May/June 2008
Web Resources
Meet Kathleen Krull
Kathleen Krull is the award-winning author of biography and nonfiction for young readers, known particularly for her “Lives Of the” six-book series. Her picture books include Pocahontas, The Boy on Fairfield Street, and Harvesting Hope. Her well-received newer series, “Giants of Science,” profiles individual scientists such as Isaac Newton, Sigmund Freud, and Marie Curie. She is married to children’s book illustrator Paul Brewer, who has illustrated two of her books. From their home in San Diego, California, they have also collaborated on the text for a most unusual title, Fartiste, a biography illustrated by Boris Kulikov.
Additional Resources
- For Goodness Snakes – Read!
Encourage reluctant readers with a reptilian-themed reading incentive program. - Mother\’s Day Puppet Play
Children can celebrate this special day in your library by performing Mommy\’s Marvelous Mississippi Mudcake. - Library Lessons: Rules
Writing and research activities related to Rules by Cynthia Lord. - Freebies, Doodads, & Helpful Hints
Olympic Gold Quiz reproducible. - Curriculum Connections: Summer Olympics: Beijing 2008!
Answer keys for Olympic Trivia Quiz and Beijing Basics worksheets. - Library Lessons: Metacognition
A bibliography of 75 wordless books and reproducible worksheets. - May Activity Calendar: Bibliography
A list of books referenced in this month\’s calendar. - Meet the Author: Louis Sachar
Hear Louis Sachar read from There\’s a Boy in the Girls\’ Bathroom - Meet the Author: Louis Sachar
Hear Louis Sachar read from Holes - Meet the Author: Louis Sachar
Hear Louis Sachar read from Sideways Stories From Wayside School - Meet the Author: Louis Sachar
Hear Louis Sachar read from Small Steps - Keep \’em Reading: Bee Sure to Read This Summer
Butterfly Pattern, What\’s the Buzz form, and Buggy Books Bookmarks - Keep \’em Reading: Bee Sure to Read This Summer
Butterfly Bookmarks Template
Webliography
Events Calendar
June calendar filled with fun-filled facts and activities