Rob Reid - Family storytime: twenty-four creative programs for all ages

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title	:	Family Storytime : Twenty-four Creative Programs for All Ages
author	:	Reid, Rob.
publisher	:	ALA Editions of the American Library Association
isbn10 | asin	:	0838907512
print isbn13	:	9780838907511
ebook isbn13	:	9780585382043
language	:	English
subject	Storytelling--United States, Children's libraries--Activity programs--United States, Libraries--Services to families--United States.
publication date	:	1999
lcc	:	Z718.3.R45 1999eb
ddc	:	027.62/51
subject	:	Storytelling--United States, Children's libraries--Activity programs--United States, Libraries--Services to families--United States.

Page i Twenty-Four Creative Programs for All Ages ROB REID AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Chicago and London
1999 Page ii

Project editor: Joan A. Grygel
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The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Reid, Rob
Family storytime : twenty-four creative programs for all ages by Rob Reid.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8389-0751-2 (alk. paper)
1. Storytelling United States. 2. Children's libraries Activity programs United States. 3. Libraries Services to families United States. I. Title.
Z718.3 R45 1999
027.62'51dc21	98-40765
Copyright 1999 by the American Library Association. All rights reserved except those which may be granted by Sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976.
Printed in the United States of America.
03 02 01 00 99 5 4 3 2 1

Page iii To Aunt Jean
Whom I hold dear in my heart Page v

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1
What about Those Teens?	2
How to Use This Book	3
Openings and Closings	4
Other Tips for a Successful Family Storytime	6
The Programs	9
2nd-Generation Favorites	11
Altered Endings & Twisted Tales	19
Barnyard Fun	28
Big & Gray	36
Birdland	46
Black Bears, Brown Bears, Polar, Panda, & Teddy Bears	55
Bubbly Bubble Bathtime	62
Creepy Crawlers	69
Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, 'Gators, & Crocs	77
Jammy Jamboree	87

Page vi

Meow & Squeak!	95
Mouthsounds	104
The Name Game	113
Outrageous Hats & Sensible Shoes	123
Papas, Granddads, & Uncles	131
Super Moms (& Super Grandmas & Super Aunts)	139
The Tricksters	147
Uh-Oh! Accidents!	158
Under the Deep Blue Sea, Sea, Sea	166
What'cha Gonna Wear?	174
What's Cooking?	182
Wild Critters	191
Winter Wonderland	199
Woof & Wag	207
One Final Round of Applause	215
Bibliography of Picture Books and Poems	217
Discography of Songs and Tunes	235
Index of Titles	241

Page vii I'd like to thank the following librarians and performers who have helped shape my storytelling and writing over the years.

They are each and every one very special to me. Sonia Ackerman Shu Cheng Kate Fitzgerald-Fleck Colleen Hannafin Miriam Hansen Linda Madlung Julie Majkowski Roxanne Neat Bruce O'Brien Sue Richardson Sandy Robbers David Stoeri Kathleen Thomson Kris Adams Wendt Marge Loch-Wouters Page viii And of course, thanks to my family for sitting in on and performing in countless Family Storytime sessionsJayne, Laura, Julia, Alice, and Sam. Alligator Stomp and Five Froggies copyright 1994 Anna MooTM from Anna Moo Crackers. Good Moo's Productions, GOODMOOS@CCGWNET. 3524726223. The Little Duckling and Three Little Snowmen permission granted by the author, Elizabeth Vollrath.

My Brother Eats Bugs by Hans Mayer and Frank Gosar. Myther Music/Silly Business. P.O. Box 1674, La Crosse, WI 546021674. The Night the Froggies Flew by Colleen and Uncle Squaty. 8008289046. 8008289046.

Owl Moon words and music copyright Bruce O'Brien. 604 Newton Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701, found on his recording Love Is In the Middle, distributed by Tomorrow River Music. Inspired by the book Owl Moon, copyright 1987 by Jane Yolen. Used by permission of Curtis Brown, LTD. All rights reserved. Put Your Thumb in the Air by Joe Scruggs and Dee Gibson from the recording Deep in the Jungle by Joe Scruggs.

Copyright 1987 Educational Graphics Press, Inc. Shadow Play Records, P.O. Box 180476, Austin, TX 78718. 8002748804. Porridge from The Three Bears Rhyme Book by Jane Yolen. 1987 Harcourt Brace & Company.

We Will Read Books permission granted by the author, Julie Majkowski. Page 1

Parents were not encouraged to attend story programs when I first began my career as a children's librarian. Now, I wouldn't think of presenting a story program without them. Family Storytimes are essential to public libraries today. When parents and caregivers are present, the enjoyment and educational aspects of the story program are heightened. The adults become positive role models for the children for reading, reading-readiness activities, and becoming life-long library users.

Adults learn proper techniques for reading aloud. They learn stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities. They remember stories, songs, and fingerplays from their own childhood and are thrilled to learn new ones. They may not admit it, but adults also enjoy being read to. Some librarians may be intimidated by the presence of adults or older children in a story program. Hopefully, they'll give it a try and realize the advantages of an all-age program.

Margaret Read MacDonald, in her books

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