Illustration by Dennis Nolan
Children's Book News You Can Use
March 2015
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Babies Need Books!

Books to hold,
     rhymes to listen to,
pictures to point to,
     pages to turn,
           books to chew!

2015 Board Book Pkg


$616.55

 57 Books, 5 Posters by Denise Fleming, &   1 DVD & Guide

 

(discount & shipping included to the 48 contiguous states)

 

  • Song & Rhyme
  • Math & Science
  • Multicultural
  • Classics
  • Photographic
  • Healthy Bodies
  • Special Needs
  • Transportation
Illustration by Marla Frazee   

 

 
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Fruit from the Vine

Fruit From the Vine
extension ideas provide you with easy ways to integrate good books into your curriculum.

How it works: 
  • Look for books in our catalog with the Fruit from the Vine icon.
  • Order one of these books, and a Story Extension Card will be included.
  • These cards describe three ways to use the book in the classroom.
 The value of a good book lasts well beyond story time. Let Fruit from the Vine extension ideas help you get even more out of your classroom library.

    

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The past few months at The Book Vine for Children have been very exciting!  Isabel attended the White House Summit on Early Education in Washington D.C. on December 10th
and returned even more invigorated to continue our mission of getting great literature into the hands of young children!  In addition, we mailed our new 2015 catalog highlighting a combination of wonderful new titles as well as the classics. 
If you are hunting for a quality assortment of children's book titles and packages, look no further!   I am sure The Book Vine for Children has something for all of your program needs!  Read on for a small taste of some of our favorites! 
Hunters of the Great Forest by Dennis Nolan 
A charming band of teeny hunters, each no taller than an ant, dodges dragonflies, snails and toads in the forest one night.  Their catch - one marshmallow big enough for the village to share.                                         
The Farmer and the Clown by Marla Frazee 
When a traveling circus loses a toddler off the back of its caravan, a farmer comes to his aid and  helps him find his way back home.   Gorgeous illustrations capture the drama of separation and reunion. 
Meet the Author / Illustrator
Marla Frazee has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, which received a 2010 Caldecott Honor;
Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers; and Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by  Mem Fox; as well as her own Boot & Shoe; The Boss Baby; Walk On!; Roller Coaster; Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert; and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, which received a 2009 Caldecott Honor. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Clementine chapter book series by Sara Pennypacker. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California.

"It is through writing and illustrating that I try to make sense of this big, complicated world." - Marla Frazee

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The Book Vine for Children is a proud supporter of  NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). 
This year NAEYC has chosen "Celebrating Our Youngest Learners" as the theme for the annual Week of the Young Child celebration.  Each day brings focus to a different topic that is sure to inspire both children and adults alike. Great activities always make this week-long celebration a big hit!   Here are some customer favorite books to assist you in planning your activities:

Music Monday! 
Sing, dance, celebrate, and learn 
  • Playtime Rhymes for Little People by Clare Beaton

A collection of rhymes complete with instructions on how to act out the rhymes. Great interactive fun!   CD included. 

 

Taco Tuesday
Healthy eating and fitness at home and school
  • Rah, Rah, Radishes by April Pulley-Sayre

Bring an assortment of vegetables to class, sort by color, size and texture.  Wash them up and have a healthy snack. This upbeat chant will get everyone on their feet!  More activities included on the Fruit from the Vine story extension card. 


Work Together Wednesday
Work together, build together, learn together
  • Under Ground by Densie Flemming

Take a walk and explore nature.  Dig a hole and plant something.  Take a look at the book and draw a picture of what other things you might find under the ground. More activities included on the Fruit from the Vine story extension card.

 

Artsy Thursday
Think, problem solve, create
  • Dreaming Up by Christy Hale

Bring out the blocks and stacking toys to recreate one of the architectural works of art featured in this book.

 

  • I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont, David Catrow

Family Friday

Sharing family stories
  • Cats Are Cats by Valeri Gorbachev, Families by Ann Morris, and The Storm Whale by Benji Davies, are sure to make everyone smile.

What better way to celebrate your family than to read together and share your own personal stories!  Cats are Cats is a funny new story of acceptance that is sure to make everyone laugh!  Families is a wonderful collection of photographs that show a variety of family configurations from all over the world. In The Storm Whale, a boy spots a beached whale and he wants to keep him in the bathtub.  His father helps him find a better way to be a friend.  Share any or all of these wonderful books and create memory making moments.

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