Children's Books: What's Hot Now: Halloween Costumes Based on Kids' Books

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Halloween Costumes Based on Kids' Books Feb 29th 2012, 11:04 Have you thought about creating a Halloween costume for your child based on a favorite children’s picture book? Thanks to Sherri Osborn, Guide to Family Crafts and her readers, I have information about, and photos of, a number of homemade Halloween costumes that relate to children’s books. Many of them are even no-sew costumes. Since a lot of the materials needed can be found at Goodwill, DAV, or similar stores, most of these costumes are both easy-to-make and low-cost. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Halloween Costume Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a favorite read aloud for younger children because of its infectious rhyming text and the exuberant illustrations. It’s an alphabet book about the adventures of a group of young (lowercase) letters climbing up a coconut tree. I was delighted when I saw the clever costume (see photo above) that Ann Stafford devised. Even better, if you’d rather use a glue gun than sew, you can make this a no-sew Halloween costume. Ann has provided both a materials list and detailed instructions for the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Costume. Pippi Longstocking Halloween Costume Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren has been a favorite with kids for more than 60 years. As you can see from the cover of Pippi Longstocking, Pippi is known for her red hair, braids that curve out from her face and crazy socks. This makes it pretty easy to make a no-sew Pippi Longstocking costume. In fact, it’s more a matter of makeup and a wig with wire in the braids to make them stick out, plus fun long socks, than an actual costume. But whatever you call it, the end result is cute, as you can see from the Pippi Longstocking photo submitted by Meillyn Gustar. Max From Where the Wild Things Are Halloween Costume My review of Where the Wild Things Are is one of the most popular articles on About Children’s Books. Many 3- to 6-year-olds enjoy hearing the story of Max and the Wild Things again and again. Although there is no photo included, we’re indebted to tela1999 who submitted a materials list and specific instructions for an easy-to-make Max Halloween costume. She made it for her son and said, “It was adorable!" Scarecrow and Tin Man from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Many kids are familiar with The Wizard of Oz in the movie version while others have enjoyed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book, or both. Of the two, the Scarecrow costume is much easier to make and is also a low cost Halloween costume. The photo and directions for the Easy to Make Scarecrow Halloween Costume were submitted by Bobbye Barthe, with additional suggestions from Lori Gidopoulos. Even though the Scarecrow Halloween Costume is quite easy to make, it is still a very appealing costume. While the the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz Halloween Costume, which was submitted by the Fanning Family, requires quite a few purchases and some painting, it looks great. If your two kids want to trick or treat together, they may enjoy teaming up as the Scarecrow and the Tin Man. A Scarecrow with a Pumpkin Head If you kids enjoy the picture book The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (see my Best Children's Halloween Books list), one of them may want a Pumpkin Head Scarecrow Costume. If so, you are in luck because this costume, which was submitted by K. Sexton, is a no-sew, easy-to-make costume. Other Easy-to-Make Halloween Costumes Share Lady Liberty: A Biography with your tweens or teens, and they may decide to be the Statue of Liberty for Halloween. Take a look at this photo of a No-Sew Lady Liberty Costume for ideas. It looks like you could just drape and pin old bed sheets to create the costume. The bulk of the work is in creating the paper mache crown, tablet and torch. However, if you can’t find sheets the right color, you might need to dye old white sheets or buy fabric. If your youngster loves flowers and gardens, share some Picture Books About Gardens and Gardening with her and then, create an Easy-to-Make Flower Garden Costume. It’s a colorful and unique Halloween costume, one that should brighten the day of everyone who sees your child dressed up as a flower garden. If your little one loves Rosemary Wells' bunnies, such as Max in Max's Halloween (see my Top Halloween Board Books for more about the book), the Sewing Guide provides a photo, a pattern, and step-by-step instructions you can use to make Bunny Ears. With the bunny ears, drawn-on whiskers and a fuzzy footed-sleeper, your toddler will become an adorable bunny rabbit. If you need still more suggestions, see Sherri Osborn’s Home-Made Halloween Costume Photo Galleries on the About Family Crafts site.

