Fabiola and the Foxes
Fabrice and the Wild Vultures
Fanny and the Wolves
Farm Animals
A Farmyard Song: An Old Rhyme With New Pictures
Father Gander Nursery Rhymes: The Equal Rhymes Amendment
Father's Old Gray Whiskers
Fauna in Colour Series
The Feel of Music
Feelin' Free
Feet, Fins and Wings
A Field Full of Horses
Finger Rhymes
Fingerplays and Footplays
Fire
Fire and Safety for the Teachers of Band-controlled schools, Kindergarten to Grade 3.
First Day at School
First Discovery Series
First Flight
First Impressions
First Look at Series
Fish Scales
Five Senses Walk Series
Floss
Fly Away Home
Fly by Night
For the Love of Learning Series
Fostering a Sense of Wonder During the Early Childhood Years
Four Seasons Series
Francois and the Deer
Frank and the Eagle
Frank and the Octopus
Franklin Is Bossy
Fred and the Fish
Frederick and the Emus
Free Stuff for Kids. 11th ed.
The Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet: A Handbook on Creative Approach to Living and Problem Solving for Children. Canadian ed.
The Frog
Frog
Froggy Gets Dressed
Frog's Riddle and Other Draw-and-Tell Stories
Fabiola and the Foxes (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7848
Fabiola expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the fox. 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
Fabrice and the Wild Vultures (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7833
Fabrice expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the wild vulture. 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
Fanny and the Wolves (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7840
With the assistance of beautiful cinematography, the viewer is visually transported with Fanny to many parts of the world to visit wolves.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Farm Animals (Print-Non-Fiction). Pérols, Sylvaine. (First Discovery Series). Moonlight (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 1-85103-169-3 ($13.95 spiral-bound)
Partly transparent, double-sided overlays change the reader's viewing points of Sylvaine Pérols' vividly coloured pictures of chickens, ducks, turkeys, cows and other farm animals as they go about their daily activities. The text is simple, but informative.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Farms
A Farmyard Song: An Old Rhyme With New Pictures (Print-Non-Fiction). Manson, Christopher, illus. North-South Books (VAN), 1992. unp. ISBN 1-55858-169-3 ($19.95 hdc.)
Inspired by folk art and children's books from the 19th century, Christopher Manson has combined bold, hand-coloured woodcuts with simple borders and vignettes to create a period setting for this classic,cumulative nursery rhyme. Children enjoy repeating the infectious verse especially the part where the "cat goes fiddle-i-fee."
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Farms, Nursery Rhymes
Father Gander Nursery Rhymes: The Equal Rhymes Amendment (Print-Non-Fiction). Larche, Douglas W. Advocacy Press (MON), 1985. 47 p. ISBN 0-911655-12-3 ($24.95 hdc.)
Dr. Larche has revised Mother Goose's rhymes so that they have not lost their charm and melody, but have a more positive message in which both sexes, all races and ages and people with varying abilities interact naturally and successfully. Carolyn Marie Blattel's full-colour illustrations are treasures.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Anti-bias; Theme - Nursery Rhymes
Father's Old Gray Whiskers (Print-Non-Fiction). Daniel, Alan and Lea Daniel, illus. (The Song Box Series). The Wright Group (GIN), 1993. ISBN 0-7802-0944-3 ($29.95 big book - pbk.). Audiorecording -Order no. 15099 ($9.95 cassette)
Alan and Lea Daniel's drawings of father's incredibly bushy whiskers are most entertaining in their rendition of this old song. The big book includes the music for this famous old song as well as suggested activities. A cassette of the song is available.
Suggested Use: Theme - Humour
Fauna in Colour Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Ladybird.
The Feel of Music (Audiorecording). Palmer, Hap. (Hap Palmer Series). Educational Activities (CEM), 1974. Order no. AC556 ($18.98 cassette)
This cassette provides 14 songs about the feel of music. It includes such titles as "Walking Notes," "Scales," "Clap and Rest" and "Move and Rest."
