Daley B.
The Dandelion
David and the Kagu
Deena the Damselfly
Del and the Ostriches
Delphine and the Bear
Delphine and the Turtles
Designing Creative Materials for Young Children
A Developing World Series
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children From Birth Through Age 8. Expanded ed.
Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Early Childhood Education
The Dingles
Dinosaurs
Directions: Up, Down, All Around
Discipline: Winning at Teaching. Rev. ed.
Discover Art - Kindergarten
Discover Art Series
Display for All Seasons: A Thematic Approach to Infant Teaching
Don't Wake Up Mama! Another Five Little Monkeys Story
Down by the Bay
Dramatic Play in Education
Dreams and Surprises
Duck
Duckat
Daley B. (Print-Fiction). Blake, Jon. Candlewick (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 1-56402-078-9 ($14.95 hdc.)
Daley B., a rabbit, is having an identity crisis. He is not sure what kind of creature he is, but fortunately he finds out before he becomes a hungry weasel's lunch. The lively illustrations by Axel Scheffler were done in watercolour, crayon and ink.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Humour
The Dandelion (Print-Non-Fiction). Hogan, Paula Z. (The Life Cycle Series). Raintree/Steck-Vaughn (PIP), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-8114-8182-4 ($6.26 pbk.)
Using simple terminology, this book describes the life cycle of a dandelion. The realistic illustrations by Yoshi Miyake are large, colourful and attractive. Includes a glossary.
Suggested Use: Theme - Plants
David and the Kagu (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7858
David expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the kagu. 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
Deena the Damselfly (Print-Fiction). Camri, Giora. UAHC Press (UAHC), 1992. 30 p. ISBN 0-8074-0477-2 ($10.95 U.S. hdc.)
Deena, a damselfly nymph, is puzzled because her friends keep disappearing when they reach a certain stage. She vows that when she gets older and disappears, she will come back and explain the mystery to the other nymphs. Then, when she is transformed into a damselfly, she tries to keep her promise. Giora Camri's exquisite, green, gold and blue, pastel-crayon drawings beautifully depict pond life.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Ponds
Del and the Ostriches (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7859
Del expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the ostrich. 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
Delphine and the Bear (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8184
Delphine wants to visit a bear of Abruzzes. These bears are smaller and more stocky than the traditional brown bear and there are about 100 of them in the mountains of southern Italy. When a cub is injured and taken to Rome, Delphine learns how to give the little bear the honey he loves.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Delphine and the Turtles (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7846
Delphine expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the turtle. 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
Designing Creative Materials for Young Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Herr, Judy and Yvonne Libby. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (HBC), 1990. 301 p. ISBN 0-15-517361-8 ($39.16 pbk.)
Designing Creative Materials for Young Children contains ideas and instructions for materials to support various areas of study and to promote socio-emotional, physical and intellectual development of young children. The instructions for each teaching aid contain:
A Developing World Series (Map). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: The World Map.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children From Birth Through Age 8. Expanded ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bredekamp, Sue, ed. National Association for the Education of Young Children (BB), 1987. 92 p. Order no. BB 1253 ($8.00 pbk.)
This book defines developmental appropriateness and offers guidance for achieving developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. It describes appropriate and inappropriate teaching practices for infants through eight-year-olds and offers separate chapters on children from birth to age three, three-year-olds, four-and-five-year-olds and five-through-eight-year-olds. Provides a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Early Childhood Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Kostelnik, Marjorie J., Anne K. Soderman and Alice Phipps Whiren. Merrill (MMC), 1993. 503 p. ISBN 0-675-21327-4 ($31.96 pbk.)
Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Early Childhood Education is divided into three parts. Part I addresses the philosophical basis that has been the driving force behind educational changes being advocated. It also explores the principles and myths related to suggested programmatic practices that follow in later chapters. Part II explains curricular aspects in terms of six developmental domains and the two primary processes by which children learn. In each of the domains, the reader will find a discussion of theory, research and educational issues related to children's development in that particular area, a suggested outline of ultimate goals and objectives, teaching strategies for supporting children's development and examples of classroom activities. Part III suggests guidelines for managing time, space and materials; for creating learning centres; for devising and implementing themes; and for promoting self-discipline in children. Parental involvement is also considered and a comprehensive look at testing and evaluation is offered. Includes a table of contents as well as author and title indices.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - Various
The Dingles (16 mm Film/Video). National Film Board (MHP/NFB), 1988. 8 min. 16 mm Film (MHP) -Loan order no. 20306. Video (NFB) - Order no. C-0188-044 ($21.95)
The film's characters are a caring, grandmotherly figure, Doris Dingle and her three delightful cats, Donna, DeeDee and Dayoh. Snobbish Donna is forever sorting through and admiring her collection of bird feathers. Curious DeeDee spends most of her time investigating the oddest details of Doris Dingle's activities, while all-round-good-guy Dayoh is intent on digging a hole to China. The plot involves an unexpected gale that bursts violently into the family's idyllic life. Just how the Dingles escape certain doom is for viewers to find out! Young children will marvel at the storm's intensity, then sigh with relief to see Donna, DeeDee and Dayoh snuggled up in bed, safe and secure after an adventure-filled day.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Pets, Weather
Dinosaurs (Print-Non-Fiction). Quintin, Michel. Quintin (QUP), 1992. 23 p. ISBN 2-920438-75-1 ($12.95 hdc.) ISBN 2-920438-76-X ($5.95 pbk.)
