2006 - Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales

Theme for 2006

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Theme for 2006: "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales"
("Cuentos de los Patas, Garras, y Escamas")

Click to download Acrobat file - 311 KB

Children's Artist for 2006:

David Shannon is a writer and illustrator of highly praised books for children such as How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year; The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza, an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; and A Bad Case of Stripes, a selection of the Junior Library Guild. He is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book, No, David! The sequel, David Goes to School, was published in September 1999. Shannon has also illustrated several critically acclaimed books, including Julius Lester's How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have?, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and Audrey Wood's The Bunyans.

Born in Washington, D.C., Shannon grew up in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to New York City where he continued his illustration work. His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone, and his artwork has graced a number of book jackets.

Children's Manual Chapters

CHAPTER 1: Planning

CHAPTER 2: Promotion

CHAPTER 3: The Perfect Pet for Me

About the chapter - Can we get a puppy, or cat, or rat... please? Most, if not all, children want a pet at some point during their childhood. Explore the themes of wanting a pet, choosing a pet and caring for a pet this summer. Be sure to make responsible pet ownership a part of any program. This year's theme offers so many opportunities to involve or collaborate with other community organizations, clubs, and even businesses. You and your library will benefit from these collaborations through increased good will (pet food drives, etc.), and library visibility (cooperative programs).

If I only had a pet... (Adapt for various ages)

Which pet for me? (Preschool, Primary)

Choosing a pet series (Primary, Intermediate, Families)

Lost and Found (Preschool, Primary)

Petpourri: More ideas for expanding the perfect pet for me

CHAPTER 4: What a Pet!

About the chapter - We all think our pets are special. Explore the world of some very special pets this summer, from the outrageous to the heroic, from working pets to therapy animals. End your summer with a "What a Pet! Pet Show."

Super Animal Helpers (Adapt for various ages)

Animals to the Rescue (Pre, Pri)

Animal Heroes: True Stories of Heroic Animals (Pri, Int)

A Pet for Me? Make a Pet Craft Program (Pri)

Super Pets Need Super Toys (Pri, Int)

Read to Your Dog (Various ages)

What a Pet! Pet Show (All Ages)

Petpourri: More Ideas for Expanding What a Pet!

More Famous Pets

Storybook Pets Gallery

Amazing Pet Tricks

The Best Pet Stories Book Club (Pri)

Pet Inventions (Pri, Int)

CHAPTER 5: Fins, Feathers, and Furballs

About the chapter - Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Have fun with fishy, furry and feathery pets in the programs in this chapter.

Something Fishy (Pre, Pri)

Fur and Feathers (Pre, Pri)

Slink and Slither (Pri)

Peter Rabbit and Friends (Pre, Pri)

Puppy Love (Pre)

Confused Canines (Pre, Pri)

Hamster Hop (Pri, Int)

One Pet, Many Owners (Pri, Int)

Think Like a Dog, Think Like a Cat (Int)

Petpourri: More Ideas to Expand Fins, Feathers and Furballs

Rats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Aquarium Contest

Saltwater Aquariums

CHAPTER 6: Wild and Tame and In-Between

About the chapter - Children who live on farms or ranches become attached to their cows, goats, horses and sheep. They raise and care for them for 4-H programs and other activities. They may not curl up on the couch with them but are connected to them. There are ways of connecting to wild animals, too, whether it is by having a "backyard" pet such as a ladybug or butterfly or "adopting" a wild animal to help for its care in a zoo or sanctuary. Finally, children may look forward to the upcoming school year after they have read stories about the antics of some memorable classroom pets.

Backyard Bugs (Pre, Pri)

Piggie Wiggies (Pre)

Calling all Hogs! (Multiage)

Horsing Around (Pre, Pri)

Cow Capers (Adapt for various ages)

Goats Are Great (Pre, Pri)

Farm Fun Day (Pre, Pri)

Class Pets (Pri, Int)

Animal Adoption (Multiage)

Petpourri: More Ideas to Expand Wild, Tame and In-Between

CHAPTER 7: Imagine That!

About the chapter - This chapter is dedicated to children who either cannot have a pet or are limited in the kind of pet they can own. As you will see, there are lots of alternatives: virtual pets, pet rocks, magical pets, fantastic pets, imaginary pets and everyday plush toy animal pets. An imaginative child can find lots of ways to acquire a pet!

S-sssay, Who's That? (Pre)

Buddies to Cuddle (Pre)

Imaginary Pets: As Good as the Real Thing (Pre)

Magical Pets: Flying Cats (Pri)

Fantasy Pets: Dragons (Pri)

Calvin and Hobbes (Int)

Kids Choice Awards (Int)

Petpourri: more ideas for programs about imaginary pets

Virtual pets

Pet rocks

You animal you-people who turn into animals

ALA's Book Links: April/May 2001 (v.10, no.5) http://www.ala.org/ala/booklinksbucket/davidshannon.htm

Teen's Theme for 2006: "Creature Features @ Your Library"

Click to download Acrobat file - 178 KB

Teen's/YA Artist for 2006:

Russell Walks began drawing before he could speak. Born in Billings, Montana in 1964, he is now living in Burbank, California.

