Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Storytime Magic (book)

MacMillan, K. & Kirker, C. (2009). Storytime magic: 400 fingerplays, flannelboards, and other activities. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.

Enriching and supplementing storytelling programs with fingerplays, flannelboards, and other props will be a cinch thanks to this generous sampling of art and craft ideas, songs, and action rhymes. This time-saving resource includes

  • Thematic organization to make program planning easy
  • Recommended books for each theme
  • Easy-to-follow craft and flannelboard patterns
  • Quick Tips boxes that enhance the early literacy component

A unique addition to the programming shelf, this treasure trove of storytime tools is designed to help veteran librarians refresh and enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners what they need to get started! (book description)

*There are also storytime tips for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and all-ages/families.