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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJane Marino...provides some tried and tested activities for use with babies. It is worth considering purchasing this inexpensive book for the advice on how to start a Babies in the Library program, and for the ready-assembled collection of rhymes. * Orana *
Marino has put together a wonderful handbook for children's librarians....This is a book that will not be far from the librarian's side, both for the programs and Marino's excellent advice. * Booklist, February 2008 *
Librarians will welcome this resource from a veteran of children's librarianship, and a valued expert in the field. * School Library Journal *
Table of ContentsPart 1 1 Babies in the Library Part 2 2 Prewalker Programs Part 3 3 Walker Programs Part 4 4 Rhymes to Take Home Part 5 5 Puppet Rhymes Part 6 Appendix: Resources Chapter 7 Rhyme and Song Collections Chapter 8 Infant Picture Books Chapter 9 Prewalker Books Chapter 10 Walker Books Chapter 11 Music Recordings Chapter 12 Videos Chapter 13 Board Books Chapter 14 Baby's Bookshelf Chapter 15 Programming Books, Fingers Play Collections, Professional Resources Chapter 16 Programs and Initiatives that Support Early Childhood Literacy Chapter 17 Other Organizations to Know Part 18 Index Part 19 Selected References Part 20 About the Author
