Bookplay: 101 Creative Themes to Share With Young Children

by Margaret Read MacDonald

Presents thematically arranged programs featuring songs, books, poems, activities, films, art projects, and craft ideas

Genres: Nonfiction

225 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

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Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world telling stories....always on the lookout for more great folktales to share. She shapes these found stories into tellable tales which anyone can share with ease. Filling her folktale collections with these delightful tales, she creates perfect read alouds for you and your family. MRM wants everyone to experience the joy of a beautifully told tale. She hopes you will read them a few times...then put down the book...put down the electronic device...and just TELL the story to your children!

Some of her favorite folktales she expands into picture books...hopefully with delightfully readable language while will roll right out of your mouth. Share them with your children and then....act the tales out! Revisit the tales by TELLING them! At bedtime. While on the road. Fill your pockets with great stories to share wherever you go.

Joining her Folklore Ph.D. with her 30 plus years as a children's librarian, Margaret brings folktales to life in playful, lilting language which should delight both reader and listener.

See her performance schedule at: www.margaretreadmaconald.com

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

great book with different topics on story times. Not only suggestions for books but also songs and poems. A complete story time set up