The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

"A poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story."

http://morrislessmore.com/

Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films and MGM Technicolor musicals. Morris Lessmore is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.

(iPad trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z38EdtRHlnA)

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Library Lesson Plans K-8

Some School Library Lesson Ideas (from Texas)

(Thanks Rob for the forward)

 

While the Texas learning outcomes may not always match up with those used in BC, there are some good ideas here that could be adapted for the kids you work with.

http://teacher.neisd.net/library/public/lessonplan/

 

Each lesson includes a variety of resources that might include: worksheets, handouts, images, powerpoints, etc. See the "Attached Files" section at the bottom of each lesson webpage. 

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Pete the Cat-web links

"Rocking in My School Shoes"

This might be a good book for September start up. (Thanks Cathy)

and thanks to Phyllis for the weblinks:

...to download the song:

http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/feature/petethecat/

 

...to view a clip of the song: http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Pete-Cat-Rocking-My-School-Shoes/?isbn=9780061910241

 

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