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Books in bloom : creative patterns and props that bring stories to life / Kimberly K. Faurot.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago : American Library Association, 2003.Description: vii, 231 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0838908527 (alk. paper)
  • 9780838908525 (alk. paper)
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Contents:
Puppet/prop assembly stories -- Overhead projector stories -- Finger puppets -- Flannel/felt board stories -- Combination prop stories -- Stick puppets/rod puppets -- Hand puppets.
Review: "Books in Bloom outlines the step-by-step process to thoroughly engage your audience in the quality and spirit of your storytime when you use these "permission granted" plans, scripts, and props that reflect the original works. Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make these props that range in difficulty from "very easy" to "expert" level." "You'll learn: which books or poems are best suited to which presentation format; key tips for adapting books into scripts, complete with suggested movement and sounds; how to go about getting permission to create a multi-media adaptation; and proven methods to move beyond what is commonly available." "Thoroughly organized instructions, complete time lines, materials lists, and scripts are provided, making it easy to offer inspired presentations. For all those children's librarians, school media specialists, storytellers, teachers, and day-care workers willing to take the next step to transform storytime into a truly magical experience, this guide will spark the imaginations of all those committed to sharing literature with children."--BOOK JACKET.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Please Ask at Children's Desk 027.6251 F266 Available 33111006787101
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Now you can thoroughly engage your audience in the quality and spirit of your presentation when you use these "permission granted" plans, scripts, and props that reflect the original works. Books in Bloom outlines the step-by-step process and proves anyone can do it.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-228).

Puppet/prop assembly stories -- Overhead projector stories -- Finger puppets -- Flannel/felt board stories -- Combination prop stories -- Stick puppets/rod puppets -- Hand puppets.

"Books in Bloom outlines the step-by-step process to thoroughly engage your audience in the quality and spirit of your storytime when you use these "permission granted" plans, scripts, and props that reflect the original works. Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make these props that range in difficulty from "very easy" to "expert" level." "You'll learn: which books or poems are best suited to which presentation format; key tips for adapting books into scripts, complete with suggested movement and sounds; how to go about getting permission to create a multi-media adaptation; and proven methods to move beyond what is commonly available." "Thoroughly organized instructions, complete time lines, materials lists, and scripts are provided, making it easy to offer inspired presentations. For all those children's librarians, school media specialists, storytellers, teachers, and day-care workers willing to take the next step to transform storytime into a truly magical experience, this guide will spark the imaginations of all those committed to sharing literature with children."--BOOK JACKET.

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