Mr. Click, an animal photographer, travels in his converted-fridge-cum-time machine to mingle with and take pictures of dinosaurs. He is a most amusing character whose attire is that of a caveperson, except for his dress socks and shoes. Some of his adventures include dodging a pteranodon, dangling a carrot for the plant eaters and hiding from the meat eaters. In a humorous, entertaining way, this book presents simple knowledge about prehistoric life. It concludes with a brief information section about dinosaurs. Stéphane Poulin's full-colour, quirky illustrations are delightful. Dinosaur was originally published in French.
Suggested Use: Theme - Dinosaurs
Directions: Up, Down, All Around (Video). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1992. 15 min. Order no. A51502 ($96.75)
Join Ramy and her brother, Jake, as they visit their grandfather and discover the flapdoodle. A scavenger hunt with directional clues takes them throughout the house to find the flapdoodle. Through animation, this piloted flying machine takes the children for a ride that teaches them the concept of direction.
Suggested Use: Themes - Imagination, Travel
Discipline: Winning at Teaching. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Coloroso, Barbara. Kids Are Worth It! (KWI), 1987. 68 p. No order no. is needed. ($8.00 U.S. pbk.)
Barbara Coloroso explains her positive approach to discipline which takes into consideration the uniqueness of each student and provides an opportunity for her/him to take an active part in personal educational planning. It does not involve elaborate techniques, but allows for the unique skills and competencies of each teacher. Practical suggestions are given to help teachers guide students in changing their attitudes and behaviours, but the author emphasizes that students are ultimately responsible for their own behaviour, success and failure. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Discover Art - Kindergarten (Art Print). (Discover Art Series). Davis Publications (FHW), 1990. ISBN 0-87192-219-3 ($275.00 set)
This program includes: a teacher's guide, twenty 45 cm by 60 cm (18 in. by 24 in.) art reproductions, fifty-two 12.5 cm by 17.5 cm (5 in. by 7 in.) art reproductions, in two plastic pouches, two double-sided instructional posters (shows clay forming, painting, pasting and printmaking techniques) and an easy-to-assemble easel (holds large art reproductions in the box lid, vertically or horizontally).
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Discover Art Series (Art Print). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Discover Art - Kindergarten.
Display for All Seasons: A Thematic Approach to Infant Teaching (Print-Non-Fiction). Makoff, Judith and Linda Duncan. Belair (BHU), 1986. 68 p. ISBN 0-947882-04-9 ($19.95 pbk.)
Using seasonal themes as a focus, the authors offer various ideas for developing subject-integrated displays of children's work. It also suggests related activities and resources. Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes - Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Don't Wake Up Mama! Another Five Little Monkeys Story (Print-Fiction). Christelow, Eileen. Houghton Mifflin (ALL), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-395-60176-2 ($20.95 hdc.)
In this sequel to Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed and Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, the five little monkeys arise at dawn to bake a birthday cake for their mother. However, because they have more enthusiasm than culinary skill, their good intentions result in chaos. Eileen Christelow's colourful, cartoon-style drawings are appealing to young children.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Birthdays; Theme - Families
Down by the Bay (Print-Non-Fiction). Daniel, Alan, illus. (The Song Box Series). The Wright Group (GIN), 1990. 16 p. ISBN 1-55911-698-6 ($29.95 big book - pbk.). Audiorecording - Order no. 1371 ($9.95 cassette)
Alan Daniel's delightful collage illustrations give this old favourite tune refreshing new life. The big book includes the music and suggested student activities. A cassette of the song is available.
Suggested Use: Theme - Humour
Dramatic Play in Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Eden, Susanne. (Viewpoints Series). Nelson/Delmar (BB), 1990. 32 p. Order no. BB 1149 ($10.45 pbk.)
In four short sections, Susanne Eden discusses learning through play, the elements of dramatic play, the architect of the playscape and observing children at play. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Dreams and Surprises (Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Creative Dance Series). The Music Room (CEM), 1989. Order no. MR5 ($18.00 cassette)
This cassette offers rich instrumentals that imitate sounds with which young children can identify. It includes sounds like clocks ticking and ringing, a Jack-in-the-box springing up and more.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Duck (Print-Non-Fiction). Royston, Angela. (See How They Grow Series). Scholastic (SCH), 1991. 21 p. ISBN 0-590-73808-9 ($8.75 hdc.)
This book charts the life of a duck from birth to six weeks. The simple, imaginative text is supported by Barrie Watt's clear, colour photographs.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Duckat (Print-Fiction). Gordon, Gaelyn and Chris Gaskin. Scholastic (SCH), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-590-45456-0 ($3.99 pbk.), ISBN 0-590-57419-1 ($24.99 big book - pbk.). Audiorecording - ISBN 0-590-60192-X ($9.99 cassette)
Duckat is a humorous story about a young girl and a strange duck who thinks he's a cat. The realistic, watercolour illustrations by Chris Gaskin are very attractive. A cassette is available.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Humour