache in this hilarious sequel to Perfect Together." --Booklist "Lisa Plumley delivers colorful characters with quick wit. A must-have for anyone looking for a witty and lighthearted romance." -- Romance and Friends "Peopled with marvelous secondary characters, this delightful romance is a funny, engaging read." -- Romantic Times BOOKclub "Perfect Switch is lighthearted and heartwarming. Make this your first selection for enjoyment during vacation!" -- Romance Reviews Today "Perfect Switch is witty, original, tender and sizzles with chemistry. A romantic comedy you do NOT want to miss. Brava!" -- Old Book Barn Gazette

Download or read book Lisa Plumley Perfect series bundle written by Lisa Plumley and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There's a rising star on the romantic comedy scene, and her name is Lisa Plumley! She delivers great characters, plenty of laughs and a delicious love story. I give Perfect Switch a Perfect 10!" —New York Times Best-seller Vicki Lewis Thompson Contains two original contemporary romances from USA Today best-selling author Lisa Plumley: Perfect Together and Perfect Switch. Perfect Together National bestselling author Lisa Plumley delivers a sparkling romantic comedy about an undercover starlet, an under-the-gun sportscaster, and the series of out-of-control "dream dates" that accidentally brings them together. Perfect Switch While house-sitting for her TV-star twin sister, Marley, Meredith Madison finds an invitation that asks "are you ready for the fantasy of a lifetime?" Admittedly, her life could use quite a bit more excitement. Glamorous, talented Marley has always owned the spotlight, leaving Meredith to fill the role of jeans-and-tee-shirt brainiac/wallflower.

Download or read book Children s Book Review Service written by Children's Book Review Service and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A to Zoo written by Carolyn W. Lima and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to nearly 27,000 children's oicture book titles grouped in over 1,200 subjects and indexed by author, title, and illustrator.

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Download or read book Adventures of Timmy and Cheri written by Eric Arden Berry and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Timmy, Cheri, and friends on the adventure of a lifetime to save the world's colors in this fanciful mystery adventure thriller. Someone (or something) has stolen the Secret Sacred Magic Marbles that control the world's colors. If the marbles are not found and returned to the keeper by sunset today, all the world's colors will change to black and white forever and ever. The story begins in a dream where Lola, the Angel of Marbles, and Lolo, the Angel of Grapes, have tasked Cheri with the search for the missing marbles. The angels have given Cheri the gift of language allowing her to talk with and understand all life on Earth, to aid her in the search. Cheri, her brother Timmy, and her cousin Caleb, known as the "Force of Cousins," team up with a colorful array of pets and wildlife to find the marbles. As they search throughout the day, Earth's colors gradually begin to change to black and white, causing great confusion around the world. Can the Force of Cousins and friends find the marbles in time to save the world's colors? This unique, fast-paced mystery adventure thriller will keep you guessing all the way to sunset. Join Timmy, Cheri, and friends in the quest to find the marbles before the world's colors are lost forever. Book II Adventures of Timmy and Cheri: Book 2: Losing Their Seeds

Download or read book Consider the Sunflowers written by Elma Schemenauer and published by Borealis Press. This book was released on 2024-03-03 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1940 and Tina Janz doesn't want to marry the man her pious Mennonite parents have chosen for her. He's as boring as turnips compared with Frank Warkentin. Obsessed with the dashing half-Gypsy Frank, Tina leaves her job in Vancouver to marry him. Sadly, her joy gives way to loneliness on Frank's farm in the prairie community of Coyote, Saskatchewan. When he shuns local Mennonites because some of them scorn his mixed parentage, Tina feels torn between her Mennonite heritage and her husband. Their son's death drives the couple farther apart. Then fresh challenges send them stumbling toward a new understanding of love, loyalty, faith, and freedom. Tina and Frank's story is told with energy and humour. Colourfully woven into its time and place, it's a well-researched portrayal of family life on the home front during the Second World War and beyond.

Download or read book The Community as Classroom written by Candida Gillis and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Community as Classroom is an idea book first to last--a resource filled with strategies for students from elementary grades through high school that provide rich opportunities for community based learning experiences.

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Download or read book Uncle Roland the Perfect Guest written by Phyllis Green and published by Sunflower Books. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle Roland's visits leave everyone jumpy, nervous, and glad to say good-bye, yet seeing him come is always a happy time too.

Download or read book Where the Herring Run written by Dorothy D. Leone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Crosby, a shrewd and industrious Yankee gentleman travels to Chicago in a prairie schooner with $10,000 worth of mercantile goods to pursue his lifelong quest for financial independence. His business venture becomes so successful family members are summoned to the Midwest to help him. Despite his financial success, Albert's personal life deteriorates because his wife, Margaret, refuses to remain in Chicago. During the Civil War, Albert manufactures medicinal alcohol and becomes a millionaire. He joins a colorful militia group and is befriended by President Lincoln. After the war, Albert assumes the ownership of his cousin's opera house. Following extensive refurbishing, it becomes a victim of the disastrous Chicago Fire of 1871. His losses are staggering, but he manages to salvage his brewery and begin anew. Eventually, Albert divorces his estranged wife and marries Matilda and then plunges into bankruptcy. After years of hard work, many challenges and setbacks, Albert returns to his native Brewster on Cape Cod and builds an ostentatious mansion. With integrity and innate ingenuity, Albert manages to triumph over many adversities and achieves happiness with his second wife, in "Tawasentha," the castle of his dreams.