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Suggested story related activities are aligned with ela common core. Special thanks to friends of the tompkins county public library and in honor of dr. But what if it was a book loving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. But he turned out to be willing to follow her rules, until one day, when something terrible happened, he took over and saved the day. Library lion childrens literature unit the youngest giggly girl has an ongoing fascination with books containing libraries and animals. If you are in grades 46, join us on the last wednesday of each month from 6. Library lion book care book jun 27, 2015 2 comments this past march, i posted a blog about a series of books about a cat named chester who comes to visit the library and ends up learning what to do in a library, book care, and the types of books that can be found inside the library. The library lion worksheet that you can customize and print for kids. Library lion, by michelle knudsen is one of our favorites for beginning of the year library visits.
Lesson plan from candlewick press created by candlewick press view the pdf share. From lion cubs, to lions with great manes, to pictures of lions with other african animals, these lion coloring pages for kids have the big cat covered. While we talk concerning library lion activities and worksheets, weve collected various similar photos to complete your ideas. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lions mane, to old socks. Nutmeg book club postponed last wednesdays 6 7 pm next meeting is march 25th the nutmeg book club returns. Begin your reading of library lion by asking the children to.
But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. This book companion goes perfectly with library lion by michelle knudsen and has all the resources and activities you need for a week long whole group close read or literacy study with the book. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to. Library lion activities by mrs leblancs learners tpt. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. Summary of library lion library lion by michelle knudsen is a book about a lion that wonders into the library. Library lion story hour guide and event kit introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. We have automatically renewed materials currently on loan to june 1. Library lion coloring pages are a fun way for kids of all ages to develop creativity, focus, motor skills and color recognition.
Could you turn one of these into a story picture book of your own. Miss merriweather is very particular about rule breaking in the library. Goodreads members who liked library lion also liked. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by. Library lion lesson plan library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. This library lion lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 1st grade. Get homework help, take a coding class, and more at your neighborhood branch.
The head librarian, miss merriweather, is very particular about rules and the lion just broke one. Books similar to library lion goodreads share book. Library lion is a great book to plan library lesson plans for younger students, as you begin orientation and discussion of library rules and procedures. Written by michelle knudsen and illustrated by kevin hawkes. So, i decided to find an alternative book that you can use with 1st grade and still do the same type of class book activity. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to make of the lion that walked in. Lion crafts and learning activities children can make. Library lion, is a book by michelle knudsen and beautifully illustrated by kevin hawkes that might help you in explaining this very concept. Students explore the book, library lion, by michelle knudsen. Judith pastels 15 years as icsd superintendent for funding this book. Library lion class book by lessons by sandy teachers pay. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lion s mane, to old socks donated by parents. Library lesson plans library skills library lessons library books library ideas book activities teaching resources book tasting parts of a book parts of a book worksheet for k2.
Child kevin hawkes illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lions softness and a modern library seen from a childs eye level. Children may also attach flat sticks to the back of the plates, cut out the lions eyes, and use their lion faces as masks. Create a lion statue from clayplaydoh like the one in the illustration of the front steps of the library. The library lion coloring page that you can customize and print for kids. This is a set of activities that focus on the character traits of the main characters in the book pig the pug, pig and trevor. I loved this book about a lion who falls in love with story time at the library, breaks the rules by roaring in protest when story time is over and is allowed to stay only on the condition that he obeys all of the rules from then on. Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature printable. Library lion is a new york times bestselling childrens book, written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes, and published in 2006 by candlewick press. Write a newspaper article, reporting on the appearance of a lion in the local library.
Library games library skills library science library activities library lessons library books library ideas elementary school library elementary schools turkey hunt is a fun, seasonal game to give students practice in finding call numbers in the fiction, easy fiction, nonfiction and biography sections of the library. From the author of the bestselling library lion comes a funny, heartfelt picture book about embracing the unusual, green scales and all. After reading this cute book about a lion going into the library, students will write about a zoo animal that goes into their school library. In this literary lesson, students read and discuss the book, then complete associated activities, such as a lion hunt, lion craft, and finger puppets. Library lion by michelle knudsen is a special keepsake book to celebrate your childs kindergarten trip to tompkins county public library as part of kids discover the trail. The lion settles down for story hour, but when story hour is over he makes a fuss and roars very loudly. Library animals in the book, the people at the library were nervous about the lion at first, but soon they saw that he was well suited for the library. Well, the story moves along with some sad and poignant moments before a happy resolution. Use these crafts as learning tools to go along with popular childrens books around lions. With sly humor and a subtle tug at the heartstrings, michelle knudsen hatches a story about learning not just to tolerate, but to love what is different, while andrea wessons endearing illustrations bring the tale to life with quirky details and offbeat.
Includes key for title, author, barcode, spine, back cover, front cover, illustration, call number, and pages. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or. Jun 25, 2009 from the author of the bestselling library lion comes a funny, heartfelt picture book about embracing the unusual, green scales and all. We have gone through the dragon series, the mouse series, the book with the pirate in the library, and so many more. With sly humor and a subtle tug at the heartstrings, michelle knudsen hatches a story about learning not just to tolerate, but to love what is different, while andrea wessons endearing illustrations bring. The new atlantic independent booksellers association 2007 picture book of the year library lion has appeared on the book sense childrens bestsellers list, the new york times childrens books best sellers list, and the publishers weekly childrens picture books bestsellers list. The library lion worksheet library lesson plans, kindergarten. Created by teaching library view on teaching library share.
The science lessons in this animal unit study includes. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or top person the head librarian. Lions african animals the poky little puppy, tootle, the saggy baggy elephant, tawnyscrawny lion, and scuffy the tugboat. Library lion printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Wmaa ell library lion vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Selected books by the illustrator are also featured on the inside front cover of the catalog. Lion coloring pages are a fun way for kids to learn about the animal kingdom. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed lion to have as our reminder mascot throughout th.
Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back. These lion coloring pages might just inspire your child to learn about life science. Activities for children in haddam haddam library program. Library lion printables, classroom activities, teacher.
When the lion displays some undesirable behavior, he is quickly reprimanded by the head librarian, miss merriweather. Library lion by knudsen 18 book extension activities no prep tpt. All cuyahoga county public library branches and book drops are closed to the public until further notice. It is a gently told story of friendship, the joys of being in a library among books and friends, and of learning about rules. Soon, the now wellbehaved lion forms a close bond with miss merriweather, helping her with her daily rituals of tidying the shelves, licking envelopes, etc. Take completed reports and make a class library book lions in our library. Welcome to the website that i created for the book library lion by michelle knudsen. Apr 20, 2014 library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is.
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He made a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. Have fun with great books, programs, and resources while learning new skills and ideas at the library. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Library lion childrens literature unit proverbial homemaker. The library lion, michael knudsens picture book, provides an avenue for introducing kindergarteners to the library, fostering a sense of ownership, and understanding why it is important to follow rules.
Library lion, by michelle knudsen, is a great way for students to identify the problem and solution in a story. Michelle knudsen describes the lion, his big feet were quiet on the library floor. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both. Library lion lesson plan for kindergarten 1st grade. Library lion coloring sheet library skills, library. But he turned out to be willing to follow her rules, until one day, when something.
Library lion was also featured on the cover of candlewicks fall 2006 catalog. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Library lion library lesson plan and school library rules. Library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. The abc best books for children catalog is printed and distributed in september and is expected to have a circulation over 400,000. It is great for the beginning of the school year or any time students need a reminder. I want to share this book with you along with some different activities that complement the book. Library lion coloring pages are a fun way for kids of all ages to develop. Download and print these library lion coloring pages for free.