I enjoy reading all sorts of things. I'm not ashamed to admit that I enjoy children's books as much as some adult books. Why? Because many of them are illustrated. They have vibrant colors or simple stories that intend to offer advice, or teach some sort of lesson or another. So I enjoy them for what many of them are, guided works of art. As well as entertainment.
Today I'm recommending the following link: http://www.magickeys.com/books/
The site has a nice mini library of books available. This time they are pieces that YOU read to the kid yourself, or have them read them to you. rather than something you hit play and let them watch.
I really enjoyed Little Miss Mary and the Big Monster Makeover. The poetry was cute, and it was neat to see someone use pop culture, and "fancy" fashion as a hook in point to make their story fun. Little girls would probably enjoy it, but I doubt that little boys would. There are books for both boys and girls though, and the themes and type of art varies, helping to make it a nice mini digital library to explore.
Showing posts with label picture book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label picture book. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Digital Story Time
As I was browsing the internet I found an interesting site, Storyline Online. On it various members of the screen actors guild have videos of them reading children's books. They say that the list of stories is subject to change without notice, which means who knows what may be presented in the future.
www.storylineonline.net
Here's the list of Stories as well as the list of who is reading them from the site.
To Be a Drum, by Evelyn Coleman; read by James Earl Jones
Guji Guji, by Chih Yuan Chen; read by Robert Guillaume
Sebastian's Roller Skates, by Joan De Deu Prats; read by Caitlin Wachs
Sophie's Masterpiece, by Eileen Spinelli; read by CCH Pounder
Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon; read by Pamela Reed
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, by Mem Fox; read by Bradley Whitford
No Mirrors in My Nana's House, by Ysaye M. Barnwell; read by Tia and Tamera Mowry
The Night I Followed the Dog, by Nina Laden; read by Amanda Bynes
Thank you, Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco; read by Jane Kaczmarek
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, by Patricia Polacco; read by Melissa Gilbert
Knots on a Counting Rope, by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault; read by Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels
Brave Irene, by William Steig; read by Al Gore
A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon; read by Sean Astin
Private I. Guana, by Nina Laden; read by Esai Morales
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli; read by Hector Elizondo
The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg; read by Lou Diamond Phillips
Me and My Cat, by Satoshi Kitamura; read by Elijah Wood
Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy, by Jason Alexander; read by Jason Alexander
When Pigasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden; read by Eric Close
White Socks Only, by Evelyn Coleman; read by Amber Rose Tamblyn
Romeow and Drooliet, by Nina Laden; read by Haylie Duff
Enemy Pie, by Derek Munson; read by Camryn Manheim
If You're interested please head over to the site. I'm sure that if you have children they'd enjoy the unique story time quality of the site. The number of stories available isn't huge, but it's enough that many kids may find a story they'll want to hear over and over again. Not only that, if you find a story that they like, you could work it into a routine, and eventually have them read it to you.
www.storylineonline.net
Here's the list of Stories as well as the list of who is reading them from the site.
To Be a Drum, by Evelyn Coleman; read by James Earl Jones
Guji Guji, by Chih Yuan Chen; read by Robert Guillaume
Sebastian's Roller Skates, by Joan De Deu Prats; read by Caitlin Wachs
Sophie's Masterpiece, by Eileen Spinelli; read by CCH Pounder
Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon; read by Pamela Reed
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, by Mem Fox; read by Bradley Whitford
No Mirrors in My Nana's House, by Ysaye M. Barnwell; read by Tia and Tamera Mowry
The Night I Followed the Dog, by Nina Laden; read by Amanda Bynes
Thank you, Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco; read by Jane Kaczmarek
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, by Patricia Polacco; read by Melissa Gilbert
Knots on a Counting Rope, by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault; read by Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels
Brave Irene, by William Steig; read by Al Gore
A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon; read by Sean Astin
Private I. Guana, by Nina Laden; read by Esai Morales
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli; read by Hector Elizondo
The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg; read by Lou Diamond Phillips
Me and My Cat, by Satoshi Kitamura; read by Elijah Wood
Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy, by Jason Alexander; read by Jason Alexander
When Pigasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden; read by Eric Close
White Socks Only, by Evelyn Coleman; read by Amber Rose Tamblyn
Romeow and Drooliet, by Nina Laden; read by Haylie Duff
Enemy Pie, by Derek Munson; read by Camryn Manheim
If You're interested please head over to the site. I'm sure that if you have children they'd enjoy the unique story time quality of the site. The number of stories available isn't huge, but it's enough that many kids may find a story they'll want to hear over and over again. Not only that, if you find a story that they like, you could work it into a routine, and eventually have them read it to you.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Old Story that Passes the Test of Time
When we are small, different family members send us things that stick with us in different ways. For me, a lot of the things I have are books.
When I was very little my Great Grandmother gave me a book, and over the years it fell apart and I don't know what happened to the original book(or what was left of it). So imagine my surprise when I picked up a copy at the bookstore.
It seems that story she wanted to share with me, is one that other people felt the same about.
The Littlest Angel
by Charles Tazewell
First of all, this is a childrens picture book. And the art in the copy I have here now is very different than the art in my long ago book. The artist who did the art in this verssion is Paul Micich, and he gives things a slightly more realistic look.
Originally published in 1946, this story has lasted the test of time for a few reasons. One reason is that it adds a new element to the Classic Christian Christmas Story. It doesn't attempt to change it in any way, but it does give a new element to the story that children can appreciate.
It offers a child (other than the Baby) a place in the christmas story. It also expresses the idea that things of value, are not always the most expensive ones. They are the ones that come from the heart.
I also know that Hallmark at one point did The Littlest Angel as a musical, and I will admit to driving my brothers nuts with the record when I was home(love the numbers "What Do You Do When You Say You're Doing Nothing" and "I have got..." though those may not be the proper titles for the songs). Done in 1969, the movie hasn't stood up to time the way the story has. There are a lot of green screen issues, that to the modern viewer can be annoying. I don't mind them, but I would love to see it redone as well.
But if you're looking for a book to share with a child this winter, take a look at this story. I apologize it offends anyone, but I do love this story So I simply had to share it with you as a recommendation this winter.
When I was very little my Great Grandmother gave me a book, and over the years it fell apart and I don't know what happened to the original book(or what was left of it). So imagine my surprise when I picked up a copy at the bookstore.
It seems that story she wanted to share with me, is one that other people felt the same about.
The Littlest Angel
by Charles Tazewell
First of all, this is a childrens picture book. And the art in the copy I have here now is very different than the art in my long ago book. The artist who did the art in this verssion is Paul Micich, and he gives things a slightly more realistic look.
Originally published in 1946, this story has lasted the test of time for a few reasons. One reason is that it adds a new element to the Classic Christian Christmas Story. It doesn't attempt to change it in any way, but it does give a new element to the story that children can appreciate.
It offers a child (other than the Baby) a place in the christmas story. It also expresses the idea that things of value, are not always the most expensive ones. They are the ones that come from the heart.
I also know that Hallmark at one point did The Littlest Angel as a musical, and I will admit to driving my brothers nuts with the record when I was home(love the numbers "What Do You Do When You Say You're Doing Nothing" and "I have got..." though those may not be the proper titles for the songs). Done in 1969, the movie hasn't stood up to time the way the story has. There are a lot of green screen issues, that to the modern viewer can be annoying. I don't mind them, but I would love to see it redone as well.
But if you're looking for a book to share with a child this winter, take a look at this story. I apologize it offends anyone, but I do love this story So I simply had to share it with you as a recommendation this winter.
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