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Category Archives: Books
Research Dearth
First of all, let me proclaim how much I adore the word dearth. In my head, it should mean “abundance” but in actuality, it means scarcity. So, when I have the chance to use it, it seems to possess a … Continue reading
PictureBook Review: Amazing Grace
In my ongoing search for picture books about plays, I can’t believe I forgot an old favorite, Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch. Grace is a young girl who loves to act out stories. The illustrations of her … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Girl with the Brown Crayon
It’s not hard to guide your students through a dramatic process, but it’s also not easy and can be very intimidating. My colleague and I take this learning process for you, the teacher, very seriously. PictureBook Plays isn’t just about … Continue reading
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PictureBook Review: Amandina
Amandina is a little dog with golden eyes. She is shy and has no friends. She is also very talented at many things. She decides to make friends by putting on a performance. What follows is lovely tale and a … Continue reading
PictureBook Review: George Hogglesberry
Ever on the hunt for picture books about theatre, I discovered a dandy last week! George Hogglesberry is an alien. The book is not about terror of aliens, or riding in space crafts, it’s about finding your place in a … Continue reading
Review: Take a Bow! Lesson Plans for Preschool Drama
Presumably written as a resource for absolute beginners, Take a Bow!, by Nina Czitron, is a series of 25 stories proceeded by five basic warm-ups. If you’re looking for easy stories to turn into plays and for some reason have … Continue reading
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Review: The Dramatic Difference
Should you wish to use drama as an aid to exploring emotional discovery and empathy for 4-6 year olds, The Dramatic Difference, by Victoria Brown and Sarah Pleydell, is a great book for you. Should you wish to explore simple … Continue reading
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Book of the Month: Stuck in the Mud
I stumbled upon this delightfully funny book, Stuck in the Mud, just published in February of this year. One morning, a mother hen discovers one of her chicks is missing and stuck in the mud. She jumps in to rescue … Continue reading
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Review: Sam Pig at the Theatre
I excitedly ordered the hard-to-find children’s book, Sam Pig at the Theatre, part of a British series. Alas, that’s the last time I trust Amazon’s claim of age range. It is not for children 2-4. In fact, I’d likely read … Continue reading
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Review: Beverly Billingsly Takes a Bow
I have begun what seems like a futile quest: quality picture books about acting. There are plenty about dance and music, but very few about the theatre. I will be hunting them all down (out-of-print ones too!) to determine the … Continue reading
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