More Family Storytimes: Twenty-Four Creative Programs for All Ages

by Rob Reid

Storytimes are essential to every public library and attract children and adults in droves, cementing the relationship between children and the library. In addition, they allow parents and caregivers to network and learn how to conduct similar programs at home. In this sequel to Family Storytimes , best-selling author Rob Reid packs More Family Storytimes full of all new material that gets everyone involved and participating in the fun. This book provides 24 different, 30-minute programs that encourage learning readiness and reading skills. Not only are the programs practical and creative, but they will captivate audiences of all ages with Featuring stories, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities, More Family Storytimes will enhance the time families spend at the library. If you liked , you will love the imaginative and energetic ideas in Reid's latest book!

181 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2008

About the author

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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.

Source: ALA Store.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

"This title from author Rob Reid features stories, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities to enhance the time families spend at the library. If you liked Family Storytime, you will love the imaginative and energetic ideas in this book. Brimming with all new material, More Family Storytimes offers practical, creative, and active storytime programs that will captivate audiences of all ages." "More Family Storytimes highlights books and resources that will not only entertain young children but also keep older children and adults interested and involved. Make story time easy with Reid's family-tested, library-ready programs!"--BOOK JACKET.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for planning themed story times, including songs, games books and other entertainment. This book is geared toward young children.