Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time PDF

Author: Nick Sharratt

Publisher: Walker

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781406331929

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In this choose-your-own adventure novelty book, each double spread has six different cutouts to choose from, so that children can create their own story over and over again.

Be Kind

Be Kind PDF

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller

Publisher: Be Kind

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1626723214

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When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference--or at least help a friend.With award-winning author Pat Zietlow Miller's gentle text and Jen Hill's irresistible art, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world.

I'm Sticking with You

I'm Sticking with You PDF

Author: Smriti Halls

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-04-30

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1471182827

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Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021 'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog Wherever you're going, I'm going too. Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you. It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing. This completely irresistible rhyming text by Smriti Halls is perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator, Steve Small.

So Much

So Much PDF

Author: Trish Cooke

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2022-05-10

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 1536221333

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Auntie and Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and all the cousins want to hug and kiss the new baby — they all love the baby SO MUCH! Illustrations by Helen Oxenbury brim with the warmth of a large, loving extended family. Mom and baby are home alone when — DING DONG! — Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and the cousins come to visit. And they all want to hug and kiss and squeeze and eat the baby right up — because everybody loves the baby SO MUCH! With Helen Oxenbury lending her characteristic warmth and humor to a most exuberant family party, Trish Cooke's rhythmic, cumulative story captures the joy of being the baby in a large extended family — a baby who knows that he is absolutely, utterly adored.

Just in Time

Just in Time PDF

Author: Kathryn Cave

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780711205208

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A fun way to learn about the minutes in the hour, also includes a page of time-telling activities."Rhyming verses tell a wonderfully funny tale of Monday morning chaos.... The superb illustrations will have eagle-eyed readers on the look out as there's a clock to be spotted in every picture." -Practical Parenting

Thomas and the Shortcut

Thomas and the Shortcut PDF

Author: Britt Allcroft

Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)

Published: 2011-05

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781405257381

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'When Thomas is asked to deliver books for a special story time, he can't wait to be a really useful engine. But will his excitement get the better of him?" --Back cover.

A Bit Lost

A Bit Lost PDF

Author: Chris Haughton

Publisher: Walker

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781406333831

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Charting the journey of a little lost owl, a heart-warming and reassuring read from one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature.The award-winning debut title from Chris Haughton, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, this is the heart-warming story of Little Owl - who must be more careful when he is sleeping... Uh-oh! He has fallen from his nest, and with a bump he lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her, and meets a sequence of other animals. Yet while one might have his mummy's big eyes, and another her pointy ears, they are simply not her. Chris Haughton's striking colour illustrations follow Little Owl on his quest. Which of his new friends will lead him back to his mummy?

Definitely Do Not Open This Book

Definitely Do Not Open This Book PDF

Author: Andy Lee

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Published: 2020-12-29

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781338669008

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Please do not read this book -- it's way too funny! No, really! The fun never ends in this sidesplitting sequel to Do Not Open This Book! Readers will be determined to reach the end of this hysterical story -- no matter what the little monster on the pages says or does. This time, he's pulled out all the stops to avoid having to go to sleep, and he's up to all kinds of hilarious shenanigans to stay awake! Readers will delight in defying the monster as he brings surprises and excitement to every page! This successful series from popular Australian comedian Andy Lee has sold over one million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 35 languages.

Story Time Success

Story Time Success PDF

Author: Katie Fitzgerald

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1442263881

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Story time is a popular activity in public libraries. Unfortunately, many librarians (and not just children’s librarians) are thrust into the role of providing this service have not taken a course or had the necessary experience of performing story times. Story times are so popular that they are now offered to children of many ages, not just to preschoolers. This book will help librarians who have never done story time to learn to promote, plan, and perform story times, and will be useful to experienced librarians to build on their story time repertoires. Because story times are essential components of library service to children and in such demand, in many libraries, even librarians who have never done story time before are being asked to step into that role. Story Time Success: A Practical Guide for Librarians is comprehensive handbook which can help any librarian learn to promote, plan, and perform story times even with no prior training or experience. Key elements include: Customizable planning templates Hints for choosing appropriate books and other materials Suggestions for overcoming performance anxiety Troubleshooting for common story time problems and pitfalls Evaluation rubrics for performers and supervisors Veterans and beginners alike will find many useful pointers for establishing and improving their story time skills and repertoires.