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Children's Books: What's Hot Now: Mike Berenstain Interview

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Mike Berenstain Interview Feb 29th 2012, 11:04 Children's books about the Berenstain Bears have been popular since Stan and Jan Berenstain's The Big Honey Hunt was first published in 1962. The Berenstain's son, Michael, began working with his parents in the 1980s. In 2007, I did an interview with Jan and Mike Berenstain. So much has happened since then that in May 2010, I contacted Mike Berenstain for an update. Q. Mike, I know that you and your mother, Jan Berenstain, continued to collaborate on the Berenstain Bears after your father, Stan Berenstain, died in 2005. Now that your mother is in her 80s, is she still involved or have you become the sole Berenstain involved in creating the books? A. My Mom is very, very involved. She reviews all concepts for books and illustrates many of the books herself. The Living Lights Berenstain Bears Books Q. You have a new Berenstain Bears series, Living Lights, published by Zonderkidz. According to the publisher, Zondervan, “Living Lights Berenstain Bears help children learn how God wants them to live everyday.” Mike, how did the Living Lights series come about? Was it something your mom and dad had talked about? Was it your idea or did the publisher come to you? A. It was my idea but my Mom and Dad were very involved in developing it for publication. I wanted to do it because I am religious and wanted to create books about faith, expressing my own interest in this subject. Also, my parents and I sensed that many of our fans were religious and would welcome this. Q. Are you doing all of the writing for the Living Lights series? A. Yes, with my Mother’s input. Q. What about the illustrations? Do you do them or do you have a Berenstain Bears studio of artists who work with you? A. My Mother and I do most of the illustrations of our books. We have an art assistant who works with us and we also sometimes use freelance artists on some books. Q. You and your family have worked with HarperCollins for many years, has it been hard to get used to working with another publisher? A. Not at all, we published with Random House for 40 years, HarperCollins since 2003, and many, many other publishers over the years â€" Scholastic, Abrams, Bantam, Dell, Macmillan, etc. Q. I personally don’t like heavy-handed “message” books, so I was pleased to see that your Living Lights Berenstain Bears books have the same light touch as your other Berenstain Bears books. How do you approach developing the Living Lights books? Do you and your editor discuss themes, are you assigned topics or do you come up with your own? A. I suggest possible themes and our editor and marketing folks at Zondervan select those they think will work best in the line. Our intention from the beginning was to make these books accessible to very young children. Q. What has been the response from parents to the Living Lights Berenstain Bears books? Have you heard from children about the books? A. We have gotten lots of positive email and letters from both parents and children. Also the sales of the books have been extremely strong. Q. Has anyone complained that Papa Bear is a little too childish to serve as a good role model or is the loving, but slightly goofy, Papa Bear accepted as enthusiastically by the Living Lights audience as your traditional audience? A. Interestingly, I don’t think anyone has brought that up. The Berenstain Bears First Time Books and Other HarperCollins Berenstain Bears Books Q. Are you continuing to create books for the Berenstain Bears First Time series? What about other Berenstain Bears books for HarperCollins? What’s new or coming soon? A. Yes! We have full publishing schedule of First Time Books, HarperCollins I Can Read books, Lift-the-Flap books, and large format hardcover storybooks. The Berenstain Bears Movie Mike, I know that a movie featuring the Berenstain Bears is in the works, and I have several questions about it. Q. Will the movie be based on a specific Berenstain Bears book or just on the Berenstain Bears characters? A. It will be a new story incorporating elements of and references to many of the books. Q. Will it be live-action, animated or a combination of each? A. Combination Q. Who is producing the movie? A. 21 Laps, Shawn Levy producer, for Fox/Walden, to be distributed by Fox. Q. Are you directly involved in the movie? A. Yes, I’m supervising and reviewing its content. Q. Do you know what age children the movie will be for? A. All ages from babies to grandparents (maybe great-grandparents.) Q. Have any of the Berenstain Bears books been made into animated films or TV shows? If so, are they available on DVD? A. Many! There were an NBC series, CBS series, and a PBS series. About 20 DVD collections of these are available from Sony Pictures Entertainment. The PBS series runs on Sprout cable. In Summary Q. What else should we know about the Berenstain Bears? A. My Mom and I continue to create new books and entertainment about America’s favorite family of talking, clothes-wearing bears!

