Something Funny Happened at the Library

Something Funny Happened at the Library
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838908365

Offers strategies and resources for youth services librarians who want to introduce humor into their programs, featuring tricks of the humor trade, programming models, and select bibliographies of humor books.

I Thought I'd Take My Rat to School

I Thought I'd Take My Rat to School
Author: Dorothy Mintzlaff Kennedy
Publisher: Little Brown
Total Pages: 63
Release: 1993
Genre: American poetry
ISBN: 9780316488938

A collection of poems capturing the good and the bad sides of school, by such authors as Russell Hoban, Gary Soto, and Karla Kuskin.

For Laughing Out Loud

For Laughing Out Loud
Author:
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 94
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0394821440

A collection of humorous poems by writers including Ellen Raskin, Karla Kuskin, Ogden Nash, and Arnold Lobel.

Poetry in Literature for Youth

Poetry in Literature for Youth
Author: Angela Leeper
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2006-03-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1461670551

Poetry in Literature for Youth offers teachers, librarians, parents, and students with an instrumental guide for incorporating all forms of poetry into the curriculum. More than 900 annotated entries provide descriptions of books and other resources, including anthologies, classics, various poetry formats, poetry novels, multicultural poetry, performance poetry, teen poetry, poet biographies, and curriculum connections. Educators, who are often unaware of the poetry resources available-particularly for young adults-will welcome this book with open arms. Lists for building a core poetry collection, along with resources for teaching poetry criticism and writing, electronic poetry resources, booktalks, classroom activities, and lesson plans complement this guide. Author, Geographic, Grade, Subject, and Title indexes are also included. For anyone interested in knowing more about poetry in literature, this is an indispensable guide.

Poetry People

Poetry People
Author: Sylvia M. Vardell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2007-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313094748

Dr. Sylvia Vardell's new children's poetry reference book provides a comprehensive introduction to more than 60 contemporary young people's poets. Focusing primarily on those who are still actively writing today, the author includes poets appropriate for young children through young adults. Each entry features brief biographical information, highlights selected poetry books authored, showcases awards won, notes related Web sites, and provides suggestions for making connections (programming ideas, related books and activities). The book is ideal for librarians who serve children and young adults, as well as for teachers and others who work with children and young adults. Beginning with Arnold Adoff the list of poets is both impressive and informative. A sample: Francisco Alarcon, Aileen Fisher, Douglas Florian, Nikki Giovanni, Kristine O'Connell George, Jane Yolen, Eloise Greenfield, John Ciardi and many more!

Poetry Aloud Here!

Poetry Aloud Here!
Author: Sylvia M. Vardell
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2006-02-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0838909167

From choosing a poem and developing presentations that will keep the audience captivated, to using promotional displays and materials, Poetry Aloud Here! takes the reader through all the steps of introducing poetry for children.

Knee-deep in Blazing Snow

Knee-deep in Blazing Snow
Author: James Hayford
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781590783382

Sorted by the four seasons, presents a collection of poems describing the beauty of rural life.

Every Day a Holiday

Every Day a Holiday
Author: Elizabeth Raum
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810840430

Matches quality children's books with each day of the year to provide a focus for story time. The lessons in this book will help children develop creative connections between reading and the world around them, introducing them to many other people and places throughout the world.

Off The Track

Off The Track
Author: Al Lester
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2008-08-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1742287468

'Those of you with a sense of humour, a love of hunting and a liking for yarns about the characters that roam the New Zealand mountains, this book is for you.' With Off the Track, 'Big Al' once again revisits his beloved terrain: yarns of off-road New Zealand. With his characteristic humour and love for the land - and larrikin mates firmly by his side - Al recounts numerous trials and tribulations from recent hunting expeditions, including such things as cooking dinner with a flame thrower, knocking off plenty of pig and deer (and plenty more making a lucky escape), rats in lunchboxes, accidentally blowing up bridges, snow avalanches, a suicidal Canadian goose, and a burial at sea! Also available as an eBook