Suggested Use: Theme - Senses
Feelin' Free (Audiorecording). Palmer, Hap. (Hap Palmer Series). Educational Activities (CEM), 1976. Order no. AC517 ($18.98 cassette)
The activities on this cassette combine music, movement and language skills. The accompanying pamphlet includes the lyrics and the activities for the 10 songs.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Feet, Fins and Wings (Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (CEM), 1993. Order no. MR13 ($16.98 cassette)
This cassette includes the following instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance: "Noah's Ark," "Peter Pan," "The Pied Piper" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
A Field Full of Horses (Print-Non-Fiction). Hansard, Peter. (Read and Wonder Book Series). Candlewick (UTP), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-56402-302-8 ($19.95 hdc.)
In simple text, this book offers information about horse behaviour, biology and care. The realistic paintings were done by well-known naturalist artist, Kenneth Lilly.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Finger Rhymes (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Marc, ed. Dutton (PIP), 1980. 32 p. ISBN 0-525-29732-4 ($14.70 hdc.)
This collection of 14 rhymes presents some old favourites such as "Five Little Pigs" and "Two Blackbirds," plus some less familiar ones. Marc Brown's black-and-white pencil and pen illustrations include diagrams giving instructions for finger gestures. Contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Fingerplays and Footplays (Audiorecording). Hallum, Rosemary and Henry "Buzz" Glass. Educational Activities (CEM), 1987. Order no. AC618 ($18.98 cassette)
This cassette includes the following fingerplays and footplays: "Five Little Monkeys," "Footplay," "I Have Ten Little Fingers," "I'm a Little Teapot," "Johnny Works With One Hammer," "New Shoes," "Peanut Butter," "Pease Porridge Hot," "Penguins," "Two Little Blackbirds," "The Wheels on the Bus" and "Where Is Thumbkin?" A guide includes the words of the verses plus tips for use.
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Fire (Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (CEM), 1987. Order no. MR3 ($10.98 cassette)
This cassette includes the following instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance: "Aftermath," "Fire," "Fire Colours," "Fireworks," "Storm" and "Volcano."
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Fire and Safety for the Teachers of Band-controlled schools, Kindergarten to Grade 3. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lobe, Gordon, ed. Saskatoon District Tribal Council (SDTC), 1992. 145 p. ISBN 0-9696342-3-4 ($15.00 coil-bound)
Fire and Safety was developed for use in Band-controlled schools to emphasize the importance of fire safety. Besides stressing the "no's" about fire, it relates information about fire and its cultural importance. It offers activities for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students and includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Theme -Safety
First Day at School (Print-Non-Fiction). Scarsbrook, Ailsa and Alan Scarsbrook. A & C Black (MMC), 1987. 25 p. ISBN 0-7136-2821-9 ($10.00 hdc.)
This documents the first day of school for two British five-year-olds, Saiqua and Michael. A classroom helper, Mrs. Ahmed, speaks Punjabi which is Saiqua's first language. Their activities include observing a guinea pig, painting, playing with blocks, sand and water, listening to a story and eating. The text is short and the Scarsbrooks' numerous photographs are bright and colourful.
Suggested Use: Themes - Families, Schools
First Discovery Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following titles annotated elsewhere in this document: Boats and Farm Animals.
First Flight (Print-Fiction). McPhail, David. Little, Brown (LIT), 1987. 32 p. ISBN 0-316-563323 ($5.95 pbk.)
A young boy and his Teddy bear take their first flight. The boy is well-mannered and follows all the rules, but his furry companion is quite naughty. David McPhail's lively colour illustrations help to deliver the "do's" and "don'ts" of air travel in a humorous fashion.
Suggested Use: Themes - Airports, Safety, Transportation
First Impressions (Kit). Booth, Jack. Holt, Rinehart and Winston (HBC), 1988. 284 p. ISBN 0-03-921972-0 ($111.05)
Stories, songs and poems that have a strong appeal for young children have been included in this package. Selections have been grouped into 14 broadly based themes, such as "Celebrations," " Harvest Time," "Going Here, Going There," "Dinosaurs" and "Teddy bears." The kit offers two big books, six audiocassettes and a teaching resource binder. The two big books Dancing in the Sun and Ride Upon the Breeze are collections of beautifully illustrated traditional and modern poems for young children. The authors include Dennis Lee, Sonja Dunn, Jack Prelutsky and several others. The listening program (six audiocassettes) includes big book selections read by David Booth and his friend, Big Bear. The teaching resource binder offers strategies for program implementation and management. Includes theme-related activities and contains suggestions for subject-integrated activities.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Themes -Various
First Look at Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Keeping Warm.
