Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference) (v. 3) [Paperback]

Judy Freeman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference | Publication Date: April 30, 2006

Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3 by librarian and children's literature troubadour Judy Freeman is here at last. The largest and most comprehensive book of its kind ever written, it's an indispensable treasure trove of 1,700 child-tested favorite read-aloud titles, published since 1995. Everything here—the text chapters (About Children's Books and Ways to Use Them), the Annotated Read-Aloud Lists for preschool through grade 6, the professional books bibliography, and the indexes—is 100 percent new!

This is the definitive source for the best recent picture books, fiction, poetry, folklore, biography, and nonfiction books to share with children. The extensively annotated bibliography incorporates thousands of innovative and inspirational ideas for booktalking, book discussion, creative drama, storytelling, poetry, writing, library skills, and other literature-based teaching.

Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3 by librarian and children's literature troubadour Judy Freeman is here at last. The largest and most comprehensive book of its kind ever written, it's an indispensable treasure trove of 1,700 child-tested favorite read-aloud titles, published since 1995. Everything here—the text chapters (About Children's Books and Ways to Use Them), the Annotated Read-Aloud Lists for preschool through grade 6, the professional books bibliography, and the indexes—is 100% new! This is the definitive source for the best recent picture books, fiction, poetry, folklore, biography, and nonfiction books to share with children. The extensively annotated bibliography incorporates thousands of innovative and inspirational ideas for booktalking, book discussion, creative drama, storytelling, poetry, writing, library skills, and other literature-based teaching.

Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide is the latest all-new volume in the Books Kids Will Sit Still For series, which includes Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide, Second Edition and More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide.

The three books together constitute a tour of the best of children's literature and how to use it, with a total of more than 5,000 invaluable annotations of exemplary children's books.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

This excellent resource will be a favorite with teachers who need assistance finding quality children's literature, and it will also aid librarians and media specialists. The updated compilation includes over 1700 new titles indexed by author/illustrator, title, and subject. Subjects range from the specific (baseball) to more general (picture books for all ages) to literary elements (point of view). Freeman discusses the underlying reasons behind careful book selection and includes strategies to teach readers and a subject listing to assist teachers with book selection for reluctant readers. She encourages educators to create lifelong learners, library users, and book lovers.–Kathleen Pavin, Purdy Elementary School Library, Fort Atkinson, WI
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"This excellent resource will be a favorite with teachers who need assistance finding quality children's literature, and it will also aid librarians and media specialists. The updated compilation includes over 1700 new titles indexed by author/illustrator, title, and subject. Subjects range from the specific (baseball) to more general (picture books for all ages) to literary elements (point of view). Freeman discusses the underlying reasons behind careful book selection and includes strategies to teach readers and a subject listing to assist teachers with book selection for reluctant readers. She encourages educators to create lifelong learners, library users, and book lovers."

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School Library Journal

"Every school library must have a copy of this book, and every teacher needs to know about it to freshen his or her own use of literature in the classroom. There has never been a time in education when better children's literature--fiction and nonfiction--existed, and this book will lead you to the best blooms in the garden of print. Essential as a book selection tool and a source to feature, booktalk, read aloud, and tantalize elementary school children."

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Teacher Librarian

"This is a very thorough guide that provides practical and down-to-earth advice for any school librarian or children's librarian. Freeman's guide shows a genuine love of books as well as a very detailed knowledge of children's literature. Every children's librarian needs this book in their collection."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 936 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; annotated edition edition (April 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591581648
• ISBN-13: 978-1591581642
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #802,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3, August 28, 2006

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Kristine L. Wildner (New Berlin, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference) (v. 3) (Paperback)

Ever wished you could keep up all the great children's books and pick the best ones to read aloud and recommend to your students? Need inspiration to liven up your lessons on library skills? Looking for more effective ways to collaborate with teachers? This book has it all!

Targeted at grades K - 6, the first 100+ pages include wide-ranging information about children's books and ways to use them. Topics include: how to be a great school librarian, evaluating children's books, read aloud and booktalking suggestions, fun library learning games, storytelling, creative drama, reader's theater, etc.

The next 600 pages contain wonderful annotated read-aloud lists divided by Easy Fiction/Picture books, Fiction, Folk & Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, Poetry, Nonsense and Language Oriented non-fiction, Biography, and Non-fiction. In addition to standard information (author, summary, etc.) each of the 1,705 annotations includes grade level, related titles, subjects, and a "Germ." "Germs" are small, practical, do-able ideas to interject into lesson plans including ideas for sharing the books with children and incorporating comprehension, creativity, library skills, and cross-curricular ties, etc. Pick one book on the list and turn it into a great lesson plan!

The final 200 pages include a professional bibliography and 3 handy indices: Author/Illustrator Index, Title Index, and the index I find most helpful - the Subject Index including grade level of each book. Subject you can think of is covered - from Aardvarks to Bullying to Hispanic Americans to Zoos!

I cannot recommend a book more highly! It's not just for school librarians - teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and public librarians will also love it! I also recommend previous editions - Books Kids Will Sit Still For and More Books Kids Will Sit Still For - both have different hints on how to be a great librarian and annotated lists of older books. I use all three Judy Freeman's books almost daily to help me work with teachers and plan great library lessons.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Gotta Get This Book, August 22, 2006

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Lisa Hunt "Library Lisa" (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference) (v. 3) (Paperback)

Third time is the charm for Freeman. This book is much more than just a revised and updated version. Judy has put all the book suggestions and "germs" like always, but she has included enough other librarian and book info to keep you going through many school years to come. How to share great books, extension activities, program management ideas, favorites over the years, and Judy's insights about books are too numerous to mention. As a school librarian for more than 500 PreK-6th grade students I know I'll have plenty of ideas for great book sharing and fun all year. I see 8 classes of pre-reading, 3-5 year olds each week and I know Judy's insight will help me build a strong literacy foundation with them. I bought the hardback because the book is so big and I didn't want to worry about the binding giving into that weight. You need this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for new school librarians!, August 10, 2006

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Anne Paulson (Library media specialist, Lake Placid, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference) (v. 3) (Paperback)

Judy Freeman has done it again! I loved her first two books and she has not disappointed me with her third. This is a terrific up-to-date reference source for excellent books you can trust will jazz-up your library lessons and get students reading. I have attended Judy's yearly best books of the year workshops for the past six years and have found her book choices and ideas for their use in a library program to be always "spot on". Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3 is packed with great suggestions and concrete, immediately useful ideas for read-alouds and curriculum connections. As a new school librarian, I turn to this volume often for guidance and ideas.