Southwest Wisconsin Library System

New Reader Kits: Contents

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Reserve this
New Reader Kit

BOOKS
  • THE BOOK OF PIGERICKS, Harper Collins, 1988 (paper)
  • DAYS WITH FROG AND TOAD, Harper Collins, 1979
  • FABLES, Harper Row, 1980
  • FROG AND TOAD ALL YEAR, Harper Collins, 1976
  • FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS, Harper Collins, 1970
  • FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER, Trophy, 1985 (paper)
  • GRASSHOPPER ON THE ROAD, Harper Collins, 1978 (paper)
  • MING LO MOVES THE MOUNTAIN, Greenwillow, 1982
  • MOUSE SOUP, Trophy, 1986 (paper)
  • MOUSE TALES, Trophy, 1978 (paper)
  • OWL AT HOME, Harper Collins, 1977
  • TURNAROUND WIND, Harper Row, 1988
  • WHISPERS & RHYMES, Mulberry, 1988 (paper)

 

 
RESOURCE MATERIAL

4 Pages of activity ideas related to his books from MEET THE AUTHOR, VOLUME 4

2 Posters of Arnold Lobel and illustrations of his work

   

Books are more than words. With this program children can explore the many surprising elements found in Mr. Carle's books--pop-ups, holes, fold-outs, textures and sound. They can meet this creative author/illustrator through his inspiring video, act out his funny food story with realistic props, and mix-up his chameleon with the stickers. After spending time with Eric Carle children will see books with new eyes!

PICTURE BOOKS
  • BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
  • DO YOU WANT TO BE MY FRIEND
  • DRAW ME A STAR
  • THE GROUCHY LADY BUG (Die-cut book)
  • HAVE YOU SEEN MY CAT?
  • HOLE IN THE DIKE HONEY BEE AND THE ROBBER (Pop-up book)
  • A HOUSE FOR HERMIT CRAB
  • MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF WORDS
  • ONE, TWO, THREE
  • TO THE ZOO PANCAKES,
  • PANCAKES (Big Book)
  • ROOSTERS
  • OFF TO SEE THE WORLD
  • VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Die-cut book)
  • THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Mini-book)

 

 
 
 
AUDIO-VISUAL
VIDEO: Eric Carle: Picture Writer, Philomel Books., Dist. by Demco, 1993 (27 minutes) (Public performance rights)
PROPS
  • POSTER: Today is Monday (free from publisher)
  • STICKER BOOK: The Mixed Up Chameleon, Harper Collins, 1993
  • PROP STORY: Today is Monday, (Bowl of soup, Roast beef, Ice cream, Green beans, Fish, Spaghetti, Book:TODAY IS MONDAY), Demco
RESOURCE MATERIAL
  • AN AUTHOR A MONTH FOR PENNIES, by Sharon McElmeel, Libraries Unlimited, 1988
  • Folder: Eric Carle from Children's Literature Review, Vol. 10
  • Eric Carle, from SOMETHING ABOUT THE AUTHOR, VOLUME 6
  • Eric Carle: Old Technique--New Magic Dear
  • Eric Carle, I Love Your Books
  • Eric Carle: Picture Writer
  • Eric Carle, from MEET THE AUTHORS, RED VOLUME
   

Wisconsin Author Lois Ehlert (Milwaukee) has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children including COLOR ZOO, a Caldecott Honor Book. Her bright, bold and exuberant collages are sure to spark excitement in any child. This kit can be used to discuss Wisconsin authors, flowers or animals; graphic and collage art techniques; or to excite children about books and reading.

PICTURE BOOKS
  • CIRCUS, Harper Collins, 1992. A circus comes alive in this colorful book.
  • COLOR FARM, Harper Collins, 1990. Die-cut shape book of farm animals.
  • COLOR ZOO, J.B. Lippincott, 1989. Die-cut shape book of zoo animals.
  • EATING THE ALPHABET: FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  • FROM A to Z, HBJ, 1989. Alphabet book done in water colors.
  • FEATHERS FOR LUNCH, HBJ, 1990. A pet cat sneaks out looking for lunch. Includes glossary of Wisconsin's common birds.
  • GROWING VEGETABLE SOUP, HBJ, 1987.(BIG BOOK) Graphic designs of a vegetable garden fill the pages and ends with arecipe to make vegetable soup.
  • MOLES Hill, HBJ, 1994. Collage illustrations inspired by sewn beadwork and ribbon applique on artifacts from Woodland Indians of North America decorate this folktale.
  • MOON ROPE, HBJ, 1992. A Peruvian folktale in English and Spanish
  • NUTS TO YOU!, HBJ, 1993. A story of a squirrel who sneaks into a house.
  • PLANTING A RAINBOW, HBJ, 1988. (BlG BOOK) A flower garden is brilliantly illustrated and identified in this large format book.
  • RED LEAF, YELLOW LEAF, HBJ, 1991. Describes the cycles of a young child's favorite maple tree and instructions to make a heart-shaped bird treat.
  • THUMP, THUMP, RAT-A-TAT-TAT, Harper Collins, 1992. The sounds and rhythms of a parade are caught in this large format book.
 
 
 
AUDIO-VISUAL

BOOK/CASSETTE: Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom, Simon and Schuster. Cassette has word for word text as well as chants, songs, and background information on how the book came to be.

RESOURCE MATERIAL

Meet the Author: Lois Ehlert, 4 pages of activities based on her books. 2 Posters of Lois Ehlert and
illustrations of her work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last modified August 9, 2007