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Children's Books: What's Hot Now: Berenstain Bears Creators

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Berenstain Bears Creators Feb 29th 2012, 11:04 It's hard to believe that 2009 marks the 47th anniversary of the first Berenstain Bears book. When it was first published in 1962, The Big Honey Hunt quickly became popular with children who were learning to read (and their younger brothers and sisters), and the rest, as they say, is history. More than 250 million copies of Berenstain Bears books have been sold since then. The Berenstain Bears were created by the husband and wife team of Stan and Jan Berenstain. More than two decades after their first children's book, Stan and Jan's son Mike began collaborating with his parents on the Berenstain Bears books. Since Stan's death in 2005, Jan and Mike have continued to write and illustrate new Berenstain Bears books. The Berenstain Bears books have delighted two generations in our family: our children and grandchildren. While the books tackle some serious subjects, like teasing and stranger-danger, they are also funny. The Berenstain Bears books are about a family with two children. This human family is portrayed by four engaging bears: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Sister Bear and Brother Bear. Papa Bear, sometimes acts a bit goofy, but he has a fierce love for his family; Mama Bear is the stabilizing force in the family, and the two cubs and their interaction may well remind you of your own children. I jumped at the chance to do an email interview with Jan and Mike Berenstain because I was eager to learn more about their books and how they go about creating them. After emailing back and forth, I completed the interview in early May 2007. The questions I asked are ones my grandchildren and I had wondered about. Let me know if they are the same questions you would have asked. The Development of the Berenstain Bears Q. Jan, did you start out writing books about the Berenstain Bears or did you write other children's books first? A. Stan and I began as magazine cartoonists doing cartoons about kids and then began to do books for kids. The first Berenstain Bears book, The Big Honey Hunt (1962) was our first children's book. Mike started as a children's illustrator and author in the 1970's, creating about thirty children's books on various themes and joined us in the late 1980's creating Berenstain Bears books. Since Stan’s death in 2005, Mike and I have continued to create these books. Q. Mike, how did you prepare for your role? A. I attended the same art schools as my parents, the Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts) and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, studying painting and illustration. Q. Jan, how did you get the idea to write about families using a family of bears to portray a human family? A. The reason we did books about bears was because bears can stand up on their hind legs like people and they look good in clothes. The Writing and Illustrating Process for the Berenstain Bears Books Q. Jan, did you and Stan both come up with the stories or was there a strict division of labor between writing and illustration? A. Stan and I (and later Mike) always worked together on every aspect of the books. We all were and are illustrators and authors. Q. Mike, what process do the two of you go through in creating a Berenstain Bears books? A. First we talk and come up with a subject and a title. Then, usually, I write a manuscript which we review together. Then I make revisions. This is submitted to our publisher, HarperCollins. If they accept it they may make suggestions which we (my mother and I) discuss and I make further revisions. Then we decide who is going to do what on the illustrations. This is just a matter of convenience--who has the time available when the book is due. The different stages of illustration may be done entirely by one of us or we may trade the book back and forth for each stage. The stages are: 1. Rough sketches/layouts which are submitted to the publisher for suggestions. 2. Tracing in pencil onto illustration board. 3. Line inking with pen and India ink. 3. Color with watercolor. Q. Jan, who came up with the notion of the Berenstain Bears First Time series? A. 1st Time books was an idea that Stan and I came up with jointly around 1980 in response to the huge popularity of The Berenstain Bears' New Baby and The Berenstain Bears Go to School. Since people liked these books so much, it seemed natural to do a series about children's first time experiences. Q. Jan, how many Berenstain Bears books are there? What's the total number sold? Have they been sold in other countries? A. We have created over 200 Berenstain Bears titles. About 120 of these are in print and in distribution. We currently sell about 2.5 million per year in North America. Total sales since the series inception are over 250 million. Many editions have been and continue to be published in translation in other countries, currently Chinese and Arabic editions are examples. Q. Mike, when did you realize the connection between the Berenstain Bears books and your parents? A. From the moment of their creation--I was 10 when the first books were published. I very clearly remember watching them working on the first sketches and rough versions. Q. Mike, are your siblings involved? What atttacted you to the Berenstain Bears? A. My older brother Leo is involved with the business side of our work. Leo is the model for Brother Bear. I, being the younger sibling, must be Sister Bear. I have always loved the characters. They remind me so much of my own family growing up, both in the characters' personalities (my father and mother really were a lot like Papa and Mama Bear) but also my own childhood when I watched the first Berenstain Bear book coming to life. Q. Mike and Jan, do you hear from a lot of parents and children about the books? What kinds of things do they tell you about the impact of your books? A. We get an enormous amount of feedback from kids and parents both in mail and e-mail. They often tell us that they identify with the books so strongly that they call each other "Papa", "Mama", "Sister" and "Brother Bear."

