The Kids' Book Club

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ISBN: 9781563088186 | 1563088185
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/15/2001

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Instill a love of books and reading in children even before they have entirely mastered reading skills. Everything you need to start a fun-packed weekly book club at your school or library is included; detailed instructions for planning and conducting the meetings, book summaries, lists of discussion questions, reproducible activity sheets, even snack suggestions. Sixteen ready-to-use book club sessions are right at your fingertips. It's never too early to get kids hooked on reading. This guide makes it easy for you and the children. An invaluable resource for children's librarians, media specialists, teachers, day care providers, and parents.

List of Figures

xiii

Preface

How to Plan and Conduct a Successful Book Club

(10)

What Is a Book Club?

(1)

Why a Book Club for Grades 1-3?

(1)

How to Plan a Kids' Book Club

(4)

Obtaining Multiple Copies of the Books to be Read

(2)

Setting up the Room

(1)

Number of Participants

(1)

Corresponding with the Authors and Illustrators

(1)

Conducting the First Book Club Meeting

(4)

Toilet Paper Game

(4)

Description of Chapters 2-16

(1)

In Conclusion

(1)

Black Cowboy, Wild Horses: A True Story

(16)

Julius Lester

Jerry Pinkney

Introduction

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

(2)

Julius Lester

(1)

Jerry Pinkney

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Activities

(7)

Cowboy Letter-Matching Game

(4)

Tossing Horseshoes Game

(3)

Craft

(2)

Create a Branded Kerchief Craft

(2)

Snacks

(1)

Other Titles to Share

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

(2)

The Pumpkin Man from Priney Creek

(14)

Darleen Bailey Beard

Laura Kelly

Introduction

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

(2)

Darleen Bailey Beard

(1)

Laura Kelly

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Activities

(7)

Pumpkin Patch Drawing Page

(4)

Crayon Charades Game

(1)

Pin the Face on the Pumpkin Game

(2)

Craft

(1)

Autumn Leaf Rubbings Craft

(1)

Snacks

(1)

Sugar Cookie Recipe

(1)

Other Titles to Share

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

(2)

Commander Toad and the Space Pirates

(16)

Jane Yolen

Bruce Degen

Introduction

(2)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

(2)

Jane Yolen

(1)

Bruce Degen

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Activities

(6)

Constellation Connect-the-Dots

(4)

A Spacey Word Scramble Activity Sheet

(1)

A Spacey Word Scramble Answer Key

(1)

Space Mummy Game

(2)

Crafts

(2)

Papier-Mache Space Pirates Craft

(1)

Papier-Mache Paste Recipe

(1)

Toadly Cool Flying Spaceships Craft

(1)

Snacks

(1)

Other Titles to Share

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

(2)

Digging Up Dinosaurs

(12)

Aliki

Introduction

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

(1)

Aliki

(1)

Discussion Questions

(3)

Activities

(2)

Meet Aliki and Share Her Greek Heritage

(1)

Write to the Author Activity

(1)

Visiting Fossil Hunter

(1)

Craft

(1)

Dinosaur Noodle Skeleton Craft

(1)

Snacks

(1)

Fruit and Yogurt Recipe

(1)

Other Titles to Share

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

(2)

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

(20)

Lynne Cherry

Introduction

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

(1)

Lynne Cherry

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Activities

(8)

Animals of the Kapok Tree Crossword Puzzle

(4)

Crossword Puzzle Answer Key

(1)

Rain Forest Word Scramble

(1)

Word Scramble Answer Key

(1)

Futbolito (Little Soccer) Game

(2)

Portuguese Hopscotch Game

(2)

Craft

(6)

Kapok Tree Animal Stick Puppets

(6)

Snacks

(1)

Coconut Candy Balls Recipe

(1)

Chocolate Bananas Recipe

(1)

Rain Forest Fast Food

(1)

Other Titles to Share

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

(1)

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth

(14)

Robert Burleigh

Mike Wimmer

Introduction

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

(1)

Robert Burleigh

(1)

Mike Wimmer

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Activities

(6)

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Musical Chairs

(1)

Make That Catch! Hidden Pictures Puzzle

(4)

Hidden Pictures Answer Key

(1)

Home Run Word Scramble

(1)

Word Scramble Answer Key

(2)

Craft

(2)

Our Favorite Team Pennant Craft

(2)

Snacks

100

(1)

Other Titles to Share

100

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

101

(2)

Johnny Appleseed

103

(14)

Steven Kellogg

Introduction

103

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

104

(3)

Steven Kellogg

104

(3)

Discussion Questions

107

(1)

Activities

107

(5)

Johnny in the Woods Maze

107

(4)

Apple Heads Relay Game

111

(1)

Apple Bobbing or Apple Toss Games

111

(1)

Crafts

112

(2)

Johnny's Apple Beasties Craft

112

(1)

Johnny Appleseed Mural

113

(1)

Snacks

114

(1)

Apple Tea Recipe

114

(1)

Johnny's Hat Applesauce Recipe

114

(1)

Other Titles to Share

115

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

116

(1)

On the Day You Were Born

117

(18)

Debra Frasier

Introduction

117

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

118

(3)

Debra Frasier

118

(3)

Discussion Questions

121

(1)

Activities

121

(6)

Where in the World Was I Born?

