Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lions mane, to old socks. Begin your reading of library lion by asking the children to. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library v. A wonderful addition to any childs library, this is the multiple awardwinning and bestselling picture book about what happens when a lion visits a library. 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.
Should a childrens book aim to teach important lessons to kids or just exist to entertain. 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. 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. First, it demonstrates that some rules can be broken. Have participants guess how many books the library owns.
Library lion childrens literature unit proverbial homemaker. Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature printable. Library activities printable book k 4 browse a printable book of teacher resources that focuses on different areas of the library. Fill a clear trash bag or large box with books and have attendees guess the number of books. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particula. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or. Michelle knudsen describes the lion, his big feet were quiet on the library floor. School library lessons library lesson plans elementary school library library skills elementary schools library ideas book care lessons lessons for kids reading incentives book talks are a powerful way to share new books with students and encourage them to try out different genres they may not have thought about before.
Get homework help, take a coding class, and more at your neighborhood branch. Find books like library lion from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. We have a collection of crosscurricular teaching activities to inspire you. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. So, i put the challenge to my daughter find 3 ways to move a lion. If the book youre interested in is checked out, place. Offer a small prize and post the winners at the end of the day. Can you think of other alliterative book titles, e. The library lion worksheet library lesson plans, kindergarten. Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Miss merriweather is very particular about rule breaking in the library. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lion s mane, to old socks donated by parents.
There are three difference writing activities that deal with topics covered in the book. Students will learn about many sections, such as fiction and nonfiction books, periodicals, call numbers, encyclopedias, and more. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. In this international and awardwinning bestseller about the joys of discovering the library and making new friends, a lion visits the library for the very first time. Learn more about the lion and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. Cover spine title author illustrator printable pdf format. Have fun with great books, programs, and resources while learning new skills and ideas at the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. But what if it was a bookloving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather.
Youll find all the resources i use in my library lesson plans and even more in the links below. Looking for classroom ideas for library lion by michelle knudsen. Library lion story hour guide and event kit introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. Wmaa ell library lion vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Find examples of rhyming words throughout the book and use them to create your own rhyming dictionary.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Lion book the indianapolis public library bibliocommons. Could you turn one of these into a story picture book of your own. Im not entirely sure that youll want to use this particular library activity because mad libs usually means lots of talking and giggling. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to. Disney the lion king look and find activity book pi kids. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or top person the head librarian. Disney the lion king look and find activity book pi. Students explore the book, library lion, by michelle knudsen. Created by teaching library view on teaching library share. But what if it was a book loving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. Library lion printables, classroom activities, teacher resources.
Of course, the best part of each day for the lion is story time. Click here to see the writing activities the word choice activity focuses on word choice and how it impacts writing. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. Child kevin hawkes illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion s softness and a modern library seen from a childs eye level. 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. Library lion childrens literature unit with over 20 learning activites. Introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour.
But, of all of the books, library lion is her absolute favorite. Also available in spanish as perdona pero ese libro es mio. 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. Cut out the words at the bottom and glue them in the correct box. Library lion class book by lessons by sandy teachers pay. K1 free library printables, online games, and more. Kevin hawkes a lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend. Library lion by michelle knudsen, kevin hawkes, paperback. While there are many different books out there that you can use such as i took my frog to the library by eric kimmel or the library dragon by carmen agra deedy, i really liked the book library lion by michelle knudsen. Simple machines activities for kids 3 ways to move a lion. She was beyond thrilled when one of the prize books for.
Loving lion books will create more books, including those that feature children of all religions and different family. Make a list of words that describe the sounds that different animals make. It is a about a lion who arrives at a library and just stays. Library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, digital resources and guided reading notes based on were going on a bear hunt. Library lion book vancouver public library bibliocommons. Library lion by michelle knudsen goodreads share book. You may have to do a lot of shhhhhing if you hand these out.
Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature. 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. Books similar to library lion goodreads share book. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed. Favorite stories about libraries and librarians reading rockets. A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend. The story captures the love and fun that goes with it. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to make of the lion that walked in. In this literary lesson, students read and discuss the book, then complete associated activities, such as a lion hunt, lion craft, and finger puppets. He made a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. Do you use the library lion in your library to jump start the school.
We have gone through the dragon series, the mouse series, the book with the pirate in the library, and so many more. Disney the lion king look and find activity book pi kids colette moran, editors of phoenix international publications, jaime diaz studios, jaime diaz studios on. 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. Crafting, drawing, easy science experiments, magic, origami, calligraphy, sewingtake a look at some of the options, all available in ebook format. This library lion lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 1st grade. Create a lion statue from clayplaydoh like the one in the illustration of the front steps of the library. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back to his regular visits. Library lion book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. It turns out the lion is very helpful around 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. Create a set of instructions to teach the mouse how to roar. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed lion to have as our reminder mascot throughout the year.
Apr 20, 2014 library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. K1 free library printables, online games, and more looking for free library printables for kindergarten and 1st grade. They may immediately point out the lion statues, but tell them to look closer to. Enhance childrens reading experience with the discussion questions, craft projects, and singing activity in this printable event kit. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library.
The library lion coloring page that you can customize and print for kids. While we talk concerning library lion activities and worksheets, weve collected various similar photos to complete your ideas. I want to share this book with you along with some different activities that complement the book. This is from our collection of 15 school themed mad libs worksheets. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed lion to have as our reminder mascot throughout th. Welcome to the website that i created for the book library lion by michelle knudsen. It features characters of color throwing an everyday celebration with a big family meal.
Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Library lion lesson plan for kindergarten 1st grade. Mar 15, 2017 the kids in the book lift a lion using a lever, they move a panda using a cart with wheels and they transport a basket of bananas to a tree full of hungry monkeys using a pulley. Library activities printable book k4 teachervision. Jun 27, 2015 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.