Book description
Best-selling children's author Reid knows a thing or two about getting
kids' attention and holding it. His advice? Cut out the blah-blah-blah
and make 'em laugh! In his new book, aimed squarely at the
preschool/elementary school crowd, he highlights dozens of programming
and title suggestions that are surefire ways to banish young ones' yawns
permanently, including Humorous lesson plans, organized by age group,
with storytelling tips for maximum yuks Several book lists of the
funniest titles published since 2000, encompassing picture books, books
for beginning readers, graphic novels and Manga, juvenile fiction,
poetry, and other literature More than a dozen original fingerplays,
songs, activities and stories, along with a new “Rappin' Rob Rap” With
the hilarious ideas and ready-to-use programs in this book, your
storytimes will be the laugh factory of the library! Rob Reid is the
very popular author of numerous books on children's programming for ALA
Editions. He has also written resource books for Upstart Books, as well
as two picture books. In addition, he writes regular columns on
programming and children's literature for LibrarySparks and Book Links
magazines. He teaches courses on children's and adolescent literature
and a variety of library topics at the University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire. He conducts workshops throughout North America on ways to make
literature come alive for children. His website is Rappin' Rob.
