Children First: A Bibliography for Kindergarten - Titles and Descriptions

Set in a previous decade, a farmer visits the post office to pick up a "rush" package. Upon reaching the city, he hears many sounds such as police car and fire engine sirens, train whistles and bicycle bells--a distinct contrast to the peeping sound that greets him when he opens his package of chicks back at the farm. Pen-and-ink black dots add shape and detail to the soft pastel illustrations by Craig Brown.
Suggested Use: Themes - Cities, Farms, Post Offices, Senses, Transportation

Claire and the Storks (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7814

Claire expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the stork. With the assistance of beautiful cinematography, the viewer is visually transported with the youngster to visit the chosen subject.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Clap Your Hands (Print-Fiction). Cauley, Lorinda Bryan. Putnam (BEJ), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-399-22118-2 ($19.50 hdc.)

Rhyming text sings out instructions to wiggle your toes, roar like a lion, find something big, make a silly face and more. Lorinda Bryan Cauley's colourful illustrations of flamboyantly dressed animals and children depict lively, fun-filled movement in a special way.
Suggested Use: Theme - Humour

Clap Your Hands: Finger Rhymes (Print-Non-Fiction). Hayes, Sarah, ed. Walker Books (UTP), 1988. 29 p. ISBN 0-7445-1231-X ($5.95 hdc.)

This collection of 23 traditional and modern finger rhymes offers lively step-by-step colour illustrations by Toni Goffe that demonstrate the actions. It contains such favourites as "Eensy Weensy Spider" and "Little Arabella Miller." A companion to this title is Stamp Your Feet: Action Rhymes. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various

Classic Children's Tales (Audiorecording). Torrence, Jackie. Rounder Records (ROU), 1989. Order no. Rounder 8015 ($9.50 U.S. cassette). Order no. Rounder 8015 ($15.00 U.S. compact disc). Please specify format when ordering.

In an enticing, warm voice Jackie Torrence reads an introductory poem and the classic stories: Gingerbread Man, Little Red Hen, Three Billy Goats Gruff and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Suggested Use: Theme - Folktales

Clement and the Chimpanzees (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7803

Clement expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the chimpanzee. With the assistance of beautiful cinematography, the viewer is visually transported with the youngster to many parts of the world to visit the chosen subject.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Clement and the Pottocks (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7812

Clement expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the pottock. With the assistance of beautiful cinematography, the viewer is transported with the youngster to many parts of the world to visit the chosen subject.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors (Print-Fiction). Bridwell, Norman. (Clifford, the Big Red Dog Series). Scholastic (SCH), 1985. unp. ISBN 0-590-44261-9 ($2.80 pbk.)

Clifford, the infamous big red dog, is always in trouble with his bird-loving neighbours. However, one day when a cat is about to attack their birds, Clifford redeems himself with an act of nobility. Norman Bridwell's trademark line drawings are offered in full colour.
Suggested Use: Themes - Big and Little, Families, Humour, Pets

Clifford, the Big Red Dog Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the following titles annotated elsewhere in this document: Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors, Clifford We Love You and Clifford's Family.

Clifford, We Love You (Kit). Bridwell, Norman. (Clifford, the Big Red Dog Series). Scholastic (SCH), 1991. unp. ISBN 0-590-63604-9 ($5.55 pbk. and cassette)

Clifford, the big red dog, is depressed. Emily and her friends try to cheer him up, but to no avail--until they compose a song just for him. Norman Bridwell's famous line drawings are presented in full colour. A cassette is included.
Suggested Use: Themes - Big and Little, Families, Pets

Clifford's Family (Print-Fiction). Bridwell, Norman. (Clifford, the Big Red Dog Series). Scholastic (SCH), 1984. unp. ISBN 0-590-44290-2 ($2.80 pbk.)

