The Pleasure Is Mutual: How To Conduct Effective Picture Book Programs

Demonstrates specific techniques for the planning and leading of effective story-hour programs for pre-school children in libraries and day-care centers. Utilizes portions of ten story-reading sessions to point out the problems and methods of conducting a program for children who will be learning to read soon. Identifies and illustrates specific skills, such as the principles for book selection, for the program leader to use in introducing the pictures, words, ideas, and books to the children.