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'Birthright': The Astonishing Story Behind 'Kidnapped'
In his new book, Birthright, author A. Roger Ekirch gives a historical account of the 18th-century kidnapping of 12-year-old British aristocrat James Annesley. The story captivated public attention and inspired at least five novels, including Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale Kidnapped.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500
Blio: Perhaps The Future Of Books?
I watched a demo of Blio this afternoon and I was impressed. eReaders like the Kindle and the Nook only let you see the book in black and white. Blio brings back the color.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:55:46 -0500
'Wind In The Willows': A Christmas Take On A Classic
This year's Christmas tale is adapted for radio from Kenneth Grahame's 1908 children's favorite The Wind in the Willows. Washington, D.C., actress Jennifer Mendenhall narrates Chapter 5 — "Dolce Domum," or "sweet home" — starring Mole and Rat.
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:52:00 -0500
Kids' Favorite Sandra Boynton Makes Music Video
Illustrator, kids' book author and songwriter Sandra Boynton can add filmmaker to her resume. She has turned her song One Shoe Blues into a music video starring B.B. King and an ensemble of colorful sock puppets. Boynton tells NPR she makes no distinction between kids and adults who will enjoy her work.
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:41:00 -0500
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FEATURED ACTIVITY
- Make a window. Materials, clear plastic, saran wrap, cardboard or construction paper, glue or tape, etc. Cut opening in paper for window, glue/tape clear sheet to finish the window.
- Using your newly made window, or a real household window, talk with your child about what they see outside the window. Do this different times of the day.
- Go outside and talk about what you see inside the window different times of day. (Of course, this works better if there are family members inside to see.)
- What is learned by looking at the family members from outside? Does the grandparents, parents and siblings do things differently? Why?
- If your environment is not busy enough, try a field trip to a local store, office, public facility, etc. Stand inside and outside a window and repeat these activities.
- Have child use their imagination and guess what they might see out of, or inside of different building windows
- Use your craft kits to draw or make a window from the story with a scene of the child's choice. Of course, don't forget to hang the masterpiece on the refrigerator.
Source: Deborah Hill Gary, CBG, for The Hello, Goodbye Window, by Norton Juster or any activity to describe things
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