Fish Scales (Software). (Early Childhood Software Series). Developmental Learning Materials (GAG), 1985.
Single Pack
Apple II Family (48K) - Order no. 16006 ($54.95 5.25 disk)
Note: Further information regarding network versions can be obtained by calling
Helen Richardson at (416) 293-8141.
Lab Pack (Includes 5 disks, user's guide and reproducible art sheets)
Apple II Family (48K) - Order no. ($136.95 5.25 in. disk)
Network
Corvus (Apple) - Order no. 16035 ($543.95 5.25 in. disk)
Digicard (Apple) - Order no.16150 ($543.95 5.25 in. disk)
Six different activities help children learn how to measure and compare. Lively songs, sound effects and colourful graphics add interest. Includes a user's guide.
Suggested Use: Theme - Big and Little
Five Senses Walk Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Let's Take a Walk in the Park.
Floss (Print-Fiction). Lewis, Kim. Candlewick (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 1-56402-010-X ($16.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-56402-271-4 ($5.99 pbk.)
Floss, a young Border collie, has to leave town life to become a sheep dog. For Floss, life on the farm is all work and no play until the farmer realizes his children need Floss as a companion. Kim Lewis's warm, softly illustrated portrait of rural life is a gentle reminder about the importance of fun.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Farms, Pets
Fly Away Home (Print-Fiction). Bunting, Eve. Houghton Mifflin (ALL), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-395-66415-2 ($8.95 pbk.)
Told in the first person by a young boy who lives in an airport with his father, this story relates the difficult topic of "homelessness" very sensitively. It describes how this family spends dreary days trying not to be noticed, but ends on a positive note as the boy remembers observing a bird that was trapped in the terminal escape to find its freedom. Ronald Himler's realistic artwork done in muted watercolour shades effectively depicts this distressing situation.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Homelessness; Themes - Airports, Families, Homes
Fly by Night (Print-Fiction). Crebbin, June. Candlewick (UTP), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-56402-149-1 ($16.95 hdc.)
Blink, a baby owl, impatiently awaits nighttime so that he can make his first flight and when it finally arrives he realizes the wait was worthwhile. The tranquilizing, chalk pastels by Stephen Lambert capture the changing hues of nature throughout the day and the satisfaction of a successful first experience.
Suggested Use: Themes - All About Me, Animals, Forests
For the Love of Learning Series (Software). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Easy Color Paint.
Fostering a Sense of Wonder During the Early Childhood Years (Print-Non-Fiction). Wilson, Ruth A. Greyden (GYP), 1993. 207 p. ISBN 1-57074-045-3 ($23.95 U.S. pbk.)
This book is based on the understanding that fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world is important to the development of young children and the preservation of Planet Earth. This book is divided into four major sections. The first section outlines some ideas on what an early childhood environmental education program encompasses--addressing both what a quality environmental education program for preschoolers is and what it is not. The second part of the book is devoted to practical ideas on how to infuse environmental education into all aspects of the early childhood curriculum. This section includes ideas on how to use learning centres for fostering an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, how to choose pro-nature children's literature, how to incorporate environmental education into music, art and group activities and how to enrich the classroom environment with objects from nature. This section also includes ideas on what to do outdoors to foster an appreciation of nature--what kinds of field trips to take, what to do on nature walks, how to enhance the school yard and how to tap into community resources. Part three of the book addresses "special considerations" in developing and implementing an early childhood environmental education program. Topics addressed in this section include dealing with fears, working with children with disabilities, working with infants and toddlers and involving families. Also included in this section is a discussion on what teachers can do to enhance their own understanding and appreciation of nature. The fourth part of the book deals with program evaluation and offers a self-rating scale that can be used as a tool for evaluating and enhancing one's own early childhood environmental education program. Items on the scale coincide with the implementation guidelines presented throughout the book. An appendix to the book offers several annotated bibliographies of related resources. Includes a table of contents, an index of activities and an index of implementation guidelines.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Theme - The Environment
Four Seasons Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following titles annotated elsewhere in this document: In Fall, In Spring, In Summer and In Winter.