Clifford, the big red dog, experiences many adventures when he travels to visit his mother and siblings whom he hasn't seen for a long time. Full-colour illustrations with Bridwell's trademark line drawings relate Clifford's reunion with his dog family. The reader meets Clifford's mother taking a walk on a leash, a guide dog, a rescue dog at the fire station, a sheep dog and a family pet. Clifford, the big red dog, realizes that each member of the family is needed and loved, just as Emily Elizabeth needs and loves him. An enjoyable introduction to the many roles played by dogs.
Suggested Use: Themes - Big and Little, Families, Pets

Clothesline (Print-Fiction). Alborough, Jez. Candlewick (UTP), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-56402-243-9 ($4.99 pbk.)

Readers are invited to guess which animals own several articles of clothing that have been left hanging to dry on a clothesline. The sometimes surprising answers are revealed when the flaps on each page are lifted. The story ends on a playful note as the elephant shocks the other animals with an unexpected bath. Jez Alborough's bright appealing pictures were done in markers.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Clothing, Humour

The Cock, the Mouse, and the Little Red Hen (Print-Fiction). Percy, Graham. Candlewick (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 1-56402-008-8 ($16.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-56402-268-4 ($7.99 pbk.)

In this adaptation of the traditional tale of the hard-working little red hen, a hungry fox enters the picture and tries to make dinner of the hen and her roommates--the cock and the mouse. Out of this adversity springs a happy ending as the cock and the mouse develop a more positive attitude toward the sharing of household chores. Graham Percy's full-colour illustrations are fresh and appealing.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Responsibilities; Themes - Families, Folktales

Color Farm (Print-Fiction). Ehlert, Lois. Lippincott (HCP), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-397-32441-3 ($16.89 hdc.)

With Lois Ehlert's creative use of page overlays, this bright, attractive resource focuses on the concepts of colour and shape in its abstract representation of farm animals. A companion to this title is Color Zoo.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Colours, Farms, Shapes

Color Me a Rainbow: Color Concepts for Early Childhood (Audiorecording). Lucky, Sharron L. Melody House (MEH), 1973. Order no. MH-C80 ($10.95 cassette), Order no. M-H80 ($10.95 U.S. 33 1/3 record)

This audiorecording offers various songs and activities that explore the world of colour. Many of the activities give opportunities for children to express and explore their own feelings and relate them to the colours around them.
Suggested Use: Theme - Colours

Color Zoo (Print-Fiction). Ehlert, Lois. Lippincott (HCP), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-397-32259-3 ($18.75 hdc.)

With Lois Ehlert's creative use of overlays, this bright, attractive resource focuses on the concepts of colour and shape in its abstract representation of zoo animals. A companion to this title is Color Farm.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Colours, Shapes, Zoos

Come Back, Puppies (Print-Fiction). Ormerod, Jan. (Hide-and-Seek Series). Walker Books (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-7445-1939-X ($12.95 hdc.)

See-through overlay pages make Jan Ormerod's 10 perky little puppies of various colours come back to their mother.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Colours, Pets

Come Join In! Guidelines for Successful Group Times (Video). (Super Groups Series). Educational Productions (EPI), 1990. 30 min. Order no. SG01 ($295.00 U.S.)

In this program, experienced teachers show group time activities that delight and engage young children. It offers suggested guidelines for planning and facilitating activities that enrich learning and help build a sense of community.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Communicating With Parents (Print-Non-Fiction). Dixon, Glen. (Viewpoints Series). Nelson/Delmar (BB), 1990. 32 p. Order no. BB 1145 ($10.45 pbk.)

The author emphasizes the need for frequent and effective communication between home and school. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Community (Print-Non-Fiction). Trembach, Vera, et al. Saskatoon District Tribal Council (SDTC), 1992. 249 p. ISBN 0-9696342-2-6 ($30.00 coil-bound)

Community is a literature-based, learning centre-based, supplemental theme unit of Let the Children Learn which is annotated elsewhere in this document. It is divided into three subtopics: "All About Me and My Family," "My School" and "My Community Is My Reserve." It offers: a day-by-day teaching guide, hands-on and learning centre activities, bookmaking activities, rebus stories, patterns and text for big books, journal word cards, rebus chants and resource indexes. Winner of the 1992 Hilroy Fellowship Award. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - All About Me, Families, Homes, Schools

A Community of Active Learners (Print-Non-Fiction). Penrose, Marion. (Viewpoints Series). Nelson/Delmar (BB), 1990. 32 p. Order no. BB 1147 ($10.45 pbk.)