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Child Care: What's Hot Now: new baby

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new baby Feb 29th 2012, 11:03 While you and your partner may be excited about adding to your family, a child may not share the same enthusiasm. As a result, some positive child discipline may be in order. It is quite common for a sibling who is used to having parents all to himself to begin to exhibit some ugly, and sometimes downright frightening, behavior that is most likely due to severe anxiety about the new baby. Sometimes, the acting out is targeted to the pregnant mom. Oftentimes, a child may become overly-attached and attentive to parents before a new baby's arrival, only to act out in unexpected and inappropriate ways after the baby is born. It is understandable that a child may exhibit concerns and fears about a new arrival, especially if changes are made in his own life to accommodate the pending birth. Changing beds or rooms may be stressful and unsettling for a young child. Parents should talk to their child regularly about what a new baby will mean in terms of their family lifestyle, render loving child discipline tactics, and provide extra reassurance that they will always be loved and cared for. At the same time, aggression, tantrums and other bad behaviors must be stopped at once. Acting out in such a way of hitting or kicking, screaming, defiance, or running away from instructions requires immediate child discipline intervention. A child cannot be allowed to continue these inappropriate behaviors, which could put a pregnant mom or newborn, at risk for safety. Consistent and firm child discipline is a must coupled with reassurance of love. But discipline calls for more than a stern talking to or a time out. Rather, a child should be removed from the situation and persons immediately. If at home, the child should be sent to her room (or designated area). If in public, you must be willing to leave at once in order to go home and to be sent to the room. There should be no exceptions, no second chances, no softening when a child wants to kiss and make up. The "go to your room" length of time should depend on a child's age, but the key is to separate him from the situation and from the person he is potentially endangering. This form of child discipline becomes even more critical when baby arrives. Parents too often let older kids get away with inappropriate and even threatening actions because they are concerned with a child's emotions. Rather, by rendering consistent and firm discipline, a child learns that you mean business and will not ever tolerate such behaviors targeted to you or the new baby. Ever. After a child has spent sufficient time in the room alone, you should then reintroduce a child to his typical environment after you have had a loving and reassuring talk that also includes what behavior is expected. Always offer a loving hug, so that your child knows that your love is not tied to his behavior, but that he will certainly be disciplined consistently for acting out. While an incoming birth or new baby certainly does bring change, kids will typically warm up to the idea and even become more accepting as long as they feel secure with their standing in the family.

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Child Care: What's Hot Now: Pitch Speaks Volumes!

