Read Me a Tree, Rhyme Me a Bee : Books and Activities for Nature Storytime

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Read Me a Tree, Rhyme Me a BeeBooks and Activities for Nature Storytime\nAuthor(s): Heather McNeil\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc\nISBN-13: 9798216184249, 979-8216184249\nSynopsis\nExperts agree that it's essential for children to spend time exploring and enjoying the outdoors; when they come back in, librarians and teachers can supplement their adventures with nature storytimes. In this comprehensive book full of storytime plans, veteran childrens librarian Heather McNeil recommends storytime books that encourage respect for nature and an understanding of the fragility of ecosystems. Each chapter includes crafts, games, songs, and rhymes that focus on learning about and appreciating nature. Some crafts use items from the outdoors; others represent natures beauty or mystery.\n\nStorytime plans include all the components of a successful storytime: books, songs, movement, and creative participation. Librarians a.