The author discusses her view of the classroom as an environment for learning that is characterized by trust, mutual respect and freedom to explore, experiment and take risks. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Communitybuilding in the Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Shaw, Vanston. Kagan Cooperative Learning(EEP), 1992. 222 p. Order no. B4248 ($26.95 pbk.)

Useful for teachers of preschoolers to adults, this resource provides a rationale for cooperative learning, a theory of why students and teachers behave the way they do and 37 practical, step-by-step lessons. The author emphasizes the importance of classbuilding and teambuilding and maintains that active listening, conflict resolution skills and affirmations are easily taught. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Comparison Kitchen (Software). (Educational Software Series). Developmental Learning Materials (GAG), 1985.

Single Pack
Apple II Family (48K) - Order no. 16005 ($54.50 5.25 in. disk)
IBM PC/Tandy (CGA, 128K) - Order no. 16933 ($54.50 5.25 in. disk)
IBM PC/Tandy (CGA, 128K) - Order no. 19304 ($54.50 3.5 in. disk)

Lab Pack (Includes 5 disks, user's guide and reproducible art sheets)
Apple II Family (48K) - Order no. 16748 ($136.95 5.25 in. disk)
IBM PC/Tandy (CGA, 128K) - Order no. 16800 ($136.95 5.25 in. disk)
IBM PC/Tandy (CGA, 128K) - Order no. 19200 ($136.95 3.5 in. disk)

Network
Corvus (Apple) - Order no. 16025 ($543.95 5.25 in. disk)
Digicard (Apple) - Order no. 16140 ($543.95 5.25 in. disk)
IBM ICLAS - Order no. 85203 ($543.70 3.5 in. disk)
Tandy SchoolMate - Order no. 84103 ($543.70 3.5 in. disk)
Note: Further information regarding network versions can be obtained by calling
Helen Richardson at (416) 293-8141.

Six different activities strengthen visual perception of sizes and amounts and visual discrimination of objects by colour, shape and size. Music and colourful graphics add interest. Includes a user's guide.
Suggested Use: Themes - Big and Little, Colours, Shapes

Constance and the Lion (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8212

Constance dreams of meeting a Tunisian lion. She travels to Tunisia and meets a beautiful lion cub who has soft paws. She also discovers the desert and some of its inhabitants.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Cook and Learn: Pictorial Single Portion Recipes (Print-Non-Fiction). Veitch, Beverly and Thelma Harms. Addison-Wesley (ADD), 1981. 194 p. ISBN 0-201-09424-X ($14.85 coil-bound). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-201-09425-8 ($5.90 pbk.). Teacher's Guide and Recipe Book -ISBN 0-201-09430-4 ($20.60 set). Recipe Step Tablet - ISBN 0-201-09426-6 ($29.80)

This cookbook features 160 single-portion recipes with step-by-step illustrations. It offers healthy dishes from many cultures. Includes a table of contents. The accompanying teacher's guide contains numerous practical ideas on how to organize manageable, safe and valuable cooking experiences. A stand-up recipe tablet is available.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various

Cooperative Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Foyle, Harvey C., Lawrence Lyman and Sandra A. Thies. National Education Association (NEA), 1991. 128 p. ISBN 0-8106-0361-6 ($11.95 U.S. pbk.)

The authors clearly explain the benefits of cooperative learning for the early childhood student. They maintain that positive interdependence in a heterogeneous group promotes acceptance, inclusion and caring for others. They offer ideas and sample lesson plans for preschool to Grade 2 classrooms. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Cornelia and the Axis Deer (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8185

Cornelia dreams she is a director of wildlife films and is in India filming the axis deer. The elusive axis deer has big eyes, long eyelashes and a beautiful speckled coat.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Count-a-Saurus (Print-Fiction). Blumenthal, Nancy. Four Winds Press (DIS), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-02-749391-1 ($17.95 hdc.). Aladdin (DIS), 1992 ISBN 0-689-71633-8 ($4.95 pbk.)