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Pitch Speaks Volumes! Feb 29th 2012, 11:03 Have you ever noticed how most kids have a voice pitch of "loud" and "louder?" Why is it that kids, especially toddlers, seem to equate loudness with getting heard? Do they have some sort of misguided belief that if they speak in a normal tone then nobody will listen? A quick listen in any setting that involves kids (some grownups never seem to learn this volume control either), will send your poor, sensitive ears in overdrive. Kids often shriek, stomp, and well, "talk" is screechy tones that border on shouts ... and sometimes do so from the moment they rise until they fall fast asleep. No wonder we adults become tone-deaf! If your kids fall victim to "loud, louder, loudest" talking, it's time to turn down the volume and actually teach the art of what is often aptly named "the inside voice." Make it a game, it that type of approach works best with your child's age and development. Or practice the tried-and-true advice child experts also recommend when administering discipline: when trying to calm or "ssshhh" your child, speak calmly, quietly, and with a soft demeanor. If a kid isn't quiet and attentive, he will be unable to hear what you say. If your child is escalating with noise or seems to be spiraling out of control, calm him down by being calm and quiet yourself. Frequently repeat that you are using your inside voice (assuming you are indoors), and that this is the appropriate speech volume and tone to use at any time when you are in a house, building of any kind, or any facility. You can also tell kids that they can use their "outside voices" (within reason) when they're outdoors, on the playground, or other "hoot and holler" appropriate times. To help reinforce differences, praise kids for their appropriate indoor voices, offer incentives like taking them to the local library when they have achieved voice control, and then surprise them with a visit to a park or outdoor walk and be the first to let out some playful "hoots" of your own!

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Children's Books: What's Hot Now: Banned Books Week FAQs

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Banned Books Week FAQs Feb 28th 2012, 11:04 When is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read is an annual event, which starts the last week in September. BBW 2012 will be held September 30-October 6, 2012. When and why was Banned Books Week established? According to the American Library Association, "Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. "Banned Books Week (BBW) celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. After all, intellectual freedom can exist only where these two essential conditions are met." For the many libraries that observe Banned Books Week, it's a chance to educate the public about their freedom to read and challenges to that freedom. Special Virtual Participation Through Videos According to the American Library Association, "This year, for the first time, readers from around the world will be able to participate virtually in Banned Books Week, Sept. 24 â€" Oct.1. During this year’s celebration of Banned Books Week, readers will be able to proclaim the virtues of their favorite banned books by posting videos of themselves reading excerpts to a dedicated YouTube channel. "Videos (no more than two minutes long) can be submitted by anyone as long as the video includes a reading from a banned or challenged book.... Alternatively, videos of up to three minutes can be submitted giving eyewitness accounts of local challenges." (Source: July 20, 2011 ALA press release) If you are interested in participating, more information is available on the Banned Books Week site. If you have questions, email info@abffe.org. What does the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Say? The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Where can I obtain more information? See All About Book Banning and Children's Books for more of my articles about the subject. Who sponsors Banned Books Week? The sponsors of Banned Books Week are the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. In addition, the Library of Congress Center for the Book endorses Banned Books Week. In 2011, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, National Coalition Against Censorship, National Council of Teachers of English, and PEN American Center also signed on as sponsors.

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Child Care: What's Hot Now: Child Care Is Serious Business

