Twenty-six animal and nature themes are the basis for these reading activities. Each theme includes nametags, warm-up activities, poetry, an annotated list of recommended books, language experiences, creative dramatics, and literature-based activity patterns or ideas. Activities include rhymes, fingerplays, chants, games and songs. Literature recommendations are widely reviewed titles commonly available in schools and libraries. For grades PK-2

Robin Davis is a genius! What a wonderful book for children. I think anyone with children should get this book!

This is an amazing book. It gives step-by-step instructions on library programs for children from birth to 35 months, and their parents. Davis goes into detail at first on how important the first three years of life are for cognitive development. The book is filled with, not only ideas, but actual step-by step instructions. She also includes suggested readings for each topic. Davis gives you, the librarian, a chance to be creative and add to what she already has given. This is a "must" for any chidren's library. She includes songs, finger plays and hundreds of ideas for children's programs, including holidays as well as general topics like food, weather and friends. I was especially impressed with her coverage for infants, and how they learn just by seeing their parents act out finger plays and read to them.