Francois and the Deer (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7841
Francois expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the deer. 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
Frank and the Eagle (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8161
Thirteen-year-old Frank from Paris, France travels to Rocamadour where the eagles' rock stands. This exceptional place is inhabited by over 100 extremely rare birds of prey from all over the world.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Frank and the Octopus (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8171
Frank has dreamed of diving into the open sea to play with an octopus. With Daniel Piarrot of the Marseille Diving Club he descends to the bottom of the ocean and learns how to stroke an octopus.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Franklin Is Bossy (Print-Fiction). Bourgeois, Paulette. Kids Can Press (UTP), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-55074-119-5 ($10.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-55074-257-9 ($4.95 pbk.)
Franklin, the turtle, is bossy and nobody wants to play with him anymore. After one lonely day, Franklin decides to apologize to his best friend, Bear. He learns by experience that cooperation is the best policy. Brenda Clark's colourful, detailed illustrations sparkle with vitality.
Suggested Use: Special Topics - Cooperation, Manners
Fred and the Fish (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7828
Fred expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the fish. 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
Frederick and the Emus (Video). (Children's Dreams Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7852
Frederick expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the emu. 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
Free Stuff for Kids. 11th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hill, Sylvia, ed. Stoddart (GNP), 1993. 108 p. ISBN 0-7737-5600-0 ($7.95 pbk.)
Free Stuff for Kids describes 150 things including badges, buttons, crafts, games and toys that children can receive free or inexpensively by mail. This would be a suitable resource to make available on loan to parents/caregivers or to use during a "post office" theme. Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Parent/Caregiver Reference, Teacher Reference, Theme - Post Offices
The Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet: A Handbook on Creative Approach to Living and Problem Solving for Children. Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Prutzman, Priscilla, et al. New Society (GNP), 1988. 131 p. ISBN 1-55092-045-6 ($17.95 pbk.)
Based on "The Children's Creative Response to Conflict Program," this resource includes numerous exercises, activities, methods and tips designed to nurture self-esteem, build cooperation and community, develop communication skills, promote self-awareness and empathy and train students in effective conflict resolution skills. Includes a table of contents, appendices (songs, workshops, classroom accounts, etc.), a bibliography of support materials, a list of support organizations and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
The Frog (Print-Non-Fiction). Hogan, Paula Z. (The Life Cycles Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn (PIP), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-8114-8175-1 ($6.26 pbk.)
Using simple terminology, this book describes the life cycle of a frog. The realistic illustrations by Geri K. Strigenz are large, colourful and attractive. Includes a glossary.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Frog (Print-Non-Fiction). Royston, Angela. (See How They Grow Series). Scholastic (SCH), 1991. 21 p. ISBN 0-590-73807-0 ($8.75 hdc.)
This book charts the life of a frog from birth to over one-year-old. The simple, imaginative text is supported with clear, colour photographs by Kim Taylor and Jane Burton.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Froggy Gets Dressed (Print-Fiction). London, Jonathan. Viking (PBC), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-670-84249-4 ($16.99 hdc.)
When Froggy awakes from his hibernation and sees that it is snowing, he can't resist running out to play for awhile. However, he is so excited that he repeatedly forgets necessary articles of clothing and is beckoned by his mother to finish dressing himself. Children love the repetition and the funny sounds in this cumulative story. The simple, colourful, cartoon-like illustrations by Frank Remkiewicz are delightful.
Suggested Use: Themes - Clothing, Winter
Frog's Riddle and Other Draw-and-Tell Stories (Print-Non-Fiction). Thompson, Richard. Annick (FIR), 1990. 95 p. ISBN 1-55037-138-X ($19.95 hdc.)
Richard Thompson, a former nursery school teacher, offers a collection of 12 original, graphic tales for young children. The book includes clear drawing instructions and suggestions for further related activities. Offers a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher - Reference; Themes - Various