Captivating prehistoric creatures appear on every page of this rhyming, counting book. The simple drawings of smiling reptiles by Robert Jay Kaufman are rendered in pen-and-ink and watercolour. Pronunciations are provided and an "append-a-saurus" explains what makes each creature unique.
Suggested Use: Theme - Dinosaurs

The Cow That Went OINK (Print-Fiction). Most, Bernard. (HBJ Big Book Series). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (HBC), 1990. unp. ISBN 0-15-220196-3 ($25.00 big book - pbk.)

There once was a cow that went oink--a poor, miserable cow who was ridiculed by all the other barnyard animals because she could not moo. Miserable, that is, until she met a pig who could moo, but not oink. The story of how the two become friends and the envy of the other animals will tickle the funny bones. Bernard Most's illustrations are most entertaining.
Suggested Use: Themes - All About Me, Animals, Farms

Creative Activities for Young Children. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Mayesky, Mary. Delmar (NEL), 1990. 582 p. ISBN 0-8273-3958-5 ($41.95 hdc.)

Part I of this comprehensive resource offers a general discussion of various theories relating to child development. Beginning with the concept of creativity, it presents theories, techniques and basic program components and how they are related to the growth of creativity in young children. Within this theoretical context of creativity, Part I provides basic information on planning and implementing creative activities for young children. Also included is a basic section on art and how it is related to child development. Practical information on how to set up an early childhood art program with individual units for both two- and three-dimensional activities is offered. The final section covers the concept of play.

Part II focuses on infusing a creative approach into various areas of the curriculum. It contains several seasonal and holiday units which offer a wealth of art activities, games, fingerplays, songs and group projects. The activities suggested in this book could be easily adapted to meet individual classroom needs. Includes numerous suggestions for print resources, a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - Various

The Creative Curriculum (Video). Teaching Strategies (MON), 1988. 37 min. Order no. 18795VID ($129.95)

Filmed in five early childhood classrooms, this program describes how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows how children learn in seven different activity centres and how teachers can facilitate their learning. It demonstrates developmentally appropriate practice very effectively. This video supplements the print resources The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, A Guide for Supervisors and Trainers on Implementing The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood and A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Education, but can also be used independently. The previously mentioned resources are annotated elsewhere in this document. The video is available on loan from each regional office. (Borrow through your director.) This would be a suitable resource to make available on loan to parents/caregivers and administrators or to use in inservice with them.
Suggested Use: Administrator Reference; Parent/Caregiver Reference; Teacher Reference

The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Dodge, Diane Trister and Laura J. Colker. Teaching Strategies (BB), 1992. 390 p. Order no. BB 1116 ($74.50 pbk.)

This comprehensive, child-development-based curriculum shows educators how to create an effective, activity-centred learning environment for young children. It describes a framework that allows teachers to be creative and flexible in building a program based on children's interests and strengths. It provides guidance in organizing an environment into the following interest areas: blocks, house corner, table toys, art, sand and water, library, cooking, and outdoors. Includes a table of contents and a bibliography. The print resources, A Guide for Supervisors and Trainers on Implementing the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Education and the video, The Creative Curriculum, supplement this resource, but can also be used independently. Annotations for these supplements are included in this document.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Creative Movement and Rhythmic Exploration (Audiorecording). Palmer, Hap. (Hap Palmer Series). Educational Activities (CEM), 1971. Order no. AC 533 ($18.98 cassette)

The nine songs on this cassette provide actions, images and challenges which children can act out in their own ways. The accompanying pamphlet includes the lyrics.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various

Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Herr, Judy and Yvonne Libby. Delmar (BB), 1990. 567 p. Order no. BB 1117 ($46.55 pbk.)

