Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library. 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. Welcome to the website that i created for the book library lion by michelle knudsen. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particula. Enhance childrens reading experience with the discussion questions, craft projects, and singing activity in this printable event kit. Also available in spanish as perdona pero ese libro es mio. But what if it was a book loving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather.
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. Have participants guess how many books the library owns. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed lion to have as our reminder mascot throughout the year. Learn more about the lion and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. Library lion book the new york public library shop. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or. 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 lion childrens literature unit with over 20 learning activites. Michelle knudsen describes the lion, his big feet were quiet on the library floor. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back to his regular visits. 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. Introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. 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. Click here to see the writing activities the word choice activity focuses on word choice and how it impacts writing.
We have a collection of crosscurricular teaching activities to inspire you. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The library lion coloring page that you can customize and print for kids. Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature printable. This library lion lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 1st grade.
Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. Library activities printable book k4 teachervision. Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. It features characters of color throwing an everyday celebration with a big family meal. Disney the lion king look and find activity book pi kids.
Im not entirely sure that youll want to use this particular library activity because mad libs usually means lots of talking and giggling. Write a newspaper article, reporting on the appearance of a lion in the local library. If the book youre interested in is checked out, place. 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 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. Of course, the best part of each day for the lion is story time. Find books like library lion from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. 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. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Crafting, drawing, easy science experiments, magic, origami, calligraphy, sewingtake a look at some of the options, all available in ebook format. Offer a small prize and post the winners at the end of the day. Students explore the book, library lion, by michelle knudsen. Wmaa ell library lion vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Library lion printables, classroom activities, teacher. 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. Students will learn about many sections, such as fiction and nonfiction books, periodicals, call numbers, encyclopedias, and more. Begin your reading of library lion by asking the children to. In this literary lesson, students read and discuss the book, then complete associated activities, such as a lion hunt, lion craft, and finger puppets.
Cut out the words at the bottom and glue them in the correct box. Library lion by michelle knudsen, kevin hawkes, paperback. 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. It turns out the lion is very helpful around the library. Goodreads members who liked library lion also liked. Miss merriweather is very particular about rule breaking in the library. Make a list of words that describe the sounds that different animals make. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or top person the head librarian.
Library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. You may have to do a lot of shhhhhing if you hand these out. But what if it was a bookloving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. Library lion by michelle knudsen goodreads share book. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much 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. She was beyond thrilled when one of the prize books for. Have fun with great books, programs, and resources while learning new skills and ideas at the library. I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed lion to have as our reminder mascot throughout th. It is a about a lion who arrives at a library and just stays. While we talk concerning library lion activities and worksheets, weve collected various similar photos to complete your ideas.
The library lion worksheet library lesson plans, kindergarten. Library lion book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library v. Disney the lion king look and find activity book pi. But, of all of the books, library lion is her absolute favorite. Library lion lesson plan for kindergarten 1st grade. Library activities printable book k 4 browse a printable book of teacher resources that focuses on different areas of the library. Apr 20, 2014 library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. Create a set of instructions to teach the mouse how to roar. Books similar to library lion goodreads share book. 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. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by.
Get homework help, take a coding class, and more at your neighborhood branch. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend. Create a lion statue from clayplaydoh like the one in the illustration of the front steps of the library. Miss merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didnt know what to make of the lion that walked in. Find examples of rhyming words throughout the book and use them to create your own rhyming dictionary. K1 free library printables, online games, and more looking for free library printables for kindergarten and 1st grade. 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. Can you think of other alliterative book titles, e. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, digital resources and guided reading notes based on were going on a bear hunt. 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. Lion book the indianapolis public library bibliocommons. The story captures the love and fun that goes with it. 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.
I typically do this activity with 1st grade, and have purchased a small, stuffed. Library lion childrens literature unit the youngest giggly girl has an ongoing fascination with books containing libraries and animals. Library lion childrens literature unit proverbial homemaker. This is from our collection of 15 school themed mad libs worksheets. Favorite stories about libraries and librarians reading rockets.
So, i put the challenge to my daughter find 3 ways to move a lion. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Should a childrens book aim to teach important lessons to kids or just exist to entertain. We have gone through the dragon series, the mouse series, the book with the pirate in the library, and so many more. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lion s mane, to old socks donated by parents. Created by teaching library view on teaching library share. Library lion story hour guide and event kit introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lions mane, to old socks. Do you use the library lion in your library to jump start the school. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour.
There are three difference writing activities that deal with topics covered in the book. Fill a clear trash bag or large box with books and have attendees guess the number of books. He made a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. Library lion book vancouver public library bibliocommons. First, it demonstrates that some rules can be broken. Cover spine title author illustrator printable pdf format. They may immediately point out the lion statues, but tell them to look closer to.
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