The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Tangramables
Teachers and Parents Together
Teaching Young Children
Teddy Bears' Christmas
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Rabbit
Tell Me a Story Series
Ten Beads Tall
Ten Black Dots
Thank You
Thanksgiving Treat
That's Good! That's Bad!
ThemeWorks Series
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Think of a Beaver
This Is the Way
This Old Man
Thomas and the Bear
Thomas and the Crocodiles
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
Tia's Dino-Stew Zoo
Tia's Quacker Tunes
Time of Wonder
Time Together: Learning to Play With Young Children
Titch
Today's Kindergarten: Exploring the Knowledge Base, Expanding the Curriculum
Together
Tooth Fairy Where Are You?
Totally Teddy: A Collection of Teddy Bear Songs for Children
Totline Teaching Tales Series
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Toying With Their Future
Tracks in the Wild
Trains
Travelogue
Trees
Tristan and the Elephants
The Trouble With Babies
Twig Books Series
Two by Two
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Print-Fiction). Potter, Beatrix. Frederick Warne (PBC), 1987. 58 p. ISBN 0-7232-3460-4 ($6.99 pbk.)
Frederick Warne located Beatrix Potter's original artwork and photographed it to produce this new edition of her classic tale.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Responsibilities
Tangramables (Print-Non-Fiction). Martschinke, Judi. (Learning Resources Series). Learning Resources (SES), 1990. 88 p. Order no. 20450 ($14.18 pbk.)
This resource includes a plastic tangram and numerous reproducible pages with activities for children to do with the pieces. It offers activities for Kindergarten to approximately Grade 5.
Suggested Use: Theme - Shapes
Teachers and Parents Together (Print-Non-Fiction). Botrie, Maureen and Pat Wenger. Pembroke (SCH), 1992. 160 p. ISBN 0-921217-81-1 ($14.99 pbk.)
The role of parents/caregivers in the education of children offers teachers tremendous challenges and opportunities. In Teachers and Parents Together, educators discover a wealth of practical, easy-to-implement initiatives to involve parents/caregivers in all aspects of their children's learning. From tips on evolving guiding principles, ideas for bulletin boards and workshops, through suggested letters and procedures for interviews, open house, newsletters and surveys, it focuses on how to forge an effective partnership with parents/caregivers. It describes an innovative "Language Partners" program that is simple and inexpensive to implement, offers parents/caregivers firsthand experience in their child's language learning, as well as the opportunity to participate in their child's education in constructive ways. This comprehensive resource concludes with handy reproducible information sheets that explain and clarify key questions that parents/caregivers often ask about the modern school environment. Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Teaching Young Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Dixon, Glen. (Viewpoints Series). Nelson/Delmar (BB), 1990. 32 p. Order no. BB 1152 ($10.45 pbk.)
Glen Dixon discusses the role of teachers as guides, facilitators, observers, collaborators and designers of the learning environment. Includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Teddy Bears' Christmas (Video). Paragon International (MCN), 1992. 30 min. No order no. is needed. ($250.00)
Just before Christmas, Sally writes to Santa, asking him for her very own Teddy bear. However, before her letter can be mailed, the family puppy, Slurp, eats it! Sally has confided her wish to Ben, her brother's Teddy bear. He sees Slurp eat the letter and realizing Santa won't know what Sally wants, he decides to go to the toy department of a downtown store to tell Santa himself. He finds another bear and convinces this new friend to go home with him. The adventure continues... Animated.
Suggested Use: Theme - Christmas
Teddy Bears' Picnic (Video). Paragon International (MCN), 1990. 30 min. No order no. is needed. ($250.00)
Based on the famous song of the same name, this animated adventure introduces "all the bears that ever there were" and proves once again that if you go down to the woods on the day of the Teddy Bears' Picnic, "you're sure of a big surprise."
Suggested Use: Themes - Forests, Toys
Teddy Rabbit (Print-Fiction). Stinson, Kathy. Annick (FIR), 1988. unp. ISBN 55037-017-0 ($12.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-55037-016-2 ($4.95 pbk.)
Things are not going well for Tony. He is hesitant to take his favourite stuffed rabbit to a picnic for Teddy bears and then, he is traumatized when he almost loses this special friend on the subway. However, when he arrives at the picnic, he is delighted to see that a Teddy kangaroo, a Teddy monkey, a Teddy lion and other non-bears have also crashed the party. Stéphane Poulin's full-colour art expressively conveys the emotions of a young child in this gripping story.
Suggested Use: Theme - Toys
Tell Me a Story Series (Video). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: Has Anyone Seen My Umbrella?
Ten Beads Tall (Print-Non-Fiction). Adams, Pam. (Bead Frame Book Series). Child's Play (CPI), 1982. unp. ISBN 0-85953-242-9 ($15.95 hdc.)
With 10 wooden beads attached by a string, this book offers a playful introduction to the vocabulary and practice of measuring through tactile and visual experience. Children can measure how many beads high, long or wide various drawings of colourful items by Pam Adams are.
Suggested Use: Theme - Big and Little
Ten Black Dots (Print-Non-Fiction). Crews, Donald. Greenwillow (MCM), 1986. unp. ISBN 0-688-06068-4 ($22.95 hdc.)
This rhyme by Donald Crews shows some of the interesting things that can be done with 10 black dots.
Suggested Use: Theme - Imagination
Thank You (Print-Non-Fiction). Riehecky, Janet. (Manners Matter Series). Child's World (SBC), 1992. 32 p. ISBN 0-89565-387-7 ($15.95 hdc.)
This book describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say "Thank you." The illustrations by Gwen Connelly are softly coloured and expressive.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Manners
Thanksgiving Treat (Print-Fiction). Stock, Catherine. Bradbury (MMC), 1990. unp. ISBN 0-02-788402-3 ($15.50 hdc.), Aladdin (DIS), 1993. ISBN 0-689-71726-1 ($4.95 pbk.)
There seems to be no place for the smallest child in a family's busy preparations for Thanksgiving, until Grandpa steps in and they perform a vital task everyone else has forgotten. Catherine Stock's colourful autumn scenes capture the warm atmosphere of a special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson.
Suggested Use: Themes - Autumn, Thanksgiving
That's Good! That's Bad! (Print-Fiction). Cuyler, Margery. Henry Holt (FHW), 1991. unp. ISBN 0-8050-1535-3 ($22.95 hdc.)
A little boy has a series of adventures and misadventures with several wild animals. The book is filled with onomatopoeia as the boy pants when chased by noisy baboons, is hissed at by a big scary snake and has a number of other incredible experiences. David Catrow's two-page spread, full-colour illustrations depict the action and humour most effectively.
Suggested Use: Themes - Humour, Zoos
ThemeWorks Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following titles annotated elsewhere in this document: At the Seashore, Houses, Night Time, Rain, Trees and Under the Ground.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Print-Non-Fiction). Adams, Pam, illus. (Classic Books-With-Holes). Child's Play (CPI), 1991. ISBN 0-85953-021-3 ($18.95 hdc.), ISBN 0-85953-018-3 ($9.95 pbk.)
In Pam Adam's vividly coloured, over-sized rendition of the ever-popular rhyme, readers are able to view the animals inside the old woman's stomach through holes cut in the pages.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Humour
Think of a Beaver (Print-Non-Fiction). Wallace, Karen. (Read and Wonder Books Series). Candlewick (UTP), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-56402-179-3 ($17.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-56402-464-4 ($6.99 pbk.)
Mick Manning's realistic pictures and Karen Wallace's rhythmic text combine to provide a close-up look at the habits and homes of North American beavers.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
This Is the Way (Print-Fiction). Dalton, Anne. Scholastic (SCH), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-590-45892-2 ($12.75 hdc.)
Written to the familiar tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush," this book follows a young family from dawn to dusk on a typical weekday. Anne Dalton's poetic verse combined with her softly coloured illustrations offer an attractive look at the familiar scenes of childhood.
Suggested Use: Themes - All About Me, Families
This Old Man (Print-Non-Fiction). Daniel, Alan and Lea Daniel, illus. (The Song Box Series). Wright Group (GIN), 1993. 16 p. ISBN 0-7802-0948-6 ($29.95 big book - pbk.). Audiorecording - Order no. 15103 ($9.95 cassette)
Alan and Lea Daniel offer a fresh new look at a traditional English song. The big book includes music and suggested student activities. A cassette of the song is available.
Suggested Use: Theme - Humour
Thomas and the Bear (Video). (Children's Dream Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V7813
Thomas expresses a desire (or dream) to discover firsthand the world of the bear. 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
Thomas and the Crocodiles (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8191
Thomas from Fiji visits Evan in Australia whose father is a ranger in the northern territory. The boys go on patrol in search of the large Indo-Pacific crocodile on the banks of the Adelaide River. These great reptiles have been protected since 1971.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, The Environment
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig (Print-Fiction). Trivizas, Eugene. Heinemann Young (RBC), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-434-96050-0 ($19.99 hdc.)
The three, little innocent wolves venture out into the world and build a marvellous brick house only to have it demolished by the big, bad violent pig. The terror continues until a flamingo bird helps them resolve their conflict. Helen Oxenbury's full-colour illustrations effectively convey the humour and action in this parody of a well-known tale. This resource could be useful in stimulating discussion regarding stereotypes.
Suggested Use: Special Topic - Anti-bias; Themes - Folktales, Humour
Tia's Dino-Stew Zoo (Audiorecording). Cynthia Cohen Qt. (QT), 1987. Order no. 112N ($8.00 U.S. cassette)
This cassette offers 17 lively songs on dinosaurs and other topics. A pamphlet with the lyrics is included.
Suggested Use: Theme - Dinosaurs
Tia's Quacker Tunes (Audiorecording). Quacker T. (QT), 1985. Order no. 111N ($8.00 U.S. cassette)
This cassette offers 11 songs including traditional tunes such as "I've Been Working on the Railroad," "Skinamarink" and "Row, Row, Row." It also provides two original tunes by Tia--"Quack a Tune" and "The Echo Game."
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Time of Wonder (Video). (Robert McCloskey Library Series). Weston Woods (MHP), 13 min. Dup. order no. V8863
Some of the best of Robert McCloskey's books are animated in this series of programs. In this story, lovely watercolour paintings capture the sights and sounds of the wonders of nature on a Maine island.
Suggested Use: Themes - Animals, Plants, Senses
Time Together: Learning to Play With Young Children (Video). (Play Power Series). Educational Productions (EPI), 1989. 30 min. Order no. PP02 ($295.00 U.S.)
Time Together helps adults understand their role in play and shows how to join play, keep children involved and support the natural process of learning that is part of every play experience. This would be a suitable resource to make available on loan to parents/caregivers or to use in inservice with them.
Suggested Use: Parent/Caregiver Reference; Teacher Reference
Titch (Print-Fiction). Hutchins, Pat. MacMillan, (DIS) 1971. unp. ISBN 0-02-745880-6 ($19.50 hdc.). Aladdin (DIS), 1993, ISBN 0-689-71688-5 ($6.50 pbk.)
Titch, the youngest of the family, has to put up with always being left behind and having the smallest of everything, until the day he plants a seed which grows and grows and grows! "Great things have small beginnings" is the moral of this tale which Pat Hutchins tells with much humour and understanding. Her friendly, warm illustrations are amusing.
Suggested Use: Themes - Big and Little, Plants
Today's Kindergarten: Exploring the Knowledge Base, Expanding the Curriculum (Print-Non-Fiction). Spodek, Bernard, ed. Teachers College Press (GUC), 1986. 159 p. ISBN 0-8077-2808-X ($24.95 pbk.)
In this collection, Dr. Spodek and noted contributors Eugene Garcia, Constance Kamii, Jana Mason, Shirley Moore, Olivia Saracho and Herbert Zimiles present a research base for developing innovative curricula and for testing the validity of proposed programs. "We once devoted our attention to seeing that Kindergartens would be provided for all children," writes Dr. Spodek. "Today we need to devote our attention to ensuring that Kindergartens offer the best possible programs to all children." Contents include chapters on "Early Childhood in an Era of Expanding Preschool Education," "Development and Education of Bilingual Children," "Kindergarten Reading," "Cognitive Learning and Development," "Play and Young Children's Learning" and "Socialization in the Kindergarten Classroom." Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Together (Print-Fiction). Lyon, George Ella. Orchard (MCM), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-531-05831-X ($19.95 hdc.)
Together is a lively rhyme about two young girls enjoying many activities together. Each stanza ends with the refrain "Let's put our heads together and dream the same dream." Vera Rosenberry's imaginative watercolours add to the enjoyment of this book about a special friendship.
Suggested Use: Theme - Friends
Tooth Fairy Where Are You? (Video). Paragon International (MCN), 1991. 30 min. No order no. is needed. ($250.00)
In this animated video program, apprentice tooth fairy, Dottie, crash lands into Lori's world in time to celebrate the loss of her first temporary tooth. Dottie misses her appointment for her test to prove that she is ready to become a bona fide fairy. Lori nurses her new-found friend and helps her to pass the test by applying the old adage "practice makes perfect."