Organized into 57 themes, this comprehensive resource suggests goals, concepts, vocabulary and many practical ideas for early childhood classrooms. It includes plans for bulletin boards, letters to parents/caregivers, songs, fingerplays, games, arts and crafts, field trips and suggested resources.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - Various

Creative Teaching With Puppets: Resources for Six Integrated Units (Print-Non-Fiction). Rountree, Barbara S., et al. Learning Line/Gryphon House (MON), 1989. 294 p. ISBN 0-940678-00-4 ($33.95 coil-bound)

Four classroom teachers produced this easy-to-use book that helps teachers to use puppets as a teaching resource. It offers six subject-integrated units which include suggested activities for arts education, English language arts, math, science and social studies. It also offers practical ideas including patterns for puppets and ideas for setting up stages. Includes a table of contents, an index of puppet patterns and stages, and an index of songs.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - All About Me, Animals, Farms, Food, Friends, Gardens, Plants

Creativity in Motion (Print-Non-Fiction). Grant, Janet Millar. Learning Publications (FHW), 1992. 101 p. ISBN 1-55691-070-3 ($19.95 pbk.)

Creativity in Motion offers 68 lessons in creative movement for early childhood students. It provides useful suggestions for warm-up activities for creative dance, but does not constitute an entire dance program. Teachers should plan for all three components of dance and place activities in the context of dance as described in Arts Education: A Curriculum for Grade 1 (September 1991).
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes -Various

Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds (Print-Non-Fiction). Arnosky, Jim. Bradbury (DIS), 1992. 32 p. ISBN 0-02-705857-3 ($19.50 hdc.)

Crinkleroot, a folksy woodsperson, introduces several birds that one might see in the woods and offers a few ideas for attracting birds. Included are several birds commonly seen in Saskatchewan. Although Arnosky's pen-and-ink watercolour illustrations are small and close together, the book could be a valuable resource for students who are interested in birds.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Forests

Cup Cooking: Individual Child-Portion Picture Recipes (Print-Non-Fiction). Johnson, Barbara. Early Educators Press (MON), 1978. 48 p. ISBN 0-9604390-1-3 ($6.95 set)

This recipe book offers guidelines for and advantages of individual-portion cooking with children plus numerous, single-portion recipes organized under the four basic food groups. The recipes are hand-printed. Also included in the package is a 14 cm by 22 cm (5.5 in. by 8.5 in.) chart for each step of recipes for: cottage cheese dip, peanut honey balls, quick bread and lemonade.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various

Curriculum Planning for Young Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Janet F., ed. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1982. 267 p. ISBN 0-912674-83-0 ($6.50 U.S. pbk.)

Compiled from previous issues of Young Children, this resource presents articles written by experienced teachers and researchers in early childhood education and child development. Key curriculum topics explored include basic rationale, play, communicating, exploring the world, the arts and teaching strategies. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Cut and Tell: Scissor Stories for Fall (Print-Non-Fiction). Warren, Jean. (Cut and Tell Series). Warren (MON), 1984. 77 p. ISBN 0-911019-03-0 ($10.95 pbk.)

Cut and Tell: Scissor Stories for Fall contains eight original stories, step-by-step cutting directions, plus two sizes of reproducible patterns. The stories are "The Apple Tree," "Danny and the Wooden Duck," "Four Autumn Leaves," "Little Black Cat," "Two Friendly Ghosts," "Three Brave Hunters," "The Wise Old Owl" and "Little Turkey." Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - Autumn, Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving

Cut and Tell Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Cut and Tell: Scissor Stories for Fall.

Cyril and the Otters (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8199

Cyril travels to the rivers of Suffolk, England, to see an otter. He is fortunate to discover three otters napping on a bank after their first fish meal of the day.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals

Cyrus and the Horses of the New York Police (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8169

Cyrus from Zurich, Switzerland wants to meet the New York police horses. He spends several days with a patrol from the New York City Mounted Police Force.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals