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Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals
Penny Peck
ISBN: 1-59158-715-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-715-6
172 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 11/30/2008
List Price: $30.00 (UK Sterling Price: £20.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11
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Series Title: Crash Course
Reviews:
  • "Peck (San Leandro Public Library; library and information science, San Jose State U., California) presents a practical guide for both novice experienced storytime presenters looking for new ideas. Coverage includes an overview of storytime fundamentals; storytime for babies, for toddlers, and for preschool children and families; incorporating music, songs, and fingerplays; bilingual storytime; crafts at preschool storytime; storytelling, puppets, and props; and using volunteers. Each chapter includes book and website resources. The text also contains an extensive list of storytime book suggestions, organized into 75 thematic categories, each accompanied by suggested craft activities and songs."
    —Reference & Research Book News     5/1/2009
  • "Practical and concise, this well-organized and readable guide is for inexperienced staff members who are not necessarily children's librarians. ...The book is a natural partner to Kendall Haven and MaryGay Ducey's Crash Course in Storytelling (Libraries Unlimited, 2006)."
    —School Library Journal     6/1/2009
Description: Based upon materials used by this experienced children's library and university instructor, this is a vital and essential how to for doing storytimes.

Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals is a vital and essential how to. It is perfect for anyone who is asked to do storytime, but has never been trained-or for anyone who simply needs a new idea. The book is based upon materials designed for and used during an all day workshop, Storytime Fundamentals offered by this veteran children's librarian.
About the Author: Penny Peck is Senior Librarian, Youth Services, in the San Leandro Public Library, San Leandro, CA. She also teaches in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. She holds an MLS from San Jose. She has served as a member on the Notable Children's Book Committee, the Carnegie Award Committee, and the Newbery Committee.
LCC Class: 27
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