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Download full textFischer, Barbara H. – 1989
Information, activities, and ideas for implementing two summer reading programs are presented. For young readers, the "Adventures with Paddington Reading Club" program of the American Library Association (ALA), drawing on the popular character from children's fiction, is introduced; and materials are included for its use in local…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 34 books on circuses available in special formats. The list has books about true circus stories; make believe stories; and circus animals. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included in the bibliography are cassette books; braille…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 40 books about Florida available in special formats. The list has books about going barefoot; the Florida beaches and inlands; and general beach stories. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included in the bibliography are cassette…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 128 books on poetry available in special formats. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included in the bibliography are cassette books; braille books; and recorded discs. Each entry contains author (if available); title; annotation;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 46 fantasy books available in special formats. The list has books about dragons, knights, and quests. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included in the bibliography are cassette books; braille books; and recorded discs. Each…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Irving, Jan; And Others – 1993
This manual for the 1993 Iowa Summer Library Program includes programs and activities about spiders and insects, stories from different parts of the world, and activities and materials related to the web of life and the "story spinner" theme. The summer library program presents a comprehensive approach, targeting not only the child who…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Folk Culture, Library Planning
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 89 books about magic available in special formats. The list contains books about magic tricks, fantasy, witches, and magical places. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included in the bibliography are cassette books; braille…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Florida Dept. of State, Tallahassee. Div. of Library and Information Services. – 1993
This manual is a compilation, update, and rejuvenation of 10 of the previous themes from Florida's Summer Library Program, published to commemorate the 25th year of summer library programs in the state. The program is designed primarily for school age children, aged 6 through 12 years, to encourage library use for leisure and continued learning…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Children, Childrens Libraries
Arizona State Dept. of Library and Archives, Phoenix. – 1993
This manual is designed to help public libraries in Arizona plan their summer reading programs. The theme of the 1993 Arizona Reading Program is circuses. The material in the manual is prepared for libraries to adapt for their own uses. Topics covered include: goals, objectives, and evaluation; procedures for getting started; common summer program…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Education, Library Role
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 26 books about food and cooking available in special formats. The list contains books about how food is made, stories about food, books about people who work with foods, and cookbooks. The reading levels of the books range from preschool through junior high school. Formats included…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Literature
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1992
This manual contains information and materials for the Virginia Summer Reading Program. The "SI for Kids" ("Sports Illustrated for Kids") theme builds on the interest of youngsters in the Olympic games and affords wide interpretation at the local level. Some libraries may focus on sporting events and record setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 72 books about digging available in special formats. The bibliography is divided into three sections: (1) "Dig-In" contains books about holes and caves; (2) "Dig-In--In the Garden and Down on the Farm" contains books about gardening and farming; and (3)…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Agriculture, Annotated Bibliographies, Archaeology
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1991
The theme of the 1991 Virginia Summer Reading Program combined a fascination with the world of prehistoric creatures with the excitement of discovery. The summer program offers the library an opportunity to showcase its services for the entire community and demonstrates the contribution the library makes to the development of lifelong learning.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Childrens Libraries
Ward, Caroline; Levine, Joyce – 1993
This manual for the 1993 New York State summer reading program, "Book Banquet," ties books and reading together with the theme of eating. The manual offers program ideas, activities, and materials. The following chapters are included: (1) "Appetizers" (planning, publicity, and promotion); (2) "Setting the Table"…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art Activities, Childrens Art, Childrens Libraries
