Story Hour


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Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.




Travels with the Wild Man


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I am probably the worst fisherman. I love to fish but seem to catch very few. I traveled the Western United States for the last eight years. My girlfriend took most of the pictureswhen we were not able to stop, when the park traffic was packed, or when we had distance to cover. Most of the time we had our two puppies, Lala and Lulu, with us. Fishing poles on the bike. The dogs on the top bag ready to go. Our last spring, summer, and fall, the dogs travelled fifty thousand miles with us. Corina and I would not know what to do without them. I sold my Harley and moved to Costa Rica. It is the first time in forty years that I did not own a motorcycle. My wife passed away eight years ago, and I began to write poetry. This will be my ninth book published through Xlibris. I love to write simple prose and travel. This is my third travel log. I hope you enjoy it. Please check out my website: www.understanding-online.com. It is a fun website with lots of buttons (especially the buy buttons). Any questions? My e-mail is: [email protected]. May you have a great life, pura vida (the good life)! Timothy M. Nugent




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Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes


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The perfect travel guide for baseball fans who want to see more of the great ballparks in America’s heartland, this handy guide gives you the tips for best lodging, great restaurants, and local attractions for the Major League and minor league cities and towns that dot the Midwest. With details about every ballpark from Major League Baseball to the Frontier League, this travel companion tells you the best places to sit, the best ballpark food to eat, and the best places to go around town when you are not at the ballpark. From taking in a AAA game with the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines and visiting the Field of Dreams to knowing how to best experience Target Field in the Twin Cities, Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes is all you need to plan a dream baseball road trip.