The Storytime Handbook

<p> Fresh fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author a long-time storytime facilitator has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books crafts songs poems games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries bookstores preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion literature art music movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime so the ideas can be used year after year.</p>