Picture Book Parties!
Author:   Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781598847727


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   12 April 2011
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Paperback
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Picture Book Parties!


Overview

From the invitations to the suggested books, games, activities, and themed party snacks, this book makes it easy to plan a fun literacy event from start to finish. Picture books, storytime readings, and parties are always popular with children because they find them highly entertaining. These activities can also be very educational. When children are engaged and enjoying themselves, the learning process is naturally enhanced. Picture Book Parties! contains 25 fun, storytime party ideas that will help teachers, librarians, parents, and students celebrate popular picture books, supplying all of the ideas and guidance to have great picture book parties in a classroom, school, library, or home setting. Each of the book's chapters is dedicated to a storytime subject and party theme, containing a themed party invitation template, suggested picture books, party games, party center activities, and themed party refreshment ideas and recipes. Picture Book Parties! also includes a bonus chapter that offers a multitude of ways for teachers, librarians, and literacy coaches to connect students to their favorite authors.

Full Product Details

Author:   Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781598847727


ISBN 10:   1598847724
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   12 April 2011
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Wild Book Ramble 2 Fairy Tale Free-for-All 3 All Aboard the Book Train 4 Bear Bonanza 5 A Rainbow of Reading Fun 6 Friend Fest 7 Pigeon Party 8 Socks Rock 9 Moonlight Madness 10 Barnyard Blowout 11 Awesome Autumn 12 Winter Whirligig 13 Spring Up a Story! 14 Summer Jubilee 15 Garden Gala 16 Back to School Blast 17 Pirate Party 18 Birthday Extravaganza 19 Family Fun Night 20 Rain Rumpus 21 Big Top Bash 22 Toy Show and Tell 23 Fishing Fun 24 Buggin' Out 25 Dress-Up Day 26 Readers and Authors: Making a Lasting Connection Appendix A: Party Invitation Templates Appendix B: Center Activity and Game Templates Picture Book Bibliography Index

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Authored by a teacher of creative writing, this work presents 25 ideas for picture-book parties geared toward a preschool and lower-elementary-school audience. . . . Librarians, educators, and others working with this age group will benefit from the ideas that are presented. - Booklist Online


<p> Authored by a teacher of creative writing, this work presents 25 ideas for picture-book parties geared toward a preschool and lower-elementary-school audience. ...Librarians, educators, and others working with this age group will benefit from the ideas that are presented. <p> - <p>Booklist Online


Authored by a teacher of creative writing, this work presents 25 ideas for picture-book parties geared toward a preschool and lower-elementary-school audience. . . . Librarians, educators, and others working with this age group will benefit from the ideas that are presented. - Booklist Online


Author Information

Kimberly M. Hutmacher teaches creative writing to children and adults. She is the author of 14 books.

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