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Child Care Is Serious Business Feb 28th 2012, 11:03 Child care is a profession, not a babysitting service. And, as a business, there are certain things that the care professionals would like everyone to know. Here are 10 things the rest of us need to know about the challenging and rewarding career of being a child care provider. (Tips were provided from the Child Care Forum and seasoned providers.) Above all, remember that mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T goes a long way! 1. Child Care Is A Business--Not A Babysitting Service Child care is a business and providers are professionals; please don't refer them as babysitters. As such, it is reasonable to expect that care providers will have established rules, hours and pay rates that keep the door open and quality care provided to all. Parents should be appreciative that a provider takes time to create a handbook, contract, and other details that help to foster communications and understanding. 2. Providers Have The Right To Charge Late Fees; Other Applicable Charges Providers have the right to add fees if parents are late picking up children, may charge even if a child is not taken to care on a particular day (the slot is still being held for this child), and should charge families in advance and not make exceptions. Why? They often get taken advantage of by families if they don't. Providers are empathetic to the kids in their care and their families; however, sob stories will not pay their bills. After all, would you work for free? 3. Hear The Calling? Calling For Bills To Be Paid Like Anyone Else Child care providers have a "calling" for caring for kids. But, I also like the Child Care Forum's moderator (Symphony) definition of calling. She says: "I also had a calling. The gas company was calling. The phone company was calling. My mortgage company was calling. They all wanted to be paid and I needed to make enough to pay them." After all, parents are using care providers usually because they are working themselves to also collect an income. 4. Care Providers Are NOT Housekeepers Do not expect care providers to do your child's laundry and wash their cups or items. Professional care providers don't have the time to do loads of laundry or wash dishes--and, would you rather them do housekeeping work or care for your kids? That's not to say that providers won't sometimes wash soiled clothing, rinse mud off shoes, or wash a sippy cup. But, parents should realize that a provider is being gracious and is going above what is required. 5. Boundaries and Rules Are Good For Kids & Their Parents Parents and providers should be clear on rules surrounding transportation (some providers take kids to the park or library; others do not for liability reasons), food that is served, discipline approaches taken, and other care issues. Parents and providers should be comfortable with the provider's rules. If not, they have a choice to go elsewhere, and providers have the choice not to keep a child. 6. Treat Providers' Home Like Your Own Mi casa es su casa. The well-known Spanish phrase of "my house is your house" often does not extend to children in care, much to the chagrin of child care professionals. Parents won't let a child with muddy shoes walk on their carpet, yet the same parents will bring their child into the home with mud (or worse) on the bottoms of the shoes. Respect of property and a person's home is important aspect of a successful child care arrangement. 7. Cost Is Well-Deserved: You Get What You Pay For! The same parents who seem incensed at a weekly child care rate of $75 or $125 think nothing of spending excessive money on personal items, clothes, cars, etc.--yet say their child is their most important asset. Parents should certainly consider cost when making a child care choice. At the same time, they should consider the quality of care and what they are getting for their money, and not grumble about having to pay for the service they receive. 8. Leave Providers Out of Domestic Spats and Custody Battles, PLEASE! Don't put a provider in the middle of spouse disagreements, custody battles, or other domestic concerns that don't involve child care. Providers lament being told, "if my ex comes for my child, don't you dare let my kid leave." Providers act in accordance with signed agreements of who can and cannot bring/pick up a child, and this is not a day-to-day variance. If there is a court order, the provider needs to have a copy. But, don't put them in the middle please! 9. Scrapes and Scratches Will Happen Accidents will happen. It's Rule 101 of the Kid Book. So, why is it that parents will become outraged sometimes when their child gets scratched, bumps a knee, or even, regretfully, bitten? Providers do their very best to keep kid play safe and positive, and to have all children be best of friends. But, falls and scrapes do happen. Just like they do at YOUR house. 10. What Do You Mean, "Do As I Say But Not As I Do?" To the chagrin of many a provider, some parents dictate rules that are hard to abide by (such as absolutely no sweets), only to see a child handed a cookie as they leave. While parents certainly should have a say over food or certain rules, a provider must be able to equitably provide meals, snacks and discipline. Obviously, allergies or healthy eating are a given; it's the inconsistencies that cause pause. Do you agree with these provider tips to parents? Do you agree with these lists of what providers want parents to know? Why or why not? Do you have other suggestions as well? Parents, do you have suggestions of your own? Remember--mutual understanding, respect, and clear communications are the key. Above all, care providers take their jobs seriously, and our children are the ones that are rewarded with proper care and nurturing.

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