Suggested Use: Themes - Friends; Human Growth
Totally Teddy: A Collection of Teddy Bear Songs for Children (Audiorecording). Frost, Derrie. Melody House (MEH), 1988. Order no. MH-C48 ($10.95 cassette), Order no. MH48 ($10.95 33 1/3 record)
This record offers various Teddy bear songs for children to act out, listen to or sing along with. Songs include: "Beddy-Bye Bear," "Catalog Bears," "The Griz," "My Special Friend," "Mr. Bearjangles," "Bear Hugs," "Should We Invite a Dinosaur?", "Dream Bear," "Teddy Oso" and "The Teddy Bear Brigade." The lyrics are included on the record cover.
Suggested Use: Theme - Toys
Totline Teaching Tales Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the following titles annotated elsewhere in this document: Huff and Puff on Hallowe'en and Huff and Puff on Thanksgiving.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse (Print-Fiction). Craig, Helen. Walker Books (UTP), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-7445-2504-7 ($15.95 hdc.), ISBN 1-56402-467-9 ($6.99 pbk.)
This is a new interpretation of a popular Aesop's Fable. Helen Craig's imaginative, full-colour illustrations sparkle with lively details.
Suggested Use: Theme - Homes
Toying With Their Future (16 mm Film/Video). National Film Board (MHP/NFB), 1989. 31 min. 16 mmFilm (MHP) - Loan order no. 2125. Video (NFB) - Order no. C-9190-065 ($26.95)
Based on a French production, this program examines aspects of the toy industry and the impact that toys have on children (e.g., war toys, Barbie dolls). It raises questions about social values and invites viewers to take a critical look at the toys they buy. It offers opposing viewpoints and would be a great discussion starter. This would be a suitable resource to make available on loan to parents/caregivers or to use in inservice with them.
Suggested Use: Parent/Caregiver Reference, Teacher Reference
Tracks in the Wild (Print-Non-Fiction). Bowen, Betsy. Little Brown (LIT), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-316-10377-2 ($19.95 hdc.)
Betsy Bowen explores the habits and behaviour of 13 north woods animals by discussing the various tracks and signs left by them. Her detailed, full-colour illustrations are fascinating woodblock prints, made by carving the design and the big letters backwards into a flat block of white pine, rolling black ink onto the block and then printing. The colours were then painted on each print.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
Trains (Print-Non-Fiction). Gibbons, Gail. Holiday House (ALL), 1987. unp. ISBN 0-8234-0640-7 ($24.95 hdc.)
In simple language, this book discusses different kinds of trains describing their features and functions. The illustrations by Gail Gibbons are realistic and colourful.
Suggested Use: Theme - Transportation
Travelogue (Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (CEM), 1988. Order no. MR4 ($16.98 cassette)
This audiocassette includes the following instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance: "Carnival," "The City," "Crags," "Dawn Chorus," "Desert," "Eastern Flute," "Exploration," "Flowers," "Flying," "Folksong," "Night," "On the River," "Panpipes," "Plains," "Rain," "Sunrise" and "Travelling."
Suggested Use: Themes - Various
Trees (Print-Non-Fiction). Westley, Joan. (ThemeWorks Series). Creative Publications (ADD), 1991. 64 p. ISBN 1-56107-078-5 ($25.50 coil-bound)
As the children investigate trees, they engage naturally in language, math, science, cooking, poetry, literature, dramatization and art activities. The theme also provides a springboard for large-scale projects, dramatic play centres and the construction of classroom environments. It is organized into three distinct parts: the kickoff, the theme activities and the culminating event. Includes a table of contents and a list of useful resources.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Theme -Plants
Tristan and the Elephants (Video). (Children's Dreams 2 Series). Multi Media Group (MHP), 1990. 7 min. Dup. order no. V8176
Tristan travels to Africa to see, hear and sense elephants in their habitat. Poaching of elephants is discussed.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals
The Trouble With Babies (Print-Fiction). Sage, Angie and Chris Sage. Viking Kestrel (PBC), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-670-82392-9 ($17.95 hdc.), ISBN 0-14-050909-7 ($5.99 pbk.)
This is a delightful picture book that explores the very special rivalry and affection between a young child and a new baby. The Sages' simple, attractive illustrations were done in pastel shades.
Suggested Use: Theme - Families
Twig Books Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the following title annotated elsewhere in this document: When Robins Sing.
Two by Two (Print-Non-Fiction). Reid, Barbara, illus. North Winds Press (SCH), 1992. 29 p. ISBN 0-590-73656-6 ($11.15 hdc.), ISBN 0-590-74407-0 ($4.75 pbk.)
With sprightly rhyme and exquisite plasticine illustrations, Barbara Reid retells the famous bible story about Noah's ark. Includes the traditional tune "Who Built the Ark?" with new verses by Reid.
Suggested Use: Theme - Animals