121

(3)

Happy Birthday to Me! Game

124

(3)

Crafts

127

(2)

Leafy Family Tree Craft

127

(2)

``On the Day I Was Born...'' Booklet

129

(1)

Snacks

129

(4)

Other Titles to Share

133

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

134

(1)

The Paper Bag Princess

135

(14)

Robert Munsch

Michael Martchenko

Introduction

135

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

136

(2)

Robert Munsch

136

(1)

Michael Martchenko

137

(1)

Discussion Questions

138

(3)

Activities

141

(2)

Dragon Picture Poetry Activity Sheet

141

(2)

Hide the Ring Game

143

(1)

Crafts

143

(2)

Paper Bag Shirt Craft

143

(1)

Torn Paper Dragon Craft

144

(1)

Snacks

145

(1)

Other Titles to Share

145

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

147

(2)

Buffalo Thunder

149

(14)

Patricia Wittmann

Bert Dodson

Introduction

149

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

150

(2)

Patricia Wittmann

150

(1)

Bert Dodson

151

(1)

Discussion Questions

152

(1)

Activities

152

(6)

Karl Isaac's Dream Dot-to-Dot

152

(4)

Writing with Quill Pens

156

(1)

Chips in the Buffalo Wallow Game

156

(2)

Craft

158

(2)

Bodacious Bison Craft

158

(2)

Snacks

160

(1)

Ma's Bumpy Trail Butter Recipe

160

(1)

Other Titles to Share

161

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

162

(1)

The Rag Coat

163

(12)

Lauren Mills

Introduction

163

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

164

(2)

Lauren Mills

164

(2)

Discussion Questions

166

(1)

Activities

166

(4)

Quilt Squares Secret Message Activity Sheet

166

(1)

Secret Message Answer Key

166

(4)

Hide the Thimble Game

170

(1)

Craft

170

(2)

Pretty Paper Rag Coat Craft

170

(2)

Snacks

172

(1)

Other Titles to Share

172

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

174

(1)

Rattlesnake Dance: True Tales, Mysteries, and Rattlesnake Ceremonies

175

(18)

Jennifer Owings Dewey

Introduction

175

(1)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

176

(1)

Jennifer Owings Dewey

176

(1)

Discussion Questions

177

(3)

Activities

180

(8)

Desert Bingo Game

180

(5)

Interhissting Snakey Facts Activity Sheet

185

(1)

Snake-Loving Guest Speaker

185

(2)

Sample Letter of Confirmation

187

(1)

Craft

188

(3)

Rattlesnake Mask Craft

188

(3)

Snacks

191

(1)

Other Titles to Share

191

(1)

Contacting the Publisher

192

(1)

Some Frog!

193

(16)

Eve Bunting

Scott Medlock

Introduction

193

(1)

Introducing the Author and Illustrator

194

(3)

Eve Bunting

194

(2)

Scott Medlock

196

(1)

Discussion Questions

197

(3)

Activities

200

(4)

Some Reader! Medal

200

(1)

Some Frog! Hidden Message Activity Sheet

200

(1)

Hidden Message Answer Key

200

(1)

Frog Life Cycle Game

200

(4)

Craft

204

(2)

Origami Frog Craft and Jumping Contest

204

(1)

Origami Frog Craft Directions

204

(2)

Snacks

206

(1)

Other Titles to Share

206

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

208

(1)

This Land Is Your Land

209

(14)

Woody Guthrie

Kathy Jakobsen

Introduction

209

(2)

Introducing the Illustrator

211

(1)

Kathy Jakobsen

211

(1)

Discussion Questions

212

(3)

Activities

215

(2)

The Places I've Been Activity Map

215

(1)

This Land Is a Great Land Game

215

(2)

Craft

217

(2)

America Is Beautiful Travel Sticker Craft

217

(2)

Snacks

219

(1)

Other Titles to Share

219

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

221

(2)

The Tortoise and the Hare

223

(18)

Janet Stevens

Introduction

223

(2)

Introducing the Author/Illustrator

225

(1)

Janet Stevens

225

(1)

Discussion Questions

226

(3)

Activities

229

(5)

Design Olympic Medallions Activity Sheet

229

(2)

Tortoise and Hare Races

231

(3)

``On Your Mark! Get Set!'' Go!`` Bookmarks

234

(1)

Crafts

234

(4)

Laurel Leaf Crown

234

(2)

Olympic Rings Flag Craft

236

(2)

Snacks

238

(1)

Trail Mix

238

(1)

Other Titles to Share

238

(2)

Contacting the Publisher

240

(1)

Author/Title Index

241

(8)

Subject Index

249

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The Kids' Book Club

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