In 1990 Walks received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Montana State University and celebrated the birth of his son, Matthew.

In the years since, he has worked for a variety of clients including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Golden Books, Amazing Stories, LucasFilm LTD, McGraw Hill, Sipder, Star Wars INsider, Topps Company and Warner Books. His personal work has garnered both regional and national acclaim, and hangs in private collections throughout the United States.

"Star Wars affected me in a way that nothing else had," said Walks. "The characters, situations, and music in that movie struck a chord in me so strong that even today, twenty-two years later, the smell of theater popcorn reminds me of the afternoon I saw Star Wars." Walks has created numerous pieces for Lucasfilm licensees, including the Star Wars 25th Anniversary poster.

Visit Russell Walks Web Site: http://www.russellwalks.com

Teen Manual Chapters

CHAPTER 1: Do We Want To Have a Teen Summer Reading Program?

CHAPTER 2: Where Do We Start with a Teen Summer Library Program?

CHAPTER 3: Can We Do Extra Things For Teens

CHAPTER 4: What Do Teens Need To Do?

CHAPTER 5: Get Wild @ Your Library

The Nose Knows! Matchmaking the Animal Way (kids get scent daubed and must herd themselves together by scent along)

Wild Animal Jeopardy

Teens Helping Animals (e.g. as zoo volunteers)

Animals at the Library

Animal Word Play

CHAPTER 6: Monstrous Fun @ Your Library

Monstrous Makeup

Monstrous Movies

Monstrous Movie-Making

Monstrous Trivia

Monstrous Construction

CHAPTER 7: Under the Sea @ Your Library

Under the Sea Writers Workshop

Design a Monster Giant Books

Oceanography

Under the Sea Art Contest

Seaworthy Storytelling

CHAPTER 8: It's Raining Cats and Dogs @ Your Library

Pet Show

Pets Connecting with People

Flyball

Choose a pet online

Media Matters

CHAPTER 9: Working Animals @ Your Library

K9 Police Dogs

Heifer International Project

On the Farm

Service Animals

CHAPTER 10: Save the World @ Your Library

20 Questions (about endangered animals)

Save the Endangered Books (kids vote whether to keep on rarely checked out books)

Name that forest tune (kids get out of paying overdue fines if they can name a rainforest animal by listening to its sound)

Mystery Party: The Case of the Captured Critters (mystery play about kidnapped Golden Lion Tamarins)

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About Home Contact Us Calendar & Workshops Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 2006 Resources PR Media 2006 Order Form 2007 Theme 2008 Theme 2009 Theme 2005 "Dragons Dreams & Daring Deeds"		Theme for 2006 Kids Artist Chapter Outline Resources Teens Artist Chapter Outline Theme for 2006: "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales" ("Cuentos de los Patas, Garras, y Escamas") Click to download Acrobat file - 311 KB Children's Artist for 2006: David Shannon is a writer and illustrator of highly praised books for children such as How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year; The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza, an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; and A Bad Case of Stripes, a selection of the Junior Library Guild. He is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book, No, David! The sequel, David Goes to School, was published in September 1999. Shannon has also illustrated several critically acclaimed books, including Julius Lester's How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have?, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and Audrey Wood's The Bunyans. Born in Washington, D.C., Shannon grew up in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to New York City where he continued his illustration work. His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone, and his artwork has graced a number of book jackets. Children's Manual Chapters CHAPTER 1: Planning CHAPTER 2: Promotion CHAPTER 3: The Perfect Pet for Me About the chapter - Can we get a puppy, or cat, or rat... please? Most, if not all, children want a pet at some point during their childhood. Explore the themes of wanting a pet, choosing a pet and caring for a pet this summer. Be sure to make responsible pet ownership a part of any program. This year's theme offers so many opportunities to involve or collaborate with other community organizations, clubs, and even businesses. You and your library will benefit from these collaborations through increased good will (pet food drives, etc.), and library visibility (cooperative programs). If I only had a pet... (Adapt for various ages) Which pet for me? (Preschool, Primary) Choosing a pet series (Primary, Intermediate, Families) Lost and Found (Preschool, Primary) Petpourri: More ideas for expanding the perfect pet for me CHAPTER 4: What a Pet! About the chapter - We all think our pets are special. Explore the world of some very special pets this summer, from the outrageous to the heroic, from working pets to therapy animals. End your summer with a "What a Pet! Pet Show." Super Animal Helpers (Adapt for various ages) Animals to the Rescue (Pre, Pri) Animal Heroes: True Stories of Heroic Animals (Pri, Int) A Pet for Me? Make a Pet Craft Program (Pri) Super Pets Need Super Toys (Pri, Int) Read to Your Dog (Various ages) What a Pet! Pet Show (All Ages) Petpourri: More Ideas for Expanding What a Pet! More Famous Pets Storybook Pets Gallery Amazing Pet Tricks The Best Pet Stories Book Club (Pri) Pet Inventions (Pri, Int) CHAPTER 5: Fins, Feathers, and Furballs About the chapter - Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Have fun with fishy, furry and feathery pets in the programs in this chapter. Something Fishy (Pre, Pri) Fur and Feathers (Pre, Pri) Slink and Slither (Pri) Peter Rabbit and Friends (Pre, Pri) Puppy Love (Pre) Confused Canines (Pre, Pri) Hamster Hop (Pri, Int) One Pet, Many Owners (Pri, Int) Think Like a Dog, Think Like a Cat (Int) Petpourri: More Ideas to Expand Fins, Feathers and Furballs Rats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Aquarium Contest Saltwater Aquariums CHAPTER 6: Wild and Tame and In-Between About the chapter - Children who live on farms or ranches become attached to their cows, goats, horses and sheep. They raise and care for them for 4-H programs and other activities. They may not curl up on the couch with them but are connected to them. There are ways of connecting to wild animals, too, whether it is by having a "backyard" pet such as a ladybug or butterfly or "adopting" a wild animal to help for its care in a zoo or sanctuary. Finally, children may look forward to the upcoming school year after they have read stories about the antics of some memorable classroom pets. Backyard Bugs (Pre, Pri) Piggie Wiggies (Pre) Calling all Hogs! (Multiage) Horsing Around (Pre, Pri) Cow Capers (Adapt for various ages) Goats Are Great (Pre, Pri) Farm Fun Day (Pre, Pri) Class Pets (Pri, Int) Animal Adoption (Multiage) Petpourri: More Ideas to Expand Wild, Tame and In-Between CHAPTER 7: Imagine That! About the chapter - This chapter is dedicated to children who either cannot have a pet or are limited in the kind of pet they can own. As you will see, there are lots of alternatives: virtual pets, pet rocks, magical pets, fantastic pets, imaginary pets and everyday plush toy animal pets. An imaginative child can find lots of ways to acquire a pet! S-sssay, Who's That? (Pre) Buddies to Cuddle (Pre) Imaginary Pets: As Good as the Real Thing (Pre) Magical Pets: Flying Cats (Pri) Fantasy Pets: Dragons (Pri) Calvin and Hobbes (Int) Kids Choice Awards (Int) Petpourri: more ideas for programs about imaginary pets Virtual pets Pet rocks You animal you-people who turn into animals ALA's Book Links: April/May 2001 (v.10, no.5) http://www.ala.org/ala/booklinksbucket/davidshannon.htm Teen's Theme for 2006: "Creature Features @ Your Library" Click to download Acrobat file - 178 KB Teen's/YA Artist for 2006: Russell Walks began drawing before he could speak. Born in Billings, Montana in 1964, he is now living in Burbank, California. In 1990 Walks received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Montana State University and celebrated the birth of his son, Matthew. In the years since, he has worked for a variety of clients including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Golden Books, Amazing Stories, LucasFilm LTD, McGraw Hill, Sipder, Star Wars INsider, Topps Company and Warner Books. His personal work has garnered both regional and national acclaim, and hangs in private collections throughout the United States. "Star Wars affected me in a way that nothing else had," said Walks. "The characters, situations, and music in that movie struck a chord in me so strong that even today, twenty-two years later, the smell of theater popcorn reminds me of the afternoon I saw Star Wars." Walks has created numerous pieces for Lucasfilm licensees, including the Star Wars 25th Anniversary poster. Visit Russell Walks Web Site: http://www.russellwalks.com Teen Manual Chapters CHAPTER 1: Do We Want To Have a Teen Summer Reading Program? CHAPTER 2: Where Do We Start with a Teen Summer Library Program? CHAPTER 3: Can We Do Extra Things For Teens CHAPTER 4: What Do Teens Need To Do? CHAPTER 5: Get Wild @ Your Library The Nose Knows! Matchmaking the Animal Way (kids get scent daubed and must herd themselves together by scent along) Wild Animal Jeopardy Teens Helping Animals (e.g. as zoo volunteers) Animals at the Library Animal Word Play CHAPTER 6: Monstrous Fun @ Your Library Monstrous Makeup Monstrous Movies Monstrous Movie-Making Monstrous Trivia Monstrous Construction CHAPTER 7: Under the Sea @ Your Library Under the Sea Writers Workshop Design a Monster Giant Books Oceanography Under the Sea Art Contest Seaworthy Storytelling CHAPTER 8: It's Raining Cats and Dogs @ Your Library Pet Show Pets Connecting with People Flyball Choose a pet online Media Matters CHAPTER 9: Working Animals @ Your Library K9 Police Dogs Heifer International Project On the Farm Service Animals CHAPTER 10: Save the World @ Your Library 20 Questions (about endangered animals) Save the Endangered Books (kids vote whether to keep on rarely checked out books) Name that forest tune (kids get out of paying overdue fines if they can name a rainforest animal by listening to its sound) Mystery Party: The Case of the Captured Critters (mystery play about kidnapped Golden Lion Tamarins)
California Summer Reading Program